Anyone here using the Ford IDS ? My VCM 1 will not communicate with the PCM.
The #3 light on the VCM stays solid red. I am running IDS 75.00.
I don't have another truck to try it on. Bad cable from obdp to the VCM ?

 

A Ford VCM ?


Sean

 

Did you try rebooting the laptop with the usb wire hooked up to the VCM?

 

Did it work with your truck previously, or is this the first time you've used it?

 

Sure it isn't a VCMII?

Josh

 

If it is a VCM1 it will not talk to a 6.0 it is for 1996 and older.

 

It is a VCM,not a VCM II. It was working last October when I got it . Came with a 3 month license. When that ran out I could not get on IDS at all.Sent it back and it was set up with
IDS 75.00 just so I can use it for diagnostics on my 2006 truck. I was not interested in reflashing Got it back and now it won't communicate with the PCM.
Reloaded IDS 75.00 and rebooted. Now I have both the IDS and Install IDS icons on my Desktop. Its like it did not finish the install. Computers are not my
specialty. 5 hours of this yesterday , wore me out.

 

Yes, the VCM was hooked up to both the USB and the truck OBD to power the VCM.

 

Yes it will talk to the 6.0.

But you never said if it's a Ford/Rotunda or a clone.

Both the real IDS and the clone IDS do this.
The problem is once you install the IDS software on the laptop is even after you
remove it with uninstall it still leaves a footprint in the registry. Best and fastest
is to wipe the drive reinstall the OS and then go on to the IDS install after you get
all the network functions on the laptop setup and working.

The other way is go do some registry surgery and remove the offending keys.
PITA to say the least one miss placed key or bad edit and your looking at a brick
that will have to be wiped and OS installed again. BTW I don't know what the keys
are that need to be removed. I have one I am doing that right now. But I happen to
have a 2nd HD and caddy so it's just a matter of sliding the drive out after opening
an access door.


Sean


EDIT : I have not had a lot of time to do some reading but check this one out.
IDS vcm ford help!!

or this Google search
https://www.google.com/#safe=off&q=r...+from+registry

 

Yahiko, thanks for the info. thats bordering on my capability, even thou I understand what you are saying. I thought I might have to uninstall IDS , then reinstall. However, I just tried to install IDS on another WIN 7 computer and can't get it to Desktop Icon,
Yes , this is a real Ford Retunda dealership tool. Toughbook CF-18 Laptop which is a club.

 

Well I was successful in downloading IDS 75.00 to my newer laptop. Hooked up to truck and it said it could not find the VCM. Rebooted ,and now I am back to no
communication with the PCM. And the # 3 VCM light is solid red. Bad download or bad cable between DLC/ VCM ?

 

I had a similar issue when I installed IDS on my Windows XP Pro laptop. I only had one led lit solid on the VCM, and had no connection between the laptop and VCM. My issue was I had to tweak my network connection. This may not solve your issue, but I'll throw these screenshots out there....If it doesn't help you, maybe it will help someone else.

Below is what my network connection settings had to look like before it would work. Remember, I'm using Windows XP Pro...if you're using something else, it may not work for you, it also may not work on someone else's XP Pro. < ~~ my disclaimer in case your laptop becomes a doorstop.

 

thanks for taking the time to post these pics. Hpw did you know to check your network?

 

The first link is talking about that very problem after I did a quick scan of that page.


Sean

 

Just an update. I downloaded the IDS 75.00 on my other laptop and tried both computers on my 6.0 plus an 06 Crown Vic and a 2010 f150. All vehicles show the same results. ''Can't communicate with the PCM'' .
Tomorrow will be 1 week since I could get ahold of the Vendor. I am up to $1,500. and have a usless tool and no support from the seller.
If this turns out bad, can I warn forum members to steer clear of said vendor ?