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Quick Start Guide

Contents

Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
IDS Quick Start ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
STEP 1: Insert VCM DVD into DVD Drive.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
STEP 2: Install IDS by select the IDS icon on the left side of the screen. -------------------------------------------------- 2
STEP 3: Install Calibration files by selecting the Calibration icon on the dash panel. ------------------------------------ 2
STEP 4: Boot VCM (Vehicle Communication Module). --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
STEP 5: Start IDS by double clicking the IDS icon on the desktop --------------------------------------------------------- 2
STEP 6: Start new session or open a previous session to work with -------------------------------------------------------- 2
STEP 7: Diagnose Vehicle-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
STEP 8: Connect the VMM for Measurement Tools -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
STEP 9: Internet Activation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
STEP 10: Questions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Steps to setting your user type: IDS requires all users to have Administrator privileges------------------------------- 4
Steps to setting your user type as an Administrator:---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Adding a User as Administrator:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

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STEP 1: Insert VCM DVD into DVD Drive.


‰ If you do not see the screen in fig. 1 within 10 seconds, do the following:
o Double click My Computer on your desktop
o Double click on your DVD drive
o Double click the 'Launch.exe' file

STEP 2: Install IDS by select the IDS icon on the left side of the screen.
‰ Hover over any of the icons to see a brief description of the item to be installed. The
description will appear on the right side of the screen (fig. 2).
‰ After installing IDS, return to dash panel.
Dash Panel

fig.1 fig.2

STEP 3: Install Calibration files by selecting the Calibration icon on the dash panel.

STEP 4: Boot VCM (Vehicle Communication Module).


‰ Connect VCM to vehicle by connecting the 16-pin DLC cable between the vehicle and VCM.
‰ Connect the VCM to the laptop using the Ethernet-USB Host Cable (H-406). Two H-406
cables are included in IDS kit. Both the VCM and VMM use this cable.

STEP 5: Start IDS by double clicking the IDS icon on the desktop.

STEP 6: Start new session or open a previous session to work with

‰ Automatic Vehicle ID – Select the vehicle icon.

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‰ Open Previous Session – Select the vehicle icon (above). Next, select the vehicle

information screen

‰ Manual Vehicle ID – Select vehicle icon , then 'Manual Vehicle Entry' from the menu.

STEP 7: Diagnose Vehicle


‰ The VCM can be used to perform many link-based tests including Datalogger, SelfTest, read
CMDTC's, Program Modules, Power Balance, and many Service Functions.
‰ The VMM is needed to perform tests requiring measurement tools including Fuel System
Test, Oscilloscope, Digital Multi-meter, and Ignition System Test.

STEP 8: Connect the VMM for Measurement Tools


‰ Connect the VMM to the laptop using the H-406 (identical to VCM cable)
‰ Connect the Battery Cables to vehicle battery.
‰ See IDS Hook Up Screens for additional cables needed. These screens will be displayed as
needed throughout the tool. See figure 3.

IDS

Fig. 3

STEP 9: Internet Activation


‰ See IDS Activation Guide for steps to set up your Internet connection. The IDS Activation Guide
can be found in the IDS Kit.

STEP 10: Questions


‰ If you have questions on basic IDS operation, see additional documentation in your IDS Kit.

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Steps to setting your user type:


IDS requires all users to have Administrator privileges

Steps to setting your user type as an Administrator:


‰ Click start
‰ Control Panel
‰ Select User Accounts (Fig. 1)
‰ Create an Account
‰ Type a name for the new account
‰ Select Computer administrator and Create Account (Fig. 2)

Fig. 2
Fig. 1

Adding a User as Administrator:


‰ Click Start
‰ Control Panel
‰ Select User Accounts (Fig. 1)
‰ Click Add (Fig. 3a/b)
‰ Type user name
‰ Type domain name of computer
‰ Select Other for Administrator (Fig. 4)

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Fig. 3b
Fig. 3a

Fig. 4

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Trademark Acknowledgements
Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.

Copyright Information
IDS Quick Start Guide
©2008 Ford Motor Company All rights reserved

The information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at
the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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