VXDIAG VCX SE Benz (same as Benz C6) and OEM VCI C6 multiplexer which is a better Mercedes diagnostic tool?

Here comes the user review:

“The slowest unit is C4. When using Xentry 9/23, gaining access to the car takes much longer (S205 2017).
Next up is the OEM VCI C6 clone, which is much faster than the C4 with the same system and car.
But the VXDIAG VCX SE is much faster, and running a short test is quite fast.

Godiag brand launched a super cheap J2534 cable (Godiag GD101 J2534) which works for many brands. Which is better to choose? VXDIAG VCX SE or the Godiag J2534?

Both devices can be used as j2534 interface for multiple software, Techstream, HDS, ODIS, etc. Also compatible with 3rd party software pcmflash, bitbox etc. They should work on any diagnose software meeting SAE j2534 passthru regulations device.

The difference is that VXDIAG not only works as J2534 passthru but also as an emulator. VXDIAG will emulate software like OEM VCI.

Godiag J2534 just works as j2534 passthru.

Here are some test reports from godiag users:

-It works well with pcmflash.

-Not well with HDS. Live data disconnect every 10 seconds.

– is not fully compatible with Techstream even after using their drivers.

-Xentry passthru is a hit or-miss. cannot access to all modules.

-works with Renault and Nissan software but needs to replace registry

– godiag works with odis without problem

– get godiag j2534 and used it with GM sps2 with my paid subscription BUT it wouldn’t program everything, only some of the modules I tried worked.

-I’ve tried a GoDiag J2534 Nano with Nissan Consult 3 Plus. I could not get it to work. It refuses to connect to the car made in Japan.

If you need something just to see fault codes, then Godiag j2534 works fine. It is very cheap. But this is not a universal tool for performing any functions.

Godiag cannot and will not perform any setting changes, cannot communicate with a vast # of computers etc and you cannot do any programming with it.

While the VXDIAG VCX SE can be used as J2534 passthru device for OEM online programming.  Godiag does not support DoIP protocol while VXDIAG does.  VCX SE also allows to connect via WiFi and WLAN. Godiag connects via USB only.

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Can I use VXDIAG VCX SE 6154 ODIS S to remove Component Protection in VW, Audi and Skoda? Will it need online to access? This is a frequently asked question.

The answer is No. You cannot remove Component Protection with ODIS offline version.

VXDIAG is compatible with online login account. With GEKO online account you will able to remove CP.

1. Enter vehicle details in ODIS

2. Run full diagnostics

3. You should see the a few Test plans generated. Switch back to the ‘Control modules’ tab

4. You should see the ‘Information Electronics’ (005F) right click it

5. Right click and select Guided Functions

6. Click Run and let the tool complete its programming. The CP should be resolved after the run is complete.

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Here comes the latest user review on VXDIAG VCX SE Benz DoIP device and 2024.06 Software.

“I religiously use the VXDiag VCX SE every day for Mercedes-Benz.

VCX SE works great, but if you buy better hardware with serial number: V94SE*, you can add a license for another brand. Passthu works with all devices.

The C6 License is great and works flawlessly with Xentry and DTS Monaco 8.

It works just fine and very fast. You can use them with various OEM software.

The information that it doesn’t work with Openshell is not true. It works with both Xentry Openshell and Xentry Passthry just fine.

VCX SE works well with XENTRY OpenShell. It can also be configured to work perfectly with Vediamo and DTS Monaco 8/9.

I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now and am very pleased. I’ve had some problems, but they’re usually software related, not device related. They also have WhatsApp customer support if needed and you can pay for PayPal.

Convenient to use with Xentry instead of multiple interfaces. Just last night I updated Xentry to 06.2024 and there are no problems with VCX SE. It does not work with an old Mercedes cars, but with a newer and decent laptop it works very fast. However, some older ECUs cannot be read using this interface.

I successfully swapped my head unit and activated premium ambient light using this device. Worked fine with DTS 8.16 and 9 and is ok for all my needs. I used always USB connection.
Should you have troubles with communication with the device, check Windows firewall rules. The problem can also be solved using Windows energy options and adapter settings.

VXDIAG VCX SE works great with Xentry OpenShell XDOS 06/2024 on new cars, can use Ethernet/USB/Wi-Fi, very fast connection, recommend.”

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One of our customers was trying to connect VXDIAG VCX FD VCI via DoNET (5GHz) but failed. Photo attached:

It should be noted that VXDIAG works with 2.4GHz DoNET remote connections and does not appear to recognize 5 GHz connections.

He changed to another phone (2.4GHz) and it worked fine.

Problem:

VXDIAG VCX NANO Mazda and IDS 131 cannot auto detect a 2020 Mazda 3 model, try manual input VIN still no luck. Any clue?

Solution:

For 2019- Mazda3, you need Mazda MDARS software instead of Mazda IDS software.

MDARS software is required when you diagnose following models:

2025- CX-70

2023- CX-50

2021- CX-5

2024-CX90

2022-2023 MX-30

2020- CX-30

2024- MX-5

2021-2023 CX-9

2019- Mazda3

VCX NANO Mazda/VCX SE/VCX FD can be used as J2534 passthru device for MDARS.

Here is an example:

How to Reprogram New Mazda PCM with MDARS?

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Here are some useful tips to run VXDIAG Subaru SSM4 scanner software.

If run SSM4 desktop software after installing software, it will give you the error “Product Password does not match”.

If you press OK, it will ask you to enter an activation password to proceed.

The first time using the software required activating SSM4 through the keygen.

Run SUBARUID keygen on the desktop, copy and paste Product ID and press OK to activate SSM4.

Software will automatically launch.

Next time when you run software, don’t run SSM4 from Subaru.exe patch on desktop. It will ask to activate software every time.

Run Subaru Select Monitor 4 (SSM4) software on the desktop directly.

Don’t need to run SSM3 software. Run SSM4 it will auto-switch to SSM3 for older Subaru models.

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What is the difference between VXDIAG VCX SE Benz and Topdon Rlink X7 Mercedes Benz diagnostic tool?

Here is a comparison table:

In sum:

They both use 3rd party drivers. They both allow adding extra software license.

VXDIAG VCX SE Benz supports WiFi, WLAN and Donet remote connection, Rlink only connects via USB.

They use different software (HDD/SSD). Rlink X7 Benz xentry software is newer. Rlink X7 also does Mercedes W447.

Works both in C6 mode for XDOS and in J2534 mode for Passthru. Rlink X7 works with XDOS openshell only. 

VCX SE is the easiest to set up and best for the WiFi. Works good via WiFi connection in C6 mode.

VCX SE No boot time, Rlink X7 need to register device to their platform before using. 

They both work better on Mercedes cars, no ideal for trucks.

VCX SE does not support CAN FD protocol, Rlink X7 does.

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Some users reported that their VXDIAG VCX NANO/VCX SE Nissan Consult 3 Plus V241 did not recognize VCI. Here is the solution.

Press Select VI/MI

Press VCI

Select VCX VCI

Choose device 88888888 and press Connect

Now VXDIAG VCI is detected by Consult3 plus software.

Check how to install Nissan Consult 3 Plus V241 software

Free Download VXDIAG Nissan Consult 3 Plus V241 Software and Patch

If you failed to configure DTS Monaco 8.16 or 9.02 engineer software for VXDIAG VCX SE Benz or Benz C6 DoIP, no MTS6532 option.  Here is the possible solution.

Contact vxdiagshop.com to download config file.

File including:

Instruction:

1. Copy and paste D-PDU API folder to C:\Program Files

2. press win + r and input regedit and come to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\D-PDU API, export D-PDU API registry backup

3. Then install D-PDU API.reg file.

Then you will see MTS6532 option.

Here comes the unbiased review of VXDIAG VCX FD from one of vxdiagshop.com's customers.


"I already buy 3 vcx fd for my team and love how it's fast and lightweight easy to carry and handle. Always connect fast without issue. I prefer to use my vcx fd than my cardaq plus 3 , vcmii , xlink , no connection problem much more easy going.


I have 2 other customer already buy vcx fd after I tell us how much I like it. And in a near futur I would like each of my customer have one , I do remotely reprog and assistance and love how they work great via flexihub.


Donet are pretty hard to manage fast and didn't make a lot of test right now , you team told me its slow here in north America but the test I already do I see a server in USA to use donet."

Honda Clarity OBD diagnostic tool Autel, Foxwell, or VXDIAG Honda HDS scanner? Here comes the user review:

“I have a Foxwell and Autel diagnostics tools that have gotten me by with what I needed to be done.

HDS is definitely increased functionality vs the Foxwell NT710 Elite or the Autel ITS600 (Pro functions enabled,) which are easier to use.

I got a VXDIAG VCX SE Full from vxdiagshop.com because I could get all brands onto one dedicated laptop (started with PIWIS 3).

It took some tinkering to get it to work right out of the box via updated software and firmware for our Porsche, but immediately paid itself in return for the problem I was diagnosing on that car.

The most helpful so far has been occasionally signing up for Honda’s Tech Info and compiling what I need via PDFCreator (in the 74,xxx mi) that we have on our Clarity:

I do almost all services for our Clarity personally, except warranty/recalls and the first free oil change. I even rotated tires when the tire store started asking me to replace them until I felt they were really worn down. Sunday as I was driving car chimed and said “Service Due”. I suspected correctly it needed a tire rotation, rotated in the driveway and reset.”

Both Autel and HDS will do diagnostic and service function. Autel/Foxwell scanner cannot do programming. VXDIAG will do with Honda online subscription, even key programming.

Here comes the Australian Holden vehicle list of VXDIAG VCX NANO GM or other VXDIAG VCX GM scanners (take 2024.05 version GDS2 as an example).

GDS2: supports 2010-2020 Holden vehicles 

2020 Holden
Acadia
Astra
Colorado
Commodore
Equinox
Spark
Trailblazer
Trax

2019
Acadia
Astra K
Astra Sedan NB4
Barina
Colorado
Commodore
Equinox
Spark
Trailblazer
Trax

2018
Astra J
Astra K
Astra Sedan NB4
Barina
Captiva
Cascada
Colorado
Commodore
Equinox
Spark
Trailblazer
Trax

2017
Astra J
Astra K
Astra Sedan NB4
Barina
Caprice
Captiva
Cascada
Colorado
Commodore
Insignia
Spark
Trailblazer
Trax

2016
Astra J
Barina
Caprice
Captiva
Cascada
Colorado
Colorado 7
Commodore
Cruze
Insignia
Spark
Trax

2015
Astra J
Barina
Barina Spark
Caprice
Captiva 5
Captiva 7
Cascada
Colorado
Colorado 7
Commodore
Cruze
Insignia
Malibu
Trax
Volt

2014
Barina
Barina Spark
Caprice
Captiva 5
Captiva 7
Colorado
Colorado 7
Commodore
Cruze
Malibu
Trax
Volt

2013
Barina
Barina Spark
Caprice
Captiva 5
Captiva 7
Colorado
Colorado 7
Cruze
Malibu
Trax
Volt

2012
Barina
Barina Spark
Captiva 5
Captiva 7
Colorado
Cruze

2011
Barina Spark
Captiva 5
Captiva 7
Colorado
Cruze

2010
Barina Spark
Cruze

Tech2win: 1999-2013 Holden models

2005-2013 Caprice/Lumina
2003-2004 Lumina/Utility/Statesman/Caprice
2001-2002 Lumina LHD/Caprice LHD/Lumina RHD/ Statesman RHD/Utility RHD
2000 Middle East Export Lumina/Caprice
1999 Middle East Export Lumina

Select Holden Export package

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Good news! The latest VAG ODIS Engineering software 18.1.0 was tested working fine with VXDIAG VCX SE 6154 and other VCX VAG scanners.

Software version: ODIS-E 18.1.0

Operating system: Windows and more

Compatible devices: original 6154 interface, vxdiag 6154 or vnci 6154

Free download

ODIS Engineering 18.1.0 Download LINK

Keep 6154 driver in vx manager up-to-date.

Select diagnostic interface as VAS 6154 when using vxdiag interfaces.

The installation steps are the same as ODIS-E V17. Just replace a different patch in Step 2.

How to Install ODIS-E V17 for VXDIAG VCX SE 6154?

Problem:

ITSA+ 4.48.1 software did not communicate with VXDIAG VCX SE BMW scanner. Status reserved. Update firmware and license, reinstall driver, all the same problem.

Solution:

VXDIAG BMW driver is not ready for ISTA+ 4.48.1 yet.

VXDIAG engineers are working on new version ISTA and will publish new version driver soon.

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Problem:

Need to access a BMW E46 with VXDIAG VCX SE BMW INPA software, INPA failed to communicate with vehicle, it reported an error “IFH-0009 No Response From Control Unit”, any solution?

Solution:

This error is usually caused by incorrect engine/system selection. Double-check engine and module selection.

It should be fine.

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Customer problem:

Trying to correct odometer on a Land rover L319 using VXDIAG VCX SE JLR and SDD v163 software.  SDD asks for a seed code and password.
Got the seed access code and password calculated via CCF Editor tool. Still not working. Any clue?

Solution:

SDD through a download link or on hard drive is an offline version.

To correct mileage for Jaguar Land rover vehicles, you need SDD online version (with online subscription. )

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Question:

Will VXDIAG VCX SE/VCX NANO Renault software diagnose new Megane 5 Electric 2022 car?

Answer:

No, for this model you need Renault ADT software.   If use CLIP software, software will throw error “the vehicle is not subject to diagnosis with the CLIP device, please switch to the ADT device”.

Renault Group launched the Alliance Diagnosis Tool (ADT) to its dealer network worldwide. ADT is the next generation of vehicle diagnosis and repair tool for car models introduced after 2020.

VXDIAG VCX NANO doesn’t work via doip, it cannot be used as passthru with Alliance diagnostic tool RENAULT program.

VXDIAG VCX SE does work via DoIP, but some users tested cannot use the physical token for ADT.

So for newer Renault with SGW security gateway, better use original VCI or Autel/Launch X431 scanners (still need to bypass gateway).

Problem:

One of our customer reported that his vxdiag vcx nano Ford IDS scanner failed to connect to a Ford fiesta 1.0 petrol. 2022.

Solution:

For Fiesta 2022, you need to use the Ford FDRS (Ford Diagnostic and Repair System) software for this vehicle as the error picture indicated.

FORD: The following vehicles are supported by FDRS

2018+
Expedition/Navigator

2018+
Ecosport

2019+
Ranger

2020+
Transit

2019+
Transit Connect

2020+
Explorer/Aviator

2020+
Super Duty

2020+
Escape/Corsair

VCX SE can be used as J2534 passthru device for Ford FDRS software.

NOTE:

VCX NANO and VCX SE do not support CAN FD protocol, if your new Ford has CAN FD protocol, you need VXDIAG VCX FD for Ford.

Check how to set up Ford FDRS with VCX NANO/VCX SE?

How to Set up VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford and FDRS for F150 ECM Programming?

VXDIAG also released a new driver for FDRS.  You can install either Ford IDS or FDRS driver to use FDRS software.