Galaxy Mk I And Vcm Ii/ids

[Carsten S]

Hi,

Bought a Ford VDS-II interface - However trying it on a Galaxy 2,3L 1997, it points me to another interface. IDS can see the car/specs, so the interface is talking to the car. I can also get livestats from the engine.

 

Anyone knows what's wrong here? VCM II should work with all Ford cars from 1996 and upwards.

 

 

[sparky Paul]

It's because the car isn't a Ford, it's really a VW in drag.

 

IDS will be able to access the Ford engine, and very usefully, the PATS immobiliser system.

 

For all the other systems on the car, you need VAG-COM. Fortunately, you can buy the interface on ebay for literally a few pounds, search for "KKL USB", then sort lowest price + p&p. You can then download the free VCDS-lite software from the Ross-Tech website.

Edited October 21, 2017 by sparky Paul

[Carsten S]

Thanks a lot Paul :)

 

I'll get a VAG-COM interface..

 

This thing is a nightmare - Right now I really enjoy my PSA-tester. IDS isn't really friendly. It's a mess to navigate in.