Solving VXDIAG VCX NANO's Renault Device Detection Issue
Problem:
vxdiag vcx nano Renault cannot connect with CLIP software? vx manager recognize the device, CLIP software does not. Any idea?
Solution:
Uninstall renault driver and reinstall driver in vx manager, it should work fine.
VXDIAG VCX SE ODIS 9.1.0 Asks for Update Solution
Problem:
I had a problem with vxdiag vcx se 6154 odis 9.1.0 software. The software prompts a Chinese error. I don't understand. How to get rid of it?
Solution:
It asks to run software update. But actually you don't need an upgrade.
Need to change the computer date/time to 09/2022.
Program Corvette C6 Key Fob After Replace RCDLR
There are 2 ways to program Chevrolet Corvette C6 2005 – 2013 key fobs into brand new installed RCDLR just flashed that has no fobs programmed to it.
- The first is to use Tech2win alone, but your looking at a 30 min wait.
- The second is TDS RCDLR relean, with the relearn box checked, with only ends up with a 10 min wait. The glitch, is this option may not pop up for you, hence placing the RCDLR into relean mode during the flash of program and replace.
So you flashing the new RCDLR are replace and program, and lets just say that you could not do it with the relearn mode option (did not get it, or forgot to check the box).
In Tech2win, go to RCDLR programming, select erase all Fobs, and let it to its thing. Now go back, and select slot one to program in a Fob. In the DIC, you're going to get press stop (igntion button) to start the count down(s). If you did get the RCDLR into relearn mode with the flash, your going to get a count down of 10 mins, and right after the count down, DIC will read install fob 1 in slot (buttons to the right), car will beep when the Fob is learned in the slot, pull it, hit unlock on the fob, and the DIC will tell you ready to install Fob 2. So put Fob 2 in the slot, car will beep once it learned it, pull it and pres the unlock button, and if that is all the fobs you have, hit stop of the ignition and will be done.
If RCDLR was not put into relearn mode on the flash, then what is going to happen is after the first 10 min count down, DIC is going to say press off button (again), and you will need to do this within three mins of the end of count down, for a total of three times (30 mins) before you going to see ready to learn Fob 1 in the DIC. Once you see ready for Fob 1, insert fob1 into slot with buttons to the right, car will beep once it learned the fob, pull it and hit unlock on the fob, and DIC will say ready for fob 2 (and so on).
I bring all this up, since was helping a lad over the phone getting his replacement RCDLR flashed and fobs programmed in, and when you went to replace and firmware flash the new RCDLR in TDS, was not getting the relearn in the list, nor the check box to put the RCDLR into relearn mode when he as firmware flashing the device. So this ended up with him having to do the three count downs of 10 each before the RCDLR/DIC would get to the ready fob 1 in the DIC. Also during the count down, will get no fobs deteted in the DIC that will pop up a few times, but this is normal, since not fobs have been programmed into it yet.
I'm hoping that TDS did not remove the Relearn option in the module list under VDT, or he just was not checking the box, but need to check this when I get a chance if TDS did remove this all together for the $40 for 2 years SPS subscriptions, and forcing the end user to use the 30 min method (3-10's) for programming fobs into a RCDLR that does not have any fobs programed to it yet.
And just a FYI, but you have to program the fobs in first, so you can put the
car into Acc mode to do the TPMS learns next.
Hence not fobs programmed in
yet, and you all you are going to get in the DIC is "no fobs detected" when you
try to use the starter button.
Will VXDIAG Read Mercedes W211 SBC Module?
Many people ask if the vxdiag reads a car of W211 2003-2002 and whether it can read the SBC module. All specialists claim that only Star Diagnosis C4 fully supports this model.
On FBS4, this is no longer possible.
Here we check if vxdiag vcx se Benz (same as vxdiag benz c6) works with SBC or not, connect the device with car.
Test 1: W211 year 2004
This is a 2004 w211 FBS3 system that has more than 500,000 km mileage.
Select the module and choose SBC Sensotronic brake control
There are old errors saved.
As you can see VXDIAG reads all modules.
Here you can also deactivate SBC to replace brake pads.
Remove old errors.
No error exists.
Test 2: W211 year 2003
Next we try to enter the SBC module on Mercedes W211 2003 year
Also see the pressure of the receiver in SBC.
There is no error stored.
Result:
The vxdiag works well with the Mercedes w211 before the lift, it also reads engine. Read as C6 xentry multiplexer but not Passthru j2534.
VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford vs Mongoose Plus for FDRS
What is a better J2534 passthru device for FDRS (or Forscan)?
Mongoose Plus
It takes $550 around. This may seem a
little expensive to some.Works great with both FDRS and FORScan.
With regards to the product itself, it worked beautifully with FDRS and
I've had no issues updating modules and software. The installation was a breeze
and it's nice seeing the Mongoose as an option in Fords own software.
Great alternative to VCM II which is finding difficult to find
online. It is stable for programming.
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this one will work. There is a much cheaper option that has worked very well
for us. It's the vxdiag for ford. It's about $100 on vxdiagshop.
I've been using it with
FDRS and have had no issues with connectivity etc.
VXDIAG VCX Nano Compatible for Ford/Mazda 2 in 1 Diagnostic Tool with IDS Programming Tool
Note that the VCX Nano can cause issues. It wasn't/isn't compatible with Al modules and attempting to update one of them will soft-brick the module. It was also having issues of one performed a network scan in FDRS and reporting back invalid data. Both are recoverable, but something to be aware of.
Make sure you have a good battery charger/ maintainer in hand.
There are many vxdiag and Ford FDRS programming examples:
http://blog.vxdiagshop.com/2022/02/18/set-up-vxdiag-vcx-nano-ford-and-fdrs-for-f150/
http://blog.vxdiagshop.com/2022/02/21/ford-f150-2021-apim-update-with-vxdiag-and-fdrs/
http://blog.vxdiagshop.com/2022/02/22/ford-f150-gwm-update-with-vxdiag-vcx-nano-fdrs/
No matter what interface you use. Make sure you have a minimum 10amp AGM battery tender to leave on your truck the entire time. Make sure you have a 64GB flash drive freshly formatted to exFAT. Make sure you have enough time to get all the updates done using the 2-day FDRS license you will need to do it.