VXDIAG iCarsoft Autel or Xtool for 2018+ Porsche?
What is a the preferred OBD2 scanner and service reset tool for 2018 Panamera 4 and newer cars?
Here is the clue:
iCarSoft Pro 2.0: $270. It is not compatible with (model 971) of newer Panamera, it works fine with older Panamera models (model 970) up to 2017.
No coding capabilities, but does a fine job at reading and erasing MIL codes, diagnostic information, and oil change interval resets.
Durametric: it does not support any Porsche past 2015.
Autel MX808: is not compatible with new Panamera
Autel MP808: unfortunately the car was not supported by this scanner. The funny thing that, the unit shows Porsche car model and was able to read the car VIN. There was only two items to choose from "odomoter support" and "Oil rest", both items did not work and not able to do any thing with this scanner. It has many more function and items for other cars but not meant for Panamera or even Porsche. In addition, the unit will need an annual subscription for $350, for updates and only the first year is free once you register it.
Xtool D7/D8: The D8 picked up the vin automatically but identified the car wrong. Also pulled in some incorrect failures. The xtool support put me in touch with engineering and they released a patch right away to fix the incorrect model identifier but tool doesn't support service reset needs and still some bugs reading all modules
VXDIAG Porsche MultiDiag:
The best software of diagnosis definitely is PIWIS. But does cost some coin.
Solution is Piwis 3, which is now available for less.
It will be a little difficult for newbies.
If you need full system
diagnosis and want to play coding, this is the better choice.
PIWIS iii works fine with both new and old Porsche models from 2005 to 2022/2023.
Paramera (971) 2018-
Caynenne (92A) 2018-
Macan (95B) 2018-
911
(991) 2018-
and other old models
VXDIAG 2TB HDD Software Version List (July 2023)
[July 2023] VXDIAG full brand 2TB HDD/SSD software and version list:
BMW ISTA-D 4.39.20 ISTA-P 68.0.800
Benz Xentry/DAS: 2023.06,
DTS Monaco 8.13.029/9.02
VW Audi ODIS Service V11.0, Engineering V14.1
JLR
SDD V164, Pathfinder V374
PIWIS II V18.100.000
Volvo VIDA 2014D
Ford
IDS V129.01
Mazda IDS v129.01
GM GDS2 Global V2023.5.0/China
2023.5.2, Tech2win 23.002
Honda HDS
3.102.054/3.105.012
Toyota Techstream
V18.00.008
Subaru SSM4 V1.57.71.8 (2019.4), SSM4 V28.6.0
(2022.01)
(New versions are marked in red.)
NOTE: Renault software is not included in the 2TB HDD. Better install Renault software on a separate system. Software can be downloaded free here.
Free Download and Install VXDIAG VCX NANO Renault V219
Some software image displays:
VXDIAG VCX SE 6154 vs VAS 6154A vs SVCI 6154A Clone
The purpose of this topic is to make a comparison which is the best solution for replacement of original vas6154a, of course we all know that the best solution is original vas6154a.
Svci 6154a
– works up to Odis version 11 according to
some users, but no information how its possible.
– works with an online
account
– works stable with version 9, 10 and 11
-unstable and dropping connection all the time (on wifi an also on USB)
–
price about 200 euros with delivery from China
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vcx se 6154a
– work stable with version 7, 9 and version 11
works great with diagnostics and programming.
– works with an online
account
– recognized as VAS6154 with doip potocal. tested 2022 new platform audi a3 without problem
-USB, WiFi and WLAN connection
-It works also as passthru device
– Allow add other car license to the device (you can also get a cheaper
version vcx nano
6154 if only need vag brand)
– Price about 160 euros with delivery
Vas6154a clone
– there are two versions on the market and
both are available through Europe
One version is old and 1.6.6. on firmware
can work with Porsche program Piwis
The second version 1.8.9. the firmware
can be update and work with odis
-works with an online account
– China clone of VAS6154 is a 6154 case with a VXDiag (VCX) motherboard.
– price around 90 euros can be delivery from Europe
Vas 5054a clone
-works great up to version 7.2.1
-not working odis v11 and seems discontinued.
-works with an online
account
– price about 150 euros with delivery from Europe
Vas 6154a – ORIGINAL
Prices are officially by official
service/dealer in Europe
Dealer price 1000 euros with full discount
Price
client around 1250-1400 euro without discount
We suggest VXDIAG VCX SE 6154, there are good reviews for it in YouTube, and works fine with version 11 Odis. vcx se is a better choice at the moment. runs more stable.
VXDIAG Xentry Software Upgrade: V2023.06 Now Supports Multiple Benz Devices
VXDIAG Xentry software was released to V2023.06 version on July 3rd, 2023.
Compatible devices: vxdiag benz c6, vxdiag vcx se benz, vxdiag full/vcx se full
Software comes in 500GB HDD/SSD format (single brand for MB only) or 2TB HDD/SSD (full brands)
Software list:
XENTRY 33.6.2.1_v1, 06/2023
WIS/EPC 3.22.11.0, 06/2021
StarFinder
2016-2022
SDmedia 2014
DTS Monaco 8.13.029
Multi-language
Update Benz C6 driver to latest version
After update C6 driver, run Xentry recovery tool on the desktop to sync Xentry VCI (VCI version 202306).
Procedure to set new xentry up: Update firmware/VCI-> Update C6 driver-> Sync VCI.
VXDIAG Subaru SSM4 "Time Limit for Software Expire" Solution
Problem:
I tried to install SSM4 V2022.01 software for VXDIAG VCX SE Subaru scanner, but got an error activation period of this version expires.
Search and find solution on your blog, change the computer date to June 2022. But got another error (image below)
"You cannot install the software. Time limit for updating the software has expired". Any advice?
Solution:
Change computer date to any date of January, 2022.