Help with VXDIAG purchase
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,868
Likes: 294
From: West of Burlington, Ontario Canada
Help with VXDIAG purchase
I just picked up a Windows 10 Laptop to go with a VXDIAG and not sure that I want a non wifi version or the wifi version. I believe the wifi version can be used with a cable but not sure of any issues with the wifi. I have an Autel blue tooth scanner that I've found handy not having a cable in the way but it's likely that I'll be sitting in the car with the VXDIAG when being used. Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated.
Thanks
Jim
Thanks
Jim
Last edited by GMJim; Sep 14, 2022 at 11:06 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 1,151
From: Klein TX
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I've used a Nano for a while now, usually with my laptop on the bench connected to the Nano with a nice long USB cable. Works like a champ. Just make sure to get a good cable, don't go cheap.
My initial thought: VCX Nano is a big enough pain in the *** without throwing WiFi into the mix. Stick with the USB version.
But on second thought: The WiFi verson is only $10 more and may actually work. Why not get it? It would be simpler with no 10' cable to deal with. If it doesn't work, it will still connect with the USB cable.
So, I would say get the WiFi version. Just my $0.02, others may disagree.
My initial thought: VCX Nano is a big enough pain in the *** without throwing WiFi into the mix. Stick with the USB version.
But on second thought: The WiFi verson is only $10 more and may actually work. Why not get it? It would be simpler with no 10' cable to deal with. If it doesn't work, it will still connect with the USB cable.
So, I would say get the WiFi version. Just my $0.02, others may disagree.
Last edited by wjnjr; Sep 17, 2022 at 01:13 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 2,500
Likes: 1,165
From: Northern Wisconsin
How does the wifi version work? Does it require a router nearby for connection on a LAN (infrastructure mode)? Or does it make a direct connection between the VXDIAG device and your laptop (Ad Hoc mode or Direct mode)?
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,868
Likes: 294
From: West of Burlington, Ontario Canada
I've used a Nano for a while now, usually with my laptop on the bench connected to the Nano with a nice long USB cable. Works like a champ. Just make sure to get a good cable, don't go cheap.
My initial thought: VCX Nano is a big enough pain in the *** without throwing bluetooth into the mix. Stick with the USB version.
But on second thought: The WiFi verson is only $10 more and may actually work. Why not get it? It would be simpler with no 10' cable to deal with. If it doesn't work, it will still connect with the USB cable.
So, I would say get the WiFi version. Just my $0.02, others may disagree.
My initial thought: VCX Nano is a big enough pain in the *** without throwing bluetooth into the mix. Stick with the USB version.
But on second thought: The WiFi verson is only $10 more and may actually work. Why not get it? It would be simpler with no 10' cable to deal with. If it doesn't work, it will still connect with the USB cable.
So, I would say get the WiFi version. Just my $0.02, others may disagree.
.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 1,151
From: Klein TX
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Actually, it's not that bad, just a little tedious at times. The VX Diag website has the software and instructions, you just have to dig a little because some of the instructions are simply wrong. There is also a help section which is really pretty good. I bought mine straight from VX Diag, setup an account, joined the chat, etc. and have had good ongoing service. I recommend doing that vs buying from Amazon, eBay, wherever. The Nano is a good scan tool at a very reasonable price. Definitely worth the bit of drama to setup
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 1,151
From: Klein TX
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,868
Likes: 294
From: West of Burlington, Ontario Canada
Actually, it's not that bad, just a little tedious at times. The VX Diag website has the software and instructions, you just have to dig a little because some of the instructions are simply wrong. There is also a help section which is really pretty good. I bought mine straight from VX Diag, setup an account, joined the chat, etc. and have had good ongoing service. I recommend doing that vs buying from Amazon, eBay, wherever. The Nano is a good scan tool at a very reasonable price. Definitely worth the bit of drama to setup
Was it this site? This is what I thought was the VXDIAG website and ordered from here. I'll check out the forum thanks.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 12,502
Likes: 3,629
Have both, and if the car is not in ACC mode, or Run mode, no power to the nano and will not connect. Hence if you turn the car off, connection drops out, and you have to either restart the program, or in some cases, reboot the laptop instead.
So go with the USB cable version that is getting it power from the laptop always, and save the $10 to replace the oem cable that comes with it, with a better one.
So go with the USB cable version that is getting it power from the laptop always, and save the $10 to replace the oem cable that comes with it, with a better one.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,868
Likes: 294
From: West of Burlington, Ontario Canada
Have both, and if the car is not in ACC mode, or Run mode, no power to the nano and will not connect. Hence if you turn the car off, connection drops out, and you have to either restart the program, or in some cases, reboot the laptop instead.
So go with the USB cable version that is getting it power from the laptop always, and save the $10 to replace the oem cable that comes with it, with a better one.
https://www.amazon.com/10ft3Pack-Cha...s%2C145&sr=1-4
So go with the USB cable version that is getting it power from the laptop always, and save the $10 to replace the oem cable that comes with it, with a better one.
https://www.amazon.com/10ft3Pack-Cha...s%2C145&sr=1-4
Thanks for the link, I bought the USB version. I've been reading a lot of posts about loading the software and not sure what I need and where to obtain it and a little confused. I'm waiting for my Nano to be delivered and in the mean time I'm continuing to read everything I can. I've read some of your posts helping others with loading Tech2win and GDS2 on a windows 10 64 bit laptop and hope I can do the same.
Jim