VXDIAG “GDS2.exe Shortcut Changed or Moved’ Solution

Problem:

One of our customers had a problem running vxdiag vcx nano gm 2023.10 gds2 from patch. Error
“The item GDS2.exe that this shortcut refers to has been changed or moved. Do you want to delete the shortcut?”

Solution:

GDS2.exe was killed by the anti-virus program.

Disable anti-virus program, download GDS2 and install again.

Especially on Windows 10 system, need to disable Real-time protection.

Select Start and type “Windows Security” to search for that app. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection, and under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings. Switch Real-time protection to Off. Note that scheduled scans will continue to run.

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VXDIAG GDS2 Cannot Diagnose Opel Corsa F 2022?

Problem:

Tried to scan an Opel Corsa F 2022 (VIN: VXKUHZKXZN4121553 ) with vxdiag vcx nano gm GDS2 software. GDS2 detects it as an Opel mokka 2018. It is wrong.

When trying a manual selection, no vehicle can be found. My universal scanner does see it. Any clue?

Solution:

The diagnosis of the new Opel Corsa F must be done with the Diagbox software, because the new version of the Opel Corsa F is based on the Peugeot 208.

Aslo other new Opel car models such as Mokka, Crossland, New Astra, New Grandland, Combo life, Combo Cargo, Zafira Vivaro Life, Vivaro, Movano etc.
 should be done via diagbox.

Purchase VXDIAG PSA diagbox device instead.

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GM DPS vs GDS2 Difference

What’s the difference between GM GDS2 and DPS software?

 

DPS:

GM Development programming system, aka DPS, is an in-house software general motors technicians use to develop software for GM motor vehicle electronic modules. DPS functions similarly to the GM SPS client. By itself, DPS can only perform the basic functions of reading the ECU ID information. You must acquire the corresponding calibration files and custom DPS scripts to complete any DPS programming.

You must have a GM compatible OBD diagnostic interface for connecting DPS to your vehicle, such as the VXdiag VCX NANO GM, DrewTech Mongoose pro-GM2, or GM MDI-2 interface. Any diagnostic interface compatible with the GM GDS2 diagnostic software will work fine with DPS. You need access to the GM SPS service to gather calibration files for your GM vehicle electronic modules.

The things you can do with DPS.

1. Manually program default or modified calibration files to GM vehicle modules without using the GM SPS service.
2. Change the VIN in a used secondhand GM vehicle module using special DPS VIN change files.
3. Change the PIN in a used secondhand GM vehicle module using special DPS PIN change files.
4. Unlock/remove the theft lock from a used secondhand GM radio module by using special DPS Radio VIN change files.
5. Change the mileage in GM vehicles by using my special mileage correction file.
6. Reset and program various functions in GM electronic modules using  Type4 application files.

 

GDS2:

The GM Global Diagnostic System 2 (GDS2), a PC-based software application, is designed to diagnose and repair on-board automotive electronic systems. The software application is used with a personal computer and a GM MDI (or J2534-2 equivalent, MDI2, VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM).

GDS2 offers many features to increase diagnostic efficiency and productivity, including: 

• Viewing data in units
• Graphing data
• Performing a quick DTC check
• Initiating a manual regeneration cycle of the DPF
• Programming the injector flow rates when new injectors are installed

 

Both GDS2 and DPS software can be downloaded free here

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VXDIAG GM “GDS2 is Not Communicating with Device” Solution

Problem:

I got the vxdiag vcx nano gm gds2 software installed, open gds2 to diagnose vehicle, it failed to connect.

Error GDS2 is not Communicating with the Device.

And I don’t see mdi or vxdiag device option. Any solution?

Solution:

Missing MDI driver.

MDI driver is in the ‘Tech2win’ software folder.

Install the MDI driver, and there will be an option to select the device.

If use VXDIAG VCX NANO GM, select the device type as MDI or VXDIAG.

If use VXDIAG VCX SE series devices, select device type as MDI2 or VXDIAG.

If there is a VXDIAG device option, select VXDIAG J2534 as your first choice, otherwise choose MDI2 (vcx se) or MDI (vcx nano).

How to Install VXDIAG GM GDS2 2023.10.19 Software?

How to install VXDIAG VCX NANO GM/VCX SE/VCX DoIP GDS2 2023.10.19 and Tech2win software?

 

Software including:

DPS 4.52

GDS2 2023.10.19

Tech2win

VX Manager

 

Software can be downloaded here for free or get the U disk.

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How to Install GDS2 2023.10, Tech2win and DPS?

Take Windows 10 for example.

To install GDS2 2023.10 version, you must install DPS software first.

Step 1: Install DPS 4.52

Open DPS 4.52.2000 folder
Install DPS setup (install 01-dps_installer_v4_52-2000)
Accept license agreement
Install Setup completed

Open 02-Patch folder
Copy sale.dll file and replace file in C:/DPS/sale.dll folder

Copy 03-License/License.bin to C:/DPS/SWL/license.bin folder

Open DPS software, select Dev. Programming Tool
Select Import Certificate from 04- Cert+Pass folder
upload the certificate

input password in readme.txt folder

Successfully install DPS software.

 

Step 2: Install GDS2
Open GDS2 folder
Install GDS2AutoInstall until finished

Step 3: Install VX Manager

Install VX Manager 1.8.9 in GDS2 folder
Install GDS2/Tech2win driver

Step 4: Install Tech2win 
Run Tech2Win folder
Run AutoInstall until finished

Step 5: Run VX Manager
Connect vxdiag vcx nano or vcx se interface with laptop
Run VX Manager and check device is well-connected
Install SGM RDS driver

Software is ready to use.
Run GDS2 or Tech2win software on desktop

Done.

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