IDs question

[mjsroofing]

So I currently have a mk7, I bought IDs a few years ago so I could keep van running well.
Question is will the IDs work ok on the mk8 or do I need different software.

[2tall]

I got one of those VMC2 clones that I used with my Mk7. The IDS version that came with it was too old to work with Mk8

So I've used Forscan instead: https://forscan.org

It's free, fairly easy to use and works with VCM2.

[loot]

I'm running a granddaddy vcm2 on v96 and it works on the custom 65 plate. However, you can't initialize modules or program keys, so apart from basic code reading, live data and configuration. It ain't needed.

Forscan seems to work.

You might need to change your vcm serial number but just try using v95 to v98 no later. And vmware on your vcm. You know if it works if you plug it into the van and it sees the pcm as shows the vin etc. No comms to identify the vehicle pcm and manual entry required means no

[mjsroofing]

I'm running a granddaddy vcm2 on v96 and it works on the custom 65 plate. However, you can't initialize modules or program keys, so apart from basic code reading, live data and configuration. It ain't needed.

Forscan seems to work.

You might need to change your vcm serial number but just try using v95 to v98 no later. And vmware on your vcm. You know if it works if you plug it into the van and it sees the pcm as shows the vin etc. No comms to identify the vehicle pcm and manual entry required means no

Haven't bought a mk8 yet but I'm looking at buying one and wanted to be prepared.
Things like pump and pilot learns etc.

[loot]

Can't do any of that.

All you can do is program injectors. Clear any and all learned values. Live data. Change configuration.

No module installation, no keys. No pats.


So it's pretty crap really.

But as you have it there you should be able to get it running with v96/97/98. If your serial number isn't blacklisted. If it is then you're screwed.

Install v91 then v96 on vmware and give it a try.

[mjsroofing]

Can't do any of that.

All you can do is program injectors. Clear any and all learned values. Live data. Change configuration.

No module installation, no keys. No pats.


So it's pretty crap really.

But as you have it there you should be able to get it running with v96/97/98. If your serial number isn't blacklisted. If it is then you're screwed.

Install v91 then v96 on vmware and give it a try.

Is pump and pilot learn available with other software or just not on a mk8.

[loot]

Euro 5 it doesn't have it.

But sh*t really.

I read that you can do it online with etis if you have a licence, but when I took it to Ford and specifically requested that it be done they charged me but didn't do it they just cleared the fuel pump learned value

Fyi that causes it to sound worse as it needs to learn again.

Not had a good experience with euro 5 tbh bloody Ford

It may be available with mk7 euro 5.
Also pre 2015 may allow pats access offline.

But that's all I know.

On a positive note my 56 plate 2.2 130 is quiet as a mouse