Ford IDS clone ?
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Laughing Gas
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Ford IDS clone ?
I'd like to get a descent scan tool (already have an SG2). Was looking at AE but then read about the contribution test being misleading. Are there any good IDS clones? Much appreciated
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AE is crap, doggy do do -- I had it, tried reaching their customer service (multiple times) --- got stiffed, threw the entire PieceofChit in the garbage.
I use IDS, but have tried Forscan -- pretty impressive; however, I don't like using any Russian software given how corrupt the entire country is and how there might be a "backdoor" in their software --- not going there.
I use IDS, but have tried Forscan -- pretty impressive; however, I don't like using any Russian software given how corrupt the entire country is and how there might be a "backdoor" in their software --- not going there.
Laughing Gas
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I have one of the IDS clones and it works for the most part. You do need to be somewhat computer literate since my clone key doesn't play nice with the anti virus/ malware software. But I am able to use the most current version of IDS and it does all the functions one needs
Fleet Mechanic
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Ford's IDS algorithm for Power Bal / Cyl Contribution is fairly robust -- it issues multiple commands to the PCM and sensors during the test. Bosch is a runner-up for these vehicles:
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Question for ForScan users: Can this be used to program Smart Keys for FORD/Lincoln products - say from 2015-present vehicles? If so, can one actually delete past programed keys from memory ?
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I looked at their protocols ------ it won't work on the F Series. You can try it with a hacked version of IDS, but I'd bet it bombs / locks up.
Laughing Gas
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REALLY??? Pretty sure it works on F series.
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So what's the consensus on the best clone Ford IDS VCM type software? And where can you get.it from? I want to do an uncompensated cylinder contribution test on my truck....and from what I've been reading, IDS is the only way to do that....but the genuine version is a fortune.....
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IDS Clone
I have one of the IDS clones and it works for the most part. You do need to be somewhat computer literate since my clone key doesn't play nice with the anti virus/ malware software. But I am able to use the most current version of IDS and it does all the functions one needs