FAQ Professional Ford VCM

Tips:

Before carrying out maintenance and cleaning of the FORD VCM, make sure the unit is not
connected to a power source, vehicle, or PC. Use only a well-diluted, mild, non-abrasive
cleaning agent applied using a soft, lint free cloth.
DO NOT use or apply undiluted cleaning agent directly to the equipment surface and do not soak
the cloth. Take care that cleaning fluid does not enter connector receptacles. DO NOT expose
this equipment to spilled liquids.
DO NOT continue to use this equipment if you have ANY doubts that it may not be working
properly or it is damaged in anyway. Contact the Ford TIS Hotline.
DO NOT remove any fixed covers unless you are authorized/qualified to do so.
A defective electrical earth (ground) connection to any equipment may cause an electric
shock hazard. This hazard may pass through the signal cabling and to any other equipment
interconnected. It is recommended that you check electrical wiring at frequent intervals .

Note: Do ensure the VCM is not subjected to extreme temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight that
may cause heating of the VCM.

What’s the Equipment Precautions  ?

Step 1: Read all instructions.
Step 2: Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts or surfaces.
Step 3: DO NOT operate equipment if damage to unit or cord is suspected.
Step 4: DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table, bench or counter or come in contact with hot
manifolds or moving fan blades.
Step 5: DO NOT place tools or test equipment on vehicle fenders or other places inside the
engine compartment.
Step 6: Let equipment cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around equipment
when storing.
Step 7: Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal combustion
engines.
Step 8: Keep hair, loose clothing, jewelry, fingers and all parts of body away from moving parts of
the vehicle.
Step 9:Use this equipment only as described in the manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
Step 10:ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING GARAGE EQUIPMENT.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

Software Updates
Periodically, the user will be able to update the VCM software using the base station/host device
when new releases become available.

Normal Power-up LED Operation
When power is applied to a VCM loaded with software all five LED’s will briefly turn On, single LED sweep from 5 through 1 twice, and 1 through 5 twice, then become ready for use with LED 2 (VCM \Operating) blinking and LED 3 (Power) On steady. This LED sequence is considered a normal VCM power-up/boot-up operation. Following a normal power-up operation, LED 1 (Vehicle Link) comes On/Active when connected to a vehicle, and LED 5 (Host Link) comes On/Active when connected to a host device. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for examples of abnormal LED operation.
Note: The LED status indicator operation sequences are based on the latest information
available at the time of publication. If differences are observed, refer to the VCM Hardware
Manual on the CD/DVD or at the Internet location in which software is obtained for up-to-date information.

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