Program GM E37 ECM with VXDIAG VCX NANO GM & SPS2

This is a 2008 Chevy Malibu with ACDelco E38 ECM. There was no communication with the PCM.

We are going to replace the ECM.
Plug in your donor ECM and reprogram it using VXDIAG VCX NANO GM and GM SPS2.

Update vcx nano firmware and license to latest version before connecting the device with vehicle.

You do have to have the vx manger closed because the manager will kind of take control of your VCI and then another program will not be able to run.
You can't have two different things accessing your VCI at the same time.

Turn on ignition switch.
Go ahead and connect up to the laptop and open SPS2.
We got Techline Connect login, go ahead and enter the VIN number manually so we're going to be reprogramming this.

It went ahead and filled in the model and the year, just hit select and it asks the VCI. We are going to select our VCI which in this case is the VXDIAG.

I can see it is actually trying to communicate down there that flashing.

It gives us a conflict VIN because we've got a used module inserted and connected to the vehicle.

We press SPS.

This is a non-global vehicle so you should be able to program a used module without any problem.

Select Reprogram.

Select ECM-Engine Control Module

We're going to tell it to override because it's detecting this was the VIN number that's inside the PCM.

So we're going to tell it to override and use the VIN number that we actually entered which is the correct VIN number of this vehicle.

We need to select the fuel system tab. You need to actually manually select if it is not lit up.

There was a fuel pump upgrade for some vehicle that looks like that were used as taxis in the Las Vegas area that had a different modified fuel pump.

This vehicle is going to most likely be the OEM so we're going to leave that as the OEM and hit next and then we're going to tell the start programming.

It's going to download the files from the server and then it's going to start actually write to the vehicle.

The programming process takes about 18 minutes to finish.

Wait until programming is completed.

It was completed.

We've got to select Vehicle Theft Deterent and select Learn.

The procedure is for theft deterrent learn powertrain system so that means we replace the engine computer.

It makes you like a 10 to 12 minutes wait depends on the model.

Start programming.

Wait until it is finished.

Theft DET turn learning was done.

Now key on cranks and starts. But we got the air cleaner and all that kind of stuff disconnected up there but that was a success.

Done.

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VXDIAG VCX NANO GM vs Foxwell GM Scanner

VXDIAG VCX NANO GM and Foxwell NT530 which is a better OBDII diagnostic scanner for GM models?

Here comes the user review:

Have both, and prefer the VXDIAG GM Nano, since it is able to run gds2 for the newer cars, and already comes with cable if you need to flash a module as well.

Bluntly, GM ditched the hand held Tech II's since they could not run GDS2 for newer cars from about 2010, and went to MDI units that could run all the needed software for all the cars with one device. So a VX GM nano is really a clone of a MDI when it boils down to it, but does come with cracked version of Tech2win and GDS2 that you can run for free. If you need to use AC delco TDS or TIS2000, will run then as well and in the same manner that the GM shops run their MDI's.

The NT530 is $178 from Amazon, costs more than vxdiag. It is a hand-held scanner. It works for both my C5 and my C7Z. It is great for reading and clearing codes. It also does some calibrations.

But it will never do programming.

I have the VX GM Nano loaded on a dedicated laptop with Windows 7, and it works perfectly. I've married a Nav unit to the car, bled brakes, had the service active handling and service abs traction alarm. The Nano pinpointed to the exact connector (pin #'s) and I was able to fix the fretting issue and the alarm was cleared.

If computer savy, or willing to learn, then vcx nano gm is about the best ticket.

VXDIAG VCX NANO or Mini VCI for Lexus 2007?

VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota Techstream cable or Mini VCI cable to Read 2007 Lexus LWB Live Data?

Here comes our customer review.

For those that still want to try using Techstream, I bought my VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota cable from vxdiagshop.com in December 2022. I use a windows 7 laptop dedicated to just Techstream (version 12.10.019). I don't worry about viruses and do not connect it to the internet.

I didn't use the software with this VCX Nano since I already had version 12 installed with the previous cable. That alibaba vendor provide me version 17 on a small cd but I couldn't get that version to connect with the car. The $25 cable did work with the Version 12 that I found through a google search at the time.

The $25 cable allow me to configure the settings in the car but couldn't give me real time engine data.

I picked version 12 because my research indicated that version seem to be most stable with the year of my car (2007).

I'm able to read engine data real time (2007 LWB) and perform engine actions too, Previous had purchased a cheap $25 mini vci cable form alibaba but could never get engine data to work.

In short- 'MiniVCI' is a clone of very old Xhorse MVCI (google it). Some of those will even show live data, but super slow, plus you can't e.g. do TPMS writing.

VCX NANO (USB, wifi, etc) -This worked good for me. If you got one working – please try TPMS (Writing sensor IDs.)!

VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota review on Tundra Programming

Here comes the customer review of vxdiag vcx nano Toyota cable on Tundras.

The VXDiag website has a good version that works with 32 and 64 bit platforms. It uses a patch file to bypass login. I've been using it for over 5 years with no issues.

I recommend the obdii VXDiag cable interface. I have done a lot with it, and would say it is on par with the mongoose/xhorse devices and it isn't nearly as expensive.

I've applied some software updates, sensor calibration and other things (most advanced features require paying for daily access to Techstream). Works great for TPMS programming as well.

I downloaded a copy of TechStream, from VXDiag and were able to log into it with an official TiS log in and use it with an unofficial cable.

I paid $25 for 2-day license. With the Techstream legal subscription, it gave me access to files I needed (only done it a few times, the last time for calibrating a sensor). I would never do it with the cheapo cables, but have been happy with the VXDiag.

I wouldn't apply updates to a new Tundra under warranty as the dealer will usually do that. I've done it on older rigs that are out of warranty. If I screw something up, so be it, but I have saved a lot programming keys, sensors, and other updates without paying a dealer.

I looked into access for programming 3rd gen keys, but I don't qualify so I found a locksmith that would get me the security codes in real time. Worked great.

I was able to do all the customization I wanted and program TPMS as well on my 2016 Land Cruiser (no need on Tundra as it self learns TPMS). I have also calibrated sensors and done some software updates through TIS. I've only customized Tundra features so far.

Note that I have the wired version. I'd be nervous to use the wifi (wireless version).

Basically most cheap cables come with Techstream with a hacked exe file that gives you free offline access. Some people worry about using hacked software due to virus risks, which is understandable. I used the vxdiag version for years before finally retiring my laptop to be a techstream only device.

I don't recommend the cheap xhorse knockoff cables (clear/see-through cheap cables). They don't support all functions and the software they provide is not great.

A real xhorse/mongoose cable is the best option (but expensive). The VXdiag is a good compromise that is less than $100 (I paid $89).

You can use the crack software for a lot, and subscribe when you need cloud based support (downloads, etc) from TIS.

Always make sure your computer has good battery (I keep mine plugged in as well) to avoid a shutdown mid-software update. Good luck!'

VXDIAG Mazda IDS V131 Installation Guide

Mazda IDS V131 was tested and verified working fine with vxdiag scanners including VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford/Mazda USB or WiFi, VCX SE or VCX Plus Ford/Mazda.

Here is the guide to install vxdiag Mazda IDS V131 software on Windows 10.

Software can be downloaded free here

Free Download VXDIAG VCX NANO Mazda IDS V131

Operating system: Windows 10 (free to test on Win7 and Win11)

NOTE: Don't install both Ford IDS and Mazda IDS on the same operating system!!!

Procedure:

Mazda IDS installation is easier than Ford IDS. Mazda does not need to install VCI software driver.

Open Mazda IDS V131 software folder
Install MazdaIDS-131.00.exe setup

Install setup until completed
Reboot

Install VX Manager, install Passthru and Ford/Mazda IDS driver

Connect VXDIAG device with laptop
Run VX Manager
check device status

Copy and paste IDS_Patch to desktop
Run Mazda IDS from IDS_Patch on desktop
Software is ready to use

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