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    SAE J2534 pass-thru device

    Is MPVI interface a SAE J2534 pass-thru device?
    Can i use MPVI interface with Ford IDS System?
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    Quote Originally Posted by vlaST View Post
    Is MPVI interface a SAE J2534 pass-thru device?
    Can i use MPVI interface with Ford IDS System?
    Not currently.
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    This is a bit of a side track, but there are clones out for the gm MDI that can be had for about $200.. They work great for gm sps programming,GDS2,Tech2win,etc.. They are supposed to be J2534 compliant..

    Is there an easy way to see if the Ford IDS system will recognize it?? I have one, I could test it, I just have no knowledge of the IDS system? Is there a demo version?

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    www.tactrix.com - $169.00

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    found this
    http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?opt...2534&Itemid=41
    Looks like its tested with IDS but not supported yet?

    To use IDS you need to pay for subcription at https://www.motorcraftservice.com
    however found this but dont know if it will work, and it says you cant go online after intall:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz8P-HV4pRc
    Last edited by vlaST; 04-26-2015 at 11:36 AM.

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    What year car do you need this for?

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    2013 fiesta St, may need it for ECU replace

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    Tactrix will work just fine on it with IDS.

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    You think this is the same, or china copy?
    http://www.obd2works.com/tactrix-ope...sh-p-2159.html
    Nice price:-)
    Last edited by vlaST; 04-29-2015 at 09:26 AM.

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    A j2534 device will not support IDS. It is limited to the VCM rotunda unit. However a J2534 cable will support this other programming ONLY subscription http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...utsid=pubs_pcm

    I have an IDS subscription along with a mongoose J2534 interface and have tried it I couldn't get it to work. The IDS cable is a weird LAN connection that communicates via the usb port. I also have a Tactrix interface I haven't tried it but doubt it will work unless Caesar has actually tried it.

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    ok so if i buy the Tactrix it should support Ford Module Programming (FMP)?
    I want to try replace Fiesta ST 2013 European ECU with Fiesta ST 2014 American ECU, these are different both hardware and software.
    You think it will work?
    I also need to check if no other parts are different, hope Europe and US have same part number for same parts in microcat.

    The Authentic VCMII is a bit expensive and i don't want to buy a china clone, some people question the quality of them.
    Maybe it would be cheeper to have my dealer program it, if they will, but tactrix could be useful.

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    I have programmed a Fiesta ECM myself with the Tactrix device via Ford's $32.95 web service.

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    ok thanks, tactrix sounds like the solution:-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by caesar View Post
    I have programmed a Fiesta ECM myself with the Tactrix device via Ford's $32.95 web service.
    Can you tell me how it does?

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    Any way I can get info on using IDS with Tactrix? I?m trying to flash a used Mazda 3 ECM to replace a faulty one. Thanks!