How to Use VCM Scanner (In-depth lesson) | HP Tuners
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Welcome to your in-depth lesson on how to use VCM Scanner, the diagnostic and scanning software in VCM Suite. 🙌 Whether or not you're new to using VCM Scanner or HP Tuners in general, this lesson contains valuable information for all tuners to understand. Tony from HP Tuners walks through, step-by-step, how to set up the software for the first time, how to navigate the software, and how to perform functions like scanning, data logging, and so much more.
Then, watch our VCM Editor lesson!: • How to Use VCM Editor ...
Instructor Bio-Who is Tony Gonyon?
You might recognize Tony from other tuning KZread videos on the internet or from his personal tuning shop. Tony has been tuning vehicles for nearly 40 years-that's longer than some of you have been alive. After serving in the U.S. Navy as a Navy Aviation Warfare Operator, he's dedicated his time to helping enthusiasts and tuning shops learn everything there is to know about tuning. Tony is well-versed in all platforms, with particular expertise in Ford vehicles.
Want to see another software video like this? Let us know in the comments.👇
Video Outline:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Getting started - Installing VCM Scanner
3:55 Opening the software
4:23 Scanning for DTCs
5:35 Pulling an Info log
7:55 Exporting a log file
8:43 Vehicle profiles
9:00 Repoll for supported parameters
9:43 Diagnostics & Info
10:08 Freeze Frames
10:45 Layouts in VCM Scanner
13:01 Unit conversion tool
13:55 Math parameters
15:15 Language and unit options
15:34 Help menu
15:42 Resync interface
16:03 VCM Suite Information
16:19 MPVI Application Keys
16:29 MPVI2 Verification Code
16:56 About - Updating VCM Suite
17:28 Opening a log file
17:45 How to save and close a log file
18:06 How to connect and disconnect from the vehicle
18:27 How to start and stop scanning
19:11 How to play a log file
20:12 How to open/change a layout
21:10: Channels (how to save and add channels)
23:27 Free vs. Polling parameters/channels
24:47 How to delete a channel
25:02 Charts layout
27:01 Gauge layout
28:36 How to set up data logging
29:31 How to read a vehicle
30:39 How to start data logging on the road
32:33 How to set up standalone data logging
34:35 How to save and open your data log file
35:28 Final thoughts
Tuning and Diagnostic Resources: ⬇️
VCM Suite Help Center: bit.ly/3O3TB2U
VCM Scanner Help Center: bit.ly/3IElA8g
VCM Editor Help Center: bit.ly/3uQdAv9
HP Tuners Forum: bit.ly/3SnJskQ
Helpful Articles: bit.ly/3PTPqbv
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what a great explanation vid. since I just realized you can use it for all vehicles, I well defiantly like to perches. coz I do a lot of diagnostics.
That explained it all!! Very easy to follow and understand!!
That steering wheel cradle is awesome!!!
I get the MPVI3 for diagnostic purposes, great information and hope you can add a catalytic efficiency calculator
Just subscribed! Awesome video and explanation!
Great video!!! I'd love to know where you got that laptop case that goes over the steering wheel
Super smart guy and helped a lot with what the heck I'm looking at?!
Hope you can do the same one for the VCM Editor soon! Thanks!
@HPTuners
Жыл бұрын
Hello Claudio! Yes, we have a VCM Editor lesson coming very soon! 🙌Make sure you're subscribed to our channel, and click the bell icon so you're the first to know when our future videos go live. Thanks for watching!
I would love just a simple "basics" video for MPVI 2/3 since the thing doesn't have any sort of user's manual. It would be nice to know what each color status light means and somewhere that lets you know "hey if you don't Stop Scanning and Disconnect Vehicle in VCM Scanner, the MPVI won't connect the next time you try to use it and you'll have to unplug it and restart the program".
@HPTuners
Жыл бұрын
Hello Elias! I will forward this video request to our marketing team. In the meantime, check out our updated help centers. They contain a ton of great educational content about our interfaces and software. www.hptuners.com/help/ Thanks for watching! 🙌
@hightechredneck9290
Жыл бұрын
When I first got started with tuning with HPT, I was having the same problem - a bit overwhelming with no real direction, and the only real consequence would be a torched motor or smoke-checked trans. Awesome. I paid a few bucks and did both the online video training and the books with ‘The Tuning School’. Worth it. Wasn’t cheap, but less than the $$$ I just put into the eng/trans in my first swap. Some good vids on KZread that actually make sense of a given topic. Sloppy Mechanic is one of my fav’s. Oh… and HPT forum has a LOT of very good info folks have posted up once you get searching. Good luck.
Cool thanks for sharing
That’s fire 🔥 where did u get tht laptop wheel stand? 😂😂
So what about FCA/Stellantis 1.4 Multiair with Marelli 8GMx ECU from Jeep, Dodge, Abarth and many other cars? Do we get any support?
How do you get the bluetooth hooked up, found it for phones but not for laptops
Does it need a proprietary cable to work? Is the software fully features free?will it work on BMW and Mercedes?Thank you
Same as reprogramming when replcaing GM 6L80 Techm?
Does this do any dtc on like abs or trash control
My car was previously tuned with a diablo tuner but I do not have the tuner. Can I use a hp tuner even though it has already been tuned with Diablo? Is it going to change my tune that I already have?
Thanks ❤
can you read live speed sensor data?
Hello, do you support Mercedes cars inspection? Model 1996 and up. Mercedes-Benz 1996 S-CLASS (W140)
How do you shut off the pats on a Ford f-150FX4 How do you delete pats on Ford f150 FX4
You should highlight your mouse, it is very hard to follow along
What the best laptop to use for this.?
Does this show injector pulse ?
How bout a 2002 ford ranger 3.0 v6 I need it tuned
Unable to connect to the software please help
Can a tablet be used with this?
where can i get hp tuner sticker at?
Where can i get that steering wheel laptop holder?!?!!?!?
I didn't see you plug anything into the OBDII port. You either left out some important parts or this is wireless.
@DrFiero
6 ай бұрын
*Can be* wireless. Doesn't have to be.
What laptop holder do you use that easily mounts over the steering wheel?
@HPTuners
Жыл бұрын
Hello! That is a custom-fabricated laptop holder that Tony's buddy made for him. A worthwhile investment for his "office"!👌
@2thegridmotorsports872
8 ай бұрын
@HPTuners that guy should make more and sell them. A very handy tool!
Please do you have any courses I can purchase?
I am having issues with mine. When I go and click on the controls and special functions and it opens its just blank. Any tips?
@slopoke22
Жыл бұрын
Some cars don't have those functions
First thing I did was delete the chart vs time and the graph views when I was switching between chart vs time, graph and gauges. This seems waaay tooo easy to do because it so easy to click on the x when switching views. I finally added the chart vs time and the graph back using the layout tab up top, but now they are all three on the screen! How do I return the display back to its orginal view that used three tabs to display the three views? I don't want all three on my screen at once! It seems like a really stupid idea to put a X in the tabs on the display screen, especially considering how hard it is return the display to the default view
@slopoke22
Жыл бұрын
Just go the layout tab up top and pick what you want. Select it and it should pop up. Then you can set up and save how u like 👍 you have channels on the left, graphs, charts, and gauges.
How do you datalog AFR? Mpvi2+
@HPTuners
Жыл бұрын
Hello Crxpert1!👋 We will be covering this topic in a future video, so make sure you're subscribed to the channel. In the meantime, we have some helpful instructions here: www.hptuners.com/help/VCM-Scanner/Content/vcm_scanner/pro_link_analog.htm or www.hptuners.com/help/VCM-Scanner/Content/vcm_scanner/pro_link_can_bus.htm. Thanks for watching!
Ive Been Looking All Over The Internet For A Scanner That Can Read And Write For My 2004 Ford F150 XLT 5.4 The Cam Phaser sensors are the problem so I Been Looking For A Lockout Tune So I Remove The Function Entirely. I Mean I Even Though Of Splicing Cords Everything Soo I Dont Have To Buy A New Scanner For This Purpose As I Dont Have 400 - 500$ To Spend On A Scanner With That Being Said Hp Tuners Seems To Have The Best Bang For You're Buck if you where to buy a new scanner as i have had NO luck of finding any other way to accomplish my goals under a couple hundred $ But OIf I Am To Spend 400 and up I want it to do literally everything and I Believe Hp Tuners Accomplishes This Task Pretty Well! Cause Sadly I Do Not Think There Is A OBD2 to USB Cord Out There!
@slopoke22
Жыл бұрын
I think you can just unplug them. Don't think the code will effect you can't remember but I think u can.
@ImThatGuyThatDoesStuff
11 ай бұрын
But can you read both cams to see what they are doing individually?
@MrCountmein3
10 ай бұрын
In fact there is an OBD2 to USB cord out there just Google it you will find it
Vehicle controlls and special functions... Where?
@HPTuners
Жыл бұрын
Hello Quinn!👋We will cover special functions in a future video, so stay tuned. In the meantime, check out our VCM Scanner help center with some information on this topic: www.hptuners.com/help/VCM-Scanner/Content/vcm_scanner/special_controls_and_functions.htm Thanks for watching!
I have watched a bunch of videos, read all I can.....But, NOBODY explains HOW to download the cars PCM data!!! This came close, (and I noticed its the most watched part of the video, so its not just me), but he then flips to a screen, different from the one he was on, that I have NO idea how to get to!!!!!! He explains, in painful detail, what every button does, EXCEPT exactly HOW to do the most important thing..... DOWNLOAD your cars pcm!! Thanks to this, I do now know it will take about 20 min.... And about a week to learn HOW it's done!! Without that, all the buttons are worthless!!! WTF!!!!! 🤡. What you need to do is have a video starting from square one with a laptop and the plug-in scanner. Take you through in the simplest way downloading the vehicles data, making some small change like turning off traction control or something then upload to the vehicle once we know how to do that, then we can get into whatever every single function of every button does!!!!
@6lik6
5 ай бұрын
you ever figure it out???
@derekmaloney2477
24 күн бұрын
You figure it out? Just got hp tuners and about to try myself
A kto to na polski przetłumaczy?
It is so f'in annoying when the camera is pointing at the guys face at an angle and not right in front of him....why do they do that?
@guyhaydu364
Ай бұрын
You know what else is annoying, computers in general across the board. I'd rather cut my toes off with a spoon then have to f*** with this s***.
Dam i dont got enough internet to watch the video , let alone program a computer ..i gotta drive 30 miles away to watch this without the circle of doom running all day on one video ..i need my trucks fixed ??? Do i have to move ? 😢
Don't work in MACBOOK?