Ford PCM / ECM Reflash With VIN Change walk thru j2534 Programming flash reprogramming FORD IDS FJDS 

If you’re using a bench tester like the TomSad Smart Connect they recently came out with a ignition coil attachment that you could use for programming your keys in as long as the key data is saved in the module you’re working on.

Omg u are a life saver!! Thank you sir!

You helped me a lot just got into programming thank you!!!!

At what point did you actually start turning the ignition off and on?

Thanks a whole lot👍👏🏾🙌

Hey Eric. Nice video. I'm curious, how are you doing this when your not connected to the truck directly? I mean you are doing this on a bench. Correct?

Can you program a ford f-150 digital speedometer to install it in a 2009 ford f-150 stx?

Thanks, you are a master

Hello, thank you for video! I have question, did you entered part number from donner PCM or original (broken)..? Thanks

Eric, I am trying to figure out if I should replace my pcm in a 1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L. My vehicle randomly shuts off when running, and when it does this, the Odometer reads '-------' and the numbers are not displayed on the odometer when it shuts off. If I switch the ignition off at the key and restart, it restarts fine, until the '------' returns on the odometer. What does that typically mean? I was thinking that since it is random and that the odometer is good, that it may mean that the pcm is bad, assuming all the wiring in the harness is good. Previously, I had the instrument panel serviced to repair a problem where the fluorescent digital display odometer was intermittently blanking out to black due to a bad solder joint which is a known problem for Ford Expeditions and F-150s that have this type of display. I took the Expedition to the Ford Dealership where they detected a TPS code and replaced the Autozone TPS that was replaced a few years ago, to a Motorcraft TPS. About a week later the Expedition shut down at 45 mph when I was driving it on a 2 lane road. Also, I want to know if the TPS % reading on a scanner should range from 19.2% to 95% normally with a good TPS and a good PCM? I ask this, because I thought it was supposed to be more like 5% to 98% or something like that. I have read on the Internet that the PCM Relay might be bad, and cheap to replace, maybe $15. But, that doesn't explain why the Expedition starts up immediately and runs fine until it shuts down randomly, again while driving, at various speeds. I have seen pcm used on eBay.com for $25 to $35 to $55 on up for used Expedition computers. I have seen programmed pcm units from Flagship One for only $177 that have been refurbished and are warranted for a lifetime. I have seen OEM pcm units for $500 and above. What would you do if you were trying to repair this intermittent problem on a 1999 Ford Expedition in 2023? It is a 24 year old car at this point, and although I would like to have it run right, I do not know what is the most economical, yet reliable. Duane Wong Somerset, PA

Can I send you a pcm to re vin? I bought a 2006 Crown Vic that must have had a PCM replaced. Bought a programmer by vin that doesn’t work, checked it with a scanner and see a different vin.

And what program are you using and where would I be able to do this

Hey question, what are the pinouts on the ford pcms that are required in order to read them on a bench? I know it’s power, ground, can h, can l, 120ohm resistor. But, does ford require more such as CKP etc? I am looking to obtain the pinouts or their acronyms so I can look at the wiring diagram. I’d appreciate it much

So, I have a VIN but I have a VIN I want to mimic. The VIN I want to mimic is the one that has an option I want, I just don't want to have this PCM think that the VIN is of the vehicle I want to mimic Is this what I would do? enter my PN on my sticker not have it on basically fool it into thinking it burned out completely then after plug it in? Or do I tell it the VIN of the one I want and it download everything from Ford?

Would this be the same procedure to do a 2012 Mazda 2? I keep running into the no communication part and keep getting stuck.. a response will be greatly appreciated, thanks

Hello anygood place that you know where I. An bring my pcm to get it rewrite the vin into a good used pcm ??

hello excuse the question but I would like to know if I could change the program in an automatic pcm to manual in a ford ranger 2000 3.0

How are u hooked into that computer??

My question, if I have a 2002 mustang GT automatic that is going to manual swap, and I get a used manual 02' GT ecu, is it possible to just change the vin in the manual ecu and keep the factory manual tune? Just change the vin and reset the pats/keys?

IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO THE SAME WITH FORSCAN

Can I use the OBDLink EX adapter to connect to my vehicle/PCM?

Since you’re dealing mostly with GM Which scanner will be good to programming a brand new key on a event of all keys lost on 2008-2012 Malibu’s 2009-2012 terrains I have tried launch And xtool scanners And they won’t do process

Are you able to rebuild or determine if an ECM is bad while out of the car on a Mazda with an Autel scan tool?

I'm doing an 08 taurus right now I have learned if you use the Ford programming pats system u don't need 2 keys u can do a parameter reset without having to need 2 keys

if you have to exact and same truck and transfer(PCM, Pats system) from the one is working to the one is not working your think is still need it programmed

Hey, Original PCM on my 2004 Ford got shorted out and replaced by a shop with a used PCM. Discovered at emissions testing that shop did not reflash the PCM and still has old VIN. I suspect that this replacement PCM is not calibrated properly for my car since it is running rich. Contacted shop that claims no, PCM will go back to factory settings even if prior owner of PCM changed settings in PCM and old VIN won’t make a difference. I’ve asked them to check the PCM settings on my car and reset to factory settings if necessary. They said that that can’t be done via the OBD2 port and the PCM needs to come off the car to do that. I’ll press them to do that if necessary, but is that true? Is this procedure not through the ODB2. Any tips or advise welcomed. I paid way too much for them to just blow off reflashing the PCM if they should have done that. Thank you.

if you have to exact and same truck and transfer from the one is working to the one is not working your think is still need it programmed

Can you disable pats with this for coyote swaps?

Where can get the ford software that program ford mustangs 2001

hi i tryed this with ids 109.1 on a transit 2.2 and the vin did not change to the new one can this be done with ids the vehicle year was 2010

Is it possible to copy the data from old ecu to another used ecu (clone) by IDS offline?. Or any other tool can clone or edit the data manually?

I have a question...... 07 f150 I have only 1 key before I start programming I need 2 working keys I understand that. In the pats section can I program the 2 new keys with 1 original to make a total of 3 keys before I switch pcm????

Hi question, i have a 2004 Focus svt, that the oem ecu has Zero communication so car would just crank. No fuel or spark at all. After changing almost every possible part, I decided And found a 03 Focus svt ecu And came with the key too. After installing the replacement ecu car started right up, yeah! My main issue is that my 04 svt came with a supercharger And a Ford SCT X3 scanner that now say Vehicle not recognized. Of course is because the sct is married to the oem ecu. I need somehow to transfer the Vin to the replacement ecu. I've called SCT and they told me sorry your sct scanner is too old for us to unlock. Any suggestions??

Wondering if you could help me out... I had a tuner install a tune on my 2003 excursion 6.0 diesel. It works, however, the tuner changed my vin and locked me out of my sct x3. I have a vcm and ids, can i sace the tune file, revert to my vin, and install the tune on my sct x3?

I changed my ecu with a new one because my old one fried.. now the vin number is not my original.. I paid locksmith to come out and code my original 2 keys to the new used ecu but just need my vin changing on this new ecu to my vin on the car... any help please?

Hey ive been flashing pcms for a while now but sometimes when i flash used pcms on fords older than 2004 it seems to freeze the screen and lose communication to the pcm?? has this happened to you before and if yes what exactly is the issue thats causing the diagnostic tool to freeze and not program the module? could it be a bad pcm?

Excellent info, thanks. What bench programmer do you like for Ford PCMs?

Does the ECM/PCM have to be formated to accept the new VIN number ID

Where you located California

Can I use any eec v for let’s say a no communication fault test . Using a used eec v as a test pcm ? I know it won’t start but I just see cheap used ones .

Hi can you help me what kind of a program do you use and where i can get this soft ! Thank you

Hi I've got a ford Mondeo 2.2 engine I've managed to copy the eeprom data to the new ECU Could I use this tool to change the vin on the new ECU ? Also can this system programme donor ECU to the car? Thanks

Hey... Tell me about how to fix IDS saying FEPS open circuit, ignition switch position 0? I've tried everything... Please Help!

Any chance this would work on a 2013 f150 pcm?

Do you have a way to be contacted about programming my ecm I purchased from eBay to my truck vins?

How are you doing this without a car? How is this hooked up? Are you just going thru the motions-where is the module hookup? Thanks

Where do I get the IDS software that will run on Windows 10? Are the latest PCM, TCM, FCIM, etc updates available for anyone?

can you remove the antitheft system from a eec-v explorer 99 4.0 sohc with that???

Hey can you help me I’m trying to program a TCM in a Ford F250 with a new part number I don’t know how to get to the TCM it only lets me go to the PCM

Great video. I have a question. My 2015 f350 6.2 pcm went bad. Ordered one that was programmed to my vin. After installation the truck runs terrible and won’t idle right and eventually throws the wrench icon and goes into limp mode. Even though it shows the vin on remanufactured pcm is correct is it possible it still wasn’t programmed right? Tia

does this still work? been trying with my 2011 f150 to switch pcms but its not working

Hi I was hoping if u can do a video how to reprogram a pcm for 2012 Ford focus SE 2.0 please . I did a auto to manual transmission swap . I would appreciate that sir . Thank you

So I am swapping a coyote engine into a fox body, If I got a computer from the junkyard can I use the snapon or vcmii scanner to disable pats? or I will have to get the immobilizer/cluster etc and actually program keys for it?

Hey I tried this and it will not change vin on new ecm to the old one I am running fjds With a mongoosepro Ford j2534 program tool running on 119.2 latest fjds software any ideals what I need to do

@Spartan Autoworx Any experience with "The current session does not match this vehicle"?

What about on a dodge? My buddy just got a ecm from a junk yard and wants to put his vin on it but his old ecm isn’t readable.

Hey just a question. Not sure how much experience you have with ford pcm reflashing. I have a 2011 mustang, with the tear tag of xfn3. I purchased a ecm with the wrong tear tag of zfk1. Both cars have 5.0 both manual trans. Only difference is the new one was from a 2012. Is it possible to program to my vin. Or do I need the vin for that vehicle? I tried to program it but as soon as I did it would tell me the ecm was unknown/ wrong. And that I needed a certain part number. Any help is appreciated

Just replaced the pcm on my 98 Ranger. Everything was fine....until it got warm, then it wouldn't start. Had to replace old one. Does it need to be programmed? I just swapped it out. Is that the problem?

What's a good programmer for imports?

what if you only have one good ford key and fob and the other is cut but i have p1260 and my car is locked out from a failed diablosport tune restore. any ideas?

Where can I get the software?

On my hp tuners it does not give that option for the Ford F-350 2005 any help please

Hello I need your help with this, for my 1999 Mustang. How can I get ahold of you?

What if the pcm part numbers aren’t exactly the same. I have a used one trying to do on a 2008 focus the tear tags aren’t exactly the same. The donor the best I could find where I’m at is a 2010 the one part supersedes the other. I did exactly what you did in the video then get message saying the pcm I’m installing is to new

Hello, sorry to bother you with this question, but, how did you do to purchase license for FJDS, I have been tried and always pop up the same error “Microsoft VBScriptruntime error ‘800a000d’ type mismatch /ngsm/purchase_step2.asp, line 177” I worked pretty well with FMP but now is not available.

Is it possible to fix the computer ,I have a 97 ranger that's intermittent ly sending a pulse signal to #4 injector.did every test there is and it's down to this

Thank You for the great video and information. I know less then nothing about the prograning. If I sent my 2003 ford f150 ecu/ecm in to have someone rebuild it, Is this what they do so that it works with the pats? Like I said I know nothing about this. I have to mail it in because I moved to Central America with my truck from Flroidsa. No ford dealerships here. Again Thank You .

Hey man... What's up with the FEPS open circuit/ Ignition switch position 0, while I'm bench Programing??? I had 12 voltage and then I've switched to using 18 + volts on the bench. 05 Ford PCM won't allow me to program it...What the hell man... How can I ride myself of this problem??? Anybody???

Where do I find the latest calibration file for my 2011 Mustang GT PSCM? Motorcraft only seems to have PCM files.

in front of me is a ranger, Vin and stickers and PCM all match to a 4.0V6, BUT!! thats not what is under the hood, so 4.0 PCM Hooked up to a 3.0 engine and there is many sensors fault leading to PCM. can we discuss a walk around on program?

Hey, Sparta new Sub here, I have a code on my Ford F150truck ,p1000 bought it used, had know idea the truck had issues because the check engine light was never on, just recently noticed rough shifting, so my question is, does my truck have an issue with the PCM? PS different size wheels where installed when I got the truck. Thanks for your time.

Tried this on 2 separate yet identical PCMs... At the point it should start programming i get an error "The current session does not match this vehicle... Please start a new session" Unfortunately, I cant find a way around it. using legit NEW VCMii and registered legit FJDS with the newest 2019 update. Any suggestions?

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THANKS SO MUCH , COULD I DO THIS COMPLETE PROCEDURE WITH A LAUNCH OR AUTEL SCANTOOL THESE DAYS NOW AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME .

Have any vids on BMWs???

nice come do my car needs reprogream and keys

what were u all pinned to on the pcm

7/8/22. RARE SITUATION ??? Been to two emissions testing families, two dealerships, and spoken with six different technician and mechanics and not one has ever even heard of my present situation in which a car won't pass smog because the first digit (country code, 5) showed up as a special character on my ecu. Mechanics tell me the problem cannot be fixed with a refresh because the Vin is programed and the country code shouldn't matter bc it is a standard prefix which all auto in the U.S. have anyway, technicians say to refresh the unit and the smog station says I have to go to Oregon DMV/ODOT because the Vin is not even in the system even though the registration notice came from them. This is a clusterF of seemingly random non-answers. What the heck am I supposed to do, throw away a perfectly functioning vehicle simply bc the ecu doesn't verify the fact the 2005 Toyota Sienna was OBVIOUSLY manufactured in the U.S.? Please, please HELP!!!

Does This Method work for used ABS module?

Do you need a Ford IDS subscription?

hellow sir I have a ford 1999 model ford Victoria I replace the pcm which is under the steering I baught used one and I have vcm2 I want to program how can I do pcm programming can you please tell me.if you can share your what's app number I can send you the old pcm and new pcm picture

looks like Ford figured out the exploit... Now I have a 1500.00 paperweight.

Hey... BigFan! I'm using VXNano/ VX Diag, I left you an email! Any help would strongly be appreciated bro!!!

Is there a cheap software or device for doing the vin change??