If you really want a vcm you will have to simply try. For most people: go to the dealer for all the updates and buy a modified elm327 with the free software. You can't do this with (most) the clone you will break it due to blacklisting or incompatibilities. I recently purchased a 2006 Power Stroke and I’m looking to purchase IDS & VCM. When you upgrade to ids version 91, you need to update the vcm's firmware. The Ford IDS interface is definitely made to be used with a touch screen with a track pad it can feel a bit cumbersome. 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - IDS/VCM - Hello all First post here. If you buy a vcm (whatever version you fancy) it's firmware must match with the ids version you want to use.įor instance you buy a cheap vcm clone made for ids 86. There are some tricks/hacks wich make use of the 3 day grace period after installation.īut i have no idea if it will download all the calibrations. Later version of ids require online activation and calibration downloads. I can also use it to help diagnose any problems I travel remote. I also would like to change TPMS as needed. I swap between different sizes when doing off road etc. I want it to regularly change tire sizes on my 2011 6.7 F350. You could install both and enjoy dealer level diagnostics and module updates up to 2011/2012 verhicles. 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Rotunda IDS VCM System - I am interested in this setup.
Apart from the hardware differences between the clones, there could be software trouble.
