Description:

♦ Ford VCM IDS (VCM) is a high performance, rugged, vehicle serial communications gateway. This device provides multiple vehicle serial communication interfaces to meet the requirements of all Ford Motor Company vehicles.

♦ Ford VCM unit is housed in a magnesium enclosure with a tough, protective, plastic cover for the PCMCIA expansion slot which can, for example, be used for wireless LAN cards or memory expansion.

♦ The VCM device contains five LED status indicators to provide the user with a visual mode of internal VCM, vehicle, and host device (e.g. NGS Classic's T-Handle, PC, Pocket PC/PDS, and Laptop/IDS) operation.

♦ The VCM also has detachable cables for connection to industry standard high-speed host interfaces as well as to the vehicle under test.

♦ The VCM 2007.7 DVD includes both IDS (Integrated Diagnostic Software) and PDS (Portable Diagnostic Software) tools.

♦ Diagnostic coverage includes most 1996 2008 MY (produced 1995 2007) Ford, Lincoln/Mercury & Mazda vehicles. Vehicle communication module (VCM) Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) is the next generation diagnostic tool. IDS integrates WDS software modified to run on an off-the-shelf laptop with the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) currently used in NGS+ and PDS,and a new Vehicle Measurement Module (VMM).

Application Overview:

♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Connectors
The VCM 16-pin DLC cable is used to connect the VCM to the vehicle. The VCM and VMM connect to the laptop through the Ethernet-USB Adapter Cable (H406/H416).

♦ Interface Devices
- The interface devices that are used with this application are:
   1) VCM Vehicle Communication Module This device provides all link based functionality including: Data logger, Self test, Service Functions, Module Configuration and Programming,etc.
   2) VMM Vehicle Measurement Module This device provides the following functionality:Oscilloscope,Digital Multi-Meter, Ignition System Test, Fuel System Test, and SGM.

Note: The application will detect the interface device that is connected to the laptop. Indicator icons will appear at the bottom right-hand corner of the IDS screen when the VCM and/or VMM are connected.



Supported languages:

English,German,French,Spanish,Dutch,Swedish,Danish,Norwegian,Portuguese,Slovak

Package includes:

♦ Vehicle communication module(VCM)
♦ 16-pin DLC long cable
♦ IDS 4m PC Ethernet-USB host cable
♦ DVD(Ford/Mazda)
♦ DVD(Land Rover/Jaguar)



FAQ:Frequently asked question

Q: Is VCM programming with a pin code?

A: Yes, when do programming function, it needs pin code, and customers should ask their car dealer for the pin code.

Q: What is the version for Ford VCM IDS?

A: The version of Ford VCM IDS is V70 now; it is the latest version at present.

Q: What Ford VCM V70 can not do?                                               

A: Ford VCM V67 cannot have the small card inside it, cannot do coding. If you’re main intend is to do coding for your car, and please do not choose Ford VCM.                   

Q: What is the benefit for Ford VCM V70?

A: The diagnosing function of Ford VCM V70 is very good, it can do Ford, Mazda, Land Rover, Jaguar cars. If you do not know how to upload this software, please send email to us, we will provide best technical service. And the function is very stable at present, good quality now.                                                                                                       

Q: Can Ford VCM do power balance test for Ford models?
A: Yes, Ford vcm can do this function for Ford.