nope, same behaviour: 3 flashes, beep, then lights out. red led on the motherboard stays on

 

One AliExpress seller has a Lexia J2534. It looks like a Lexia Lite but I am not sure what it is. I think J2534 is a different system.

 

When I plug the Lexia into my PC it shows that there is an issue with the driver, going into control panel I have a yellow pling, it's asking for the driver to be updated, but I don't know where to find the driver, I also don't appear to be able to screen print when in the VM so that I can show you.
Sorry very new to Windows if I'm missing something obvious

 

For driver look in c:/APPL/DRIVER/ For screen printing, you can use the screen capture of your host and just have the VM in window mode (not full screen)

 

Also noticed that the LED doesn't come on when plugged into the ODB port which I presume it should even if not connected to laptop?

 

The LED on the Lexia is powered by the computer's USB port. The LED should turn on if you connect the Lexia to a simple USB power supply.

 

Unfortunately I don't have a powered hub, I've requested a full refund via AliExpress, big shame I thought this seller from above would prove reliable, not sure what to do now.

 

This is the seller I have used but you need to be very careful with the listing. When you open the website it shows a relatively low price which is for a Lexia J2534 but it shows an image for the full chipset Lexia with clip. You need to select Color Full Chip without clip. There is a version with clip but the clip is for very old cars so not needed for any car with a OBD port.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001346459229.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.481ef19ca9EuBH

 

I'm having a bit of a headache. I have a rev C cable which works on diagbox 7 on my 307 fine.

I am trying fantomel's version on VM 9.68, the VM recognises Interface, first it says connect a vci and then another screen comes up connect to car. I connected it but it doesn't pickup the VIN or establish communication, I have typed in the VIN but no dialogue to ECUs.

I have checked PSA interface checker v3 and I have firmware version is 4.3.7 2017 and serial shows rev C.

Any suggestions?
Trying to connect to 67 plate MKII 5008

 

If Diagbox doesn't read the VIN it means it's not communicating with the BSI. If that's the case I wouldn't waste my time typing in the VIN because it is unlikely to work. I suggest you have a close look at the car's OBD connector. It is common for the pins on this connector to be damaged. The Lexia 3 connector has smaller pins than a lot generic scanners so it is often the case that when the car's OBD connector is damaged a generic scanner works but the Lexia 3 doesn't

 

Greetings form France

I'm joining the party - Looking for a solution to talk to my 2012 5008 1.6HDI.

I've prepared the VM according to Fantomel's guide and all seems ok (great). Now I'm looking for a cable, but it seems it's not that straight forward (?). Links in previous posts are no longer valid or out of stock. Can anybody help with a link to one that's in stock!

Is this one OK for example?

fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005005276755059.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.21.25a95cf6ukfgQi&algo_pvid=ac89c1bd-97f4-4e29-9070-ee42f53d3e41&algo_exp_id=ac89c1bd-97f4-4e29-9070-ee42f53d3e41-10&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21113.63%2199.99%21%21%21119.17%21104.87%21%402103892f17149457332564966eb9a6%2112000032457193182%21sea%21UK%210%21AB&curPageLogUid=bclRcP909vwJ&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

Only this version is in stock...

 

The images you posted show the correct Lexia 3.

Several sellers have been describing the Simplified Lexia 3 (shown on #165 of this thread) as a full chip Lexia 3. These Simplified Lexia 3 don't work with the version of Diagbox you installed.

 

The images you posted show the correct Lexia 3.

Several sellers have been describing the Simplified Lexia 3 (shown on #165 of this thread) as a full chip Lexia 3. These Simplified Lexia 3 don't work with the version of Diagbox you installed.

Thanks Ian. So don't get tempted by the ones at half the price .

I'll give it a shot for 100 EUR...

 

Does the VM have the dongle drivers installed? It probably does.

Does the VM have control of the USB port that the dongle is attached to?

 

The drivers for the normal Lexia 3 are pre-installed on the virtual machine.

All the VM versions of Diagbox are based on VMware. The best way to use these is start the VM before you connected the Lexia 3. Then when you connect the Lexia 3 to the USB port the OS will ask you if you want to connect it to the Host or Guest.

 

Hello!

I have followed this guide to the letter, and when connected to the car it saw the VIN OK, but then said "connect the adaptor part number pr9780 to the usb communication port"

Any clues what I have done wrong? 2017 Peugeot Boxer. Thanks

 

Ignore me, its OK now. Thanks

 

You might as well explain what the solution was.

 

Sorry, yes.

When that came up on the screen, I ticked the continue box (which is a red tick) and it seemed to just carry on and worked. Slightly embarrased that I didnt do that initiallly.

Now to work out how I fix the codes and problems with. the van!

 

For commerical vehicles (like your Boxer), an additional module is sometimes necessary to utilize Diagbox to its fullest extent.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001303506547.html

 

Anyone got a link to where I can download VMware Player, the VMware website doesn't appear to be working?

 

VMware discontinued the Player variant and users are now expected to use the more feature-rich VMware Workstation. You can download it here: VMware Workstation for Windows

 

Anyone got a link to where I can download VMware Player, the VMware website doesn't appear to be working

^this is the version I use. Never updated, as native pass-through of printing was disabled. This is only a risk for computers giving access to the outside world, and most of us are not doing that. We are just using VM to run diagnostics or printing of data from the VM.
VMware Workstation 17.0.2 Build 21581411 Download (filehorse.com)

 

Hi

I have an issue with my Lexia setup - in Windows 11 64 bit (my VM host environment) when I plug the lexia unit in, device manager shows an Unknown Device with a yellow warning triangle under Other Devices, and there is no popup in the VMware allow pass through of the USB device - any thoughts how I can get this working?

 

I managed to get this to work by switching from VMware player to VMware workspace - this then gives me the option to select the USB device with the standard popup window. The host machine still displays it as an Unknown Device

 

HI I bought a full chip version (£85) from AliE. I have the Fantomine VM for Diagbox 9.86 working fine. I also have the interface detected in the VM. I checked the firmware version of the interface is 4.3.7. I reflashed it with the same version also. Issue I am experiencing is that it cannot read the car at all. When Autodetect is on, i hear clicks from the interface, but it fails to read the car. Car is on with Engine running. What could it be, before i say, its bad luck, and i got a faulty cable? I do not have other car to try unfortunately. Car is 2013 Peugeot 208

 

HI
I bought a full chip version (£85) from AliE. I have the Fantomine VM for Diagbox 9.86 working fine. I also have the interface detected in the VM. I checked the firmware version of the interface is 4.3.7. I reflashed it with the same version also.

Issue I am experiencing is that it cannot read the car at all. When Autodetect is on, i hear clicks from the interface, but it fails to read the car. Car is on with Engine running.

What could it be, before i say, its bad luck, and i got a faulty cable? I do not have other car to try unfortunately.

Car is 2013 Peugeot 208

 

It sounds like your PC is communicating okay with your Lexia so you need to check the connection to the car's OBD port.

Note:
Diagbox will automatically change the Lexia firmware to match the version of Diagbox. You have the correct firmware installed for Diagbox 9.86.

Have you tried a different scanner to confirm that your car's OBD port is working properly.

If you have a multimeter it would also be worth checking the resistance at the car's OBD connector:
(i) Between pins 6 and 14 should be 60 Ohms
(ii) Between pins 3 and 8 should be 120 Ohms
Note you need the car's battery disconnected to do this.

 

Gibbo, thanks for this! Was in a pinch yesterday with the misses car throwing errors before a road trip. I have the cable as I used to be a lot more active on the forum, but hadn’t used it in 3/4 years. With this I was able to get operational in about 10 mins start to finish, and flash my Lexia cable to the latest version! Got the faults read and panic over! I know fantonel(?) put it together but you assembling all the parts helped me no end! Thanks again!

 

Hi Community,
I'm looking at using DiagBox v9 on my computer.
My PC: 16 Go RAM, 4 physical cores (8 logical), Windows 8.1, processors i7
Question 1: Is this configuration is suitable?

I understand, that the use with virtual machine does not require fees (maybe just a donation).
My car is a 308 SW, Year Model 2015, 1.6 120HP, BlueHDI
Question2: Will Diagbox V9 will allow me to reset errors?
I'm thinking of:
1. Reseting kms after EOLYS tank refill
2. Tell ECU that AdBlue tank has been changed.

Regarding hardware to connect to the car.
on www.psa-diag.fr, I saw recommended Hardware interface. Links points to AliExpress, hardware is currently at 86.99£ (52% discount, ends 11/07/2025 23.59)
but accros the different vendors, there are variations of prices for hardware that seems to look identical.
But also one at 50£: 50£ version
Question3: What are the key parameters to look at when buying these hardware?

Kind Regards

 

Hi Community,
I'm looking at using DiagBox v9 on my computer.
My PC: 16 Go RAM, 4 physical cores (8 logical), Windows 8.1, processors i7
Question 1: Is this configuration is suitable?

I understand, that the use with virtual machine does not require fees (maybe just a donation).
My car is a 308 SW, Year Model 2015, 1.6 120HP, BlueHDI
Question2: Will Diagbox V9 will allow me to reset errors?
I'm thinking of:
1. Reseting kms after EOLYS tank refill
2. Tell ECU that AdBlue tank has been changed.

Regarding hardware to connect to the car.
on www.psa-diag.fr, I saw recommended Hardware interface. Links points to AliExpress, hardware is currently at 86.99£ (52% discount, ends 11/07/2025 23.59)
but accros the different vendors, there are variations of prices for hardware that seems to look identical.
But also one at 50£: 50£ version
Question3: What are the key parameters to look at when buying these hardware?

Kind Regards

Can't help you with the hardware, but I used to used diagbox 8 on my 2014 308 T9 MKII so you should be fine with diagbox 9

 

Thanks a bunch for this, got it working, but I have a question.
When coding the BSI it needs an internet connection.
How do I get this fixed/get a connection?
I've looked in VM ware but can't seem to find the option to connect ?

 

Unfortunately, it is not possible to use the virtual version of Diagbox on the internet. You need the official version of Diagbox to do this but it is only available to registered garages. Until late last year most people were able to register to use the online version of Servicebox which allowed you to pay to download Diagbox and get access to the server. However, Stallantis now only allow registered garages to register.