VCM2 SP177, SP177-1, SP177-2, SP177-C, SP177-C1 Reviews

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VCM 2 SP177 review:
Here is a SP177 version with wifi , I have bought the same without wifi 1 month ago and it can do programming and everything a genuine VCM2 can link: http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/b…rsion.html

VCM 2 SP177-1 review:
has anyone else bought the sp177-1 from chinese? they are out of stock on the sp177-c so they sold me the sp177-1 which is actually an fvdi 2534 board inside. It uses vcmxloader to start the ids program and does not need a license due to FLY having an account. But i cannot get it to communicate with the pcm and i have installed on windows 7 laptop as instructed.

VCM 2 SP177-2 review:
Bought VCM 2 sp177-2
1 - USB cable that came with it doesn't even fit the tool. It's just too big to reach the connector.
2 - they state same as sp177-c or sp177-c1 which is a big lie. Components quality is nothing near similar.
3 - most important.. it's unusable. It keeps disconnecting from the laptop every 10 to 20 sec while watching data logger. I don't want to even risk programming with it.

VCM 2 SP177-C review:
I have bought this : http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/f…-card.html and they sent what was advertised. I have done module programming on 10+ cars (both PWM and CANbus) and every time without any issues. And I will do programming 100% as original

VCM 2 SP177-C1 review:
My sp177-c1 works perfectly on ALL new generation ford / Mazda but have difficulty to achieve some functionality on old ford based ECU (also on Mazda equipped with ford ECU).
I'm pretty sure that the Chinese "engineers" who developed those clones didn't copy the OEM board 100% . They must have took some shortcuts to save $$.


http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2019/05/22/vcm2-sp177-sp177-c-sp177-c1-reviews/

How to get VCM2 IDS to communicate with Ford PCM

Tips & guides: VCM2 clone communicates with PCM and reprograms PCM with IDS software

VCM2 communication issues:

VCM2 IDS cannot communicate with PCM:

No puede establecerse comunicación con el PCM

De el contacto

(Error message in English: Communication with the PCM can not be established

From the contact)

VCM2 Tech support:

It’s normal…

You can use the old version IDS 86 software

or

the latest version IDS 108 CD tested by pros

Then the problem will be solved!

Tips: PCM reprogramming with VCM2 SP177-c

Step 1: Select the toolbox tab at the top of the screen

Step 2: Select “Module Programming”

Step 3: Select the tick mark or the Enter key

Step 4: Select “Module Reprogramming”

Step 5: From the fly out menu, select the type of module to be reprogrammed

Step 6: Select the tick mark or the Enter key

Step 7: The application will compare the current calibration level to the latest one available for that vehicle. A message will appear.

Step 7A: If no later calibration is available, a message will appear indicating this. Select the tick mark or the Enter key to return to the Module Programming menu.

Step 7B: If a later calibration is available, a message will appear asking if you want to reprogram the module with this calibration. If you do not want to reprogram the module, select “No”. You will be returned to the Module Programming menu.

Step 8: If you want to reprogram the module, select “Yes” in response to the question “Do you want to program the vehicle with this calibration?”

Step 9: Make sure that an Internet connection has been established and then select “Confirm”

Step 10: You will be presented with a screen that recommends that you carry out Self Test. If you choose to complete this test, you will receive a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) that have been set on the vehicle. When finished viewing this list, select “Exit”.

Step 11: Follow the on-screen instructions to prepare the vehicle and turn the ignition key off and on.

Select the tick mark or the Enter key after each one.

Step 12: If necessary, apply the reprogramming label to the PCM

If an emissions recall has been performed or a required emissions-related TSB has been completed, an Authorized Modification label must be placed on the PCM. These labels can be purchased at the parts counter of a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership.

Step 13: Select the tick mark or the Enter key to return to the Module Programming menu.

Src: http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/09/14/how-to-reprogram-ford-pcm-with-vcm2-clone/

Btw, PCM unrecognized solution:

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

How to check if you have VCM2 SP177-C best quality?

Here, obdexpress.co.uk will help you guys to check if you have the best China clone VCM2 SP177-C.

1. Equipped yourself with PCB knowledge:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/07/25/how-to-confirm-a-printed-circuit-board-pcb/

2. Disassemble your VCM2 clone unit

3. Check components on the main board, compared with PCB displayed here:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/04/14/vcm-ii-sp177-c-pcb/
IMPORTANT: the VCM2 factory tries his best to improve the quality, so it’s natural to get the unit with a bit difference and the board you have might be kind of different from that in the link above.

DO NOT compare VCM2 from others with that from obdexpress.co.uk!

Received complaints from a customer that
he used the site: http://www.obd2coding.com/vcm-ii-rotunda-2-in-1-diagnostic-tool-jlr-vcm-ii-mazda-vcm-ii-ford-ids-vcm-ii-p-964.html
NOT http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-wifi-card.html
BUT he complained a lot of his VCM2 SP177-C, saying it’s fake SP177-C....



DISCLAIMER: obdexpress.co.uk is a reliable site to purchase VCM2 china clone, a man of his word to trust in. NO WORRIES! Lots of people talk about it via http://mhhauto.com/ e.g. http://mhhauto.com/Thread-VCM2-Ford-Diagnostic-Clone-Model-SP177C-SP177C1-Where-to-buy

4. Check the source of VCM2 SP177-C:

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

5. What’s your next option if you cannot have SP177-C:http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-wifi-card.html

SP177-2  is a new VCM2 interface, released in the year 2018.
It’s produced by the same manufacturer as SP177-C1.
You can have one for tests if you like something new.
For quality and security, VCM2 SP177-C1 or SP177-C is your best option.
Why:  http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/12/27/vcm-ii-sp177-c1/
Where: http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/05/05/where-to-buy-ford-vcm2-clone-sp177c-or-sp177c1/



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

Buy VCMII SP177 instead, if SP177-C1/SP177-C isn’t available

FYI, VCM2 HQ clone SP177-C1/SP177-C is hot. So you might have no luck with them. But you won’t regret to have VCM2 SP177 instead.

If you worry about the quality, the board talks.

Look here..Ford VCM2 SP177 PCB china clone

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