VXDIAG VCX NANO is it good for Holden Commodore VF?
Car model and year: VF Holden Commodore SSV Series 2
Symptom: 1. Faulty Injector 2. Services Airbag light 3. Service Steering Column Lock
GM OBD2 scanner to use:
- GM Tech2: Tech 2 doesn’t work on GDS2 vehicles such as VF’s.
- I purchased this one. Bit tricky to set up but worked well in the end.
VXDIAG VCX Nano with GDS2 Tech2WIN software for GM / Opel
About function:
I successfully updated mylink to the latest firmware. being a MY14, I didn’t have the reverse lines but I do now.
It was fairly easy. Using the TIS2WEB java interface, you download the update to a USB, plug it in the the mylink and press start. Then once that’s finished you need to reprogram the radio module which is only a few clicks.
Yes all those functions work. Can confirm, using GDS2. Personally I’ve done EPB calibration, release etc, I’ve done steering angle reset and can control everything the BCM does too e.g. unlatch boot, lock/unlock, etc. etc.
I have seen the ability to do the brake bleed but I haven’t actually done it myself.
Reprogramming requires TDS subscription.
About price:
If it’s any help I got mine VXdiag VCX nano for GM/OPEL with GDS2 and Tech2win from vxdiagshop.com, it is $125 with Wifi and $115 without wifi (on Amazon it is $180, On ebay, $249 for the WiFi + Usb.)
About installation:
I have finally gotten the Tech2 software to play nicely with the Nano and talk to the car..
Finally sussed out how to get on to the acdelcotds.com website, a VPN comes in handy here, so now have SPS ability.
NB:
Win 7 64bit VM guest on a Slackware Linux host
No programming yet… Just doing a vehicle wide capture of Module ID’s
Win10 no luck? look here:
I was on windows 10 and gds2 has no problems whatsoever.
Maybe try reinstall the software with the latest from vxdiag
https://www.vxdiagshop.com/info/download/
Also in VX Manager make sure you have these 3 installed
Finally, got it working. Reinstalled everything from scratch and downloaded the latest vx manager.
For what format does the USB have to be in, found an old 8gb USB 2.0 and formatted it with MBR fat32. Works great. fat32 is always the best for this type of application.
About how to fix vxdiag to not communicate with the vehicle:
ok i sorted out the issue that was causing the vxdiag to not communicate with the vehicle.
they are not providing the correct redist package for their updated driver, they are installing 2010 but it needs 2012.
you can run it on win7 32/64 or win10 32/64 and if it does not let you select and connect to the MDI 2 device you need to install
Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 x86 make sure you install the x86 version.
after that it will work without a vm and communicate with the vehicle.
remember to select the MDI 2 in the list and not the vxdiag that shows up.
Conclusion:
Yeah the vxdiag can be a bit complicated to setup but once you get it worked out it does the job.
Most of the problems people will have will be prerequisite files like .net 3.5 and vs redist packages.
http://blog.vxdiagshop.com/2021/10/25/vxdiag-nano-vf-holden-commodore-2013-2017-obd-reader/
VXDIAG VCX NANO GM SPS2 Cannot Start Techline Connect?
Recently some vxdiag vcx nano gm gds2 users reported that they have problems accessing new GM SPS2 programming via Techline Connect. There is no official solution yet. Here’s a little walkthrough shared by one of vxdiagshop.com’s customers. Hope it helps. Keep updating if we get a working solution.
The problem goes like this:
A while back I purchased the VCX Nano gm and never was able to get it work. Well, I had a need and spent a great deal of time with it and have it partly working and can get GDS2 loaded and communicating with the vehicle. Using VX Manager, I have updated the firmware of the Nano, updated license, etc. If I run GDS2 through VX Manager, I get no valid lease found. If I run it from the round GDS 2 icon, it seems to work with 8835 days until the lease expires.
I found that one must run from the round icon to get GDS2 loaded and communicate with the vehicle.
The purpose of my inquiry is regarding programming modules.
This is what I am trying to accomplish:
https://www.vxdiagshop.com/service/chevy-volt-hpcm-programming-with-vxdiag-sps.html
I have created an account on the ACDelco website, bought the $40 subscription but when I click Add VIN, it seems to want to load Techline Connect, but if I load it, I lose access to the car.
If reload GDS and do the autoinstall, I can get it to work again and then I tried going to the ACDelco side to “Add VIN” per the instructions, it tries to run something TechLine but always fails.
At the bottom, in small-ish print:
“Error occured, unable to start Techline Connect. Please try restarting computer.”
This is the same message that I’ve received all along. Is there any assistance you can offer?
Customer solution:
Okay, programming completed.
“I installed the new SSD in an unused laptop, installed Windows 10 Pro, activated it and did my basic setup to it.
These were the steps that I had followed:
A) Run the AutoInstall – let it install everything it wanted
B) Installed the Drivers
C) Plugged the VCX Nano GM into the laptop
D) Installed the VX Manager –
Renews the license
I did not check the Nano firmware because I had already updated it the day before
Under diagnostic, installed and updated the PASSTHRU
Under diagnostic, installed and updated GM GDS2
E) Went to ACDelcoTDS, logged in, clicked Add VIN, downloaded and installed Techline Connect.
F) Rebooted
G) Loaded the VX Manager – I do not know whether this was necessary
G) Went back to ACDelcoTDS, logged in, clicked Add VIN and clicked through to open Techline Connect.
H) Plugged adapter into car and clicked Connect. It was using the Passthrough adapter setting.
I) Found the module, clicked update, was prompted to add VIN to the system and use one of my slots and then it programmed.
J) Cleared codes.
K) Turned on car and saw READY. Done!
I started downloading the software at 11:00 and was finished cleaned up by 12:15.
I have not tested GDS but I suspect it will work. I have not tried Tech2Win but I think the odds are good.
Anyhow, those were the steps I followed. I suspect there was some anomonly on the other machines. Meanwhile, this laptop will be reserved predominately for diagnostic purposes.”
Take care, be safe and thank you for your interest in this problem.
You need a Windows 10 Pro computer with 8+ GB of RAM and at least 100 GB of free disk space. Change a laptop Win10 Pro or install a new SSD, then try again.
https://www.vxdiagshop.com/service/solve-vxdiag-gm-unable-to-start-techline-connect.html
VXDIAG HDS and HIM HDS Which to choose?
Question: How to choose an affordable Honda diagnostic scanner then you can easily and quickly determine the cause of the check engine light in my car? I am considering vxdiag and the HIM clone with double-board?
Comparison and Suggestion:
Affected VXDIAG HDS Scanners:
VXDIAG VCX SE Pro with optional 3 car software incl. HDS
VXDIAG VCX SE Full with HDS license
VXDIAG VCX DoIP full with HDS license
VXDIAG VCX Plus FORD MAZDA HONDA JLR 4 in 1
VXDIAG VCX Plus TOYOTA HONDA Land Rover Jaguar 3 in 1
Operating system:
HDS for HIM better loaded on Win7, some tested Win10 success well
VXDIAG HDS Win7 Win8 Win10 all testing working no issue
Software
VXDIAG Honda latest software comes to V3.103.048, multi-language, Free software updates
Software including
- HDS
- Honda Extension
- i-HDS 1.005.028
- Immobilizer Setup Tool
- J2534Rewrite with calibration files
HIM currently use HDS software version V3.103.066,, multi-language , Free software updates
HIM HDS does not contain i-HDS and J2534 Rewite program.
i-HDS is used for newer >2017 and more. so VXDIAG will work on both new and old Honda.
HDS can’t access new Honda IMMO anymore. You will need i-HDS installed.
The J2534 Rewrite software is meant for the North American market. The Rewrite software allows to update powertrain models such as PCM and TCM.
A subscription to the i-HDS and J2534 pass-thru device (i.e vxdiag) can access more functions
- J2534 ECU Reprogramming
- ADAS calibration
- TPMS calibration
- Function Tests
- SRS Deployment Status
- etc
Function:
they perform same functions, full system diagnostic, live data, Special functions – changing of permissible settings of blocks, programming etc.
VXDIAG HDS can do ECU reprogramming and IMMO key programming with i-HDS subscription.
Suggestion:
If you are a DIYer or a Honda car owner, surely HIM clone is your choice. The biggest advantage of vxdiag HDS is that you are allowed to add multi-brand software into one single device, Benz xentry, BMW ISTA, Toyota TIS, JLR SDD, GM GDS2/T2W, Subaru SSM. VXDIAG HDS is your best choice if you are a professional technician.
https://www.vxdiagshop.com/service/vxdiag-honda-hds-and-hds-which-to-choose.html
Lenovo Laptop RAM Chip Broken Solution
I got the vxdiag vcx se with 2TB Hard drive a week ago. 2TB hard drive works fine on my second-hand Lenovo laptop off ebay.
2tb hdd refused to work yesterday. I contact vxdiagshop.com where i bought the device. They have checked the vcx se device, vx manager and hard drive for me via Teamviewer.
All without problem. They said the problem might be the laptop which reminds me it is old enough.
Finally i got it working again.
I have done this. The RAM chip does not function. They are corroded and no longer good
I replaced the chips with new chips. It boots normally now I will continue testing.
Recommendation:
How to Fix VXDIAG JLR SDD failed to install on Win10?
VXDIAG VCX NANO JLR SDD is compatible with WIN7 8 10, sometimes you run SDD with win10 and will get error “The application has failed to start”, then please follow this article to solve.
Step 1. free download necessary programs from the below link:
https://mega.nz/folder/6jBQwLjS#s51J38OxUufw_7p6wpAbNw
File including:
1).DefenderControl
2). JLR Psonic Script Setup WIN10
3). MSVBcrtAio_v20190720.zip
Step 2.Unzip “DefenderControl” from the desktop.
Right click on “DefenderControl” and select “Run as administrator”.
Click on “Disable Windows Defender”.
Step 3. Run ” MSVBcrtAio_v20190720″
Choose “X64” or “X86” according to your computer bit.
Then click on “Next” and then “Next”.
Step 4. Open JLR Psonic Script-Setup WIN10 – V2 to run ” PanasonicScript-Setup.exe”.
Again, open ” PanasonicScript-Setup.exe” and get message “Error occurred updating registry keys. System. ArgumentException: No value exits with that name. “, just click on “Ok”, do not care it.
Alright, you can open JLR SDD software for VXDIAG NANO now.