How to solve VXDIAG Nano error “won’t connect to GM Corvette C6”?

Car model: GM Corvette C6

Device: VXDIAG Nano with USB cable not Wifi

Error:
Won’t connect to the car
Can’t get the licensee to load

How to solve?
Problem with WI-Fi unit, is that the Nano needs to be connected to the car so the nano has power to begin with. Also, OBDII port needs to be powered up, so on a C5, car has to be in run postion before the OBDII has power itself.

Because of that, even on the Wifi unit I have, I still use it with a cable so the laptop powers up the nano to begin with, and don’t have to worry about the OBDII power instead..

When you load it make sure you run the installed updates from tech2win.

You also cant use a 64bit OS system it has to to be a 32bit device. The newer units (if bought on amazon) are 32bit and cant run from a Vm image that is 32bit OS.

I had the same issue. I pulled out a old laptop and installed win10 32bit and ran the updated add-ons from tech2win.

Load VX manager first, plug in the Nano, and get it working in VX manager. Hence click on firmware icon to update the firmware, then click on licence icon to install the licenses.

Now with the VX manager open and the nano plugged in, now load that auto install.exe of Tech2 win to load it from the White disc that came with the Nano to your machine. Hence the autoinstall.exe will need to over ride some VX manager files when it installs, so VX manager has to be open with the Nano connected/being seen in VX manager when you load tech2 win auto install from the disc. Installing tech2 win, with VX manager not open and the nano not plugged into the machine will end up with install problems every time with Win 64bit system.

Lastly, if you are loading in the Newer VX manager, you have to go in and install the needed programs from inside VX manager (no long load into VX manger from the white disc). So Tech2, GDS2 and SPS have to be installed from within VX manager. If you check in VX manager and these are loaded already, uninstall and reload them from VX manager again if you are having problems. When you have done these three reloads, go back in the licence tab in VX manager and make sure you are showing licences for all three of these. If not, then go back to the main page and click on the licence ion to update the licences on the refreshed installed. I bring this up, since if you are using the last right hand top tab in VX manager to download the lastest VX manager, you will have to install Tech2win/gds2/SPS from within VX manager (will still use the white disc to install Tech2win to the laptop to get the the desk top icon.

Now the glitch with A/C Delco TBS.
If you are using the older VX manager and older firmware on the Nano, when you get the screen to install the BoschTech2 win driver and GDS2 in TBS (will be a pop up screen), you want to skip these installs each time you use TBS.

If you are using the latest VX manager and latest Nano firmware, then you want to install these two Bosch drivers from TBS instead.

Trust is, for TBS now, you want to be using the latest VX manager and firmware. When you load the two Bosch drivers, it going to to load another program that is needed to get the Nano to work (TBS changed about a year ago, and its this third driver that loads with the Bosch drivers that is needed to get the Nano to work with the system.
Source:http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/service/how-to-solve-vxdiag-nano-gm-error.html

GM 2018 2019 Diagnostic Tool Programmer Tool Buying guide

Topic: For GM 2018 2019 Diagnostic Programming，VXDIAG VCX NANO GM or GM Tech2  or GM MDI?

One comparison table among VXDIAG VCX NANO GM, GM Tech2 & GM MDI:

Item	VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM/Opel	GM MDI WIFI	GM Tech II scanner
Image
Software	GDS2 (2014) /Tech2Win	GDS 2 (2011)Tech2 Win	TIS2000/SPS
Need computer	Yes, it’s PC-based.	Yes, it’s PC-based.	TIS2000 on WinXP
System requirement	Win7 32/64bit /Win8 64bit system	Package software: Win XP only   v2016.11 software: Win 7	Win XP for TIS2000
Multi-Language	Multi-Language	Multi-Language	Multi-Language(depends on vehicles)
WIFI	YES, VXDIAG GM has wifi version and USB version	WIFI and USB connection	NO
Diagnosis	wireless basic diagnostic	wireless basic diagnostic	basic diagnosis
Programming	GM TIS2WEB online Service Programming System (SPS)	wireless online programming   –offline programming ,such as European Chevrolet, Opel, but not for all cars	Online programming with TIS2000 on Saab/Opel (-2008)
Update	Firmware updatable Software updatable	Firmware 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 from 1990-2014 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   – WIFI and USB connection -good for new cars	-can support software from original factory -support offline & online programming	-cannot plug original software card, but can support original program   -easy to carry on

As you can see, GM MDI is the best GM 2009 – 2019 diagnostic and programming tool.

It is cheap (238eur with software and free delivery).

It is programming online, support offline programming for Opel Chevrolet.

If you want to program by using GM MDI, you need to buy account at GM MDI official site:

https://www.acdelcotds.com/acdelco/action/subscribehome

GM MDI Compatibility:

Device is compatible with GDS2 (Opel)

Device is compatible with Tech2Win (Opel, Hammer)

Device is not compatible with SAAB via Tech2Win

GM MDI Cars test reports yes and no:

1: SAAB 9-5, 2003, 3.0 TID– Yes

mine is clone from China.

MDI Software 8.1.135.13

GT32

SAAB NAO V9.250

Simply pressed OK when Candy detected and all worked.

Tested on SAAB 9-5, 2003, 3.0 TID

2: 2014 model – Yes

SAAB NAO V9.250 is from 2014. Already tested.

2003 year too old – not interesting for me.

3: Saab 9-5, 2003, 3.0 – Yes

Tested by my own, works with Saab 9-5, 2003, 3.0

1: online – good, offline – bad

GM MDI good, interface works online.

update mdi 100%.

offline too bad for new cars.

2: wifi card compatible

So far, Chinese clone GM MDI with squ wifi card

3: wifi is not working but works fine with USB

I bought a cheap one and it only worked with usb. The wired network and wifi did not work. In fact, the card flash socket was missing from the board. Build quality was not to bad. I just use it to flash newer pcm/ecm’s.

GM MDI WIFI version:

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/gm-tech2-gm-diagnostic-scanner-obd2express.html

GM MDI USB version:

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/gm-mdi-multiple-diagnostic-interface-with-usb-connection.html

Part 2: Why GM MDI instead of Tech II scanner?

Flash faster: MDI & GDS2

As for why GM is going to the GM MDI and GDS2, instead of using a Tech II with TIS2000 software, because the MDI with GDS2 flashes a hell of lot faster when you have flash a new module with either it orginal firmware or upgraded firmware. Its also faster to use than having to press buttons on the Tech II for basic commands during diagnostics as well.

Older cars: Tech II & TIS2000

So in regards to the vets, Tech II clone will cover all the C6 cars and older since the last of the updated firmware on the unit covers from here back. If you do need to reflash something, it’s done via Tis2000 with the Tech II as the pass through device.

New & old cars: MDI interface

Since GM did not make upgraded firmware to flash into the Tech II’s to cover these cars like C7, then it’s a MDI that is needed instead. As for the MDI’s firmware, they will cover not only the new cars, but the cars that the old Tech II’s used to cover as well.

Now the glitch on the MDI regarding cloning it, since it has to use the GDS2 software for the pass through only device, GDS2 software has not been cracked like Tis2000 software has been instead.

GM account for subscription: MDI need it

So the only way that even a clone MDI is going to work, is to have a subscription to GM (Few $K a year) to allow you to use the GDS2 software that has to log into GM each time it used instead.

Hence the Clone Tech II unit you get will already be loaded with the most current firmware, and for most of the stuff you going to use the Tech II clone, will just be using the unit by itself without being connected to a laptop.

Also the cracked copy of Tis2000 that you get with the clone model, does not have to be connected/logged into GM to use it for 99% of the stuff (do not need an account with GM).

Note, if push comes to shove and you can not find a copy of the needed firmware to flash into a unit to upgrade a module, then you can get a one day subscription to GM to pull down the needed file from them.

Part 3: GM MDI alternative: VXDIAG VCX NANO GM device

Confirmed: VXDIAG VCX NANO GM device works as a clone to the GM MDI.

since it also comes with GDS2 as well to work on newer cars.

I ordered and received a VXDiag VCX Nano on Saturday. I currently have a Tech 2 clone unit.

I primarily bought it for the later cars which use GDS2/MDI, specifically a Chevy Cruze and a ’15 C7. I also bought a refurbished HP Elitebook running Windows 7 Pro 64-bit on a dual core I5 processor.

The software CD that comes with the VCX Nano I received has two install routines with installation instructions that were brief and somewhat minimal. One install routine for Tech2Win and one for GDS2. The Tech2Win software installs and runs under native Win 7, and with not too much trouble that was up and running, and I could use it on an ’01 Vette.

Install the VM player as admin (right click on it and select run as admin).

Once have vm player installed on your machine, forget all about the VM player app start icon, since you not going to use it, since the xp version it has set up under it, will not work with nothing else but GDS2.

Now copy the GDS2 folder from the disc, to somewhere on your drive (folder and the files in it).

Now in that GDS2 folder you just copied to your hard drive, your going to right click on the VM.vmx file inside that folder and select to open it with Vm player app (selected from programs from the list).

If you want a icon to click on to open the GDS2 program via VM player without having to go into the folder each time, do a copy on the VM.vmx file via the right click method, go over to your desk top, do a right click paste of it there to make a short cut, do another click on the shortcut icon you just pasted into desk top, go down to rename, and just change the shortcut name to GSD2. Now when you click on the new icon named GSD2 you just made, it will open up GDS2 in the vm player.

If you want the icon in the start drop down menu, then right click on it again, and select pin to start menu (classic in my case, since I run classic shell since windows 8).

Hence you don’t start the GDS2 program by clicking on VM player, but by clicking on the vm.vmx file in the program, with it desinated to be opened up via VM player instead. Note if you do the GDS2 shortcut icon, make sure that is selected to open up with VM player as well.

Cons:

Someone think it sounds like the Nano is not an option for us novice users, Seems like a very difficult process.

Sum:GM MDI and VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM is the top choice for GM Opel Saab up to 2018 2019 diagnostic and programming. GM Tech2 clone for GM up to 2009 year.

Source:http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/service/gm-up-to-2018-2019-diagnostic-and-programming-tool-advice.html

How does TIS2000 & TDS SPS view the files on Corvette C6?

This article starts with a question “I have a Corvette C6 Grand sport from 2011 with AT6. I read an article that new software has been programmed into the automatic gearbox in the 2012 Corvette C6, making the switching times (with the flippers) much faster. I also heard that there are updates for the LS3 engine”.

Method one: use TIS2000

You don’t need a subscription to view the files on your own car .

You run the TIS2000 in the virtual PC and connect to your car and can read the files in your car.

It’s only when your need to update your car you need the subscription .

If you enter your VIN here you can view the latest files available for your car and compare it with what TIS2000 shows and see if your files are updated or not

https://tis2web.service.gm.com/tis2web/

Method 2: Use TDS SPS instead of TIS2000

GM TIS2000 can be set up to pull the latest firmware files, but is not for the novice to set it up this way since it meant more for abroad dealers that don’t have the best of internet services to use TDS instead.

So your best bet is to just use TDS to update the firmware instead. Its only $40 for TDS for 2 years per vin.

https://www.acdelcotds.com/subscriptions

As for using TDS SPS with the Vxdiag nano GM, once you load the TDS software with Java , your going to get this pop up, and you don’t want to load these drivers, but use the Nano driver that will already be loaded on your machine.

So when you get this window pop up in SPS each time you load the program, just skip loading these drivers each time.

And on the next screen, it will be this driver that you use for the Nano (will be pre loaded on the machine from when you installed VX Driver MDI beforehand).

 Enjoy

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2019/08/27/tis2000-tds-sps-view-files-on-corvette-c6/