WiFi VXDIAG Techstream Review on Lexus RX450h 2010

I invested in this WiFi version VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota Techstrem scanner here for less than $100 here

https://www.vxdiagshop.com/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-toyota-wifi-version.html

Small investment, it is very far from the prices of the official interface!

Received in about 2 weeks.

I took pictures of the packaging, but honestly, it’s 100% consistent with those displayed on the site above, so we let it go.

For reference:
– RX450h Gen3 (2010)
– lambda laptop under W10 (family edition, not even pro)
– be careful, the patch can cause some anti-viruses to squeak too sensitive. 

In short: we feel the good stuff, it’s serious. Even the USB cable (which will only be used once) is of good quality.

On the “homemade” DVD there is TechStream 16 with its patch (I’ll come back to this later), and VX Manager program.
All this can also be downloaded from the site, as well as all the necessary documentation.

The vx manager program is very well done, and comes with other tools that I haven’t tested yet (in particular one called “OBD Voltage”).

The first connection must be made via USB, which enables WiFi to be activated:

Be careful here you have to choose WiFi, WLAN is a priori to connect to an existing network.

There is also a small “WiFi Update” tool, which allows you to change some settings, and to access the integrated web server!

This web server provides access to advanced WiFi settings (station or access point mode, access point name, password, etc.). :

In summary, the basic mode provides its own Wifi network, and therefore no Internet access from your PC (it makes a private network between the box and your PC).
In advanced mode (“station”) which I have not tested, the interface can connect to an existing WiFi network like a lambda device, and therefore you retain Internet access.

 

Let’s come to the point.

On the site it is clearly mentioned that the adapter comes with the TS v15 and up supplied with.
I try anyway with my “old” TS v12. Bingo!

And you can clearly see the difference with my old wired box with 20$ (all lines at zero):

I didn’t have to configure anything in Techstream, the VXDiag installer apparently took care of it on its own. A good point!  

Neither one nor two, heading to the RX!

The vcx nano Toyota connects without problem if we disregard the visit to the physiotherapist to find the connector.
BTW: no need to turn on anything, it works directly without pressing the magic button (look closely at the bottom of the box, the lights are on):

The reception is perfect, a good ten meters to the front of the vehicle, several dozen to the rear and the sides!

My good old TS v12 works very well, I take the opportunity to “read the counters”, change a beep level, test the lighting.

I decide to do a quick test.
Ah! Everything is explained! In fact, the patch of their v15 is a launcher, which checks that we are using their VCI!
And suddenly he doesn’t accept my old X-Horse at all (which I’m going to keep for a bit as a precaution).
Well, we have to grant them that the TS v16 works perfectly, but I’m dubious seeing the 2 days of license expiration time.

Windows rollback, here is my TS v12 again which will accept everything for another 3960 days.

In short: an excellent investment!
Lots of possibilities, advanced WiFi settings for the most demanding, and above all… access to TechStream from my lounge chair!
All this for a reasonable price.

 https://www.vxdiagshop.com/service/vxdiag-vcx-nano-techstream-review-on-lexus-rz450h-2010.html

How to Transfer Software License to A New VXDIAG ?

As titled, we have customer consulting is it possible to transfer car software license to a new vxdiag device?

Yes, you can transfer license between vcx plus (the big device) and vcx se series except for vcx nano. Because vcx nano is a single brand scanner.

You can transfer vcx plus license to a vcx se device. vice versa.

 

Why/When need to transfer license?

• If your old vcx is damaged, just get a brand new vcx, then transfer your license to the new vci.

For example, if you get the vcx plus for Subaru, the hardware is damaged, you can buy a vcx se/vcx plus unit, transfer Subaru license to the new device, download Subaru software for free. Now you will have a new Subaru scanner.

Brand New VCX SE Hardware Only (USB, WiFi, Type C, LAN connection)

• If you need more than one device at the same time or prefer the smaller vcx se, you can transfer the license.

For example, you get the vxdiag vcx plus Honda, JLR and Toyota 3 in 1 device,  you can transfer JLR license to a new vcx and download SDD for free. Now you have a new JLR scanner.

 

What is required to transfer license?

Provide the serial number of both devices to us. We will have your license transferred.

 

NOTE:

VXDIAG allows one-way transfer only.

After transferring software license to a new vcx,  you can not transfer that license to the old device again.

How to Fix Cannot Open VXDIAG VCX SE BMW ISTA-P?

Problem: 

I had a problem running VXDIAG VCX SE BMW ISTA/P 68.0.800. Software started but does not continue, it quit and nothing. Any idea how to fix it?

Solution:

Run BMW ISTA-P FIX program on the desktop

Run ISTA/P again. It will be ok.

How to Change VXDIAG BMW ISTA+ ISTA-P Language?

VXDIAG 8.2.0 Software No European VAG Solution

The vxdia vcx se 6154 O-D-I-S 8.2.0 software part only seems to have American cars in its sorting. aN error occurred during automatic vehicle identification.
Is it possible to add European models too?

Error images attached:

Solution:

VXDIAG VAG 8.2.0 ‘ALL’ software folder contains these files:

all, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, MAN, Seat, Shanghai VW, Skoda, VW, VWC, yiqi VW programs

If need to troubleshoot European VAG models, you run VW, Audi, Skoda programs separately instead of ‘all’

Run ‘all’ software if you want to diagnose VAG cars from other regions.  ‘all’ program contains major vag models.

https://www.vxdiagshop.com/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-6154-software-hdd.html

VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford Review on F150 GWM Update

I was told this one (the vxdiag vcx nano Ford J2534) works perfectly.  People did all their updates and were very happy.

I used it with Ford FDRS tool and and 2-day non-dealer license.

For the tool itself, you will need to install the VX Manager that can be downloaded from here. Once you install it MAKE SURE you set it up as J2534 pass-through device, not as Fords VCMII! After that FDRS tool will recognize it just fine.

It worked perfectly. I have flashed all my modules with this set up, including the GWM, IPMA modules.

This device works, just need to really pay attention how you set it up.

Also (VERY IMPORTANT), make sure you have a solid battery charger/maintainer connected to your truck, the last thing you would want is the battery die on you while flashing your modules. This is especially true for IPMA module flashing which takes almost 3 hours to complete.

That being said there’s always one thing: the app developers were smart enough to know that I was using a VirtualBox VM (which to be honest could be easily cloned and added to other PCs). I wasn’t even mad; I was impressed. That being said a normal install of Win10 and just the driver package for the vcx nano got me where I needed to be.

The modules I updated today were all Key On; Engine Off. FDRS tells you how to manage the battery (including telling to attach to a battery tender).
For GWM, it should be the same procedure as APIM. Ignition OFF. Open driver door and close. DO NOT REMOVE THE FLASHDRIVE. Wait 10 minutes. Ignition ON. Wait couple of minutes until SYNC screen informs you that update was successfull. Remove the flash drive.

NOTE: The gateway module (GWM) must be at the latest software level before the APIM update can be performed.

 

Read also: How to set up vxdiag vcx nano with Ford FDRS (incl. ECM programming)?

Ford F150 2021 APIM Update with VXDIAG and FDRS

VXDIAG Ford and FDRS Update F150 2021 APIM Module

The Ford F-150 2021 sync 4 apim update has to be done in the truck it is for. You cant do like sync 3 and just use any update. The manifest is vin specific and there are other things it looks for that only the truck its done in has.

If you get the FDRS two day pass and the unit mentioned about you can do the apim update yourself. Also you can update all the modules that need to be updated. The 1.4.0 update was a TCU update. 1.6.0 was gateway and 1.7.1 was the apim 21146 update. 2.1.0 was gateway 2.1.1 was gateway 2.3.0 is apim.

As of now the 21146 APIM update for Job 1 trucks is available for manual install in FDRS. It’s there in the software update tabs. It has to be completed through USB though. Sometimes it can take a while for the update to kick in and also have to make sure you don’t pull the usb until you get a completed message.

You will need a J2534 pass-through interface that connects FDRS to your truck. We use the VXDIAG VCX Nano for Ford. It’s a cheaper version of more expensive interface but gets the job done! You can read details how to set it up to work with FDRS here.

FDRS is only required until the USB is created. Once you have a USB you can drop FDRS. You do not need a scan tool or FDRS for the USB to kick off. People used that tool successfully on their truck and things went very well. They updated many modules successfully using it. It also works with forscan so its a great option for those with F150 2021 because you can use it for everything rather than needing a couple different tools.

The APIM update process is rather easy. Connect your interface to your truck and laptop running FDRS, open FDRS, read VIN from the vehicle. Once done, click on Toolbox tab. You should see all modules on your left hand side. Click on APIM (if its green), on the right-hand side you should see all options you can perform on this module. If there is update available, you should see it in this section. Once you initiate the APIM update, just follow the on-screen instructions, its pretty straight forward from there!

Also very important:

Make sure you format your USB flash drive to exFAT with default allocation size.