Alternative to VCM/IDS yearly fee??
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Alternative to VCM/IDS yearly fee??
I was maintaining a fleet of lawn maintenance trucks for last few years, about 70% of which are Fords. They bought me (personally not company) a used Toughbook along with a new Rotunda VCM and an IDS subscription for the last three years. (The guy there before me was costing them a fortune throwing parts at the 6.0 trucks) I don't work there any longer, per se, but I still do sub work for them as I am close with the owners. If it weren't for my health issues, I would likely be there full time. I only do a few repairs a month, usually involving their aging 6.0 trucks. I also personally own a 6.0 and just picked up a 2005 5.4 F250.
My subscription for IDS just expired (and I think my personal truck just lost an injector tonight...lol) and even though they would likely renew it if I asked, I feel bad because of the price. It's a large corporation but I don't want to take advantage. I appreciate what they have done to help me already. I'm having trouble justifying the cost for my limited use.
Is there an alternative to IDS that is just as good? I've only had to program a few modules but understand an aftermarket software likely won't support that. I would also guess the VCM is useless without a valid subscription as well?
Should I just pony up the $699? It is only $50 a month after all...
I already have a need to add cruise function to a 2005 6.0, I would guess that's probably $100 at the dealer just to do that? I really don't know, it's been a long time since I brought anything into the dealer.
Open to any suggestions or input.
My subscription for IDS just expired (and I think my personal truck just lost an injector tonight...lol) and even though they would likely renew it if I asked, I feel bad because of the price. It's a large corporation but I don't want to take advantage. I appreciate what they have done to help me already. I'm having trouble justifying the cost for my limited use.
Is there an alternative to IDS that is just as good? I've only had to program a few modules but understand an aftermarket software likely won't support that. I would also guess the VCM is useless without a valid subscription as well?
Should I just pony up the $699? It is only $50 a month after all...
I already have a need to add cruise function to a 2005 6.0, I would guess that's probably $100 at the dealer just to do that? I really don't know, it's been a long time since I brought anything into the dealer.
Open to any suggestions or input.
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I was maintaining a fleet of lawn maintenance trucks for last few years, about 70% of which are Fords. They bought me (personally not company) a used Toughbook along with a new Rotunda VCM and an IDS subscription for the last three years. (The guy there before me was costing them a fortune throwing parts at the 6.0 trucks) I don't work there any longer, per se, but I still do sub work for them as I am close with the owners. If it weren't for my health issues, I would likely be there full time. I only do a few repairs a month, usually involving their aging 6.0 trucks. I also personally own a 6.0 and just picked up a 2005 5.4 F250.
My subscription for IDS just expired (and I think my personal truck just lost an injector tonight...lol) and even though they would likely renew it if I asked, I feel bad because of the price. It's a large corporation but I don't want to take advantage. I appreciate what they have done to help me already. I'm having trouble justifying the cost for my limited use.
Is there an alternative to IDS that is just as good? I've only had to program a few modules but understand an aftermarket software likely won't support that. I would also guess the VCM is useless without a valid subscription as well?
Should I just pony up the $699? It is only $50 a month after all...
I already have a need to add cruise function to a 2005 6.0, I would guess that's probably $100 at the dealer just to do that? I really don't know, it's been a long time since I brought anything into the dealer.
Open to any suggestions or input.
My subscription for IDS just expired (and I think my personal truck just lost an injector tonight...lol) and even though they would likely renew it if I asked, I feel bad because of the price. It's a large corporation but I don't want to take advantage. I appreciate what they have done to help me already. I'm having trouble justifying the cost for my limited use.
Is there an alternative to IDS that is just as good? I've only had to program a few modules but understand an aftermarket software likely won't support that. I would also guess the VCM is useless without a valid subscription as well?
Should I just pony up the $699? It is only $50 a month after all...
I already have a need to add cruise function to a 2005 6.0, I would guess that's probably $100 at the dealer just to do that? I really don't know, it's been a long time since I brought anything into the dealer.
Open to any suggestions or input.
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Glad that worked out for you Keeping up with licsense subscriptions is a pain and a good size expense but necessary when working in a shop environment.
That is a good company you are working for. I have worked for some that would not have done it and others that would have never hesitated. Luck of the draaw sometimes.
That is a good company you are working for. I have worked for some that would not have done it and others that would have never hesitated. Luck of the draaw sometimes.
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