VXDIAG Full 2TB Software vs Topdon Full 2TB Software

What is the difference between VXDIAG full brand 2TB HDD software and Topdon Rlink Lite full brand 2TB HDD software?

Check the table comparison below:

Brand	VXDIAG 2TB HDD/SSD	Topdon 2TB HDD/SSD
Benz	Xentry/DAS 2025.3 WIS/EPC Starfinder SDMedia DTS Monaco 8.13	Xentry 2025.03 Vediamo 5.1.1.0 Starfinder 2022 DTS 9.02 (need license) No WIS/EPC
BMW	ISTA-D 4.41 ISTA-P 68.0.800 E-sys WinKFP NCS Expert etc	ISTA+ 4.49.23 E-sys 23.12.01 INPA WinKFP NCS Expert No ISTA-P software
Porsche	PIWIS II V18 PIWIS III	PIWIS 4  42.950.025 No PIWIS II
VAG	ODIS-S V24 ODIS-E V19 ElsaWin	ODIS-S 25.03 ODIS-E 19.00 ElsaWin 6.2
JLR Jaguar Land rover	SDD V167 Pathfinder	SDD V167 Pathfinder V374
Toyota	Techstream 18.00.008	Techstream 18.00.008
Honda	iHDS  1.008.023	Ihds 1.008.023
Nissan	Consult III Plus V241	CONSULT-III plus 245.40
Ford	Ford IDS V131	FJDS 131.01 FRDS 44.4.2
Mazda	Mazda IDS V137	Mazda IDS V137 MDARS
Renault	CLIP V237	–
PSA Peugeot Citroen DS	Diagbox 9.85	–
Subaru	SSM3/SSM4	SSM4 V35.6.0 No SSM3
GM	GDS2 2025.08, Tech2win	GDS2  v2024.05 (need activation) Tech2win 2.302 Techline Connect 1.22.10
Volvo	VIDA 2014D	Have Volvo license, but 2TB software does not have VIDA software
Mitsubishi	–	M.U.T.-III SE v25.0 M.U.T.-III   V36.0
Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge	–	Only works with wiTech OEM software with subscription

Summary:

1). VXDIAG has a more complete package for BMW and Mercedes. Topdon does not have WIS/WPC (parts and workshop info) and ISTA-P software.

2). VXDIAG supports both PIWIS II and PIWIS III software. Topdon does not support PIWIS II software.

3). Topdon comes with newer ODIS-S and ODIS-E software.

4). Both VXDIAG and Topdon support SDD and Pathfinder software.
5). Topdon 2TB software has Ford FJDS and FRDS software downloaded. VXDIAG you have to download programs by yourself.

6). Both support GDS2, Tech2win and Techline Connect software.
VXDIAG uses a patch, doesn’t need activation. Topdon GDS2 requires activation via Teamviewer.

7). VXDIAG supports Renault and PSA license, Topdon does not.
Topdon supports Mitsubishi and Chrysler license, VXDIAG does not.

VXDIAG has an advantage in cracked software, while TOPDON is more suitable as a J2534 device.

If need to emulate OEM Mercedes and BMW tool, choose VXDIAG. If you need a stable J2534 passthru device for OEM software, especially Nissan, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi, go for Topdon.

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VXDIAG All License Expired Cannot Renew Solution

Problem:

Got a VXDIAG VCX SE Benz with other licenses, vx manager showed all licenses have expired, but it actually works till 2030.
Cannot renew license, reflash firmware still the same. Any solution?

Solution:

If all licenses show expired and cannot be renewed, check your system date/time. Make sure your system date is correct, then renew the license again.

You can also try a firmware reflash.
If still not working, provide S/N to us to manually renew license.

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VXDIAG 'Download New Firmware Failed' Solution

Problem:

A user was trying to update firmware and license of VXDIAG VCX SE full device. But failed, vx manager was offline and said download new firmware failed. Any idea?

Possible reason:

Network issue.

 

 

Solution:

Change a good network connection or WiFi hotspot.

Now it works. Update firmware and license successfully.

 

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VXDIAG 2TB HDD Software Version List (July 2023)

[July 2023] VXDIAG full brand 2TB HDD/SSD software and version list:

 

BMW ISTA-D 4.39.20 ISTA-P 68.0.800
Benz Xentry/DAS: 2023.06, DTS Monaco 8.13.029/9.02
VW Audi ODIS Service V11.0, Engineering V14.1
JLR SDD V164, Pathfinder V374
PIWIS II V18.100.000
Volvo VIDA 2014D
Ford IDS V129.01
Mazda IDS v129.01
GM GDS2 Global V2023.5.0/China 2023.5.2, Tech2win 23.002
Honda HDS 3.102.054/3.105.012
Toyota Techstream V18.00.008
Subaru SSM4 V1.57.71.8 (2019.4), SSM4 V28.6.0 (2022.01)

 

(New versions are marked in red.)

 

NOTE: Renault software is not included in the 2TB HDD. Better install Renault software on a separate system. Software can be downloaded free here.

 Free Download and Install VXDIAG VCX NANO Renault V219

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VXDIAG VCX SE J2534 vs CarDaq Plus 3

Question:

Currently looking at the VXDIAG VCX SE or MULTI Tool for all brands including laptop - Have looked at the cardaq but don't know what to choose?

Here is the clue.

CarDag doesn't emulate original VCIs as VXDIAG does. VXDIAG emulates OEM VCIs - also supports J2534 like cardaq.

For example, Cardag cannot work with Ford IDS, only FJDS -FDRS. VXDIAG works with all IDS, Forscan, FJDS, FDRS.

CarDag cannot be replaced for a VCX SE or C6 VCI used in XDOS either. CarDag only works with xentry passthru version. With the Passthru and XPT devices you cannot work a priori on K lines, therefore older vehicles that use them will not be covered. VXDIAG works with both XDOS and Xentry Passthru.

CarDag device can be used as a simple Passthru device, it is not a 1:1 replacement for OEM VCI.

 

 

VXDIAG VCI will emulate following software

Toyota Techstream

Honda HDS

Benz Xentry

BMW ISTA

Subaru SSM3/SSM4

JLR SDD Pathfinder

Porsche PIWIS II/PIWIS III

Ford/Mazda IDS

Renault Clip

Volvo VIDA

GM GDS2/Tech2win

VAG ODIS

 

Vxdiagshop.com has software loaded to a laptop ready to go. We have a decent T440p with an i7 processor and 8GB ram, you could purchase an SSD and then upgrade the ram when you get it.

VXDIAG VCX SE Full with 2TB HDD Preloaded on T440P laptop

VXDIAG Multi Tool VCI with 2TB Full Brand HDD Preloaded on T440P laptop

 

VXDIAG VCX SE/Multi VCI also can be used as J2534 passthru for Hyundai/Kia J2534, Techstream official, FDRS, FJDS, Techline Connect SPS2, pcmflash, bitbox, alexflasher, gromcalc and much more.

 

 

Cardag Plus 3

Cardag Plus 3, openport 2.o, scanmatik 2 pro, Autel maxiFlash and Bosch MDI they are pretty much the same. Only that the Cardaq supports passthru-2 and DOIP and it's approved by all OEMs, but if you're on a budget you can get a good quality GM MDI clone (there's even a Bosch firmware that you can put on it)  and that works fine for most applications.

VXDIAG Full Brand 2TB HDD Using Tips

Here are useful tips for those who get the VXDIAG 2TB full-brand HDD or SSD.

 

Using Tips:

The disc is internal version, need to insert to laptop to use as system hdd internally. It is SATA Port, need to work on laptop with SATA Port, at least 8GB RAM, I7 PROCESSOR. Better using Lenovo, Windows system driver is more compatible.

The 2TB HDD/SSD includes 10 separate systems for the full 11 brands diagnostic software. When you boot laptop, would turn to this page to choose one software system to enter.

For the HDD Windows systems, most are windows 10, only WIN7 for Porsche, Volvo and GM Tech2win software.

Factory set the systems based on Chinese. So even we offer English systems, and change system language to English, there are still some windows prompts in Chinese, please kindly noted.

1. Need to check and install newest v1.8.9.0601 vx manager for all systems. Then enter each system, to open vx manager, install corresponding driver for the software. For example, for Benz xentry software system, need to install “Benz C6” driver on “diagnostic” menu of vx manager. etc. This process needs to connect device to PC, connect internet.

2. For each systems:

2.1. For Benz software system, if need wifi connection, need to install wifi driver for your laptop.

Check video guide here
After install benz c6 driver on vx manager, also need to update VCI to match device firmware and software version.

Check video here to update C6 driver

WIS/EPC Software:

EPC Should run from vmware. WIS can run on regular windows system directly.

DTS Monaco 8.03 version is offered with patch, no need activation, can use directly. V9.02 version is also offered as a gift, but needs activation. If user is able to activate, can use it.

2.2. For BMW System, need to update firmware and license on vx manager first. Also need to install “BMW” driver on “diagnostic” menu of vx manager.

ISTA+ only includes English language, ISTA-P can support multi languages.

2.3. For VW system, install “vw 6154” driver on vx manager first.

For ODIS first time to open, need to finish loading update data first. This process may take about 1 hour. During the process, need to choose correct language you need, otherwise, unable to change any more.

For ETKA Software use, need to change PC System time to 2021.

2.4. For Ford system, software is only downloaded, but not installed, because it needs to install based on the laptop.
When receive it, please follow the steps to finish installation.

Ford IDS Installation:

1. Install Ford IDS-1**
2. Wait for the installation of Ford IDS – 1**, and restart the computer
3. Install the Ford original VCI software_ 1.0.0.10.exe
4. Install VX manager and IDS driver on VX manager “Diagnostic” Menu
5. Wait for VX manager and IDS driver installation to complete
6. Connect VCX device and install idspatch
7. Use idspatch to open IDs and start diagnosis.

2.5. For Mazda system, same as Ford, need to install additionally.

Mazda IDS Installation:

1. Install mazdaids-1**
2. Wait for mazdaids – 1** installation to complete and restart the computer
3. Install VX manager and IDS driver on VX manager “Diagnostic” Menu
4. Wait for VX manager and IDS driver installation to complete
5. Connect VCX device and install idspatch
6. Use idspatch to open IDs and start diagnosis.

2.6. For GM system, GDS2 Software is pre-installed with patch. After finish install “GM” driver on vx manager, need to connect device to run GDS2 Patch to open, otherwise, it will prompts no device found in Chinese.

For Tech2win software, it is in the same win7 sytem as Por-sche pw2 software. When using it, still need to install “GM” Driver first on vx manager diagnostic menu. When run tech2win software, need to choose area “North America” to get more models.

For GM system, no matter GDS2 or Tech2win software, there are options of MDI1, MDI2 or VXDIAG when select device. Please choose any one which can open successfully.

When using GDS2 or tech2win software, if not able to select device option, can uninstall “GM” driver on vx manager, then install again to try. And uninstall GM MDI Manager to reinstall.

2.7. For JLR System, JLR SDD software needs to run offline. So need to run offline patch (called JLR.SDD.Offline.patch) first, then use the username and password on txt file (called JLR SDD) to log in.

2.8. For Porsche system, need to install “PW2”  driver on vx manager. Software is old v18.1 version, unable to update, need to change PC System time to 2019.

2.9. For Volvo System, need to install “volvo” driver on vx manager diagnostic menu. Software usname is admin. This system sometimes may need to install internet network driver first, otherwise, not able to connect internet.

2.10. For Subaru, Toyota & Honda system, need to install “Subaru”, “Toyota”, “Honda” driver on vx manager diagnostic menu. Subaru and Toyota software need to connect device & run patch to open software, no activation code need.

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