Tips to work your obd2 autoscanner ford IDS VCM

On-Board Diagnostics Version II (OBD-II) is a standardized system to help determine common problems in a Nissan Consult III vehicle. Since 1996, vehicles produced in the United States are OBD-II compliant. The OBD-II AutoScanner is a device that you can connect to your vehicle to help diagnose what is causing problems. Once you connect this device to your vehicle, you will receive a code that you can use to determine problems with your car.
1. Insert the "DTC Lookup"  ford IDS VCM CD into your computer's disc drive and close it. Click on the "Install" button on the screen that appears and follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. Click "Finish" when prompted and remove the CD from the tray. Open the program that you just installed and leave it up on your computer.

2. Locate the "Data Link"  ford IDS VCM connection for your vehicle. Every vehicle made after 1996 in the United States has one and it is typically located underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. If it is not located here, there will be a label explaining where it is located in your vehicle.

3. Connect the data cable from the ford IDS VCM  scanner to the "Data Link" connection. Remove the cover over the connection if one is present. When you insert the cable, you will notice that the power for the OBD-II is on. It is now ready for use.

4. Press the "Up" or "Down" button to highlight the "Read Codes" option on the main menu and press the "Enter" button to select. Wait a few

moments as the  obd2 performs a diagnostic scan. If it detects problems, a five-digit code will appear on the screen along with a message telling you how many codes it detected.