SVCI J2534 Review on Windows 10 Pro 64bit

 Okay, here is everything summed up. I purchased my STIC SVCI J2534 diagnostic tool, once you receive your diagnostic tool it comes with one disc containing the Ford/Mazda software and drivers for the FVDI diagnostic adapter. My disc had IDS 122 on it but the newest software can be found here http://flyobd.com/shop/download-center (Note:The software in the download link is always up to date)

 

To get everything setup on Windows 10 Pro 64bit I did the following:

1. Go to My account of flyobd shop and make an account if you don’t have one.
2. Login to your account and go to Download or Download Center of flyobd shop
3. For Ford IDS download the following 3 packages : IDSFord, SVCI-J2534-Ford-Quickloader, and most importantly IDS_VCI. (Files appear to all be hosted on Mega)
4. Right click on each install file and Install everything “As Administrator” IDSFord (it will have you reboot after this installs),

SVCI-J2534-Ford-Quickloader, and most importantly IDS_VCI (The install videos I watched failed to list this, without this when IDS try’s to load it will fail.) I used the default option on all installs and ran everything as Administrator just in case.

5. On your Desktop there will be IDS shortcut, delete it as you will NOT use it to load IDS as it will fail due to no license.
6. Plug in your USB cable to your computer, plug your diagnostic tool into your USB cable and plug it in to your OBD 2 port on your vehicle. (Ensure the push button on the tool is in the pressed position to enable J2534, mine came in this position plus the button is recessed so you have to use something to press it. Otherwise it is a ELM327 if the switch is in the depressed position.)
7. Turn your key to the run position and open the shortcut on your Desktop named “SVCI J2534″(again I ran as Administrator).
8. You should see the IDS splash screen load up, upon first start it’ll ask about “Dealer Type”. Choose “Non-dealer” and select your country. IDS will load and you now have IDS!
9. You can go here to see what updates are available afterwards. Step 3 on this page will link the update package, simply download the package and run as Administrator. Now you have the updated package and just like before open with “SVCI J2534”.

 

A couple of notes:

1. VCI program looks like it does nothing when opened because it shows VCM not connected. Leave it installed or IDS will not work!
2. Without the tool plugged in and the key in the run position if you try to run SVCI J2534 you will get error saying “VCI not plugged into car, or car battery under 8Volt.”
3. If you don’t install IDS_VCI you will encounter error “Load IDS software failed. TDSNetsetup error. Please reinstall IDS software.”
4. I had also encountered a similar message reading “IDSLOADER Load IDS software failed. Maybe IDS has not been installed. Please install IDS at first. (I’m not sure what caused this error on the first install, perhaps I didn’t run something as Administrator) But after running everything as Administrator I no longer have this issue.
5. Ford and Mazda IDS cannot be installed on same computer, if you need Mazda IDS you must uninstall Ford IDS.
6. Compatibility mode is not needed on Windows 10.
7. Updating once the main version number changes ex. 116 to 117 you will have to wait on a new crack to be posted here as the SVCI loader will realize the version does not match.

 

If anyone has any questions or needs any help I will do my best to help them out or need me to test a function of IDS for this tool just let me know. I can’t do any “running test” on the truck since my HPOP is out but I ran diagnostics on it and it pulled all the data off the modules in the truck. So from what I can gather this is a working diagnostics tool. If this helps you out send me a little reputation! Hope this helps everyone out since I struggled to get it setup correctly.

 

Also, here is the STIC SVCI J2534 Operation Guide

https://www.obdii365.com/upload/pro/fvdi-j2534-user-manual.pdf

 

Any questions and problems to install STIC SVCI J2534, please contact at Whatsapp:+86 1825 9252285 for remote assistance.

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SVCI J2534 Program Ford J1850 PWM PCM Module

 Obdii365.com received new feedback from customer:  ” I can set reprogramming voltage to 18V on PIN 13 and do reprogramming for a Ford J1850 PWM vehicle using the SVCI J2534 passthru adapter.  This is just as expected. ”

 

So is it worth buying the j2534 cable?

What’s good of svci j2534?

• Works with bunch of manufacturer’s software, like Ford’s IDS, Mazda IDS, FDRS, Toyota TIS, JLR SDD, ELMconfig, Forscan etc.
•  Works with official latest ids software
• Online software & firmware update
•  Installation is very easy with the included loader
• Cheap

 

What’s bad of svci j2534?

• Sometimes it is instable and sometimes disconnect from car.
•  It will not program older vehicles (seemed has been fixed in new upgrade).  for the older ones you need the vcm2.

In sum, this device pays for itself.

 

 

FLY Technician has solved the J1850 PWM protocol module programming bugs. So it will reprogram J1850 modules without issue.

 

What you need: 

SVCI J2534 diagnostic interface

Ford IDS software and QuickLoader

PCM  module to be installed

 

Free download Ford IDS V120.01 and IDS QuickLoader

 

Tips on software installation:

1. Install latest ids 120
2. Install ids_vci
3. Install SVCI-J2534-Ford-Quickloader
4. Insert svci2534 to your car obd2 port
5. Run icon SVCI-J2534-Ford-Quickloader (internet connection should be ON)

All of those installer packages you can find in download section from flyobd website (check download link above.)

 

Here is a demo guide on SVCI J2534 J1850 PWM module programming:

Test module information
Part number: F8CF-12A650-CE
Year: 1998
Module: ECU
Protocol: J1850 PWM
Test target: Module programming

 

Note:  Must update firmware to 001.031 version or above version.

Connect svci j2534 interface with vehicle

Make sure the communication indicator of svci flashes

Start Ford IDS QuickLoader on desktop, it will ask for Firmware Update
Update upgrade firmware to 001.031

Run IDSQuickLoader again, you will see current software and firmware version
Run IDS V120.01

Start New Session->All other, press Tick icon

Identify vehicle information and confirm by press YES

Read VIN
Select Module Programming->Programmable Module Installation->PCM

Set ignition switch to OFF (Position 0)

Install a new module in vehicle
Note: Do not start a reprogramming session with a low battery in the vehicle and programming tool.
The fuel pump and the engine cooling fan(s) may run during the following procedure.
If you are programming a 6.0L diesel, the FICM relay must be removed before programming
Set ignition switch to ON

Downloading data for PCM reprogramming until complete

Set ignition switch to OFF
Turn ON ignition switch again
Turn OFF ignition switch

Calibration has been loaded and checked

If required, obtain a PCM reprogramming label and complete with the following data.
Place the completed label in the appropriate position. It is not required on vehicles served in North American.
Start engine but do not depress the throttle pedal.
Turn OFF ignition switch
Turn ON ignition switch
J1850 PWM protocol PCM reprogramming completed.

Clear existing fault codes
Turn OFF ignition switch

Done.

 

 

Other unbiased reviews on SVCI J2534:

1.I just did a PCM/TCM Module programming on a 2014 fiesta with the svci j2534 today. Honestly I was surprised how well it worked. I would suggest a usb Y cable. I was having issues before because my laptop USB port did not supply enough current.

2. svci j2534 work good i tested many times program keys, sync immo , remove speedlimiter etc. and work OK

3. For me it works well with newer vehicles. It does freeze and disconnect sometimes. But I’ve never had it brick a computer. I only use it for module programming.  So it might be annoying if you use it to diagnose and it keeps freezing and you have to restart IDS. It will not program older vehicles. Installation is very easy with the included loader. But if you can find a good quality clone I would rather go for that. But comparing this to the cheap quality clones around the same price I think this is better.

4.  Its a very good tool. Svci j2534 works fine. Have been using it for a year now.

5. I’ve done PCM/TCM on Kuga 2015 2.0L Tdci with IDS 116 no problem.

6. i use this daily with no problem at all .but it is slower than vcm2. but it does some things better than vcm.

7. I have this tool and it’s working very well. Very fast on programming and diagnosis. I recommend!

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