What if the Ford VCM2 software license expires?

 Problem: My Ford VCM2 software has popped up an attention: “License expired! Available times 2. Please update VCI!” What does this mean? Please help.

Solution

Uninstall VCM II software, then re-install latest version V126. This problem can be solved. Attention please Ford VCM II &Mazda VCM II CANNOT be installed on the same system.

Ford_IDS_126 installation package download
MZD_IDS_126installation package download
Ford_Mzd running patch download

VMware:

VM_Ford IDS86;
VM_Ford IDS98;

Virtual Machine Player

Can PCMtuner Read ECU via OBD on Bench?

 Can PCMtuner Module 53/ 58/ 71 Read ECU via OBD on Bench? Surely can. PCMtuner + GODIAG GT105 + Full Protocol OBD2 Jumper can support Module 53/58/71 to read ECU via OBD on bench. That means the removed ECU module can be converted to OBD connection in this way.

In many cases of reading failure, users usually read a removed ECU via bench connection. That's the reason. At this time, if you have the GODIAG GT105 + OBD2 Jumper, problem can be easily solved. It's also workable to use a GODIAG GT100 break out box, which plays a same role.

Case1:

PCMtuner read PSA EDC17CP42 on bench failed.

Module 43

Freelander 2/ Evoque/ Discovery Spot 2.2L I4 Diesel(EDC17CP42)

Solution:

Method1. Read ECU by OBD on car.

Method2. Read removed ECU via GODIAG GT105 + OBD2 Jumper or GT100.

Case2:

PCMtuner read EDC17CP04/EDC17CP14 with module 71 on bench failed.

Solution

Check if the connection is correct.

For some older CP04/CP14 models, need to read module 50 by OBD(via GODIAG GT105 + OBD2 Jumper or GT100).

Why to buy?

Easy convert the removed ECU to OBD connection for data reading.

Check if the ECU is normal or workable via communication status.

Suitable for ECU maintenance workers to repair ECU modules from other car owners.

Different from the limited PCMtuner plug ports, it's more convenient.

PCMTuner read Mitsubishi Outlander ECU via OBD on bench success.

ECU: 1860A867 E6T70484 Mitsubishi Outlander 2006–2012 EVOX

Support: PCMFlash, ECUFlash

OBD2 PINOUT Diagram

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How to Disable PCMflash 1.2.5 Upgrade Prompt?

 Each time to open PCMflash in PCMtuner ECU Programmer, users should have the 1.2.5 version upgrade prompt:

"An updated version was found on the server. Would you like to download build 1.2.5 released on 2022–02–20?"

At this time, remember to click "No".

Any ideas to close the annoying notice?

Sure, follow the steps below to get it!

How to Disable PCMflash Update Prompt?

Make sure all system firewall has been turned on.

Control Panel >> Window Firewall >> Customize Settings

Start menu >> Windows Administrative Tools >> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security >> Inbound Rules >> New Rule >> Program >> Browse PCMflash (C disk > Program Files(x86) > PCMflash > pcmflash) >> Next >> Block the connection, Next >> Next >> Enter name, Finish

Outbound Rules >> New Rule >> Program >> Browse PCMflash >> Next >> Enter name, Finish

You'll see a disable icon in the bar.

Completed!

Now you'll never get the notice again while opening PCMtuner Tool.

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VOCOM II Mini Truck Diagnostic Tool: Wireless, Smart & Pocket

 Original VOCOM II Mini Truck Diagnostic Tool covers the functions of VOCOM2 & VOCOM II 88890400. It supports OBD2, 9-Pin, 6-Pin, FCI, MEFI, BNA*, OBD2, 9-Pin* for Volvo, Renault, UD or Mack trucks.

Highlight

Compact & lightweight to carry;

WiFi connection is fast & secure, no need any cables;

Supports vehicle diagnosis & programming;

Smart light to indicate inform for users: connectivity indicator, status indicator, power indicator.

VOCOM II Specification

Supported Car Models

Volvo Trucks: older electrical system, vehicle electrical system ’98; VERSION2, VERSION3; VERSION4 — FH4/FM4;

Volvo Buses: conventional, multiplexed, multiplexed v2, multiplexed v3;

Volvo Construction Equipment;

Volvo Marine engines: VERSION2, VERSION3;

Volvo OEM Component Customer: VERSION2, VERSION3;

Mack Trucks: V-MACI/ II/ III, ITC, IV, IV+, I, DTI;

UD Trucks: VERSION2, VERSION3;

Renault Trucks: VERSION2, VERSION3, VERSION4; (EURO6, DXI, DTI).

VOCOM 2 tool is available now, any questions please contact us.

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Fetrotech Tool: MG1 MD1 EDC16 MED9.1 Read & Write

 Good news!!! PCMTuner Magic Car Tool can read and write MG1 MD1 EDC16 MED9.1 ECU on bench without opening the cover (same as ECU Bench Tool). What you have to do is update PCMTuner software to V1.27 and purchase an additional Fetrotech Tool plugin adapter.

Fetrotech Tool is newly released at obdexpress.co.uk. It has two versions including Silver Color Version and Black Color Standalone Version.

The Silver color version need to be used with PCMTuner tool, cannot be used alone. The purpose is to make up for pcmtuner’s lack of some protocols in the market.

The black one can be used alone or work with other devices (Not incl. PCMTuner).

If you buy this version, you also can register a VZ account.

With the Fetrotech Tool ECU programmer, you can enjoy the benefits as below.

• Free update online, no annual fee required
• Free online technical support
• Free access to VZ-performance tuner account
• Free access to PCMtuner account
• Get virtual files for free
• Get free mapackage A2L and damaos
• 365days technical support except legal holidays
• Tuner face to face
• Work on MG1/MD1/MED9/EDC16/MEDC17 series ECU

The specific ECU list supported is below.

MG1 Series:

BMW_SPC5777_MG1CS003

BMW_SPC5777_MG1CS024

BMW_SPC5777_MG1CS201

MERCEDES_SPC5777_MG1CP001

MERCEDES_SPC5777_MG1CP002

OPEL-TC298_MG1CS042

PORSCHE_SPC5777_MG1CP007

PORSCHE_TC298_MG1C007

PORSCHE_TC298_MG1CS047

PSA_TC298_MG1CS042

VAG_SPC5777_MG1CS001

VAG_SPC5777_MG1CS002

VAG_SPC5777_MG1CS008

VAG_SPC5777_MG1CS011

VAG_SPC5777_MG1CS111

VAG_TC298_SPC5777_MG1CS008

MD1 Series:

BMW_SPC5777_MD1CP002

BMW_SPC5777_MD1CP032

BMW_TC298_MD1CS001

BMW_TC298_MD1CS024

BMW_TC298_MD1CS201

BMW_SPC5777_MD1CS001

FORD_TC298_MD1CS005

HYUNDAI_TC298_MD1C012

MERCEDES_SPC5777_MD1CP001

OPEL_TC298_MD1CS003

PSA_TC298_MD1CS003

VAG_SPC5777_MD1CP004

VAG_SPC5777_MD1CP014

VAG_SPC5777_TC298_MD1CP004

VAG_SPC5777_TC298_MD1CP014

VAG_TC298_MD1CS004

RENAULT_NISSAN_TC298_MD1CS006

EDC16 Series:

BMW_EDC16C1

BMW_EDC16C31

BMW_EDC16C35

FAL_EDC16C8

FAL_EDC16C39

MERCEDES_EDC16C2

MERCEDES_EDC16C32

MERCEDES_EDC16CP31

OPEL_EDC16C9

OPEL_EDC16C39

PSA_EDC16C34

RENAULT_EDC16C36

RENAULT_EDC16C41

RENAULT_EDC16CP33

VAG_EDC16CP34

VAG_EDC16U1

VAG_EDC16U31

VAG_EDC16U34

VOLVO_EDC16C31

MED17 Series:

ASTONMARTIN_MED17.8.3

FAL_MED17.3.1

FAL_MED17.3.3

FAL_MED17.3

FERRARI_MED17.3.5

FORD_MED17.0.1

FORD_MED17.0.7

FORD_MED17.0

FORD_MED17.2

HYUNDAI_MED17.9.30

JAGUAR_MED17.8.31

JAGUAR_MED17.9.7

MASERATI_MED17.3.4

MERCEDES_MED17.7.2

MERCEDES_MED17.7.3

MERCEDES_MED17.7.5

MERCEDES_MED17.7.7

MERCEDES_MED17.7.8

MINI_MED17.2

PORSCHENMED17.1.11

PSA_MED17.4.4

PSA_MED17.4

SUZUKI_MED17.9.63

VAG_MED17.1.1

VAG_MED17.1.6

VAG_MED17.1.10

VAG_MED17.1.21

VAG_MED17.1.27

VAG_MED17.1.61

VAG_MED17.1.62

VAG_MED17.1

VAG_MED17.5.1

VAG_MED17.5.2

VAG_MED17.5.5

VAG_MED17.5.20

VAG_MED17.5.21

VAG_MED17.5.25

VAG_MED17.5

VOLVO_MED17.2

HONDA_MED17.9.3

MERCEDES_MED17.7.1

ME17 Series:

ASTONMARTIN_ME17.8.31

BMW_ME17.2.4

BMW_ME17.2

DUCATI_ME17.9.21

FAL_ME17.3

HYUNDAI_ME17.9.11

HYUNDAI_ME17.9.21

MCLAREN_ME17.8.3

MCLAREN_ME17.8.32

MERCEDES_ME17.7

OPEL_ME17.9.5

PSA_ME17.9.7

PSA_ME17.9.52

PSA_ME17.9.71

RENAULT_ME17.9.20

RENAULT_ME17.9.23

SKODA_ME17.5.26

SUZUKI_ME17.9.5

SUZUKI_ME17.9.6

SUZUKI_ME17.9.61

SUZUKI_ME17.9.64

VAG_ME17.1.1

VAG_ME17.5.6

VAG_ME17.5.20

VAG_ME17.5.22

VAG_ME17.5.24

EDC17 Series:

BMW_EDC17C06

BMW_EDC17C41

BMW_EDC17C50

BMW_EDC17C76

BMW_EDC17CP02

BMW_EDC17CP09

BMW_EDC17CP45

BMW_EDC17CP49

EDC17CV54

FAL_EDC17C49

FAL_EDC17C69

FAL_EDC17C79

FAL_EDC17CP27

FAL_EDC17CP52

FORD_EDC17C10

FORD_EDC17C70

FODE_EDC17CP05

FORD_EDC17CP42

FORD_EDC17CP65

GMC_EDC17CP18

HONDA_EDC17C58

HONDA_EDC17CP16 HONDA_EDC17CP50

HYUNDAI_EDC17C53

HYUNDAI_TC298_MD1C012 HYUNDI_EDC17C08

ISUZU_EDC17C83

JAGUAR_MEDC17.9

JMC_EDC17C55

KIA_EDC17CP62

LANDROVER_EDC17C11

LANDROVER_EDC17CP55

MERCEDES_EDC17C43

MERCEDES_EDC17C57

MERCEDES_EDC17C66

MERCEDES_EDC17CP01

MERCEDES_EDC17CP10

MERCEDES_EDC17CP46

MERCEDES_EDC17CP57

MERCEDES_EDC17CP60

OPEL_EDC17C18

OPEL_EDC17C19

OPEL_EDC17C59

OPEL_EDC17CP47

PSA_EDC17C10

PSA_EDC17C60

PSA_EDC17CP52

RENAULT_EDC17C11

RENAULT_EDC17C42

RENAULT_EDC17C45

RENAULT_EDC17C84

RENAULT_EDC17CP11

RENAULT_EDC17CP19

RENAULT_EDC17CP42

RENAULT_EDC17CP58

TOYOTA_EDC17C47

TOYOTA_EDC17C73

TOYOTA_EDC17CP07

TOYOTA_EDC17CP37

VAG_EDC17C46

VAG_EDC17C54

VAG_EDC17C64

VAG_EDC17C74

VAG_EDC17CP04

VAG_EDC17CP14

VAG_EDC17CP20

VAG_EDC17CP24

VAG_EDC17CP44

VAG_EDC17PC54

VAG_EDC17CP74

VAG_EDC17U01

VAG_EDC17U05

VOLVO_EDC17CP22

VOLVO_EDC17CP48

VOLVO_EDC17CP68

MED9 Series:

VAG_MED9.1.2

VAG_MED9.1

VAG_MED9.5.10

VOLVO_ME9.0

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Yanhua Mini ACDP Module 19 Clone Mercedes VGS-NAG3 Gearbox

 Yanhua Mini ACDP with Module 19 can clone gearbox for all ZF 8HP, VW/ Audi DQ380/ DQ381 0DE, Mercedes-Benz 9GT (VGS-NAG3), BMW 7-dual-clutch (GETAG 7DCT) and BMW 7-dual-cluthch (TEMIC DKG). Here share the guide to clone gearbox on Mercedes-Benz 9G Tronic VGS NAG3 using the Yanhua ACDP interface board without soldering.

Prepare all devices:

ACDP host, DB15-LAN adapter, SH725XX interface board, PTCU cable and VGS-NAG3 (9 Tronic) gearbox

Correct connection diagram:

Connect the interface board correctly to the gearbox interface

Short circuit the CAN resistor on the DB15-LAN adapter to the CAN-R side

Connect ACDP, DB15-LAN adapter, interface board and gearbox

Supply power with the power adapter

Note: the connection diagram can be found in the VGS_ NAG3 9G Tronic function help document in Mini ACDP APP.

First step, go to read and save original gearbox data.

Run Mini ACDP app

Tap Benz>>Gearbox clone/refresh>> C Class>> VGS_NAG3 (9GTronic)>> Full Backup Data

Make sure that the ACDP device is connected to the gearbox

Record the Boot version and Bosch part number

These two numbers of the new gearbox need to be the same as the original one

Make a screenshot to save the system information as well

Continue to read chip data

Save the data read out

Second step, go to write data with a new gearbox

Connect a new VGA NAG3 9G Tronic gearbox with ACDP interface board

Tap Full Write Data

Check if the two numbers of the new gearbox need to be the same as the original one

Make a screenshot to save the system information

Select chip data file

Choose the chip data file that saved in the previous step

Write data finished.

Finally, install the new gearbox cloned by Mini ACDP with module 19 back to the vehicle and test.

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3 Ways to Calculate MOTO Pincode with Obdstar X300 DP Plus

 Here's introducing 3 ways to calculate motorcycle pincode with Obdstar X300 DP Plus key programming tablet. Works for YAMAHA, SUZUKI, BMW, DUCATI, etc. Read the procedure below to learn how to do.

Tools Required

Obdstar Key Master DP Plus(X300 DP Plus)

P001 Programmer

Main Cable

An original proximity key

Note: Please keep X300 DP Plus in charging & communication in the whole process.

Path:

Car IMMO >> Pincode >> Pincode latest version >> YAMAHA Motorcycle >> NMAX

Method1: P001 read key ID to calculate 6-digit PIN

Connect P001 programmer with main cable, ensue the Internet connection is normal.

Checking pincode will require 8 credits each time, click "OK".

Put the original proximity key into P001 programmer, click "Enter".

8 credits were deducted, click "OK".

Pincode has been read out successfully.

Method2: Enter key ID to calculate 6-digit PIN

Ensure the Internet connection is normal, checking pincode will require 8 credits each time, click "OK".

Enter the 8-digit key ID, click "Enter"(key ID is inside the proximity key).

System will deduct 8 credits, click "OK".

Pincode has been calculated out successfully.

Method3: Load EEPROM to calculate 6-digit PIN.

Ensure the Internet connection is normal: Enter >> OK

Load EEPROM data(2568) to device, click "Enter".

8 credits will be deducted, click "Enter".

Pincode has been calculated out successfully.

Now we can use the pincode to do key adding or all keys lost with MOTO IMMO Kits.

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VW Airbag Diagnosis by Godiag + Vident/ Autel/ Launch/ OBDSTAR Tool

 Godiag GT105 with Full Protocol OBD2 Jumper can work well with many brands of diagnostic tools such as Vident, Autel, OBDSTAR, Launch tool to diagnose VW airbag. GT105 can display the ECU communication protocol, and the related CAN, K- line indicators light on.

Correct connection method:

Connect Godiag Full Protocol OBD2 Jumper and ECU depending on the definition

Confirm the ECU terminals are connected correctly

Connect the 120 ohm CAN protocol resistor again

Connect the ECU dedicated regulated power supply

Connect Godiag tricode cable to GT105 and the diagnostic tool

Turn on the analog ignition switch to check whether the ECU can send CAN protocol communication

1.VW Airbag Diagnosis by VIDENT iAuto702 Pro with Godiag Full Protocol Jumper:

https://youtu.be/euFwTlGbi4Y

Connection:

Main path:

Application>> ABS& SRS>> European>> VW V14.35>> Systems>> Control Unit>> 15- Airbag

Read ECU info

Read codes

2.VW Airbag Diagnosis by Godiag GT105 + full protocol jumper with Autel tool:

https://youtu.be/AptZJ5MUJKE

Connection:

Main path:

Offline code>> Coding>> Read trouble code

Airbag>> Coding (remember to record the original data)

Guided functions>> control unit replacement

Turn off the battery when installing or removing the airbag module.

The supply voltage must be capable of performing diagnostics.

Then go to perform coding function, just follow the on-screen instruction to do.

3.VW Airbag Diagnosis by Godiag GT105 + full protocol jumper with Launch tool:

https://youtu.be/1rQHw6dRgCg

Connection:

Main path:

VW>> System selection>> airbag>> Confirm the airbag ECU info

Read fault code

Airbag matching

VW Airbag Diagnosis by Godiag GT105 + full protocol jumper with OBDSTAR tool:

https://youtu.be/U05q9DZ-Ud4

Connection:

Main path:

Go to Airbag reset function interface

Read ECU info

Read DTC

Erase crash

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