How to use VCM II solve Ford truckF250 error “PCM is unrecognized”

Happy to share something of my VCM2 clone with my Ford super duty F250 6.7 diesel 2011.

When i connect the VCM up to my truck i get this error message:

The unique PCM identifier is unrecognized

Verify that the latest CD has been loaded onto the diagnostic tester.

Where supported, update the diagnostic tester with the lasted calibration files from

Non-North American Ford and Mazda technicians should contact their local hotline.

My model: super duty truck 6.7 diesel, the2011 year model

What i tried：

start new session, dont select anything— FAILED

Use a never version of ids— FAILED

im using hanson2000’s vmware IDS 101.04 or 05

SOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it’s a clone issue some are blacklisted especially on the never v. Of ids.
It worked!!!IDS v86.01 in vmware with c81 calibration. It let me connect to my 6.7 diesel 2011 super duty!! I was able to turn on regen and reset my tire and axle ratio!!!

Thanks thanks thanks!! To all in the MH community!

（source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/09/01/solved-vcm2-f250-error-pcm-is-unrecognized/）

(Solved) Ford VCM IDS 3: “not VCI” and “not license”

This Tech support from obdexpress.co.uk:

Ford VCM IDS 3 with error messages “not VCI” and “not license”

Not connected to VCI (No VCIs Detected)

IDS software - Production license not found

An active IDS software license is not found and is required for vehicle communications.

 

Solved!!

Go to FVDI2 Quick Start, then IDS Ford, then start Ford diagnostics here.

Works like a charm.

Note: you are supposed to update IDS software before using FVDI2 Quick Start

Terminator Software V4.6 Download Link:

https://mega.nz/#!ONol3TpY!t4z81urv8gPNEzIa4vYbK0uXrz_aFYYb2OpA7tq8DME

ford ids v106.01 software download free: (only tested with VCM IDS 3 )

https://mega.nz/#!LERyzJqI!KRokMKKIbEBB-sQ44aIAscN1pffUGRpoWT5L-A3f7nk

mazda v106 software download free: (only tested with VCM IDS 3 )

https://mega.nz/#!SBwznArD!wRrh4jDELcFVG2YISV6P-_nFKpJKgDChyqo2H-rEGmE

(Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/08/31/solved-vcm-ids-3-not-connected-to-vci-license-not-found/)

VCM2 WiFi Where to buy at the best price?

VCM2 clone SP177-C1 best price: 159 euro (08/22/2017-08/31/2017)

the price back to 205 euro after 10 days

VCM2 Wifi SP177-C1 is the best quality China clone
Cloned VCM2 SP177C1 from others: most are more expensive than VCM2 clone in obdexpress.co.uk

  

VCM2 SP177C1 best price from us: 159 euro

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/best-ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-wifi-wireless-version.html

(cheaper price only because this item is listed for promotion, not quality issues)

DO NOT SAY YOU CAN BUY A VCM2 clone AT A BETTER PRICE
QUALITY TALKS. You will get what you pay for.

- What else you should read before your purchase:

VCM2 clone reviews:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/01/28/vcm-2-clone-review/

VCM2 SP177C or SP177C1 reviews:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/05/05/where-to-buy-ford-vcm2-clone-sp177c-or-sp177c1/

VCM2 clone reviews:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/01/28/vcm-2-clone-review/

VCM2 SP177C or SP177C1 reviews:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/05/05/where-to-buy-ford-vcm2-clone-sp177c-or-sp177c1/

Src:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/08/22/vcm2-clone-where-to-buy-at-the-best-price/

How to program PCM with As-Built data with Ford IDS software

To program the PCM with As-built information via Ford IDS software:

Enter the Module Programming menu in the IDS

Select As-built and then the PCM

If the PCM is not listed in the As-built tab, use the following process to manually enter the information.

Select the IDS logo in the upper left corner of the screen.

Select the Pocket knife in the lower left corner of the screen.

Select “Update/Special Functions” from the Miscellaneous menu.

Enter 53061 into the blue box and click the tick.

Return to the Module Programming menu and select PMI then the PCM.

Follow the on-screen prompts and enter the As-built data when the IDS prompts for it. This data is available from the OASIS report for this VIN under the As-built tab. It has also been provided below for your convenience.

Complete the PMI process by continuing with the on-screen directions.

Complete the PMI process by continuing with the on-screen directions.

To get As Built Data, go to Motorcraftservice.com

Under Non-Subscription Resources, click on Quick Guides.

13 dot points down you will fine, “Module Build Data (As-Built)”

Enter “Module Build Data”

Enter the VIN# then submit. As Built Data will then be displayed in IDS interface.

Some codes/info listed here as an example:

Use at your own risk!

00008 – IDENT_APPLY_PATCHES_VIA_FLOPPY
00009 – IDENT_UPDATE_PTU_FROM_FLOPPY
32287 – IDENT_LAUNCH_APP_MCP_REST
60503 – IDENT_LAUNCH_REGRESSION_RECORDER
27001 – IDENT_LAUNCH_FT_EOL_CP_MZ_01
32247 – IDENT_LAUNCH_SERVICE_ROUT
24040 – IDENT_ENABLE_VALIDATION_MODE
24041 – IDENT_DISABLE_VALIDATION_MODE
23761 – IDENT_LAUNCH_APP_FT_DATA_REC
81105 – IDENT_LAUNCH_APP_TSBSSMLIST
53061 – IDENT_IGNORE_MCP_INHALE
26503 – IDENT_LAUNCH_APP_VVAG
81104 – IDENT_LAUNCH_APP_FTW_SHIP_MODE_01
29124 – IDENT_TOGGLE_FORD_EXTRANET_INTRANET_URLS
60274 – IDENT_LAUNCH_CCC_ENGINEERING_APP
32227 – IDENT_LAUNCH_PROPSHAFT_BAL_APP
48712 – IDENT_LAUNCH_GENERIC_RCM_CONFIG_APP
28487 – IDENT_LAUNCH_FT_ICCMSP_MZ_01_APP
28097 – IDENT_TOGGLE_BATTERY_MONITORING
70263 – IDENT_LAUNCH_GENERIC_DIAG
71863 – IDENT_MCP1
63296 – IDENT_LAUNCH_FTW_RKE_MODE_01_APP
08080 – IDENT_LAUNCH_DETAILED_NETWORK_DIAG
32267 – IDENT_LAUNCH_APP_ENG_SUPPORT_TOOL

Source: http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/08/07/ford-ids-software-program-pcm-with-as-built/