Wednesday 26 February 2020

How to upgrade Ford VCM2 firmware?

This article is available with the Ford VCM2 firmware update procedure.

1. Press the power button on the Ford VCM2 scan tool main unit

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2. Long-press on the power button, supply VCM2 with power, wait for all 4 indicators turn on, then release the button. Then use the USB cable to connect VCM2 with the computer.
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3. Enable the network connection, then check if the VCM2 establishes good communication with computer.
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3. Open IDS software and software will prompt to update the firmware. Wait the update procedure is done.
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4. Restart the computer when the firmware update is finished. Plug VCM2 kit to the vehicle to start diagnosing or programming functions.
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Watch Youtube video on how to upgrade Ford VCM2 firmware:



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