How to Recover VCM II Diagnostic Tool Factory Settings?

Problem

My VCM2 Diagnostic Tool for Ford is unable to connect to software after the upgrade, how to recover factory settings? Or any ideas to reconnect to software? 

Solution

1. Removed the rubber head as image;

2. Connect VCM II & computer(IDS software installed) via USB cable, long-press RESET button until hearing a beep;

3. Run Bosch\VCI Software(Ford-VCM-II)\VCI Manger(Ford-VCM-II);

4. When coming up with a prompt as the image below, it means to ready for recovery.

Press “Recover >> Start update >> OK”, it will start writing the latest firmware...

(Note: Do not unplug the VCM II from the PC or remove power from the VCM II during the update process)

When the upgrade completed, VCM II will automatically restart. Wait until you hear the beep, then the VCMII is ready for use.

5. Start IDS software, you’ll find a device icon on the right bottom, which means it can be normally used now.

The solution applies to V98 VCM II, V108 VCMII as well.

Updates:

Thanks to the Obd2shop engineer, the problem was solved!

my VCM2 is able to reconnect to software successfully.

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How to do Cylinder & Engine Speed Test via Thinkcar ThinkDiag?

Today I’m going to use the Thinkcar ThinkDiag device to do some bi-directional tests on a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. Following I’ll demonstrate how to perform cylinder test & engine speed test.

Plug ThinkDiag into the OBD2 port, we’ll hear a beep and see the green light indicating that is connected.

Turn ignition on, press

All systems full function >> Next step >> System selection >> Engine control module(ECM) >> Actuation test >> Cylinder deactivation

We can test each cylinder individually here. Turn it on to start the test, the vehicle will turn off automatically.

Cylinder 1 >> On

We can go to test all cylinders here.

Cylinder deactivation system >> Enabled >> Disabled

Let’s go to test the engine speed now.

We’re able to do is actually increase the engine speed at idle, so you can hear it revving up to 2000rpm. 

Press “Release control”, it will just go back to the default position.

Engine speed/throttle >> Engine speed >> OK >> Increase >> Release control

This is using ThinkDiag OBD2 Scanner to do bi-directional tests which is one of the 15 special functions. The powerful & professional functions make it worth the money.

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