Keith Browning Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Long story short I reformatted the HD on my IDS PC and reloaded everything fresh. When I got to downloading the MD Truck software Master Diagnostics has apparently been replaced by Service Maxx. Everything loaded okay however when I open the program I get the following message: support for the IC4 cable is being discontinued. Please do not use the IC4 Cable. The preferred cable is the NavCom or NavLink. If you need to purchase a cable, please visit http://www.navcom-vci.com/ Has anyone loaded this new software and will the IC4 cable work with it? Since We no longer have any trucks in production that use Navistar engines there is little point in purchasing the cables listed. I thought I had a copy of the last Master Diagnostics software if I need to revert back to it... not sure where I had it though. Anyone recall tha last version that was released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Yes, I have SM and the IC4 and have had limited success with it. It has a habit of losing communications so I use the Nexiq USB link with much better luck. The guys at Anthony's dealer are having the same problem and use either the USB Link or NavLink. Go ahead and try the IC4 and see what your luck is- maybe it will be OK. PS to other Ford techs- try to stay with MD as long as you can. SM has a lot of bugs, less info that MD, and a steeper learning curve. If you are just getting SM for the first time, expect to spend some time getting used to it. The last version of MD I remember was about 4.3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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