Allscanner VXDIAG has released the new VX Manager V1.8.6 but it is not compatible with the vcm2 clone (#SP239-B). Because this vcm2 is a copy of vxdiag.
VCM2 VXDIAG clone (sp239-b) installation is different from VXDIAG Ford IDS.
Procedure to install VXDIAG Ford IDS (USB/WIFI version):
1. Install Ford IDS-***
2. Wait for the installation of Ford IDS – * * *, and restart the computer
3. Install the Ford original VCI software_ 1.0.0.10.exe
4. Install VX manager and Ford IDS driver
5. Wait for VX manager and Ford IDS driver installation to complete
6. Connect VCX device and install idspatch
7. Use idspatch to open IDS and start diagnosis.
Mazda IDS you don’t need to perform Step 3 (don’t need Ford VCI software). The other installation steps are the same.
Procedure to install VCM2 Ford IDS (SP239-B):
1. Install Ford IDS-***
2. Wait for the installation of Ford IDS – ***, and restart the computer
3. Install the Ford original VCI software_ 1.0.0.10.exe
4. Install VCI manager (Ford) 20.11.24 and Ford IDS driver
5. Wait for VCI manager and Ford IDS driver installation to complete
6. Connect device and install idspatch
7. Use idspatch to open IDS and start diagnosis.
You don’t need to install VX Manager but install VCI manager (Ford) 20.11.24 driver instead.
If trying to install vx manager new version, it may ask to force update firmware or renew license, then your vcm2 may not function properly.
VCM2 clone and VXDIAG shares the same IDS software, download free here