VXDIAG VCX NANO GM Tech2Win Review on Windows 10

Here’s customer feedback on VXDIAG VCX NANO GM Tech2WIN on Windows 10 operating system.

“ON the VCX nano, sometimes you can get Tech2win to run on win 10 (maybe if you have an AMD chip or not, but have not figure that one out yet), while on my i7 machine, Tech 2 win will not run in win 10 instead.
Tech2win is the program that works just like a Tech II, but the program running on a laptop for the MDI (clone MDI device which the VXDIAG Nano is).
GDS2 is the program for the Corvette C7, like the tech II and tech2win with midi is for the Corvette C6 instead.
On the VM GDS 2 , you don’t need an account with GM to use it, short of needing to do SPS programming, which you will need a TDS SPS subscrition instead ($40 for 2 years per car).

So the low down for most laptops,
Wants to be running in win 10 for TDS SPS programming.
Needs to be running a multi core chip in win 7 or above to run VM player for VM GDS2.
Need to be running in Win 7 native (32 or 64 bit) to run Tech2win (will not work in a VM shell).
Tis2000 needs to run in WinXP or built vmXP shell, so it can be native in XP or in a VM shell so long as you have a multicore processor.

So the way I do it, since Tech2win will not run native on my machine with a I7 processes in win 10, I have a dual boot up in win 7 and win 10 both.

Win 10 is used to run pretty much everything I run, short of Tech2win, which I use the win 7 64 boot up to run it.

So in the Win 7 dual boot up (small 40 gig partition off the drive), have tech2win to use the VXDIAG VCX Nano as a Tech II, plus VM GMSI, and Tis2000 in a VM shell since I may need them as well for the VX nano running as a tech II when running in win 7.

In win 10 boot up,
VM GDS2 V17
TDS using internet explorer native with account
Vm Tis2000 built on a full XP OS with account
VM GMSI

If you want to just run a single operating system, instead of a dual boot up machine since you can’t get Tech2win to run in win10, then you can run pretty much run everything in win 7 (32 or 64 bit), so long as you have a CPU that has multi cores. Hence you going to need to run at least VM player for the VM shells, and it take as multi core processor to run VM player (or VM workstation).
Note, I have VM workstation, instead of just VM player, since I build other VM shells to run in windows as well.

So again, it really just depends on your machine, and if you Tech2win will run correctly on it or not.
Hence the problem is when you open Tech2win, you need to get three pop up screens once Tech2win start the program.
The first screen will ask you you what country, and you select north America.

The second pop up will ask you if the device is a MDI 1 or MDI 2, and you select Mdi 1.

The third pop up screen will ask you if you want to select the USB device (the vxdiag vcx nano for gmplugged into a USB port), you select it, then it will take you to the Tech2win start screen.

So if you open Tech2win, and you don’t get the three pop up screens but just goes directly to tech2win main start screen below instead, then Tech2win is not going to work on your machines win 10 . Hence the problem is a glitch in midi and tech2 win interface to select the nano to begin with (what the pop up screens are), and if you can’t select the nano via the pop up screens, tech2win will not connect to the nano in the first place.

Again, load the Midi install from the white disc, then tech2win install, then vx midi manager driver first in win 10 (in this order from the white disc), go into open VX manager to do a quick update on the nano and register/activate it, then see if Tech2win works correctly to begin with in win 10 on your machine. Hence it if will run on your machine correctly in win 10, then you will not need win 7 instead.

If Tech2win does not run correctly in win 10 (don’t get the pop up screens), then go into uninstall and uninstall Tech2win and MIDI since you won’t need them in win 10, then set up the machine for a dual boot with win 7 next. The way I run win 7 is for just tech2win, just did a small 40g partition off my 1T SSD drive, since it’s all the win7 boot up is used for on my Win 10 machine. Hence HP tuner, efi live,Scan master and other programs I use for for cars, is set up in win 10 instead.

Also if Tech2win will not run in win 10, there is the option of just running everything in win 7, if you just want to have a multi-core laptop set up for just working on the cars just running win 7 alone.”

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GM navigation radio reset the VIN with VXDIAG GM

Topic: Successfully reprogrammed a GM navigation radio & reset the VIN.

Device used: VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM/Opel

I purchased the VCX NANO to program a used GM Navigation radio. The donor radio came from a 2012 Tahoe & I was installing it in my 2013 Silverado. Since it came from a different vehicle with a different VIN, the radio displayed "LOCKED" because the VIN programmed in the donor radio did not match the VIN in the BCM of my truck. Also, the speaker options, backup camera, rear entertainment options, etc were different on my truck & the radio needed to be programmed for my truck's specific setup. Following is a description of the device, software, & how I used it.

The device itself is a good replica of the GM Bosch MDI2 Interface & J2534 Programmer. This is the device that GM uses to interface with their modern vehicles but is backwards compatible to older vehicles. It has the ability to connect to the various modules inside the vehicle (door switch, BCM, ECM, RADIO, remote key entry, & more), read module information, reset fields, & program the module if used with an AC Delco Service & Programming Subscription (SPS).

Also included in the box is a CD with replica GM software; Tech2Win, GDS2, GM MDI Manager, & VCX Manager. The Tech2Win is an emulator for the old GM Tech2 handheld device that was in use from the mid 90’s up until about 2013. It can run standalone by itself. Global Diagnostics 2 (GDS2) replaces the Tech2 & is what dealerships use for troubleshooting today. GDS2 is a subscription service, but here it is packaged into a virtual machine that the seller has created, allowing GDS2 to run without buying a subscription from AC Delco. I don’t think the GM MDI Manager is used, but the VCX Manager has to be open for the other software to work correctly. I think it provides the interface to trick the software into working with cloned hardware. All of the software is cloned GM stuff & has been altered to allow it to run the GM MDI clone.

Not included on the CD is the ability to do any programming of new or used modules. To program, you have to get a subscription from AC Delco TDS which allows you download & flash the programming calibration files. The subscription you’re looking for is a Service & Programming Subscription (SPS). I paid $40 for 24 month access, but it only allows programming of 1 specific vehicle, and is $40 per each vehicle you wish to program. The programming is done through a Java based app, & I ended up turning off every security feature under the Java control panel to get it to run. Using the programming Java app, I was able to update the used radio to match my truck’s specific RPO codes. However, the radio was still locked since the VIN in the radio didn’t match the truck.

Here is where I got stumped for a bit. GM released a bulletin in 2008 (#PIT4007D) that basically said to use a Tech2 to invoke the built in VIN relearn command on radios that had been programmed but still had the old VIN. The only catch was that no matter what radio you were trying to reset, you had to select the options on your Tech2 for a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LTZ to invoke the relearn VIN command. I tried with the included Tech2Win software but the command was not there, it was as if it had been removed. On a hunch, I searched for an older version of Tech2Win, downloaded it, and the relearn VIN option was there! It worked, I was able to remove the old VIN allowing the radio to marry to the new VIN. The included version was NAO V33.004 but the older version that allowed for VIN reset was NAO V30.004. I suspect GM purposely removed the VIN relearn command from the updated versions of Tech2Win to force you to go to the dealer for special VCI programming that’s only available after calling the GM Techline for dealers.

SUMMARY
I have left out a lot of steps that were necessary to get the software running correctly. I would recommend you only install it on an old computer that has no personal information, considering how all of the software provided is cloned software that instructs you to disable any firewalls\antivirus. However, once you get the software installed & running correctly, it’s an excellent device for diagnostics, maintenance, & programming.

(Solved) Vxdiag Vcx Nano GM E4491 E4423 Reprogramming Error

Tech support from professionals working for obdii365.com, especially for those with VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM diagnostic tools, having troubles in E4491 Reprogramming Error and E4423 Unknown Reprogramming Error.

The error message...

Tech info

E4491: Reprogramming Error! Check all connections and reset Programming Interface!

IMPORTANT: Do not replace the control module immediately!

First ensure the programming device (e.g. GM MDI) is updated with the latest software version and is properly connected to the service PC.

Then re-attempt the programming procedure.

If the failure persists, contact technical support for assistance.

E4423: Unknown reprogramming error

IMPORTANT: Do not replace the control unit immediately!

First ensure the programming device (e.g. MDI) is updated with the latest software version and is properly connected to the service PC.

Then re-attempt the programming procedure.

If the failure persists, contact technical support for assistance.

How to solve:

The  vxdiag vcx nano for gm diagnostic tool needs a firmware update and Pass Thru driver update.

The update can be done by Vxdiag professional technicians.

Note: For vxdiag vcx nano gm ecu programming, please refer to http://blog.obdii365.com/2017/03/30/vxdiag-vcx-nano-gm-program-buick-gl8-ecm-tcm-online/

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GM MDI vs. VXDIAG VCX NANO GM vs. GM Tech 2

What’s the difference among these three GM diagnostic& programming scan tools, GM MDI, VXDIAG GM and GM Tech2?

Please check the table comparison below by obdii365

Item	VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM/Opel	GM MDI WIFI	GM Tech II scanner
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Software	GDS2(2014) /Tech2Win	GDS 2(2011)Tech2 Win	TIS2000/SPS
Need computer	Yes, it’s PC-based.	Yes, it’s PC-based.	No, it’s on-board basic diagnostics.
System requirement	Win7 64bit /Win864bit system	Win XP only	No need to connect PC.
Multi-Language	Multi-Language	Multi-Language	Multi-Language(depends on vehicles)
WIFI	YES, VXDIAG GM has wifi version and USB version	WIFI	NO
Diagnosis	wireless basic diagnostic	wireless basic diagnostic	basic diagnosis
Programming	GM TIS2WEB online Service Programming System (SPS)	-wireless online programming-offline program,such as European Chevrolet, Opel, but not for all cars	Online programming on Saab/Opel(-2008)
Update	Firmware updatable Software updatable	can not update	Update via 32MB Card
Activation	No need to activate	Yes, MDI need activation.	No need to activate
Supported protocols	CAN, UART, KW2000, Class2, GM LAN, etc.	UART, Class 2, KWP2000 and GMLAN (CAN)	CANdi interface
Supported vehicles	Vehicles to 2015 GM, OPEL	vehicles from1990-2014 GM, Opel, Chevrolet, Saab, Australia Holden (2010-2012)	vehicles from 1992-2013 GM, SAAB, OPEL, UZUKI, ISUZU, Holden
Advantage	-Cheap but with the same function as GM MDI-Newest GM scanner for new car	-can support software from original factory-support offline programming	-cannot plug original software card, but can support original program-easy to carry on

GM MDI WIFI vs. VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM

What's the difference between new arrival VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM/Opel and GM MDI wifi wireless interface

1. VXDIAG GM is built with different case comparing GM MDI

VXDIAG VCX NANO FOR GM/OPEL

GM MDI WIFI INTERFACE 

2. VXDIAG GM has 2 versions, USB and WIFI version. Both support wifi wireless diagnosis and programming features.

3. VXDIAG GM and GM MDI perform the same diagnostic functions.

4. VXDIAG VCX NANO GM only supports online programming for GM group . But GM MDI support offline programming as well. They works the same regrading online programming.

5. Both VXDIAG and GM MDI are compatible with GDS software that can work GM from 2009 to new 2015. VXDIAG GM also comes with Tech2Win software which can diagnose and program old GM models as Tech II.

6. VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM comes with newer GDS software version than GM MDI.