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/

Issues & Causes/Solutions: VCM 2 & Temperature

VCM 2 unit is housed in a shock resistant polycarbonate case with rubber end boots, along with an extended operating temperature and voltage range, for increased durability and ruggedness in service bay and road test environments,

BUT do ensure the VCM II is not subjected to extreme temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight that may cause heating of the VCM II.

Environmental requirement: Temperature & Humidity
Operating:
VCM II unit: -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)
Wireless USB 2.0 adapter: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF) at 10% to 90% RH non-condensing

Storage: -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF) at 10% to 90% RH non-condensing


Issues & Causes/Solutions: VCM 2 & Temperature

Issue:
VCM II turns off (shutsdown/suspends-operation, all LEDs off) immediately after being powered by the USB cable or DLC cable

Cause/Solution:

• Verify the ambient temperature is within the acceptable operating range for the VCM II device: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
• If the ambient temperature is outside this range allow the temperature to return to the acceptable operating range and the VCM II will automatically resume operation
• If VCM II error persists when the ambient temperature returns to its operating range, contact your regional technical support

Issue:
VCM II does not appear in the list of detected wireless devices in IDS and  its Power LED blinks at a periodic rate

Cause/Solution:

• Verify the VCM II is connected to the DLC cable and the DLC cable is connected to the vehicle. The VCM II must be powered using the DLC cable for the wireless interface to be operational
• Verify the ambient temperature is within the acceptable operating range for the VCM II's wireless interface: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• If the ambient temperature is outside this range allow the temperature to return to the acceptable operating range and the VCM II's wireless interface will automatically be enabled and the Power LED will stop blinking and stay illuminated
• If VCM II wireless interface problem persists when the ambient temperature returns to its operating range, contact your regional technical support

Issue:
VCM II's Power LED blinks continuously after being powered using the DLC cable

Cause/Solution:

• Verify the ambient temperature is within the acceptable operating range for the VCM II's wireless interface: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• If the ambient temperature is outside this range allow the temperature to return to the acceptable operating range and the VCM II's wireless interface will automatically be enabled and the Power LED will stop blinking and stay illuminated
• If VCM II wireless interface problem persists when the ambient temperature returns to its operating range, contact your regional technical support or ask obdexpress.co.uk for help

Email: sales@OBDexpress.co.uk
Skype: obd2express.co.uk
WhatsApp: +86-18750906257

Src:http://rtqobd2.ivoire-blog.com/archive/2018/07/10/issues-causes-solutions-vcm-2-temperature-474015.html

VCM 2 clone: Buy SP177-C1 DON'T buy SP177-2

Bought VCM 2 sp177-2 from obdexpress.co.uk

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.

Send it back... Pay 50$.. maybe 60$ for return shipping... And then they will check it out....

I'm really pissed.

Then I bought SP177-C1 there. Good quality. Works like a charm.

VCM2 SP177-2: Same as SP177-C1

FYI, we’re sorry to tell you guys, the best quality VCM2 SP177-C1 is very hot and sometimes out of stock at obdexpress.co.uk. BUT no worries! We have VCM2 SP177-2, produced from the same factory as SP177-C1, so the quality is guaranteed.

PCBs talk...you’ll know if VCMII SP177-2 good or not?

Look at the images of VCM2 inner parts

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

vcm 2 sp177-c1 pcb:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/01/21/vcm-2-best-quality-sp177-c1/

How to install VCM 2 Ford IDS 109 software?

How to install Ford IDS 109:
1- Install the ids 86 before changing the date to 1 07 2015

(hold the date 1/7/2015 , until you finish step 5

every time you restart your computer, check the date, if it is  on 1/7/2015)

2- install patch ( choice option 2 )

3- Make a backup of your windows system (I recommend, this is optional)

4- Open the program with the interface connected ,,( choose NON DEALER,when open program for first time ) , keep vcm turn on,on the computer.

5 – create a restore point,,,then turn off vcm of the computer

6 – Okay, now install the new version, v109.01, before installing, changing the date of your computer, to the current day

7- After installing, go back to the restore point, which you created in step 5, activate this restore point, and then open the program

8- Finally, install FordExtendProgram  (click right mouse button click on, run as administrator)

Done, will work in the new version

Ps. here’s solution of “VCM II-IDS software version mismatch (update IDS) ”

Click green Tick box to update firmware.

If it does nothing, <=Perform VCMii reset . Unplug USB cable from end VCM take off black rubber end boot plug back in USB restart IDS hold BUTTON middle end VCM plug in to PC all lights flash and and when VCM beeps release button IDS will prompt VCM update to IDS level press Tick

Note that Ford IDS V109 can be download for free from http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/04/11/mazda-ids-109-download-free-on-mega/ But it’s not tested by professionals. If you want to have IDS with security and relief, you’re advised to spend some dollars with it: http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/ford-vcm-ids-v108.01-software.htmltested 100%, confirmed to work perfect with VCM 2 clone

Src:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/05/31/how-to-install-ford-ids-109-for-vcm-2-clone/

VCMII clone SP177-2 PCB Display

2018 new VCMII clone SP177-2 is released at obdexpress.co.uk, to make up for the lack of VCMII SP177-C1/SP177-C best quality.

This is VCMII clone SP177-2 PCB.

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

Ford VCM2 clone works with Suzuki DST2 software!

This is how I made Ford VCMII clone  work with the Suzuki sdt2 software.

I used the best from vcmii clone china….yep..it’s SP177-C1.
I used a dell latitude d630 with clean install windows 7 32 bit professional.
I installed the Ford V.86.
I opened the Bosch VCI manager and updated the VCM II to work with Ford v86.
I installed Suzuki sdt2 software, and when the install asked me to connect the VCMII i connected the Ford VCM II and continued with the install.
Once it finished I opened the BOSCH folder, then VTX-VCI sub folder, and copied the entire contents of the VCI Software (Ford-VCM-II) to VCI Software (6516-Suzuki). Replace all files !!!
the Suzuki software will see the VCMII as the OEM VCM even that the VCI manager say its a Ford VCMII.
The regedit will look into the folder VCI Software (6516-Suzuki) for all the drivers, and it will load the Ford drivers to make it work.
DONE.
Remember to open VCI manager and connect the VCM before you go into the Suzuki or Ford software.
I connected a 2015 car non USA model and worked perfectly.
I also connected other USA model cars and worked OK.

I tried on Suzuki swift 2001 g10a, Suzuki wagon R 1.3 2007′,and Suzuki swift diesel 1.3 2011,ALL WORKED FINE!

I mean it’s not able to do programming VIN or ecu programming if data base is NOT had it….but diagnose is ok……..

I hope this helps !!

Btw, you can change Ford VCM2 Device type to SDT2 VCI , Then you have a SDT2 VCI.
So if dongle not work while it is a Ford vcm2, maybe it would work after you changed the VCM2 Device type to SDT2 VCI.

Cheers..

Note: VCM2 clone can work with a lot of software. Look here: http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/04/25/ford-vcm-ii-a-lot-of-software-can-work-with/

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/service/ford-vcmii-clone-works-with-suzuki-dst2-software-28702.html