Possible to the newest Ford IDS V112 on VCM 2 clone (SP177-C ,SP177-C1)?

Question: Can I use Ford IDS version 112 on VCM2 china clone?

Answer: It depends.

There are different Chinese producers making VCM2 units.

If you use VCM 2 SP177-C or SP177-C1, the latest IDS software you can use is version 108.

If you use VCM 2 SP177-2, you will have good luck with IDS version 112.

VCM 2 SP177-C:

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

VCM 2 SP177-C1:

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

VCM 2 SP177-2:

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vcmii-vcm2-ford-diagnostic.html

How to know if your VCM is SP177-C or SP177-C1 or SP177-2?

They’re varied from

Pls check your inner board inside your vcm unit.

VCM 2 SP177-C PCB:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/07/25/how-do-you-confirm-vcm2-sp177-c-best-quality/

VCM 2 SP177-C1 PCB:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/11/09/vcm-2-sp177-c1-pcb/

VCM 2 SP177-2PCB :

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/06/16/vcm2-sp177-2-good-or-not/

On a side note, compare SP177-C and SP177-C1:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/04/14/vcm-2-clone-sp177-c1-vs-sp177-c/

C1 have usb sticker for wifi. That is, only usb wifi is not included in SP177-C.

It’s the only difference.

Both are Quality A version.

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2019/05/10/ford-ids-v112-on-all-vcm-2-clone/

(Solved) VCM2 WiFi only work with v86, not newer IDS

Thread about VCM2 WiFi on newer IDS software. 

I think its pretty clear why it doesn’t work now from watching the serial connection to the VCM’s output….The drivers aren’t loading on the VCM. That was what I was pointing out.

My wifi works only with v86 not with any other versions but haven’t worked out which file to swap

He alluded to the key being getting the v86 VCI to work with the newer VCM firmware in another post. I was able to beg v86 VCI to talk to v101.04 VCM firmware without saying it needed to upgrade the other day but not to my benefit :/

I am currently getting a laptop deployed that has more than one USB 2.0 port. I tried using 3.0 by setting the vmplayer to USB3 mode adding adding the driver on the guest OS for the USB 3 host controller which all went fine but the Host OS isn’t passing devices through to the vmplayer guest OS that I plug in to USB3 ports :/

I never thought having a newer model laptop would hurt me

And…… Physical hardware with v86 installed directly on it worked just fine for WiFi! Gonna grab the individual VCM’s config file from the VCI manager and see if that works in 101.04 The file is generated when you first plug in the VCM to software for the first time.

Another note you’d better read:

it wont work , if it is detected that you are trying to use an older version VCI Manger , the setup installs the vci manager from another location , might work upto about 97 version , but deffo not in 100 or 101 version, to get and older vci manager to work in 100 plus version requires quite a lot of work to be fair .

swapping individual files wont work either, thats why the firmware patch only worked to 97 version, after that the vci manager changed the install location of the firmware files and stuff, look at your two different setup’s 86 – 101 to see what i mean.

Advice form experts:

Better use genuine VCM2 or HQ cloned VCM2 SP177-C1, no issues of WiFi & IDS compatibility.

Easy to find out a genuine Ford VCM2 unit via Google;

But attention please when you wanna go to a VCM2 clone -READ IT:

Where to buy Ford VCM2 clone SP177C or SP177C1

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

Src:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/04/02/vcm2-wifi-to-work-with-new-ids-versions/

How to choose a good Ford diagnostic tool?

Ford diagnostic tool UK, which one? Here is a Ford diagnostic tool buying guide, which may help make a wiser decision on Ford scan tool.

Ford diagnostic tool cost:less than $300

Top 3 Ford scan tool:

Ford vcm 2

Vxdiag vcx nano Ford/Mazda

Vcm IDS 3

Ford vcm 2 clone: Most populous Ford diagnostic tool

China vcm2 price: around $85 – $200

(the price mainly differs from quality and factory)

Vcm2 clone for sale:

Ford vcm2

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/best-quality-ford-vcm-ii-oem-diagnostic-tool-ids-wireless.html

Vcm2 for Ford & Mazda 2 in 1

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vcm-ii-2-in-1-diagnostic-tool-ford-ids-mazda-ids-l.html

Vxdiag vcx nano for Ford/Mazda: Cheaper but works as a vcm2

Vxdiag vcx nano Ford/Mazda diagnostic tool is the redesign of vcm2, as functional as vcm2 but Vxdiag vcx nano usually is much more cheaper.

Vxdiag vcx nano Ford/Mazda price: less than $100

Vxdiag nano Ford/Mazda for sale:

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/wifi-version-vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-ford-mazda-ids.html

FLY VCM IDS 3: Newest & Update most frequently

VCM IDS 3 is the newest Ford/Mazda scan tool released at 2017, with the latest IDS software download Ford IDS 105 Mazda IDS 104, sw usually newer than vcm2

VCM IDS 3 price: $297

VCM IDS 3 for sale:

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vcm-ids3-diagnostic-scanner-tool-ford-mazda.html

Newest Ford diagnostic software download free

Ford IDS 105.02A download free:

https://mega.nz/#!11JGnbRb!2LRQa2YEyCdMmCg0-je7cg_7FnA4Nf7RK-L8eTb3hfE

Mazda IDS 105.02 download link 1:

https://mega.nz/#!whIWjSaY!8M31_oba8t-OZuKT_zkMDGcRQJyiWU7R9jKU7wzicEg

Mazda IDS 105.02 download link 2:

https://mega.nz/#!oIIlBY4C!2jsGXvGDZqx2YOCKNoMwv8L2eE_AzChDSpF-RNVbKXY

Note: not sure of the security and anyone should try it at your own risk!

Ford diagnostic tool review

VCM II is more stable and good clone.

Full chip high quality VCM II. But be careful programming!

VCMII is just slightly more expensive then VXDIAG nano.
As far as I know, it’s hard to find a good independent workshop there. There’s a few in RJ though

VCX nano is a VCM emulator. You can not use use it for anything else. But you you use VCM II for Pass Thru for Xentry, HDS, TIS, GS2, JLR, Volvo, Nissan Consult and numerous other. Right people can flash it Maserati/Ferrari.

VCM II is the right choice, if you buy a good clone with a good serial.SP177 should be OK. I can confirm this. Good pcb.

  

In summary,

All Ford diagnostic tools above all share the same IDS software and functions. All work no issues in obdii diagnostic, key programming, ecu programming/reprogramming. But clearly, they are different from the software version, firmware quality, stability and speed… the PRICE tells. You will get what you pay for. And yes, you need LUCK with items from China.

Source :http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/07/20/ford-diagnostic-tool-which-best/