VNCI brand has a series of diagnostic tools for GM, Ford/Mazda, VAG, Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, etc. It can meet the needs of different customers. All are genuine with high quality and cheap prices. Choose the related VNCI diagnostic tool according to the car model.
All original VNCI diagnostic scanners:
https://www.chinaobd2.com/producttags/vnci-scanner.html
For GM cars, choose VNCI MDI2.
Features:
Support CAN FD and DOIP protocol
Compatible with Techline connect (TLC) software
Support GMs motors Global A/B platform architecture, cover GMs from 1996 to the present
Support GDS2, DPS, and Tech2win offline software No registration required for direct use.
Support SAE J2534 Passthru ISO2290 protocol for GMs motors
Support ECU, PCM, ABS, VTA and other automotive electronic system programming operation and immobilizer matching
Free maintenance for 1 year
Upgrade firmware online for free, VNCI Device Manager free download
Three connection modes
USB Connection Mode: Connect via the USB cable.
AP Connection (Wifi connection directly) Mode: Connects to a computer via the built-in WIFI of VNCI MDI2, similar to Bluetooth connection.
Station Connection Mode (WLAN Connection): Connect the VNCI MDI2 device and the computer to the same local area network.
AP connection mode and station connection mode can be switched through the device button.
Compared with other GM diagnostic tools, VNCI has the advantages below.
Support both CAN FD and DoIP protocols
Support USB, WiFi and WLAN three connection methods
Compatible with original driver, no need 3rd party driver
VNCI MDI2 vs. GM MDI2 vs. VXDIAG GM:
| Item | VNCI MDI2 | GM MDI2 | VXDIAG VCX NANO/VCX SE GM |
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| Manufacturer | VNCI | Clone | VXDIAG |
| Price | $219 | $255 | $129/$199 |
| Operating system | Win7/Win10 | Win7/Win10 | GDS2 : Win7, Win10; Tech2win: only Win7 32bit |
| Driver | Original with original MDI driver | MDI Manager | VX Manager |
| GDS2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tech2win | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DPS (Development Programming System) | Yes | Yes | – |
| Passthru mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Techline Connect SPS2 online programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle coverage | all GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and Opel models from 1996 to 2023 | GM Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Buick Hummer / OPEL till 2022 | GM Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Buick Hummer / OPEL till 2022. Tech2win cannot do Opel and Saab (2000-2010), cannot do Holden. |
| Protocols | SAE J2534 Pass-Thru, CAN FD, DoIP, UART, Class2, KWP2000, GMLAN(CAN) | UART, Class 2, KWP2000 and GMLAN (CAN) | UART, Class 2, KWP2000 and GMLAN (CAN) |
| CAN FD Protocol | Yes | – | – |
| DoIP protocol | Yes | – | – |
| Connection | USB, WiFi, WLAN | USB, WiFi | VCX NANO: USB/WiFi |
| VCX SE: USB, WiFi, LAN | |||
| Multi-language | GDS2: Multi-language; Tech2win: English | GDS2: Multi-language; Tech2win: English | GDS2 Multi-language; Tech2win: English |
| Software Update | Update by link | Update by HDD | Update by link |
| Firmware Update | Update online via VNCI manager | Update online | Update online via vx manager |
| Activation | No | Yes | No |
For Ford/Mazda, choose VNCI MF J2534 or VNCI VCM3.
Both work with Ford/Mazda IDS software, support software update by link, and firmware update online.
The difference is that VCM3 is compatible with OEM software driver, supports CAN FD and DOIP protocols, plug and play, can support new Ford pickup trucks and EV cars, but MF J2534 doesn’t have these functions.
VCM3 is compatible with any version of Ford IDS, FDRS (new software), Mazda IDS, MDARS (new software) software, but VNCI MF only supports Ford/Mazda IDS software.
VCM3 supports 1996-2024+ Ford/Mazda while MF supports 1996-2023.
VCM3 supports USB, WiFi, and LAN three connection methods, but MF doesn’t support LAN.
As VCM3 has more functions than MF, it’s more expensive.
VNCI VCM3 vs. VNCI MF:
| Item | VNCI VCM3 | VNCI MF J2534 |
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| Price | $169 | $89 |
| Compatible with OEM software driver | Yes | No |
| Plug and Play | Yes | No |
| Support CAN FD protocol | Yes | No |
| Support DoIP protocol | Yes | No |
| Connection | USB, WiFi, LAN | USB, WiFi |
| Vehicle Coverage | 1996-2024+ | 1996-2023 |
| Software | Ford IDS | Ford IDS |
| Mazda IDS | Mazda IDS | |
| Software update | Update by link | Update by link |
| Firmware update | Yes, firmware update online | Yes, firmware update online |
| New Ford pickup trucks | Yes | No |
| Ford EV cars | Yes | No |
| Compatible with different IDS version | Yes | No |
| Compatible with Forscan | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Ford FDRS FJDS | Yes | No |
| Compatible with Mazda MDARS | Yes | No |
SVCI is not developed any more. The hardware is switched to the new VNCI MF J2534. They have the same functions.
VNCI and VXDIAG can support the latest Ford and Mazda IDS software.
Both can be used as j2534 passthru for Ford FDRS Mazda MDARS for online programming.
VNCI MF J2534 can also be used as ELM327 device. It is also compatible with other software HDS TIS VIDA SDD etc.
VNCI MF vs. VXDIAG Ford/Mazda:
| Item | VNCI MF J2534 | VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford/Mazda |
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| Brand | VNCI | VXDIAG |
| Price | $89 | $89 |
| Driver | VNCI IDS Loader driver | VXDIAG and Ford IDS driver |
| Ford IDS | Yes, IDS V130 | Yes, IDS V130 |
| Mazda IDS | Yes, IDS V131 | Yes, IDS V131 |
| Ford FDRS | Yes | Yes |
| Ford FJDS | Yes | Yes |
| Mazda MDARS | Yes | Yes |
| Forscan | Yes | Yes |
| ELM327 Mode | Yes, ELM327 software (for ELMConfig, Forscan, Scan Master | No |
| J2534 Passthru for other software | Yes, works with ODIS SDD HDS Techstream VIDA PCMFlash etc | No, single licensed |
| Operating system | Win10 64bit | Win7, Win8 and Win10 64bit |
| J1850 PWM protocol | Yes | – |
| Vehicle coverage | Ford/Mazda from 2006 to 2022 | Ford/Mazda from 2005 to 2022 |
For VW Audi Skoda Seat, choose VNCI 6154A VAG Diagnostic Tool.
It’s good for beginners because it’s cheap, plug and play, easy to use.
VNCI supports both DoIP and CAN FD protocols. It’s only for VAG vehicles, and cannot be used as passthru device.
As it’s the same as the genuine one except for appearance, no need to install an extra driver. Run with original drivers no need any modifications to drivers. No need any license.
Besides, there is an option to change the serial number in the VNCI firmware update tool.
It can work fast without any disconnections and displays the voltage, auto scan took less than one minute to complete.
VNCI 6154A vs. VXDIAG vs. TabScan 6154:
| Item | VNCI 6154A | VXDIAG VCX SE 6154 | TabScan 6154C |
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| Price | $119 | $169 | $159 |
| Vehicle coverage | VW, AUDI, SKODA, SEAT, Bentley, and Lamborghini from 1995 to 2023 | VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley from year 2001-2022 | VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley from year 2001-2022 |
| CAN FD protocol | Yes | No | No |
| DoIP protocol | Yes | No | Yes |
| Compatible with original ODIS drivers | Yes | Yes | – |
| 3rd party driver or device manager | – | Yes, vx manager | Yes |
| Compatible with latest ODIS-S service software | Yes, ODIS-S V23 | Yes, ODIS-S V23 | ODIS V23 not tested |
| Compatible with latest ODIS-E engineering software | Yes, ODIS-E V17 | Yes, ODIS-E V17 | ODIS-E 17 not tested |
| Device heating | No | No | No |
| Online programming | Yes, with online account | Yes, with online account | Yes, with online account |
| Customize serial number | Yes | – | – |
| Operating system | Win10 64bit | Win10 64bit (recommend) | Win7, Win8 and Win10 |
| J2534 Passthru | No | Yes | Yes |
| Connection | USB, WiFi and WLAN | USB, WiFi and WLAN | USB, Bluetooth |
| Update | Software update by link | Software update by link | Software update by link |
| Firmware update online | Firmware update online | Firmware update online | |
| Extension | – | Allow to add other car brands to device (pay license) | Supports OBD GO APP on mobile phone |
For other vehicles, click the following related links to learn more info.
VNCI PT3G Diagnostic Scanner for Porsche:
https://www.chinaobd2.com/vp-vnci-pt3g-diagnostic-tool.html
VNCI Diagnostic Scanner for Jaguar Land Rover:
https://www.chinaobd2.com/vp-vnci-jlr-doip-diagnostic-tool.html
VNCI RNM Diagnostic Interface for Nissan Renault Mitsubishi:
https://www.chinaobd2.com/vp-vnci-rnm-nissan-renault-mitsubishi-3in1-diagnostic-tool.html
VNCI VDI3 Diagnostic Interface for Rongwei MG Wuling Baojun Datong:
https://www.chinaobd2.com/vp-vnci-vdi3-for-rongwei-mg-wuling-baojun-datong-diagnostic-tool.html
VNCI 6516SZ Diagnositc Interface for Suzuki:
https://www.chinaobd2.com/vp-vnci-6516sz-suzuki-diagnostic-tool.html
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