pro-and-con:Vxdiag Nano Ford scanner hasdiagnosticand programming capability or not? If not, what tools can perform both best: good quality VCM2 from China? VCM IDS3 by Fly? or Launch X431 V tablet?

pro-and-con

Positive side: Vxdiag Nano for Ford hasdiagnostic and programming capability

Feedback 1:

Awesome. Now I haveFord dealer level diagnostic and programming capability for my 2010 Lincoln MKT and 1999 F150. Wasable to read codes, do some diagnostic functions, and program a new smart key for my MKT.

I am running this on an ancient Dell D630 laptop running Win7 32 bit.

Here’s what I did:

Changed the time zone on my computer to Beijing time zone (not sure if this is necessary or not)

Installed a copy of VMWare Player

Copied the contents of the CD to my computer desktop

Opened VMWare and created a new virtual machine, selecting the VM file that I transferred to my desktop (largest file in the folder)

Edit virtual machine settings to increase RAM usage to 2gb (it runs very slow with any less)

Play virtual machine file (mine was FORD IDS V107 EN)

Connect the VCX Nano via USB cable

When the VM opens, click "Player” in the top left of the window and scroll down to removable devices

My adapter was called "Future Devices USB Serial Converter” in the window

Click Connect (Disconnect from Host)

Wait for the Virtual Machine to load

Plug the adapter into your car

Click IDS in the virtual machine window and connect to your vehicle

You’re in!

Make sure to watch some videos or read about IDS functions so you don’t break anything as this software has the capability to erase and reprogram modules. Now you never have to pay Ford to diagnose your car again! This is cheaper than one hour of diag time at the dealer.

Feedback 2:add a key to the vehicle PATS system succeed

1: I purchased the device because I needed toadd a key to the vehicle PATS systemas I only had one key when I brought the car and really wanted a spare in case of loss or damage

The device was able todelete all old keys from the system then and add 2 new keys, whilst I was there I did some software updates on the PCM.

Honestlyit really is a good device and works perfectly once you get over the software issue.

A bit of advice with thesoftwareis usevirtualmachine(its easier to delete and start again), and follow video guides found on youtube.

Here is a quick guide for my success:

Use Virtual machine installer found on CD V100, install VM then create a VM

Then on the virtual machine

Install calibration from V81 CD

Install V91 from V100 CD and reboot without openingsoftware

Once rebooted open software and agree to3 daylicence, enter any details

Close software and Install V96 and reboot without opening

Once rebooted you can open software

Install software on CD V100 for the VX device

At thispointI just installed deep freeze found on cd V100

Feedback 3: programming modules OK

Product works as designed. Installation was a breeze and troubleshooting within 8-10 minutes of taking it out of the box. I ran through several of theprogramming modules and all working as expected. For sometestyou will need the VMM. Overall very satisfied with this product.

Feedback 4: do PCM updates for a Ford and Lincoln OK

Negative side: Key programming not OK, diagnosis OK

Vxdiag for reprogramming is slower than VCM2.Fordiagnostic is the same. But for new software is Vxdiag better because (black list)only if you have VCM2 with not blacklisted serial.

In Conclusion:

I bought theSP177-C1(mhautoforum user suggested)

The inner board seems good… upload photos…

Tried my new VCM software and itworks .Automatically logs on to the Ford IDs server.key programming and module initialization can work.

Actually, It’s a new "pass thru” device.

Available from here

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

IDS is out of date.Currentversion isV110.The Vcm 3 works a treat had no problems yet. and running V110.

if you don’t have a licensed IDS or valid subscription. These VCM IDS 3’s could work well as a pass thru device.

Ford does supportpass thrudevices & provides software for them – Again it’s subscription based.

Onlyreservation I have is IDS software it’s supplied with.Obviouslyit’s been rewritten to provide automatic login to Ford’s Servers.

When required to gain access to vehicle security onlatestvehicles.

Bearing that in mind.Iftry to use IDS from Ford. That automatic login would be lost.

We don’t yet know how the ids3 connectsdowe? It’s like anything tho, fornowit works so use it, make your money back and hope it lasts,sameprinciple as the clone vcm1 and 2.

Attach 6 images on how to do Mondeo module key programming by VCM IDS 3 V104.04:

Reading from the first pictureX431 V 8″ tabletnewest Ford V46.42 can test different Ford models up to 2017. It currently includes PCM, ABS, 4WAL, RCM,EATC, ECS,IABM, RAP, PAM, 4X4, 4WAS, CTM, OTC, ICM, PATS, ARC, LCM, DDM…”

General Test Results:

Ford Module programming…works

OBD diagnosing …works

Special functions … works

Options display:

Automatically Search

Manually Select

Manually Reset Service

F-650 / F-750 Test Specification (VCM can’t cover)

After choosing "Automatically Search”, getoption:

System Scan

System Selection

Special function

Module Programming

Vehicle information

Module Programming options:

ACM (Audio Control Module)

CDP (Compact Disc Player)

That’s all

Hope this post helps.

Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/12/14/vxdiag-nano-ford-has-programming-capability/

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