VXDIAG VCX SE BMW Honest Review on F series

Here comes the unbiased review of vxdiag vcx se bmw on F series.

"I drive BMW 6 series Convertible 650I N62B48 and BMW 7 series 730LD.

For a long time I wanted to get away from the d-can cable (inpa), due to the fact that I began to actively repair BMW seriously.

And sometimes you have to not only read or code errors, but also program the control units. Yes, and a lot of F series went. So it needs to be updated.

With the D-can, the programming procedure is quite dangerous. Although I confess I did this, but at my own peril and risk.

I was not ready to buy the original icom next for 700 euros.

The Chinese icom also decided not to take it because of its unreliability, and there are plenty of copies on the copy. But it's clear what you buy.

But VXDIAG is a Chinese development for which fakes are not made. At least I don't know.

What is VXDIAG and what is its functionality?

1. Reading errors
2. Coding
3. PROGRAMMING UNITS
4. Work of all functions via WiFi.

In fact, it gives all the features of the original Icom.

Well, a good price for such opportunities.

Icom original 700 euros
Icom China 200 euros
VXDIAG 140 euros.

Arrived very fast, already made a quick test. My VCX SE BMW work super well with ISTA+ (4.28), INPA, ESYS.

How to Fix VXDIAG BMW WinKFP ECU Blank Problem?

Problem:
I recently got the 4.28 STA-D ISTA-P HDD for the vxdiag vcx se BMW scanner.
Today tried to use WinKFP 5.3.1, Launched and pushed “Choose ZUSB”, but all fields were blanked. No ECU family options.

Solution:

Files have to be imported through winkfp.

Install BMW Standard Tool and find out SP-Daten files. Use BMW Coding tool to update NCSExpert, WinKfp, INPA.  Press button “update WinKFP” after you “update SP-Daten”. For WinKFP in particular you need to press the “Update WinKFP” button also, the same procedure is starting, but it put the files in NFS Folder, too.

So it has all of the correct files and assembly line data.

The solution fits all versions ISTA and different ISTA for VXDIAG BMW, ICOM A2 or ICOM Next firmware.

How to Set up VXDIAG VCX SE DoNet for Ford?

 Problem:

I bought a VCM2 china clone, it works with ids 101.01 in VMware 10 with XP SP3.

But, although it connects well to ids and VCI Manager (V101.01), it can’t detect or connect to my ford mondeo PCM.

Finally Fixed!

Well, managed to downgrade the firmware using ids V86 (version 2.1.1.5) and now the VCM2 can connect to the car.
For the first time I listen the relay clicking.
VIN and the characteristics of the car was read by ids V86.
The clone vcm2 is working well with ids V86.
It is sufficient to me, it covers my 2011 mondeo.

A bonus is that this VCM2 also work with forscan, nice!

A new problem: unable to do Modules programming
But It was unable to do Modules programming (I want to setup the SASM module, the mondeo pull to the right although it visit some 10 or more 4 wheel alignment shops, it has almost 2º to the right when steering wheel is centred).

How to do?

The padlock symbol means you do not currently have full communication with vehicle yet it doesn’t mean blacklisted You need to activate module programming with extender software which lasts for just 120 days but can be renewed as often as you wish

Please downloaded “Ford Extending Programming.rar file, it is used to solve ” error selection not available after entering module programming”

https://mega.nz/file/gREkDChZ#7Yo8_ks39I0Wr6-k8nspZauR6qMqvdfcqeHlR60GMxc

Hope it helps!

Free Download VXDIAG BMW ICOM 4.28 Firmware Patch

Problem:

vxdiag vcx se for bmw can’t be tested with bmw ista+ 4.28 version software, it prompts that the firmware needs to be updated shown as below.

vxdiagshop.com solution:

Free download BMW ICOM 4.28 msi. patch file for testing again.

https://mega.nz/file/7UoExBJY#-wnTS2D9HMacIdvkjRyCXFTnWyp2tTzeS-uFY9dm2q0

Finally, tested working fine!

Enjoy!

https://www.vxdiagshop.com/

VXDIAG VCX SE BMW Review on Macbook

I have been using vxdiag vcx se for bmw for a year now and I’ve been very happy with it.   It’s a very good alternative device.

The vcx se BMW scanner was bought directly from vxdiag website and came in 6 days (they claim that they have a warehouse in the US and UK. ).

Price is very good, definitely an icom killer.

All drivers are on their website https://www.vxdiagshop.com/info/vxdiag-diagnostic-software-download-4048.html

It works with all models. Update F series using ISTA+ no problem. I tried i-level software update on f32 and it works fine.

It is possible to run the ISTA software from an external hdd but expect it to work slower. I tried it on external hdd as didn’t have enough space on my macbook, it worked just fine but much slower, so I ended up replacing my macbook’s ssd to 1tb.

You can buy the dongle separately and it works with all ista software regardless of where you downloaded them from. I actually bought ista and dongle separately as well.

Everything works as expected. It is an icom equivalent device so it should serve as one. I have tried software update and programming which worked fine with both ista and esys.

I run ista on my macbook air via bootcamp or parallels desktop virtual machine. However I bought ista from ebay and the seller installed it remotely for free. I think that’s the best and most secure way. There are also many videos showing how to install ista but it changes from version to version in most cases, so I recommend you buy a solid ista package with remote installation which shouldn’t cost more than £60-70. Considering the software capabilities, it’s a very reasonable investment.

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