VXDIAG VCX NANO GM is Banned by Acdelco?

Problem:

I needed to program and update my pcm on my 2018 Cruze before it grenades itself. Got the VXDIAG VCX NANO GM J2534 scanner, when signing up ACDelcoTDS website it says “Access unauthorized with destination system error. This is more than likely caused by the use of a counterfeit MDI or MDI2”

 

From their website

“Access Unauthorized with Destination System Error. ONLY if you get an Access Unauthorized with Destination System error – This is more than likely caused by the use of a counterfeit MDI or MDI 2. Aftermarket J2534 devices are not impacted. 

WARNING- USE OF COUNTERFEIT “CLONE” GM MDI DEVICES will result in your account being locked. Aftermarket J2534 devices are not impacted. ”

Any solution?

Solution:

Vxdiag vcx nano/vcx se/vcx fd as a j2534 device is fine but using it as an MDI will get you banned.

Remove the driver for “GM GDS2/T2W” and “SGM RDS” and just leave Passthru driver. Don’t install GDS2/T2W crack software with Passthru driver on the same PC and you should not be banned.

After that log in ACDelco website then download Techline Connect.

Then follow this guide to set up SPS with vxdiag.

How to Install VXDIAG VCX NANO GM with Techline Connect [2024 Guide]

How to Solve VXDIAG Benz Xentry icon No Response?

Problem:

The VXDIAG VCX SE Benz device is well connected, VX Manager detected the unit and the license is up-to-date. Run 2024.03 Xentry Diagnostic software on the desktop. It does not respond. Software is not opening. Any solution?

Solution:

Vxdiagshop.com engineer did a Teamviewer check and found it was the laptop issue.

The storage of the laptop is too small. Requires at least 4GB memory to run Xentry.

Change a modern laptop and it should be fine.

VXDIAG VCX SE ODIS-E Works ODIS-S No Connection Solution

Problem:

I have a vxdiag vcx se 6154 and I have this problem for odis service.

I first install odis e 17 and it works.

Then once ODIS service v23 is installed the interface is not recognized in ODIS service. Any solution?

 

Solution:

1). Uninstall and Reinstall VW 6154 driver in vx manager.

2). If not working, install ODIS-S PDU driver.

 

Contact www.vxdiagshop.com to download original ODIS-S PDU driver (VW D-PDU API 64bit).

Double-click to install the VW D-PDU API 64bit driver setup. Choose the destination location as C:/Program Files/VW_PDUAPI_OS folder and wait until the setup installation is finished.

It should be fine. Run ODIS-S software again. Select VCI type as VAS 6154.

VXDIAG VCX SE and Scanmatik 3 Which to Buy

Question:

Which i can use for diagnostics xentry and inpa/ista at least and for programming vediamo, monaco and ncs expert? VXDIAG VCX SE or the new SM3 (Scanmatik 3)

Scanmatik SM3 Pass-Thru adapter is a successor of SM2Pro adapter with CAN-FD and DoIP protocols.

 

The new scanmatik 3 (looks pretty much the same as scanmatik 2 pro), but main difference being the introduction of CANFD, DOIP, wifi instead of BlueTooth, faster USB data transfer speed (from 12 mbps to 480 mbps, they changed the usb chip/drivers it seems), and the auxiliary cable now comes with the basic package.

 

1. Compatibility:

   • Both units work as J2534 passthru devices for software like Benz Xentry, BMW ISTA, and others.
   • Both support tools like PCMFlash and BitBox for ECU reading and writing.

2. Features:

   • VXDIAG VCX SE supports DoIP but not CAN FD. For CAN FD, the VXDIAG VCX FD model is recommended, which is cheaper than the SM3.
   • VXDIAG VCX SE supports both Vediamo and DTS Monaco engineering software, while the SM3 only supports DTS Monaco.

3. Pricing:

   • The VXDIAG VCX SE/VCX FD is much cheaper than the Scanmatik 3, with the SM3 costing about twice more.  On aliexpress sm2 pro costs like 50$ and sm3 450$.

4. Issues:

   • The SM3 has issues with K-line communication (e.g., problems connecting to PSA Diagbox and flashing ECUs like Med9 and EDC16), whereas the VXDIAG VCX SE works fine with Diagbox after license activation.
   • SM3 has slower connection times and issues in Vediamo coding and DAS operation.

5. Recommendation:

   • If you already own an SM2, upgrading to SM3 might not be worth it, as SM2 Pro still receives updates and new features.
   • For users needing to work across multiple brands, the VXDIAG VCX SE is a better choice due to its lower price and broader compatibility.

In summary, VXDIAG VCX SE is cheaper, more versatile, and better suited for users who need support for multiple brands, while SM3 has some technical issues, especially with K-line communication.