This is the step-by-step instruction on how to update thenewest Ford IDS V97 for VCM II.
Device to use:
Laptop
What’s your FORDIDS version?
For users with FORD IDS V81/V91, please install the FORDIDS V96 first, then install IDS V97.
For users with FORD IDS V96, just install IDS V97 and theVCM 2 firmware to do diagnosis or programming on your Ford vehicles.ps. ford ids v91/ v96 free download:
http://www.chinaautodiag.com/html/ford-ids-v91-v96-free-download-21527.html
http://www.chinaautodiag.com/html/ford-ids-v91-v96-free-download-21527.html
How to update toFord IDS V97?
1. Find this button in the VCM 2main unit, and then press on it.
2. Press the button until the power is connected and all thelights are lighted.
Then connect theVCM II to the laptop via USB port.
3. Open the software, Ford IDS, then it will promptupdate information on your VCM II.
4. Restart your laptop after update. Then re-connect to theVCM II for diagnosis or programming.
5. The case is based on the installed FORD IDS V96. Justinstall V97 to do a test.
Ford Vcm Ii Update
Open thesoftware “Thunder”, and put the link below to the URL line.
The link to free download Ford IDS v97.01:
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/IDS/IDS-97.01_Full.exe
The link to free download Ford IDS v97.01:
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/IDS/IDS-97.01_Full.exe
6.Please install V97.01 FORD IDS in your laptop.
I just get VCM2 and instaled IDS v86 and when I start sw error I get that VCM firmware is newer then IDS sw.
How to do?
Customer solutions from the MH forum:
Press and hold reset button after that insert usb to pc still hold reset button when you will hear beep after that release reset button.
If it does not works….
Try to use this Ford VCM II Software setup v2.1.119.3. I have Chinese clone Ford VCM II and working with Ford IDS v86, Mazda IDS v91 and with JLR SDD v138 with this software setup too. My VCM have no problem with update downgrade I had installed Ford IDS v95 after that v86 and no problem update downgrade. When I installed JLR SDD v138 I had to update VCM to this version and after that was not functional with Ford IDS v86 after installing this setup was all functional.
Free reading malayalam kochupusthakam. Ford VCM II v2.1.119.3:
(RUN v2.1.119.3 on a computer without any IDS or SDD
Start VCI Manager and press update /start
you can do this without press the button on vcmii)
Start VCI Manager and press update /start
you can do this without press the button on vcmii)
When I want update or downgrade VCM I have to only connect VCM with PC not need connect VCM to OBD. I have installed this softwares on VMware each separately. Each with new clean windows xp. I have not installed newest Ford IDS v95 for example because I don`t know how to freeze system still after 5 days license k.o. But I had installed this new version Ford v95 and worked this new software update without problem. I install V94 and after that IDS said me is new version v95 I downloaded it and it worked.
I am using V94, and I was told I need OSCH VCI MAMAGER 2.1.119.3, NOT 2.1.19.19
TizWazsaid, “IF YOU ARE USING VERSION 94, YOU WILL HAVE WRONG VERSION BOSCH VCI MAMAGER , IT WILL BE 2.1.19.19
YOU NEED 2.1.119.3
you need to press the reset button on the vcmII WHILE CONNECTED TO 12V, then when you see all lights flash at once on the vcmii, you put to usb , wait for beep release reset button on VCMII and start VCI MANAGER.
BUTTONS IN VCI MAAGER SHOULD COME ALIVE BUT YOU NEED TO DO IT WITH VERSION 2.1.119.3
SO IN ids 94, you can go to program and features and uninstall version 2.1.119.19 , reboot and install 2.1.119.3
to install MAZDA IDS With ford VCMII”
YOU NEED 2.1.119.3
you need to press the reset button on the vcmII WHILE CONNECTED TO 12V, then when you see all lights flash at once on the vcmii, you put to usb , wait for beep release reset button on VCMII and start VCI MANAGER.
BUTTONS IN VCI MAAGER SHOULD COME ALIVE BUT YOU NEED TO DO IT WITH VERSION 2.1.119.3
SO IN ids 94, you can go to program and features and uninstall version 2.1.119.19 , reboot and install 2.1.119.3
to install MAZDA IDS With ford VCMII”
I downgrade my vcm2 firmware to work with Ford IDS v86, and now ford is ok for me.
I followed a youtube video and I installed (on free IDS PC) Mazda IDS v88 (because I readed that v88 will work with same firmware as ford v86) . Changed Bosch VCI manager files from ford into mazda and now when start vcm manager ask me to update to newer version , but I not wanna update and skip that.
When start Mazda IDS also told me that must update, so which version of mazda will work with same ford v86 fw? Must I search for Mazda v86??
I followed a youtube video and I installed (on free IDS PC) Mazda IDS v88 (because I readed that v88 will work with same firmware as ford v86) . Changed Bosch VCI manager files from ford into mazda and now when start vcm manager ask me to update to newer version , but I not wanna update and skip that.
When start Mazda IDS also told me that must update, so which version of mazda will work with same ford v86 fw? Must I search for Mazda v86??
Note: the version software is unimportant , its the ETAS version that matters .
2.1.119.3
you use the SAME one across all JLR, MAZDA, FORD.
2.1.119.3
you use the SAME one across all JLR, MAZDA, FORD.
IF ORIGINAL VCMII YOU CAN USE 2.1.119.19
If clone Ford VCMII, USE that etas version for your FORD, MAZDA, and JLR
Enjoy and good luck!
(BIG THANKS to laco210 and TizWaz)
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This is how to update VCM2 firmware & Ford IDS software to the newest version IDS V101.
Part 1: How to update Ford IDS software to the newest ver. V101?
Step 1.install VMware
Step 2. install Windows XP Professional and VMware Tools
Step 3. reset date and time on on VMware
Step 4. install Calibration
Step 5. install ids-v91.01_full
Step 6. check if IDS-91.01 is successfully installed or not
Step 7. install Ford-IDS-V100.01-full
Step 8. install VCMII Driver
Step 9. Install the software for USB Serial Converter
Step 10. Install the software for USB Serial Port
Step 11. diagnosis with IDS 100.01
Step 2. install Windows XP Professional and VMware Tools
Step 3. reset date and time on on VMware
Step 4. install Calibration
Step 5. install ids-v91.01_full
Step 6. check if IDS-91.01 is successfully installed or not
Step 7. install Ford-IDS-V100.01-full
Step 8. install VCMII Driver
Step 9. Install the software for USB Serial Converter
Step 10. Install the software for USB Serial Port
Step 11. diagnosis with IDS 100.01
It usually takes 1-2 hour(s) on a computer with high configuration.
You can use VMware with IDS V101 like SP239 or SP239-B; NO need install IDS yourself
With VCM2 clone units like Ford IDS V101 (SP177) and IDS v100 (SP177-C, SP177-C1, SP177-C2), you need install IDS software on your own
Source: http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2016/05/05/how-to-install-ford-vcm-2-ids-v100-on-vmware-machine/
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every time IDS software complete, please go to update vcm2 firmware.
Part 2: How to update VCM2 firmware china clone?
Step 1. Press the power button on VCM2 scan tool main unit
Step 2. Long-press on the power button, connect VCM2 with power supply, wait for all 4 indicators turn on, then release the button
Step 3. connect VCM2 with computer via USB cable
Step 4. Run IDS software, software will prompt to update firmware
Step 5. Wait until the update procedure is done
Step 6. Restart computer when firmware update is completed
Step 7. Connect VCM2 kit with vehicle to start diagnosing or programming
Source: http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2015/09/24/how-to-update-ford-vcm2-ids-to-v97-v97-1/
Step 2. Long-press on the power button, connect VCM2 with power supply, wait for all 4 indicators turn on, then release the button
Step 3. connect VCM2 with computer via USB cable
Step 4. Run IDS software, software will prompt to update firmware
Step 5. Wait until the update procedure is done
Step 6. Restart computer when firmware update is completed
Step 7. Connect VCM2 kit with vehicle to start diagnosing or programming
Source: http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2015/09/24/how-to-update-ford-vcm2-ids-to-v97-v97-1/
The final tip- install the firmware in recovery mode using Ford_VCM_II_Software_Setup_v2.1.119.3?
If you have wifi vcm2 clone and want to keep it, use the version you used Ford_VCM_II_Software_Setup_v2.1.119.3; if you have good quality vcm 2 none wifi version you can use v2.1.119.13 or you can use this version if you have wifi and don't bother about it .
to be honest , I did not see much change in ETAS version to version from v2.1.119.3 except only to try and block clones.
When you install the version 96.01, you need to go to the Program files, ford motor company , IDS, Runtime , Install 3rd party
you can delete the etas folder and start your update, then wait for the etas folder to appear during install and delete it again
you will see an error about missing ETAS Folder and it will ask you to install vcmII Software at the end , just click red x in top right corner and reboot computer . or you can just goto programs and setting in control and uninstall the last version v2.1.119.19 and reinstall your version v2.1.119.3
the simple and most east way to keep the 3 day license, is when you installed IDS and got the three days, remember date and time, every time you boot computer go to bios and make that date and boot computer.
- Diagnostic IDSSoftware
- The Latest Ford Software
- Automatic vehicle recognition
- Read & Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- Guided Fault Finding
- New Software Re-flash for Existing ECUs
- Diagnostic ToolPackage
- Heavy Duty Diagnostic Toughbook
- Diagnostics for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury
- Includes 1 Year IDS license
- Industry standardized J1962 Data Link
- Four LED indicators and signaling device
- Ford VCMM ToolPackage
- Heavy Duty Diagnostic Toughbook
- Diagnostics for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury
- VCMM Hardware
- Includes 4 Channel Scope & Vibration Analyzer
- 1 Year Ford IDS License Included
This is the step-by-step instruction on how to update VCM II firmware and Ford IDS software to the newest version IDS 101.
Device to use:
Ford VCM II china clone;
Laptop
What’s your FORD IDS version?
For users with FORD IDS V81/V91, please install the FORD IDS V96 first, then install IDS V97.
For users with FORD IDS V96, just install IDS V97 and the VCM 2 firmware to do diagnosis or programming on your Ford vehicles.
Edit: now the newest is Ford VCM2 IDS v101
Ford ids software free download:
How to update Ford IDS software to the newest version:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every time IDS software complete, please go to update vcm2 firmware.
How to update to VCM2 firmware?
1.Find this button in the VCM 2 main unit, and then press on it.
2.Press the button until the power is connected and all the lights are lighted.
Ford Vci Update
Then connect the VCM II to the laptop via USB port.
3.Open the software, Ford IDS, then it will prompt update information on your VCM II.
Update success.
4.Restart your laptop after update. Then re-connect to the VCM II for diagnosis or programming.
5.The case is based on the installed FORD IDS V96. Just install V97 to do a test.
Open the software “Thunder”, and put the link below to the URL line.
The link to free download Ford IDS v97.01:
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/IDS/IDS-97.01_Full.exe
The link to free download Ford IDS v97.01:
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/IDS/IDS-97.01_Full.exe
6.Please install V97.01 FORD IDS in your laptop.