VCM II vs FLY FVDI J2534 vs VCM IDS 3 vs VCX NANO

Purpose: to initialize module on 2011+ Ford cars and vans like 2013 Ford transit.

Tools to recommend:
VCM II clone
FLY FVDI J2534
VXDIAG VCX NANO for IDS Ford
VCM IDS 3

1. FLY FVDI J2534 Test Reports / Reviews:

I went for FLY FVDI J2534 after all. Paid only 128eur+free shipping in Europe from obdexpress.co.uk. I have received it in a week after I paid. I have finally managed to initialize PCM online on my 2013 Transit. So far so good, everything works perfectly. I think I made the right decision. Works with the latest IDS software, downloaded directly from official website.

I did not buy anything. I  installed official version and then I installed a 60mb installer. I start the app with a loader.

FLY FVDI works straight with latest version of official IDS. To program 05/2010 onward PCMs and some specific coding you need to do it online. Simply log in and that's it. It calculates everything and it works.
The ids doesn't need a freeze - fly have a loader for it never times out
but you have to get a new loader each time a new ids comes out and they have stopped doing this from 114
On the other hand, I tried to update a module with JLR SDD v156 with this device on a 2015 Evoque and it failed. Luckily nothing happened, I was lucky. Next time, I will try with Actia XS 2G

Just a side note. Successfully programmed with fly fvdi vcm new dashboard on 2004 and 2008 fiesta/focus, key learning, new ECU on 2014 ford transit (online programming).
It does not see some modules like AC module on 2013 ford cmax. Could not program new fuel pump injection on 2000 2.0tddi focus. (It returned error every time)
Overall, it is a great tool for the money. Did its job for me.

Here is the full package of FLY FVDI J2534 that I received:

2. VCM II HQ clone reviews:

VCM II HQ clone is best tool of that bunch, but be aware that you will still need incode/outcode for key/security related work. You do not normally need this for programmable module installation so long as there is already a PCM present which can be read by the VCM.
Pretty sure VCM II HQ clone is a native install.
SP177, Sp177-C, Sp177-C1. Are supposed to be the most reliable clones. I use
Sp177-C:
http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-wifi-card.html
SP177-C1: http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/best-ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-wifi-wireless-version.html
sp177 (in stock):
http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/best-quality-ford-vcm-ii-oem-diagnostic-tool-ids-wireless.html

Here is the VCM II HQ clone (sp177) package:
 

3. VXDIAG VCX NANO for IDS Ford test reports:

I bought a VXDIAG VCX nano and it read 2018 3.0l F150!


Here is the outlook of VXDIAG VCX nano:

Thanks.




Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2019/11/26/2013-ford-transit-ecu-initialization-sid208-which-tool/

Why do you need VCM II recovery?

Why do you need have VCM II firmware recovery?

You Chinese clone that after flashing says beep every second …
or firmware in the clone for IDS84 program , and you want the software to IDS86 …
or you have violated the data on the memory card or memory card is broken …

Is it safe to do VCM II recovery?

Not really. ALL can be done AT YOUR SOLE RISK . You’d better SAVE YOUR OLD MEMORY CARD .

How to do VCM II recovery?

1. Install a clean copy of the operating system, this system must not be connected VCM2
   2. Install the drivers for all devices and update system
   3. Download files from the links below
   4. Disable updates Disable Firewall, Disable Web
   5. Set the date on your computer September 1, 2013, and disable time synchronization via the Internet.
   6. Set IDSv86 on your system.
   7. reboot
   8. kill the following processes if they are running:
   CodeServeD.exe
   DetectionManager.exe
   EngineeringFeedback.exe
   FNPLicesingService.exe
   ISUSPM.exe
   ProbeTickHander
   Starburst.exe
   SysPage.exe
   TDSNetConfig.exe
   TDSNetSetup.exe
   Tabman.exe
   testman.exe
   wuauclt.exe
   XMLRegistryD.exe
   9. This item is optional.
   unzip the boot.zip and put it in the folder “C: \ Program Files \ ford motor company \ IDS \ system”
   that is, the full name of the folder should be “C: \ Program Files \ ford motor company \ IDS \ system \ boot”
   10. Apply the patch from attachments. Up to this point NOT connect device VCM2. 2nd item when using the patch (for VCM 2).
   11. Reboot
   12. WARNING! your device VCM2 must not connected wires.
   13. Remove the side cover from VCM2 with the side where drawn Wifi, install the card 4 or 8GB depending on what was installed in your device. Commonly used
   class 4 cards
   14. Press the plastic button (to the quiet click) but not much, because the Chinese are very fond of buttons to break.
   15. connect the +12 v supply through connector. (Continue to hold the button)
   16. Wait a few seconds, the red light, but you must continue to hold the button. When a beep sounds immediately release the button.
   17. Wait about two minutes (visually nothing will happen), connect the USB cord from VCM2 to computer.
   18. Start Bosh VCI MANAGER. Once connected, you will see your VCM2 in recovery mode.
   19. click on “Restore” button and go to drink coffee, it takes about 40 minutes.
   20. after flashing VCM2 automatically reboot. (If, after repeated firmware situation BEEP 1 second, you can try to do firmware lower software version number,
   eg 84 or 85)
   21. Wait 2 minutes.
   22. unplug all cables from VCM2
   23. Restart the computer, wait for the full load and run the IDS86 (VCM2 not connected). on offer data entry, enter the dealer Ford / Mercury / Lincoln,
   dealer code UR097, country Russia
   24. Wait until the start IDS86 and connect the device.
   25. system will install the drivers and communication protocols VCM2
   Everything should work!
   p.s. If you broke the paragraph 14 of the button to close the tweezers solder contacts or temporarily remote button on the wires.
   If this does not help, follow instructions at the end of all the action as follows:
   26. Reboot
   27. Press the reset button, plug in the +12v to VCM2, wait for beep, release the reset button
   28. Start IDS86 and wait until the boot
   29. Connect VCM2 USB cable to the computer program IDSv86 should offer to update the firmware of the device.
   30. Update the device.
   31. after flashing VCM2 automatically reboot. (If, after repeated firmware situation BEEP 1 second, you can try to do firmware lower software version number,
   eg 84 or 85)
   32. Wait 2 minutes.
   33. unplug all cables from VCM2
   Now exactly Everything should work!

The link: https://mega.co.nz/#!ucJXCDSB!385VlhEyXMsjTzlHc1Ij9gddveml0afwt1Wtwis2F9I

Password: 1235

Is the tutorial working for VCM II clone?

Yep. The recovery tutorial works for both VCM II genuine and clone.

Credits to v0iD0zZ3r from http://mhhauto.com/，BIG THANKS 

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/04/18/vcm-ii-recovery-why-how-to/