sondogg12 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Just woundering if there a program that would allow you to use your vcm and ids to diag other makes and models besides fords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 NGS used to have generic OBD-II functions. I wonder why the Ford people never gave us that with WDS and now IDS? At least you could do what you are suggesting. But I think the answer to your question is that the programs need to identify and be able to control the communication device between the test computer and the vehicle. I guess the only way to find out is to load a program and try it because Ford isn't going to tell you! They want you to buy their stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGM Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 NGS used to have generic OBD-II functions. I wonder why the Ford people never gave us that with WDS and now IDS? At least you could do what you are suggesting. But I think the answer to your question is that the programs need to identify and be able to control the communication device between the test computer and the vehicle. I guess the only way to find out is to load a program and try it because Ford isn't going to tell you! They want you to buy their stuff!!! hmmmm, I think the WDS could do it too... On most cars anyhow.. If you go into the main screen and manual vehicle entry, it should pull up any OBDII car.. As for the IDS/PDS, I think the jurry is still out.. I havent tried it, but dont see why it wouldnt since its basicly the same software... About the PDS screen, I keep the plastic cover on the bag to protect the PDA screen.. I also keep a ballpoint in the holder so I dont need to fiddle for the stylus.. The ben(closed) works very well and I always have a pen to write stuff down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Quote: Hmmm, I think the WDS could do it too... On most cars anyhow.. If you go into the main screen and manual vehicle entry, it should pull up any OBDII car.. I never tried to do it but if you say so! That would answer his question if it works. If anyone tries this please let us know for sure what happens so that we all may know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGM Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Quote: Hmmm, I think the WDS could do it too... On most cars anyhow.. If you go into the main screen and manual vehicle entry, it should pull up any OBDII car.. I never tried to do it but if you say so! That would answer his question if it works. If anyone tries this please let us know for sure what happens so that we all may know for sure. Its more theory than practical experience.. I tend to avoid anything without a blue oval on it /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sondogg12 Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thanks guys. Ill give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I've tried to hook my PDS and IDS to other cars, and without the VCM communicating, the program will not even open. The VCM clocks out trying to establish communications with the PCM and an error message pops up. No generic OBD2 or communications at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I guess that's our answer. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTechCA Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 that was one of the things us beta testers tried to get added into IDS, generic OBD2 abilities. that along with wireless connection from the laptop to VCM was the 2 of the biggest requests we had. as you can see it hasnt happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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