Any Ford Tech's in DFW area?
08-08-2014, 01:53 PM
#11
Senior Member
Before I got a gov job I was hired on the spot at Tupelo Ford, they gave me time to think it over as it would have been a huge move and ultimately it never happened but hearing the name again brings back memories of 10 years ago.
Our local dealer charged me $90 to activate my remote start, that was the last straw so I bought IDS for my self. I usually charge $75 local but forum members I cut a deal and do it for $50.
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Our local dealer charged me $90 to activate my remote start, that was the last straw so I bought IDS for my self. I usually charge $75 local but forum members I cut a deal and do it for $50.
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08-08-2014, 02:02 PM
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08-08-2014, 02:08 PM
#13
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Yup, I just re read it after my last post
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...utsid=cat_main
However you can get the VCMII and install the IDS software and it allows you to use it for 3 days (Trail version) before it become inactive. Then you'll need to purchase the $699 yr license
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...utsid=cat_main
However you can get the VCMII and install the IDS software and it allows you to use it for 3 days (Trail version) before it become inactive. Then you'll need to purchase the $699 yr license
08-08-2014, 02:19 PM
#14
Yup, I just re read it after my last post
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...utsid=cat_main
However you can get the VCMII and install the IDS software and it allows you to use it for 3 days (Trail version) before it become inactive. Then you'll need to purchase the $699 yr license
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...utsid=cat_main
However you can get the VCMII and install the IDS software and it allows you to use it for 3 days (Trail version) before it become inactive. Then you'll need to purchase the $699 yr license
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08-08-2014, 03:53 PM
#15
Hardware = $1,500 and assumes you already have a laptop to use with it.
Licensing = $700/yr
Training (Basic) = $90 x how many specialty courses. Electrical, electronic,etc...
https://rotunda.service-solutions.com/en-US/Pages/ItemDetail.aspx?itemID=31659&catID=276333
https://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdirs/retail/default.asp?pageid=trng_main&gutsid=trng_main
That's the setup I have in the 1st link, with all that said you can get one of those VCMII clones on ebay, it comes with an older version of IDS v86 that has been patched and requires no yearly fee, use it as much as you want for free once you buy it, the caveat there is you will not have Ford updates to the latest calibrations or any other support files, you should be able to use it for all Fords 96-13 including being able to activate things like DTRL, R/S , program keys, etc....
That is what I have been told so I don't have personal experience using that equipment or the patched software (yet) I do have the software and already have the hardware and soon as my sub runs out I will be giving it a try.
Here is a typical ebay listing for the clone I speak of and for the cost it's probably worth a try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-Ford-OEM-VCMII-Diagnostic-Tool-Multi-Language-/321455947310?hash=item4ad8447e2e&item=321455947310&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
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Licensing = $700/yr
Training (Basic) = $90 x how many specialty courses. Electrical, electronic,etc...
https://rotunda.service-solutions.com/en-US/Pages/ItemDetail.aspx?itemID=31659&catID=276333
https://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdirs/retail/default.asp?pageid=trng_main&gutsid=trng_main
That's the setup I have in the 1st link, with all that said you can get one of those VCMII clones on ebay, it comes with an older version of IDS v86 that has been patched and requires no yearly fee, use it as much as you want for free once you buy it, the caveat there is you will not have Ford updates to the latest calibrations or any other support files, you should be able to use it for all Fords 96-13 including being able to activate things like DTRL, R/S , program keys, etc....
That is what I have been told so I don't have personal experience using that equipment or the patched software (yet) I do have the software and already have the hardware and soon as my sub runs out I will be giving it a try.
Here is a typical ebay listing for the clone I speak of and for the cost it's probably worth a try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-Ford-OEM-VCMII-Diagnostic-Tool-Multi-Language-/321455947310?hash=item4ad8447e2e&item=321455947310&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
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Last edited by RLXXI; 08-08-2014 at 03:56 PM.
08-08-2014, 05:03 PM
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08-08-2014, 05:11 PM
#18
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Thread Starter
08-08-2014, 05:14 PM
#19
Senior Member
It helps this way.....just an FYI so he doesn't get bent over,as a dealer quoted me $90 to program,after making an appointment, I decided to call other dealers to see if it was a fair price,low and behold,the second dealer said they would only charge fir cutting the blanks,after they were done they told me no charge..so point is...there are good dealers....so how does your post contribute to this topic?..that's right. .it doesnt
08-08-2014, 05:18 PM
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