[Nitro]

Does anyone know if my clone MDI will work with Ford IDS without limitations?
Also is there anyway to convert my MDI to a VCM II by flashing it? They seem to be very similar.

Thanks

[X431]

Hello Dear,
As i know, GM MDI and Ford IDS are two different scanners.
The GM MDS cann't work with Ford IDS

[Nitro]

Hello Dear,
As i know, GM MDI and Ford IDS are two different scanners.
The GM MDS cann't work with Ford IDS

Not even as a pass-through?

[Inspector_Gadget]

Does anyone know if my clone MDI will work with Ford IDS without limitations?
Also is there anyway to convert my MDI to a VCM II by flashing it? They seem to be very similar.

Thanks

Possible but not easy...Requires editing of the Dynamic link libary files and more.

[Nitro]

Possible but not easy...Requires editing of the Dynamic link libary files and more.

Do you know how?

[Inspector_Gadget]

Yes, i have had MDI Working with it for a long time for personal use
Since version 97.xxx it is easier than say 96.01 becuase when they changed things to block clones in this version, they basically changed the file stucture to that of an MDI.


but whats the point with tools like vxdiag flying about for around the £50.00 mark using the same process as i talk about ....they are good working tools for little money that can be thrown away when blocked or damaged and repurchsed.....you would need to buy alot of these buy the time you bought an original VCMII

let me give you an example...with licensed ford ids and clone VCM-II , You are still blocked from server....with genuine VCM-II and good keygened software thing still work 100%...YOU CAN CHECK THIS NOT IN IDS But in ETIS.

the main thing dealer sites look for is genuine hardware but sometimes genuine serial in clone tool is not enough, exapmle JLR SDD

after many years of messing about with this sort of stuff i can honestly say the way to go is...Genuine tools with Genuine software, which is out of most people like you and me's reach so 2nd to that is genuine tools with GOOD modified software that works in the real world....Some clones work well and are reliable like Vas5054a, Lexia interface...renault clip....icom a2's....sdconnects....interface of good quality.....but when i spend alot of money on tools i want them to work , software i can always sort myself so i try to buy genuine hw for personal use , way less problems this way.....long winded post i know but i thought i would share my thoughts in genral .....Kind Regards

[Nitro]

I totally agree with you Inspector Gadget.
My dilemma is deciding to get rid of my MDI clone that I purchased 1 year ago (I sold my GM car and bought a Ford so I don't need it anymore) or try to use the MDI on a Ford vehicle. I don't have the money to purchase a genuine VCM II and I don't want to buy a clone either.
I just want to update a few things on my Ford since the warranty is over.
I need to update the GPS module and activate the digital speedo. Looks like I'll just leave it alone before I screw things up.

[artokeys]

Hi Nitro I have the same mdi and try flash the sd card put it in recovery mode with ford manager and dont work when I try back to gm the tool never responding again the hardware damage and leds turn on red beeping so I think you sell that mdi and then buy a vcx nano for ford I have one and working well greetings

[Nitro]

Hi artokeys,
There must be a way to flash the FPGA to a VCM. Once that's done you can probably recovery the SD card.
The SD cards can also be copied using a tool called USB Image Tool so I'm sure you can recover your MDI.
I just don't want to bother with it because I don't know if it will work.
I might sell it and buy another clone. I haven't decided yet. The MDI clone looks so much better than the VCM clone.

[mattydr67]

GM MDI and Ford VCM II are made by Bosch ETAS as well as Alliance VI+ or as many OEM tools now
But this one are a littel bit diffrent arhitecture.
So as we discused many times and Nr. Vag Vag already confirmed in the forum you can use VCM II with Tech2Win and GDS2 but not fully
You can use VCM II with Nissan Consult III pus but also hot full
Well I didn't checked GM MDI with Ford IDS but I'm very sure tgat you are waisting your time for the moment.
When IDS will cover J2534 tool then you maybe will be happy to us the GM MDI with IDS but for the moment forget about
I changed the SD card in VCM II clone because this one was defective ( so a fresh untouched sd card - just formated ) and I only put it in Recovery Mode and I fix it. But I'm not sure that you can do it the same with a GM MDI.
You can try it.
Good luck