VXDIAG VCX FD vs Cardaq vs VCM vs Xlink
Here comes the unbiased review of VXDIAG
VCX FD from one of vxdiagshop.com's customers.
"I
already buy 3 vcx fd for my team and love how it's fast and lightweight easy to
carry and handle. Always connect fast without issue. I prefer to use my vcx fd
than my cardaq plus 3 , vcmii , xlink , no connection problem much more easy
going.
I have 2 other customer already buy vcx fd after I tell us how
much I like it. And in a near futur I would like each of my customer have one ,
I do remotely reprog and assistance and love how they work great via
flexihub.
Donet are pretty hard to manage fast and didn't make a lot
of test right now , you team told me its slow here in north America but the test
I already do I see a server in USA to use donet."
VXDIAG VCX FD and Topdon Rlink X7 Which is Better?
VXDIAG VCX CAN FD series and Topdon Rlink X7 CAN FD J2534 which is better?
Check the table comparison below:
| Manufacturer | VXDIAG VCX CAN FD | Topdon Rlink X7 |
| Driver | VX Manager | Rlink Platform |
| Registration | No | Yes |
| DoIP protocol | Yes | Yes |
| CAN FD Protocol | Yes | Yes |
| Connection | USB Type C, WiFi, WLAN, DoNET | USB (type C) |
| J2534 Passthru for OEM programming | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system | Win7, Win10, Win11 | Win10, Win11 |
| GM Software | Yes | Yes |
| Ford Software | Yes | Compatible, coming soon |
| Mazda software | Yes | Compatible, coming soon |
| VAG Software | Compatible, coming soon | Yes |
| Toyota software | Compatible, coming soon | Compatible, coming soon |
| Honda software | Compatible, coming soon | Compatible, coming soon |
| Subaru software | Compatible, coming soon | Compatible, coming soon |
| Nissan software | Compatible, coming soon | Compatible, coming soon |
| Benz software | Compatible, coming soon | Compatible, coming soon |
| BMW software | Compatible, coming soon | Compatible, coming soon |
| Land rover software | Compatible, coming soon | Compatible, coming soon |
| Porsche software | Compatible, coming soon | Compatible, coming soon |
| Chrysler software | No | Compatible, coming soon |
| Renault software | Compatible, coming soon | No |
| PSA software | Compatible, coming soon | No |
| Update | BMW Benz Porsche JLR Pathfinder update by HDD/SSD, other software update by link | Update by HDD/SSD
|
In sum:
Both Topdon and VXDIAG use 3rd party drivers.
VXDIAG VCX FD now released license for GM and Ford/Mazda, while Topdon Rlink X7 released license for GM and VAG.
Other license are not ready.
VXDIAG supports Renault and PSA software (coming soon). Topdon rlink x7 does not. But Rlink supports Chrysler software.\
Both devices can be used as J2534 passthru interface for OEM programming.
VXDIAG supports WiFi, WLAN and Donet connection, Rlink only USB connection (at present).
How to Solve VXDIAG VCX FD Firmware Update Failure?
Problem: Trying to update VXDIAG VCX CAN FD firmware in vx manager but failed, error Updating VCI firmware failed. Any solution?
Solution:
Make sure you have OBD 12V supply to the VCX FD unit.
Change network and try again.
Please use the latest VX Manager for online firmware
updates (firmware
update procedure is similar to vcx se).
If online
updates are not possible, your network cannot access our server to update
firmware online, Please use VCX-FD offline update
tool to update firmware.
NOTE: The offline update tool is for VCX FD only. Disable anti-virus program before downloading offline update tool.
If all fails, contact www.vxdiagshop.com to check via Teamviewer.
VCX FD Current Firmware Version: 2.3.1.1
2024.04.24 —- V2.3.1.1
- Optimization: Optimize the CAN message sending frame interval delay when waiting for the sending to complete
- Optimization: Optimize the ISO15765 stmin sending continuous frame interval time processing
- Correction: Correct ISO15765 timer timing message and other messages are independent and do not affect each other
- Correction: Modify ISO15765 p2max default time 10ms
- Correction: All protocol filters are enabled by default (no messages are received when no filter is configured)
- Optimization: Bottom-level optimization: shell (user permissions)
VXDIAG Renault 'Not A Clip Platform' Solution
Problem:
One of our customers has downloaded the CLIP V219 software for this vxdiag vcx nano Renault scanner.
But he failed to install CLIP V219 software on Windows 10, the software reported an error “The platform is not a CLIP platform, the installation will be stopped”
Solution:
Software is corrupted.
Download Renault software and install again.
Free Download and Install VXDIAG VCX NANO Renault V219
Feedback:
Resolved. Installed software again and it worked.
VXDIAG VCX FD vs Autel vs Launch vs Cardiaq3
Are you looking for a J2534 device that support both CAN FD and DoIP protocols?
VXDIAG VCX FD (VCX CAN FD), Autel Maxiflash (new VCI, JVCI+, Xlink etc), Launch smartlink and Cardiag Plus 3 all these J2534 devices support CAN FD and DoIP protocol. Which one is better?
Price:
VXDIAG VCX FD is the cheapest option among these. Hardware without license takes $169 only.
Autel, Launch and Cardiag+ 3 are expensive ($1,500+)
Software:
VCX FD not only emulates software for BMW, Benz, VAG, Porsche, JLR, Honda, Toyota, Subaru, PSA, Renault, Nissan, Ford, Mazda, GM, Volvo but also used as J2534 passthru device for 3rd party software (pcmflash, bitbox etc) and OEM software for online programming (need subscription).
Autel MaxiFlash VCI and Launch Smartlink should work with their own tablets to perform universal diagnosis/coding functions. The VCI can also be used as J2534 passthru for OE programming. These VCIs usually come with a tablet device and are not for sale separately.
Cardiag+ 3 only works as J2534 passthru device, it cannot emulate OEM software.
Update:
All these VCI firmware allow online updates.
Connection:
VCX FD connects via USB, WiFi, WLAN and DoNET (remote diagnosis).
Autel and Launch X431 VCIs also connect via USB, WIFI/Bluetooth/Ethernet
Cardiaq+ 3 supports USB connection, Bluetooth version also available.
License:
You can add multi brand license to VXDIAG VCX CAN FD.
Autel and Launch does have license, their scanners covers all major brands. Update is expensive.
Cardiaq+ 3 does not have license.
VXDIAG VCX FD is the cheapest and effective J2534 devices for starters.