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What is FORScan?

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FORScan is a software scanner for Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, designed to work over ELM327 and J2534 Pass-Thru compatible adapters

There are many OBD2 scanners, but does the FORScan somehow differ? Yes, because it is designed especially for Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. So supports specific features of the manufacturer protocols, making the FORScan more powerful in work with these models than any regular OBD2 scanner.

For example, FORScan can detect modules which are not visible for regular OBD2 scanners, can show you trouble codes which are never displayed by OBD2 scanners, can show you PIDs which are not supported by any OBD2 scanner, run specific tests and service procedures. In other words, FORScan can do things that regular OBD2 scanners can not do.

Main features

Attempting to download IDS software. Ensure they have been completed before starting the download. Click Next 1 of 2. Click on the Current IDS Release. The brand on which you service most. If you do not work in a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury or Mazda dealership (Fleet, Aftermarket,), select Non-Dealer for this field. © 2019 Navistar, Inc. All rights reserved. All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Detect vehicle on-board network configuration
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  • Read and reset Diagnostic Trouble Codes from all modules (see list of supported modules)
  • Reading of modules' sensors' data
  • Run test diagnostic procedures (not supported in FORScan Lite yet)
    • Run service procedures (not supported in FORScan Lite yet)

    Supported vehicles:

    All Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury vehicles that can be addressed by supported adapters. It is 99% of models after 2000 and around 92% of models after 1996 (the year when OBD2 became a standart in USA).

    Supported adapters :

  • ELM327-compatible (fully compatible with original ELM327, such as VeePeak, please also see important note below)
  • J2534 Pass-Thru
  • CANtieCAR (in 'FORScan' mode)
  • OBDLink SX/LX/MX (STN chip)
    • ELS27 (STN1170/2170)

    Important note: almost all of adapters sold under 'ELM327' label are 'clones' (use not original ELM327 chip). In past few years 80% of them are 'bad' clones, and unfortunately this ratio grows. 'Bad' clones are not fully compatible with original ELM327 and will not work with FORScan. FORScan uses service level protocols and requires adapters that are fully compatible with original ELM327. Other software that uses standard OBDII protocol usually work with these adapters, so people usually don't understand the problem. The problem is that service protocols are more complex than regular OBDII ones and this is why it is physically impossible to make FORScan work using these devices. We recommend to obtain either original white-label adapters listed above (Scantool OBDLink, ELS27), or look for ELM327 marked as 'Ford Mazda FORScan' etc compatible - these are usually 'good' clones equipped with HS/MS CAN switch. But 'good' clones may have other problems (for example, USB adapters cannot work faster than on 38400 bps, CAN bus errors etc).

    Supported protocols and bus:

  • FORD HS CAN
  • FORD MS CAN (only for J2534-2, CANtieCAR, OBDLink MX, ELS27 or modified ELM327)
  • FORD SCP
  • FORD 9141
    • FORD UBP (only for Ford VCMII)

    Supported modules:

    Almost all of modules availabe through supported protocols. Full list is here.

    Supported platforms:

  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (COM, USB, Bluetooth and WiFi adapters)
  • iOS v7.0 and higher (WiFi adapters, OBDLink MX+, Kiwi 3 BLE)
    • Android v4.0 and higher (Bluetooth and WiFi adapters)

    Platforms in development:

  • Windows Phone 8 (Bluetooth and WiFi adapters) - development stopped.
    • It’s aimed to help how to reprogram/reflash Ford PCM via IDS software using scanners like VCM2 or VXDIAG VCX NANO for Ford. Also, solutions of Error Code:11.0x0 851082 will be shared here by other users.
    Model:
    Service
    2006 Ford Fusion
    Error message:
    'The operation cannot begin because the PCM failed to complete a service procedure. Perform PMI on the PCM to resolve the issue.'
    Possible scanners working with:
    Customer solution:
    Turn off your firewall
    Customer B:
    Uninstall fmp and reinstall it. I have had this happen before.
    I have had some new pcm be un programmable.
    And just for reference. Fmp doesn't like Google. Use 32 bit processor as well.
    I had to slow my computer down from 64-32 because fmp would not work correctly with 64.
    Good luck.
    Customer C:

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    If you are checking PCM for up-dates, Ford will advise on 6.0L powertrain if there is a reflash avail for TCM, FICM or PCM, if it states there is no update then all three modules are at latest level, no action required, I am aware it states to remove FICM relay prior to reflash FICM, this is a carryover note from when we used PDS or WDS to reflash the FICM, if you are using IDS with VMM interface its not required to remove the FICM relay, I have reflashed over 1000 of them this way over the last 7 years, as always make sure the battery stays in the sweet spot @ 13.5 volts, make sure your laptop has sufficient power, I always plug in, make sure cables to veh and laptop are safe from accidental disconnect, Good luck!
    Customer D:

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    If you try to VCM2 genuine or clone to make reprogaming well you need IDS V98.01 or higher.
    It would be good to check if during initiation programming interface output 18,5V on pin 13 in OBD connector.
    How to reprogram PCM via IDS software:

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    Main procedure:
    Step 1: Install a new PCM
    Step 2: Reprogram PCM
    Install VMware and well setup IDS software follow the video/pdf guide (see attachment below)


    Select “Start New Session”
    The SAE J2534 pass-thru device cables must not interfere the safe operation of the vehicle. Secure all cables away from the vehicle pedals.
    Turn ignition to ON
    Apply Neutral/Park gear position

    Verify vehicle information

    Select “Module programming”
    Again verify vehicle information and confirm
    Check if the displayed VIN is correct, if yes, hit Yes to continue
    Follow the system prompt to install a new module in vehicle

    Please read the following information carefully.
    NOTE: Do not start a reprogramming session with a low battery in the vehicle and/or programming tool.
    The fuel pump and the engine cooling fan(s) may run during the following procedure.
    If you are programming a 6.0L diesel, the FICM replay must be removed before programming.
    Turn ignition to ON position
    Downloading data and reprogramming PCM in progress
    Turn ignition to OFF
    Turn ignition to ON
    Calibration has been loaded and checked.

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    If you programmed a 6.0L diesel please reinstall the FICOM relay.

    Set ignition to OFF
    Clear stored fault codes

    PCM reprogramming procedure is done.

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    Original:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2016/09/07/ford-vcm2-ids-error-code/