If the vcm is not connected by USB or the Windows USB to RNDIS network drivers did not load as they should have when the VCM2 was first plugged in to a USB port then a VCI window with a red X across it will open. The Start button All Programs Bosch VCI Software (6516-Suzuki) VCM Manager (6516-Suzuki). There will be, as usual, installation of drivers. With the VCM2 connected by USB and the first time Forscan connects, Forscan should open a pop up window asking for the VCI manager with a live VCM2 Icon to click to connect to the VCM. We plug the power of 12 volts through the diagnostic tool, the VCM II is plugged, we connect the VCM II via USB to the laptop. Unlike the VCMII and VCMM, the VCM3 is capable of communicating on both the J1708 and J1939 networks. I use the one at the Bosch site with my "Clone" VCM2! VCM3 - The VCM3 is Fords new Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and is required for use of IDS, and is the recommended VCI for use with both FDRS and FJDS.
goryId=276 And download and then install VCI 1.0.0.10 or If you have an older VCM2 or a "Clone" this one 2.3.85.7 at this site would probably be a better choice. Da-Dongle J2534 VCI (replaced VCM I) JLR VCI (Jaguar Land Rover approved SAE j2534 Pass-Thru interface) JLR VCI (SP284). The VCI manager can be installed separately by going to this site at Ford. Do we need to install the VCM2 driver in lieu of forscan?įorscan uses the same Bosch VCI manager that IDS Installs during IDS set up.