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How to reset Ford VCM II IDs to factory settings?

How to reset Ford VCM II IDs to factory settings?

Make sure all the lights VCM 2 are off 5. Start the IDS application. 6. Keep pressing the plastic tab until Step 11. 7. Hook up VCM 2 to the PC using the USB cable. 8. Wait till the lights on VCM 2 to beep. 9. Release the plastic tab – the VCM II will be in Recovery Mode. 10.

What to do if your VCM II is not working?

For example, VCM II will not boot-up properly, VCM II LED’s not functioning properly, etc. 1. Shut down the IDS application if it is running. 2. Disconnect the VCM II DLC cable from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the VCM II USB cable from the VCM II and PC. 4.

Why do red lights sometimes flash on my windshield?

Your vehicle may be trying to help you avoid a potential collision. Here’s how: If your car is equipped with the Collision warning with brake support feature, it will trigger a flashing row of red lights on your windshield and sound an alarm, if it senses you’re rapidly approaching traffic in front of you.

How do I Reset my VCM to recovery mode?

Remove the rubber boot on the VCM II that is opposite the DLC connector to expose the Recovery Mode Switch. 5. Start the IDS application. 6. Press and hold the plastic tab. Do not release the tab until Step 9. 7. Connect the VCM II to the PC using the USB cable. 8. Wait for the VCM II’s Power LED to remain on and for the unit to beep. 9.

How do you factory reset a Ford VCM II?

Here is an easy way— factory reset, for you to fix your Ford VCM II when it becomes inoperable. For example, VCM II will not boot-up properly, VCM II LED’s not functioning properly, etc. 1. Shut down the IDS application if it is running. 2. Disconnect the VCM II DLC cable from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the VCM II USB cable from the VCM II and PC.

When does a VCM led come on and off?

This LED sequence is considered a normal VCM power-up/boot-up operation. Following a normal power-up operation, LED 1 (Vehicle Link) comes On/Active when connected to a vehicle, and LED 5 (Host Link) comes On/Active when connected to a host device. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for examples of abnormal LED operation.

For example, VCM II will not boot-up properly, VCM II LED’s not functioning properly, etc. 1. Shut down the IDS application if it is running. 2. Disconnect the VCM II DLC cable from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the VCM II USB cable from the VCM II and PC. 4.

Your vehicle may be trying to help you avoid a potential collision. Here’s how: If your car is equipped with the Collision warning with brake support feature, it will trigger a flashing row of red lights on your windshield and sound an alarm, if it senses you’re rapidly approaching traffic in front of you.

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