What’s the difference between VNCI VCM3, OEM VCM3, VNCI MF J2534 and vxdiag Ford/Mazda scanners?
First of all, check a table comparison below:
| Item | VNCI VCM3
|
Genuine VCM3
|
VNCI MF J2534
|
VXDIAG Ford
|
| Compatible with OEM software driver | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Plug and Play | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Support CAN FD protocol | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Support DoIP protocol | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Connection | USB, WiFi, LAN | USB, WiFi | USB, WiFi | USB, WiFi (VCX SE also LAN) |
| Vehicle Coverage | 1996-2024+ | 1996-2024+ | 1996-2023 | 2005-2023 |
| Software | Ford IDS
Mazda IDS |
Ford IDS
Mazda IDS |
Ford IDS
Mazda IDS |
Ford IDS
Mazda IDS |
| Software update | Update by link | Update by link | Update by link | Update by link |
| Firmware update | Yes, firmware update online | Yes, firmware update online | Yes, firmware update online | Yes, firmware update online |
| New Ford pickup trucks | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Ford EV cars | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Compatible with different IDS version | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Compatible with Forscan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Ford FDRS FJDS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Mazda MDARS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
In sum:
Only original and VNCI VCM3 support 4 channel CAN BUS protocols.
VNCI VCM 3 supports CAN FD and DoIP protocols, other Ford VCI does not.
VNCI is compatible with original Ford and Mazda driver.
Only VNCI and original VCM3 support new Ford pickup and EV vehicles.
All above devices can be used as j2534 device for online programming.
