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1 689 989 451

2019-07-01

Opel Automobile GmbH

Product description  |  Opel-Vauxhall-VCI  |  5

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4.3 

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI Ports and cont-

rol elements

The Opel-Vauxhall-VCI has various keys and 
standardized ports for operating the device and 
connecting it to the vehicle electrical system and 
workshop network. These connectors and cont-
rols are shown in the following illustrations.

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Item Description

1

LED status display

2

Control keys

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2x USB-A port

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Port for diagnostic connection cable

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USB-B port

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WiFi Adapter

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Ethernet Port

4.4 

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port

The Opel-Vauxhall-VCI has a fixed USB configura-
tion which cannot be changed. This ensures that 
the Opel-Vauxhall-VCI can always be connect-
ed to a single computer running the software 
"VCI Manager" or the user software so you can 
configure LAN or WLAN settings required by your 
local network. In addition, it is important to note 
that a USB connection is required to configure 
the firmware on the Opel-Vauxhall-VCI, to pair 
the computer with the Opel-Vauxhall-VCI and to 
update the firmware.

4.5 

Wireless Local Area Network 

(WLAN)

During setup and configuration of the WLAN 
connection (802.11b/g/n), the Opel-Vauxhall-VCI 
must be connected via USB to a computer run-
ning the software "VCI Manager" and be paired 
with the computer.

4.6 

Ethernet

During setup and configuration of the Ethernet 
connection, the Opel-Vauxhall-VCI must be 
connected via USB to a computer running the 
software "VCI Manager" and be paired with the 
computer.

4.7 

Additional Opel-Vauxhall-VCI 

Features

4.7.1 

Data transfer

The connection between the Opel-Vauxhall-VCI 
and the vehicle electronics is established via the 
26-pin diagnostic connection cable.

Summary of Contents for Vauxhall VCI

Page 1: ...Opel Vauxhall VCI en operating instruction...

Page 2: ...uter and Opel Vauxhall VCI software versions 8 5 4 Setting up wireless communications 9 5 4 1 Activating the WLAN link via an access point 9 5 4 2 Enabling point to point wireless communication 10 5 4...

Page 3: ...tructure and expla nation Warnings warn of dangers to the user or people in the vicinity Warning notices also indicate the consequences of the danger as well as preventive action Warnings have the fol...

Page 4: ...Class A digital device as defined in Part 15 of the FCC regulations These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commerci...

Page 5: ...ncrete walls which could interfere with the signal from and to the Opel Vauxhall VCI Inside buildings the range of the WLAN Bluetooth is also greatly influenced by the construction materials used Conv...

Page 6: ...her applicable documents Designation Document number Quick Start Guide 1 689 989 452 Important information and safety in structions 1 689 989 453 Specifications WLAN USB adapter 1 689 989 305 3 Safety...

Page 7: ...ng the software VCI Manager or the user software so you can configure LAN or WLAN settings required by your local network In addition it is important to note that a USB connection is required to confi...

Page 8: ...wer Supply The Opel Vauxhall VCI is designed for voltage to be supplied from the vehicle via the diagnostic connection cable For data transfer or a sys tem update the Opel Vauxhall VCI can also be sup...

Page 9: ...when you are using VCI Manager to configure Opel Vauxhall VCI and perform software up dates 5 3 2 Updating the diagnostic device soft ware Opel Vauxhall VCI is shipped from the factory without firmwar...

Page 10: ...ted Opel Vauxhall VCI over USB Opel Vauxhall VCI is displayed with a green checkmark on your display indicating that your VCI Manager software is in control of this Opel Vauxhall VCI 4 Click Details a...

Page 11: ...ibed in the following sections 5 4 1 Activating the WLAN link via an access point The Opel Vauxhall VCI can be configured to con nect via an access point The following must be prepared before configur...

Page 12: ...ain or Nein No to can cel the procedure 13 Select the Settings tab and check that the Opel Vauxhall VCI was configured correctly i i By disconnecting the USB connection you can check whether configura...

Page 13: ...lorer tab All wireless access point configurations will be lost 1 Start the VCI Manager program 2 Plug the Opel Vauxhall VCI into an external 12 V power source 3 Plug the USB connecting cable into the...

Page 14: ...tec ted by a fuse circuit breaker or current limited power supply The fuse circuit breaker or cur rent limited power supply must be set to no more than 3 amps 5 6 Resetting the Opel Vauxhall VCI 1 Dis...

Page 15: ...the diagnostic device is connected to USB try powering from the vehicle DLC 6 3 Vehicle LED is flashing red If the Opel Vauxhall VCI does not detect 12 V on Pin 16 of the diagnostic connection cab le...

Page 16: ...kmark LED flashing When the inter nal temperature of Opel Vauxhall VCI lowers to an acceptable value the wireless adapter will be re enabled for wireless communication Recommendations Move Opel Vauxha...

Page 17: ...to see if the VCI Manager is blocked Check that the Opel Vauxhall VCI USB connection is detected by Windows 6 8 Wireless communication with network unsuccessful using DWA131 E1 dongle The D Link DWA1...

Page 18: ...ids the warranty Do not immerse the Opel Vauxhall VCI or any of its parts or accessories in water Even though the Opel Vauxhall VCI and the acces sories are water resistant they are not water proof Al...

Page 19: ...l return and collection systems for disposal Proper disposal prevents en vironmental pollution and health hazards 9 Glossary Term Description AC Alternating Current Baud rate The speed at which data i...

Page 20: ...ics connection cable or from the computer using a con nected USB connecting cable Caution The diagnostic connec tor of the vehicle must be protect ed by a fuse with a max rating of 6 amps 32 volts 7 V...

Page 21: ...1 689 989 451 2019 07 01 Opel Automobile GmbH Technical data Opel Vauxhall VCI 19 en...

Page 22: ...obert Bosch GmbH Automotive Service Solutions Franz Oechsle Stra e 4 73207 Plochingen GERMANY www bosch com http www downloads bosch automotive com bosch prueftechnik bosch com 1 689 989 451 2019 07 0...

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