John33 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I am after some diagnostic software for the wifes 08 plate focus (sometimes fails to start straight away, engine spins but not fire, pressing accelerator pedal appears to help - no check engine light) Anyways, on the bay of e, spotted this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-Automatic-ECU-Scan-Ford-VCM-OBD-IDS-Vehicles-Diagnostic-Programmer-/190809622696?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2c6d23c8a8 Any thoughts on this bit of kit or even the seller. Any bad comments please send a PM.Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 friend of mine had this, [no idea if it was same source] had a little tinker with it for him on his fiesta...was quite impressed. bit of advice, if your new to diagnostic software, dont be tempted to play with reprogramming/coding etc till you know exactly what your doing...ive had 2 customers who managed to completely wipe ecu's by pressing wrong buttons and have heard a few more doing the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John33 Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hi thanks for the reply. Any chance of finding out it it was from the same source? i'm not planning on recoding anything just yet - but cheers for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 can find out, but dont think it was eBay....will be seeing him tomorrow [poor fellah just been burgaled, thinks a spare key for vw has been taken, got to try reprogramming everything to render that stolen key useless, but not before tipping the house upside down to be sure its gone} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John33 Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Cheers if you don't mind. Poor fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John33 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Just wondering, did you get chance to find out about the diagnostic software? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 sorry bud, forgot to reply. wasnt purchased from eBay, was given to him by work colleague who no longer needed it as he is back on the bikes.. he purchased it from a diagnostic equipment supplier, though cant remember who. the kit is the same, but doesnt necessarily mean the software is, so worth asking questions of what the software with this is capable of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Poor starting on the 1.8 either a faulty cell in the battery garage will check for free or wrong type of battery if not a genuine ford one should be silver calcium or a collapsed hose on the rear of the throttle body plugs needing changed ignore the 60k interval they need done before then faulty idle control valve if you get any vibration at idle a failing coil pack there the main points before buying software that may not point you in the direction you neef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.