Yes, Ford-VCM OBD is capable of clearing PCM fault code memory. Please note that all problems need to be fixed, otherwise MIL comes up immediately again.

Yes, Ford-VCM OBD is capable of clearing airbag fault code memory. Please note that all airbag related problems need to be fixed manually.

Yes. Ford-VCM OBD supports both coded and timed PATS. In connection with PATSCODE.com service you can do all immobilizer-related operations including ECU swapping.

Ford does not use fixed-pin security scheem for PATS. Instead of fixed code, OUTCODE-INCODE challenge-response scheme is used (so called CODED PATS). Ford-VCM OBD can work with CODED PATS. You can use patscode.com service to obtain INCODE for PATS authorization

Yes, patscode can be used with both Ford-VCM OBD and Ford IDS.

No, Ford-VCM OBD requires proprietary interface because ELM32x-style interfaces do not support all protocols and pinouts to perform full diagnosis.

Ford-VCM OBD is fully compatible with Ford Galaxy Mk3 manufactured since 2006. For Galaxy Mk1 and Mk2 (1995-2000, 2000-2006) you will need also VAG diagnostic tool as these cars are made in cooperation with Volkswagen Group and do not use Ford diagnostic protocols.

Ford Ka (model year 2009 and later) is manufactured in cooperation with Fiat. In fact this is Fiat-based, so you need to use tools such as Fiat Examiner to diagnose this vehicle.

patscode.com works on all Ford and Mazda vehicles equipped with coded PATS with one exception: 2010 Ford US models (European and some other 2010 Fords work fine).

In order to obtain INCODE you need to fill in at least VIN code and OUTCODE, which means that tools such as Ford IDS/VCM, MVP or AD100 will work.

MSCAN is mid-speed CAN-BUS in Ford vehicles used to interconnect body and infotainment control units

Bootloader is part of firmware code in control unit used for re-flashing purposes (it does not get updated during flash update process).

Secondary bootloader is code uploaded by Ford-VCM OBD to RAM of control unit. It is used for functions not supported by built-in bootloader.

CART or DCL is communication bus used on pre-1996 Ford models (Escort up to 2000). It is available through Ford-specific data link connectors

INCODE is response part of CODED PATS challenge-response authentication mechanism. It is 16bit hexadecimal number Ford-VCM OBD or other diagnosis tester needs to send to a control unit in order to complete PATS operation. This number can be obtained using patscode.com service.

OUTCODE is challenge part of CODED PATS challenge-response authentication mechanism. It is 24bit hexadecimal number provided by a control unit. This number changes in time and is used by patscode.com service to calculate INCODE.

yes.Before you use it, please be sure that you have closed Anti-virus software Firewall, then you can plug dongle into PC.

Yes, it can be updated online. You should go to Official Website to download the latest software, then use the latest software directly.