Ford and Mazda interface for IDS, FDRS and MDARS - CAN FD, DoIP, 4-channel CAN
Model code: VCM3 Manufacturer: VNCI OBD
VNCI VCM3 is a diagnostic interface for Ford and Mazda that works with the original software drivers, as an alternative to the dealer VCM3. It is plug and play - no third-party software required.
Supported vehicles: Ford and Mazda models from 1996 to 2023+, including new Ford pickup trucks.
Functions: fault diagnosis, module programming / flashing and immobilizer (key) matching - all functions of Ford IDS, Ford FDRS, Mazda IDS and Mazda MDARS.
Protocols: CAN FD, DoIP, 4-channel CAN (HS and MS CAN incl. ISO 11898 / ISO 15765), ISO 9141, ISO 14230, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM (Ford SCP), FEPS, KWP1281.
Connection: USB, WLAN access point or WLAN infrastructure.
Note: the interface does not include the vehicle manufacturer's diagnostic software. Original OEM software (and any licence or subscription it requires) must be obtained separately. Setup guides are available in the VNCI knowledge base at vnciobd.com/knowledge-base.
| Product type | Device with software installed on a computer / tablet / phone |
|---|---|
| OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product? i | No — Aftermarket alternative to the Ford VCM3, runs on the original Ford / Mazda drivers |
| For which vehicle | Cars |
| Price (USD) | $169 – $219 |
| What programs does it work with? | Ford IDS Ford FDRS Mazda IDS Mazda MDARS |
| Connection with computer / tablet / phone | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Other connection (details) | USB, WLAN access point and WLAN infrastructure |
| Vehicle power supply system | 12V |
| Supported protocols | K-line, KWP2000, SAE J1850, CAN, CAN FD, DoIP |
| Other protocols (details) | CAN FD, DoIP, ISO 9141, ISO 14230, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM (Ford SCP), ISO 11898 HS/MS CAN, ISO 15765 HS/MS CAN, FEPS, KWP1281 |
| Months of free updates | 12 |
| Subscription model (description) | No subscription for the interface. Driver / device-manager updates are published by VNCI on vnciobd.com/downloads. OEM diagnostic software licences are purchased separately from the vehicle manufacturer. |
| Menu language | English |
| Other language (details) | The interface has no menu of its own - languages depend on the OEM software used |
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We are VNCI, a professional brand of vehicle diagnostic interfaces from Shenzhen Rockway Technology Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, China. Our mission is simple: to give independent workshops and automotive specialists access to dealer-level diagnostics without dealer-level costs.
Our interfaces connect your laptop to the vehicle and work plug-and-play with the car manufacturers' original diagnostic software and drivers. With a VNCI interface you can run full OEM diagnostics, coding and programming just as an authorised dealer would.
We build a dedicated interface for each vehicle group:
VNCI 6154A / 6154B: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Seat (ODIS-S / ODIS-E)
VNCI VCM3: Ford and Mazda (IDS, FDRS)
VNCI JLR: Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR SDD, Pathfinder)
VNCI MDI2: General Motors (GDS2, Tech2Win)
VNCI RNM: Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi (CAN Clip, C3P, MUT-3)
VNCI PT3G: Porsche (PIWIS 3)
VNCI 6515SZ: Suzuki (SDT-3)
VNCI VDI3: MG, Roewe, Wuling and Maxus
We keep developing our devices to support the latest vehicle technologies, including CAN FD and DoIP, and we regularly release driver updates for faster and more stable communication.
Please note: our interfaces are designed to work with the vehicle manufacturers' original software, which is not included and may require a licence or subscription from the manufacturer.
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