Ford VCM II IDS V86 VCM 2 OEM Diagnostic Tool

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06-18-2014, 08:25 PM

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My thoughts exactly, plus I can make some side cash programming stuff for others.

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Yeah I enjoy it. I use teamviewer to tune for guys running AEM...tuned a guys car in south africa. my wife thinks I'm nuts.

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06-18-2014, 08:25 PM

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My last project before it was stolen (pics in post 8)

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/99...hs-inside.html

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06-18-2014, 08:33 PM

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Yeah I enjoy it. I use teamviewer to tune for guys running AEM...tuned a guys car in south africa. my wife thinks I'm nuts.

I use teamviewer as well but for different reasons, I like to be able to get at files on my pc when I'm on the road, great little program.

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06-18-2014, 09:37 PM

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No way to avoid that yearly license, it's how Ford makes even more money and they sure as hell ain't giving up that cash cow. I was saying I wouldn't want to trust the Chinese vcm because after spending that 250 you still might have to buy a Bosch for something that actually works right.

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If your a member of Ford's PTS the yearly fee for the software is $450.

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06-18-2014, 09:47 PM

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If your a member of Ford's PTS the yearly fee for the software is $450.

When I was a member of PTS it was because I worked at the dealer, they offer non dealer tech's access now?

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06-18-2014, 10:12 PM

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RnlComp what's your opinion on the scan tool/software from AutoEnginuity? I've read good things about it, but have never used it. I also have worked for ford for a couple years and do not like when other people have to work on my vehicles.

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06-18-2014, 10:23 PM

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Never used it.

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06-19-2014, 12:42 AM

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The way I look at it, is it's an accessory, people spend unbelievable amounts of $$ on lift kits, rims, tires, electronics, etc... plus I can make a little $$ on the side programming things for others that don't want to spend that much $$ on a tool that will allow you to fix every single electronic system in that 30-50 thousand vehicle.

My point was that it's not going to be a cheap accessory so it's widely available to the general population.

I'm not downing your decision to pay for the licensing, either. I think it's awesome.

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06-19-2014, 02:01 AM

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I have the Rotunda VCM II direct from Ford and it works really well. Yes the $700/year sucks but the things it will do is pretty cool. I've used it to diagnose half a dozen electrical issues on my truck and several other Fords we have.