Question: Can I use Ford IDS version 112 on VCM2 china clone?
Answer: It depends.
There are different Chinese producers making VCM2 units.
If you use VCM 2 SP177-C or SP177-C1, the latest IDS software you can use is version 108.
If you use VCM 2 SP177-2, you will have good luck with IDS version 112.
VCM 2 SP177-C:
http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-wifi-card.html
VCM 2 SP177-C1:
http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/best-ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-wifi-wireless-version.html
VCM 2 SP177-2:
http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vcmii-vcm2-ford-diagnostic.html
How to know if your VCM is SP177-C or SP177-C1 or SP177-2?
They’re varied from
Pls check your inner board inside your vcm unit.
VCM 2 SP177-C PCB:
http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/07/25/how-do-you-confirm-vcm2-sp177-c-best-quality/
VCM 2 SP177-C1 PCB:
http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/11/09/vcm-2-sp177-c1-pcb/
VCM 2 SP177-2PCB :
http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/06/16/vcm2-sp177-2-good-or-not/
On a side note, compare SP177-C and SP177-C1:
http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/04/14/vcm-2-clone-sp177-c1-vs-sp177-c/
C1 have usb sticker for wifi. That is, only usb wifi is not included in SP177-C.
It’s the only difference.
Both are Quality A version.
