Openport or VXDIAG VCX SE for JLR SDD

What's the better diagnostic interface for Jaguar Land rover JLR SDD software, Openport or VXDIAG VCX SE?

 

User working experience:

Openport:

I faced problem with Openport 2.0 (original not a clone) on a Jaguar 2014 (technically Nov/2013 but according to the VIN 2014) that vehicle communicates with the modules only on the HS CAN, no MS CAN modules can talk.

Openort connects via USB only.

Openport does not support DoIP protocol so it is not compatible with Pathfinder.

 

 

VXDIAG: 

vcx se connects via WiFi and it is very convenient.  wlan is stable at a distance of up to 2m, there is already a Type c connector and it is held very tightly.
It also allows firmware update online.

vcx se jlr has DoIP for newer cars, you can also add Pathfinder license to the device.  openport you cannot use Pathfinder.

VXDIAG VCX NANO GM Corvette C5 Brake Bleed Review

VXDIAG VCX NANO GM New User Review:

“I used my Tech2 clone and performed the “Automated Bleed Procedure” a couple weeks ago. Car is a Cheverolet Corvette C5.
Get this: Drivers Front > Passenger Front > Passenger Rear > Driver Rear!

The other interesting take away was that I bleed my brakes ~2 times per year due to track time with Dot4 (conventional method RR>PR>PF>DF). The fluid always comes out nice and clean-ish. When I performed the Automated Bleed (which cycles the ABS pump), DF looked clean, PF looked clean, PR was a darker amber color(!?), DR looked clean. So, my takeaway from this was that by cycling the ABS pump, it was able to purge a pocket of older fluid that does not get purged using a conventional bleed procedure.

The downside to the Automated Bleed Procedure is that you will use ~2+ (500mL) containers of fluid. Based on this, I will mainly use the conventional method to save on fluid and periodically will use the Automated Bleed Procedure to ensure a complete purge.

The clone I purchased was the: VXDIAG VCX Nano GDS2 and Tech2Win Diagnostic Tool from vxdiagshop. It is a little quirky to get installed but not too bad. I would also suggest if you purchase this device to also purchase an OBD2 extension cord (length of your choosing). Since our OBD2 port faces down and is directly in front of the brake pedal, I found it almost impossible to pump the pedal without bumping the VXDIAG dongle that is plugged into the port (the dongle is like 6″ long). If you bump the dongle enough, it will unplug and then you will need to restart the sequence from the beginning. The weight of the dongle as well can cause it to disconnect.

FYI.
Once installed, the Automated Bleed Procedure can be found in the Chassis sub menu. With theTech2 you can also turn the ABS pump off/on for testing purposes as well if you didn’t want to burn through a bunch of fluid.”

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.

VXDIAG Benz C6 Update Driver to 3.2.5

VXDIAG released new Benz C6 driver version to fix Xentry app crash error on May 19th, 2023.

 

Benz C6 driver

2023.05.19  3.2.5.230519

FIX: Solve Xentry app crash error

Update C6 driver in VX Manager

Connect vcx se benz or Benz C6 VCI with laptop

Run VX Manager

Update firmware- Update VCI and DoIP

Go to Diagnostic tab, Update Benz C6 driver

After update C6 driver, run Xentry recovery tool on the desktop to sync Xentry VCI.

Update firmware/VCI-> Update C6 driver-> Sync VCI

Program Tahoe Driver Door Module by VXDIAG & SPS2

I had major success while using VXDIAG VCX NANO GM, SPS2 and Techline Connect to program my driver door module. Here is what I learned.

Guide I followed:

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

My particular scenario: Use a VM on my work laptop because my home desktop is everything that is not approved: Fedora 36, Ryzen 7 5000 series, and not portable. The work laptop has a strict security policy, but VMs are approved and there is no security policy for them.

What didn’t work:

1) VirtualBox. All sorts of weird errors such as unable to authenticate TDS. I spent 3 hours on this before giving up and moving to VMWare Player.

2) Windows Host: could not download a Windows ISO while already using Windows and can’t execute the media creation tool due to the work laptop security policy mentioned above.

What did work:

1) USB passthrough to guest OSes on either VM. Easier to set up in VMWare though. May be useful in the future because I have weird graphics issues with VMWare. (white distorted blocks)

2) VX Manager 1.8.9. I think it is the newest version.

3) Launching from Edge browser.

4) Not installing software in any particular order.

5) Only needing VX Manager and Techline Connect.

Actual process took maybe an hour from start-to-finish, including the Windows 10 Pro install.
The driver door module was programmed in under 5 minutes and resolved all of my weird issues.

How to Solve VXDIAG GM GDS2 Win7 Error?

Problem:

I had a problem installing vxdiag vcx nano gm gds2 software on Win7 32bit operating system. Run gds2 from patch, software does not open and give error.

Uninstalled gds2 and patch, then reinstalled, run from patch, this time give no valid lease found error and software still not working. Any advice?

Solution:

Make sure your operating system is not Home edition.

Better install gm gds2 software on a separate system.

We found his RAM has got only 1GB which is too small to get software running. Make sure computer has more than 4GB RAM storage.

OEM VCI C6 Renew License Error Info: 8006?

Problem:

I got the C6 device but it is not connected. When try to update license in vx manager, it gave error infor 8006, failed to login device. Any idea?

This is not a VXDIAG device judging by the device name and serial number displayed.

If it is a VXDIAG Benz C6 or VCX SE Benz device, it will display name as VCX-Plus and serial number starts with V94**.

The OEM C6 VCI is a clone of vxdiag. The clone may fail to update license or firmware, better contact your supplier. Vxdiagshop.com will not provide technical support for the cloned device.

How to Solve VXDIAG Benz Driver Connect Error?

Problem:

I try to update the VXDIAG Benz C6 driver to match the 03/2023 xentry. It failed me giving connect error.
Any advice?

Solution:

1.Update firmware.

2.Update License.

3. Disconnect device from vehicle and laptop. Power off vcx se or c6 for 3 minutes.

Connect vcx se with laptop and vehicle again.

4. Update C6 VCI again. It should be fine.

VXDIAG VCX SE vs Scanmatik 2 Pro J2534

How to choose a J2534 passthru cable between VXDIAG VCX SE and Scanmatik 2 Pro?

 

check table comparison below:

Item	VXDIAG VCX SE	Scanmatik 2 Pro
Driver	VX Manager	J2534-RP1210 driver
Connection	USB, WiFi, USB Type C, LAN and DoNET	USB
Honda HDS	Yes	Yes
Toyota Techstream	Yes	Yes
GM GDS2/Tech2win	Yes	Yes
Ford/Mazda IDS	Yes	Yes
Subaru SSM4/SSM3	Yes	Yes
Volvo VIDA	Yes	Yes
Porsche PIWIS II/III	Yes	No piwis iii
JLR SDD/Pathfinder	Yes	SDD only
VAG ODIS	Yes	Yes
PCMFlash	Yes	Yes
BMW ISTA	Yes	Yes
Benz Xentry	Yes	Yes
Ford Forscan/FDRS	Yes	Yes
Renault CAN CLIP		Yes
Allison DOC		Yes
CAT ET		Yes
Chrysler Flash Application		Yes
Cummins Insite		Yes
MMC Flasher		Yes
Nissan Consult 3+		Yes
JCB Service Master 4		Yes
Wabco Toolbox		Yes
Protocol	SAE-J2534-1/2 Pass-Thru with EURO 5 ISO-22900 MVCI & D-PDU ISO-13400 DoIP	·  ISO-9141 / ISO-14230 (K-LINE) ·  J1850VPW ·  J1850PWM ·  CAN ·  Single Wire CAN.

Both multibranded passthru,  scanmatik 2 pro acts as a j2534 interface just like a vcx se.

scanmatik 2 pro is compatible with more 3rd party software, but unfortunately it does not have DoIP.

So if need to troubleshooting older vehicles, both passthru works fine, but if need to do newer DoIP vehicles, you will need a VCX SE.