VXDIAG GM & Techline Connect on Lenovo T510 Win10

Here is the user working experience on installing vxdiag vcx nano gm and techline connect on Windows 10 64bit system.

"Took a step back and bought a VXdiag module that worked with a laptop and I was cable to get it working.

Ii comes with GDS2, Tech2 Win Software. ACDelco has the software as a subscription

I used an old Lenovo T-510.
Installed windows 10 64 bit.
Installed java 8 32 bit.
Installed VCX Manager.
Installed Techline Connect directly from AC Delco TDS website launcher.
Can program in vehicle or via bench harness.

Using the VCX Nano as a J2534 pass-thru for Delco TDS/SPS works quite well.

I have used it to "update" the various existing modules in my truck using the laptop. It finished all the modules without error.
No VMWare."

VXDIAG GM Cadillac ELR 2016 SPS2 Programming

Here comes the customer review of vxdiag vcx nano gm on Cadillac ELR 2016 SPS2 Programming.

"I have a Cadillac ELR 2016. I have vxdiag vcx nano scanner on order.
And to be honest, getting it to work with ACDELCO TDS will hopefully liberate me as much as possible (should of got this for the cue android update) from the dealers (thankfully, I have a mechanic who is certified with EV and Hybrid Vehicles).

I will read, read and read and then see what or how this can help me with my ELR (one recent issue under investigation). I noticed that the Chevy Volt owners are much more up to date with this kind of programmer and functionalities.

I saw this guide

Set up VXDIAG VCX NANO GM with Techline Connect (VMware Solution)

It's a pretty easy How To guide to follow (because you have a written guide as well as a YouTube how to), and I am at Step 8 as I await my VCX Nano to arrive.

I'm still wondering what the point is by using VMWARE to run it off a virtual station versus simply installing it on a Windows 10 laptop.

I received on the weekend the VXDIAG VCX Nano programmer so that I could then proceed with the rest of the steps required to install and configure correctly.

I did manage to swim through VXDiagshop download page to acquire the necessary files.
On my first go through, I did not get VXDIAG to appear as an available programmer through the Techline Connect program. Downloading the files through VXDiag website and rereading the written and video help has allowed me to properly configure the VXDIAG programmer with TCS.

I reset up the entire operation (as per the guide, except for one small detail) to double check the guide and my abilities. I got it to work with the VCX Nano. I can communicate using the GDS app, as well as directly with ACDELCO TDS.

Got it to work.

Tip 1…

So, I tried running tech line connect with out plugging in the vcx nano to the OBD2 port on my ELR. And if course the tech line connect failed to assign my available vin slot to my vehicle vin.
At that error screen, it says to try again, I then plugged in my VCX nano to my elr OBD2 port and tech line connect assigned the available slot for my ELR.

Tip 2…

After setting up a VMware version for windows 10 pro, I debloated windows 10 before proceeding with the installation of various softwares. I wanted a clean and light version of windows 10 pro without any of the background nonsense that windows is known for having.

Successfully reprogrammed the following:

Battery Energy Control Module
Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2
Amplifier (there was available improvement updates for my ELR)

Found updates for my ELR and updated the following.
Body Control Module (two updates were found for components within the vehicle hardware – parking radar and wipers)
Instrument Cluster (the display had an update)

I wanted to see with the Radio, but got spooked with all the hardware ID's and had no clue how to proceed.

I have the NON-Wifi version, and that is the one I wanted. I wanted to be able to one day have a hard wired computer in my garage so that I can run a cable from my computer to the vehicles OBD2. For now, I'm using the VCX Nano on my laptop. I switch my laptop wifi from 5Ghz to 2.4Ghz when I am in or outside of my garage door to make sure I have the strongest wifi connection between my router / mesh network and my laptop.

I can say that ACDelco TDS is very forgiving when connected to your vehicles OBD2 during programming. One module that I was programming took 24 minutes and to my horror my laptop lost wifi connection (picked up by the ACDelco TDS app saying lost connection) in the middle of the reprogramming. BUT, ACDelco TDS did not time out, nor crash, and when the wifi was re-established the programming on my ELR continued and completed.

How to Solve VXDIAG GM SPS2 Error E4399?

VXDIAG VCX NANO GM & Techline Connect SPS2 error E4399 solution from customer.

"I finally received the VCX Nano and followed the guide (I found an i5-6300U@2.4ghz was not enough to run the VM (SPS2 error with tool locking and E4399 codes)) and I decided to follow the latest bulletin PIC5920J.

"Bulletin PIC5920J:

PIC5920J Vehicle Will Not Charge And Hybrid Loss Of Isolation With DTC P0AA6 And/Or P1FFF P1F0E P0DAA

Models Brand: Model: Model Years: VIN: Engine: Transmissions: from to
Chevrolet Volt 2011 – 2014 All All LUU MKA
Cadillac ELR 2014 – 2016 All All LUU MKA
Opel Ampera 2011 – 2014 All All LUU MKA
Holden Volt 2013 – 2014 All All LUU MKA

Condition / Concern
Some customers may comment that their vehicle will not charge. Customers may also comment that a Check Engine Lamp is illuminated. Technicians may find a current code P0AA6
and / or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Volt or a P0DAA on 2014 Chevy Volt, Opel Ampera or Cadillac ELR in the HPCM2. When diagnosing these DTC'S, potential causes to consider when evaluating the vehicle are:
1. A loss of Hybrid/EV Battery Pack coolant (external or internal to the Hybrid/EV Battery Pack)
2. A loss of high voltage isolation within the battery cells or battery sections themselves

Recommendations / Instructions
Locate the Isolation Test Resistance that is located in the HPCM 2 data list under HPCM 2 / Data Display / Data Display / Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module 2 Data and note the current value on the repair order.
Also note the Isolation Resistance from the freeze frame records in the HPCM2 for the P0AA6, P1F0E, and/or P0DAA DTC.

Inspect Hybrid/EV Battery Pack coolant level by doing both of the following:

• Note if the coolant level is low in the under hood reservoir.
• Remove the drain plug for the battery to see if any water/coolant drains out, indicating a coolant leak in the battery pack.

If necessary, refer to the Hybrid/EV Battery Cooling System Diagnostic in Service Information.

Important: All P0AA6 failures must include an inspection of the Hybrid/EV Battery Pack drain plug, located on the battery tray, regardless of fuid level at the Hybrid/EV Battery Pack coolant reservoir. If any moisture is found during the drain plug inspection, contact the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC)

If the coolant level in the reservoir is at the proper level and there is no coolant or water drained from the battery from the drain plug inspection.
2011 – 2014
Program the HPCM2 (K114B) and the BECM K16 with the latest calibration. If DTC sets again, review freeze frame
information again and follow SI diagnostics
2015 – 2016
Please follow SI for the DTC that set after performing the coolant plug inspection.

Important: If you have any moisture that is found in the battery during the drain plug inspection or the Isolation test resistance will not go above 275 kOhms after the HPCM2 and the BECM have been updated, please contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for further direction.

For vehicles repaired under the EV coverage, use the following labor operation. Reference the
Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information.
For 2011- 2014 Volt/Ampera And 2014 Cadillac ELR

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is
resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed."

The bulletin request to read the HPCM2 isolation test resistance (ITR) from the DTC P0AA6 and freeze frame and then after the module update. So I decided to sacrifice another VM to run the hacked/virus infected GDS2 diagnostic software. I found the ITR for DTC P0AA6 was 250 kOhms and freeze frame was 225 kOhms which was below the 275 kOhms threshold as stated in the bulletin.

I then reprogrammed the BECM which took about 12 mins as stated in guide without any issues. Next I reprogramming the HPCM2, but it only took about 2mins (guide stated about 7mins) and SPS2 exited with a successful warranty claim code. However when I turned the car back on I immediately received a reduced propulsion message, missing battery gauge, and the ICE extender turned on. So I decided to reprogram HPMC2 once more and again it took only about 2 mins and again SPS2 exited with a successful warranty claim code, but this time battery came back fine. And for everyone's reference the final ITR after update was 3000 kOhms:

Overall I would say the whole process is doable, but not for the faint of heart!

VXDIAG GM BCM SPS2 Programming Review March 2023

vxdiag vcx nano gm March 2023 review: This plus 45 bucks Acdelco subscription I fixed the car ('14 GMC Sierra.).

I had some issue with the BCM, ECM, and I need to diagnose the car for the DTCs. Then I decided to work on it by myself…I didn't really know anything about fixing cars…so…2 months, every night reading and learning online, I decided to give it a try. I bought the vxdiag vcx nano gm gds2, thank god the acdelco subscription is for 2 years, so I still had that. Then followed instruction on the VXDIAG website, everything was great! One thing I did was installed two systems on my computer, one I used for like tech2 and GDS, the other one is just for SPS2 programming. Because if you read, there can be problems if you use this and run SPS2 directly, to run SPS2 for programming, you need to do:

1. install the VX manager.

2. Install Passthrough (that is in the VX manager)

3. Run passthrough first, when the program loads, just click "load" on the top right corner, then you can start log in the website for acdelco and then start SPS2.

It may still quit sometimes, but make sure when you choose the connection you are using the VXDIAG, there are a lot of videos on youtube, the most helpful one I found was the one "how to program BCM using VXDIAG".

Once you get car connected, basically it works as any $1000+ thing to program your car modules. I replaced my BCM, ECM, Radio, Amplifier module, and all programed fine with this!

If you are also changing the Instrument Cluster, you can't program it with SPS2. You need EEPROM programming, it is much easier, just find the EEPROM programming kit, which I got on ebay for 16 bucks, works amazing and yes I did got my Instrument cluster replaced too, by myself. When using EEPROM you have to make sure the parts number are the same.

So anyways, vcx nano gm works great with SPS2. For Tech2 and GDS, it works smoothly. VXDIAG website has a GDS patch or it comes in that little flash drive, patch the GDS program, start from the patched file, no problem. I got everything fixed now on my car, and yes, 2 months ago, I knew nothing about fixing cars. The last thing I fixed was getting rid of the service engine light, it has been there since the day I got the car, then since I changed throttle position module, I need to get crankshaft position relearned, I ran Tech2 and there's an option under the ECM part to relearn it, so I did it, in about 3 mins it's relearned and the check engine light is finally gone!

I'm pretty happy with this, I don't think I would need to use it for a while since everything important is new and just replaced and DTC cleared once fixed, but compare to what they showed you to do it professionally and correctly, this saved me thousands of dollars. I didn't need to go to the dealer to program modules, I didn't need to buy parts from the dealers, I didn't need to go to the dealer to get the code read. This is wonderful!

Set up VXDIAG GM Tech2Win on Win10 32bit

It is always recommended to install vxdiag vcx nano gm tech2win software on Windows 7 32bit operating system. But if some only have Win10 laptop?

You cannot use a 64bit OS system it has to be a 32bit device. The newer units are 32bit and can't run from a Vm image that is 32bit OS.

People already figured out how to fix that problem.

Set up Tech2win on Win10 32bit:

Load VX manager first, plug in the Nano, and get it working in VX manager. Hence click on firmware icon to update the firmware, then click on licence icon to install the licenses.

Now with the VX manager open and the nano plugged in, now load that auto install.exe of Tech2win to load it to your machine. Hence the autoinstall.exe will need to over ride some VX manager files when it installs, so VX manager has to be open with the Nano connected/being seen in VX manager when you load tech2win auto install. Installing tech2win, with VX manager not open and the nano not plugged into the machine will end up with install problems every time with Win 64bit system.

Lastly, if you are loading in the Newer VX manager, you have to go in and install the needed programs from inside VX manager (no long load into VX manger from the white disc). So Tech2, GDS2 and SPS have to be installed from within VX manager. If you check in VX manager and these are loaded already, uninstall and reload them from VX manager again if you are having problems. When you have done these three reloads, go back in the licence tab in VX manager and make sure you are showing licences for all three of these. If not, then go back to the main page and click on the licence ion to update the licences on the refreshed installed. I bring this up, since if you are using the last right hand top tab in VX manager to download the lastest VX manager, you will have to install Tech2win/gds2/SPS from within VX manager (will still use the white disc to install Tech2win to the laptop to get the desktop icon.

Now the glitch with AC Delco TBS.
If you are using the older VX manager and older firmware on the Nano, when you get the screen to install the BoschTech2 win driver and GDS2 in TBS (will be a pop up screen), you want to skip these installs each time you use TBS.

If you are using the latest VX manager and latest Nano firmware, then you want to install these two Bosch drivers from TBS instead.

Trust is, for TBS now, you want to be using the lastest VX manager and firmware. When you load the two Bosch drivers, it going to load another program that is needed to get the Nano to work (TBS changed about a year ago, and its this third driver that loads with the Bosch drivers that is needed to get the VXDIAG VCX Nano GM to work with the system.

2023 Updated:

Install VX manager, then go click on the VX manager license and firmware icons to install/update them so the Nano is showing up in VX manger and working.

Next, Install Tech2win using the auto.exe install with VX manager open and the VX nano attached to the machine, and watch for defenders to block something during the installs. If defenders blocks, the go into defender to allow the needed file to run, then go back and re run autoinstall again for tech2win..

Now go into VX manger, click on the top diagnostic tab, automative tab left hand side, and install Passthru, GM gds2/tech2w one at time.
Note, if you update VX manager, after the update, liscence and firmware updates, go back and uninstall and reinstall these three again (don't just use the update button).
Note, will get that a few items have already been installed during the above steps, so just click and allow the installs to continue as needed.

Now at this point, do a restart of the entire laptop, and should have your problems solved.

As for tech2win, delete the quick start tech2win on the desktop since your never going to use it, and once you click the normal tech2win icon, select North America in the first screen, MDI1 in the second screen, then usb device in the third screen. If you do not get the third screen USB device with the nano connected, it because when you first went to install Tech2win on the machine, VX manger was not open with the Nano connectors, so the auto install could over write a few files needed in VX manager to make the software work. So start from the above steps with VX manager open and the VX connected to the machine, and nana showing up in VX manager.

As for once you are into Tech2win , pretty straight forward for the most part, and the Vet is a Y body type.
For 2005 vet, use that year for all modules, while if you need to get to the BCM setting for a 2006 to 2013 Vet, use the 2013 year alone (the rest of the modules you can just use the car actual year isntead).