Hi,
Does anyone have a copy of the VID block data produced by SDD that they would be willing to share, please?

Ideally 2005 XKR conv, but whatever...

Thanks,
Mike

 

I don't, but from following your very well-documented (thank you!) troubleshooting steps of the 2005 XKR in the other thread, I've realized it would be a very good idea for me to download a backup of mine, just in case. I have only just now started educating myself on what it'll take, so hopefully somebody else will help you out long before I have procured the needed software and hardware, and learnt how to use it.

 

As well as taking a backup of the VID block, I would backup whichever directories SDD saves its sessions into - I'm sure you can find the directories quite easily, or just save the whole lot.

 

Noted.
I'm leaning towards buying the kit from British Diagnostics, which appears to come with a cable and a USB dongle with IDS/SDD installed on a virtual machine.
From reading through old threads that debated this topic, it sounds like I should plan to use this setup as read-only and not for uploading to the car, should the need ever arise. The concern is both with the cable itself, and with the stability of the virtual machine.

 

It will be fine for the diagnostics:- you probably won't ever need to reflash modules etc. Just save all the output it produces as dibbit suggests!

Best avoided. He took payment immediately on order then never responded to email when it failed to turn up. I had to pursue a chargeback with Visa... Others have had similar issues.

Mine came off the 'bay. IDS130 or 131 will be OK & it's freely available off t'interweb.

 

Yikes, thanks for the warning!
Guess I'm now in the market for an ancient laptop.

 

If you choose that route, it doesn't have to be an ancient one:- just needs Windows XP installing.
Having said that, a VM is fine for diags.

 

I use DELL C640 laptops with XP 32 bit for my IDS (not SDD) BUT I have heard that Windows 7 32 bit will also load and operate the Jaguar software.

 

Thanks Bob, I saw you mention that in an old thread and had actually started looking for exactly the same when Michael pointed out that a cheap cable and a VM will be fine for what I'm looking to do right now.
I have ordered a cable, downloaded the shockingly large v130 files, and setup an XP VM on my laptop. I'll try to install SDD tomorrow, but the cable likely won't get here for another two weeks so there isn't much more I can do until then.

 

Hi guys quick question i have IDS 118.5 and a true VCM how do you back up the VID block from the car, also can I take a copy of the current set up, I know I can upload to a new module but have not played with down loading the vid block from the car
thanks

 

Hi Dave,
It's under the 'special applications' menu, but you won't get the read option on a pre-4.2L.

Good to see you managed to source a proper VCM.

 

Aww I see it now, thanks, I have it all set up on an old toughbook ended up finding a VCM a retired jag mechanic had it picked it up for 200 locally, I actually got the VMM module as well that connects. Works like a charm programed a few modules now works great.

 

If a friend will let me I will see if I can down load his 2005 4.2 vid block

 

I don't want to hi-jack this thread further, but I have one more question on the VM route that you may know the answer to: I've come across several warnings that SDD should not be run with a network connection, but I can't confirm if it's just the VM that needs its network adapters disabled, or if it applies to the host hardware also?

BTW, I managed to install SDD and got to the screen where it prompts for the VCM, so all looks good so far.

 

I have the software Jaguar issued to the dealers.
The actual application (exe type program) will not load onto this forum)
I can send it to a file share or email.

 

I just messaged you with my contact info

 

Just the VM.
You may need to disable time&date update to the VM, else it will reset to current. I've attached the commands to do this for VirtualBox.

 

I sent the invite link to you for the MYDRIVE account to download the VBMXP in both the .zip and .exe formats.

 

That worked perfectly, thanks!

 

I'm slowly getting up to speed on this...
If I understand correctly, the software you have is in addition to SDD, and is in fact required to download the VID block to external media, SDD can't do it on its own? If so, I would love to have it if you can share the drive link with me.
Thanks!