VXDIAG VCX NANO Simplifies Ford Explorer Key Fob Setup

I got the VXDiag to use IDS for programming a remote for my 2017 Ford Explorer PIU. My browser and antivirus both flagged the software. I ended up using a virtual machine on my laptop in order to use it. It works, for what it's worth.

This is the link for the device: https://www.vxdiagshop.com/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-ford-mazda-2-in-1.html

My local dealership wanted to charge $200 to program and ended up saying they couldn't program it because these cars don't have PATS. So it was my only option for programming the key short of jumping around to a bunch of dealerships and wasting lots of time/money.

Also for Forscan, you do not need to purchase a license. You can keep using the free trial and requesting a trial again once it expires again. Even with the same information/email.

Getting it programmed at Ford is hit on miss. I tried to have them program my keyfob before I found the device. They were going to charge about $180 with the keyfob I included. They weren't able to figure it out, so ended up not charging me.

I used VXDiag with my 2017 to get the OEM Keyfob working. I used a virtual machine on my laptop to use it, but you get access to IDS so you can do all the programming. It needs a $89 device plus the keyfob which I think was about $20. This is probably the cheapest way to get the keyfob working unless you know someone who has IDS access.

But seriously use it cautiously if you're going to use it.

VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota vs Xhorse MVCI Pro Cable

Toyota Techstream interface VXDIAG VCX NANO and Xhorse MVCI Pro which to choose?

Check table comparison below:

Item	VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota	Xhorse MVCI Pro (Toyota)
Manufacturer	Allscanner VXDIAG	Xhorse
Car Brand	Toyota only	VAG, Toyota, Honda, Ford/Mazda, Subaru
Driver	VX Manager	MVCI Pro driver
Operating system	Win7, Win10	Win7, Win10
License	Have license for Toyota	Need authorization for Toyota
Update	Software update by link Firmware update online	Software update by link Firmware update online
Compatible with techstream	Latest v18	Latest v18
Vehicle coverage	Toyota 2005 to 2022	Toyota 2005 to 2022
Old K-line	No	No
Toyota full system diagnostic	Yes	Yes
Program TPMS	Yes	No
J2534 Passthru	Yes, compatible with original TIS Techstream subscription to program modules online	No, cannot be used as j2534 passthru for OEM software
Price	$89	$95

VXDIAG Toyota Device Type Selection

Xhorse MVCI Pro Toyota device type selection

Xhorse MVCI Pro is similar to MINI VCI cable, it will read DTC, erase DTC, read datastream, but it cannot program TPMS sensors. It cannot be used as J2534 passthru device to program module.

VXDIAG vcx nano toyota techstream does program TPMS. Tested by many.

Program Opel Ampera SHVC with VXDIAG VCX NANO & Service Box

Problem:

I got P0AA6 (insulation) P1FFF (both for level and insulation) and the one to turn on the MIL, forget what that one is at the moment! My insulation resistance reading when GDS2 tested is 400K, quite low considering the available scale but I have no idea as to what a "normal" reading would be. To be fair both the Torque Pro and GDS do sort of appear to clear the codes but they come back almost immediately. If the car is plugged into charge when the codes are cleared the amber LED will briefly turn green and the horn beep but then codes/SHVC warning return and then the LED goes back to amber. I found that the DTCs would not clear with either the Torque Pro or GDS2 software. The GDS2 is indicating that it is failing for insulation resistance, hopefully either the HPCM2 or BECM re-program will sort it.

Purpose:

re-program to remove the SHVC warning

Device used:

VXDIAG VCX NANO GM/Opel scanner

Procedure:

First of all, need to correctly register SPS on PSA Service Box.

Register as a professional and can log in OK, if come to purchase SPS for 2 hours it requires an active VAT number, ignoring the warning requesting and complete yout details by adding the required VAT number, it then carries on OK to payment!

Then hook up vxdiag vcx nano to clear the shvcs fault.

Had a go at the reprogramming of the HPCM2 module today, and so far it has worked a treat, no more SHVC and the car is back to charging again.

It took nearly an hour to get SPS to work, but the actual programming time was only around 7 minutes. I used Windows 10 64 bit and Edge Browser. A few problems when starting SPS, lots of warnings that I didn't have various plugins. Wasted quite a lot of time trying to install and download these, specially the Java one as it is quite important, at least I thought it was. Unfortunately the Java download/install did't work as I kept getting the same warning when starting SPS. In the end I just installed the latest Java via the oracle website and ignored all further warnings, including the Java one.

Once that was done the SPS java start program downloaded (download.jnlp) and could be run OK to start SPS proper. I had a slight hiccough with my VCX driver, Windows 10 discovered it and loaded an FTI driver ( I use RS232-USB adaptors) so I thought that would be OK, but no, SPS could not see my VCX. Had to install just the VX Manager to make it visible to SPS, after that it worked very easily. Once programmed the MIL was still on, and Torque Pro read a DTC for a transmission error I believe, clearing DTCs with Torque Pro cleared that and on a power cycle the MIL went out.

A better order would have been, install Java (32 bit) and VX manager (order here not important, but do run VX manager to verify that VXDIAG VCX NANO interface is working and doesn't need updating.), then subscribe, click SPS (large Icon), ignore warning for not having plugins, download the SPS java web starter app (click button), double click or run this app, and once this downloads the SPS app and it is started, it gives instructions to connect the interface to the car. I did not install the GDS2 and Techwin on this laptop with the normal HDD fitted, I put in another HDD then installed a clean Windows 7 Pro for the GDS2 etc diagnostic apps.

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VXDIAG VCX NANO GM V2023.10.19 Free Download

VXDIAG 2TB hard drive GDS2 software update to V2023.10.19 (Oct. 31st, 2023).

This update can be applied to vcx doip, vcx se and vcx nano gm scanners as well.

Software version:

GM Global: V2023.10.19
GM China: V2023.10.12
Saab V2023.10.05
VINFAST v2021.4.0
Opel/Vauxhall V2023.4.0

Supports Buick Enclave, Encore, Envista, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Lyriq, XT4, XT5, XT6 etc till year 2024.

GDS2 2023.10.19 software can be downloaded free here

LINK

To use 2023.10.19 software, you need to install DPS software as well.

DPS 4.52 is included in the package.

For GDS2 patch, please contact www.vxdiagshop.com customer service for download link.

VXDIAG VCX NANO USB Keeps Disconnecting Solution

Problem:

My vxdiag vcx nano Toyota cannot communicate via WiFi, then tried to connect via USB, USB constantly disconnected, i also failed to update vci firmware, change other laptop and wifi, same result. Any solution?

Solution:

Disconnect vxdiag vcx nano with laptop for more than 3 minutes.

Connect vcx nano via USB again.

Update vci firmware.

Feedback:

Yes, it works. Now it connects fine with USB after updating VCI firmware.