The new JLR VCI DOIP was official dealer approved Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP) Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) unit is the only unit that will be compatible with Pathfinder and all JLR vehicles with the new vehicle architectures (from the Range Rover/Range Rover Sport (L405/L494) 17MY onwards) or allow the enhanced diagnostics that Pathfinder will offer the retailer.
JLR VCI Product Overview
Jaguar Land Rover Approved device
Replacement for JLR SDD VCI’s
Covers CAN, MultiCAN, ISO9141, and SCP Vehicle Networks
Suitable for Legacy, Current, and Future Vehicles
2m USB Cable as standard included
Easy to update for J2534 new functionality updates the JLR VCI connects directly to the vehicle OBDII (Diagnostic) connector, it then connects to the laptop via a USB cable for use with SDD. Once the J2534 DLL files are loaded, this product will allow normal operation with JLR SDD Diagnostic Tool. All communication is possible with this device.
Package Includes
1pc x OEM Original JLR DoiP VCI
1pc x OBD cable
1pc x USB cable
1pc x network cable
Jaguar Land Rover DoIP VCI Supported Functions:
Work with the models after 2017, support Pathfinder software application
Work with the models before 2016, support SDD software.
Support all of the SDD’s diagnostic & programming protocol.
Support all of the Pathfinder’s diagnostic & programming protocol
Support Pathfinder activation service offline.
Support WIFI connection
Support VBF file edit
Support E-XML file edit
Support SDD engineering software application
Support Pathfinder engineering software application
Support online programming, coding & key programming
SDD software can update to the newest version with the assistance of the manufactures’ engineers, and perform online programming.
Pathfinder can update to the newest version with the assistance of the manufactures’ engineers, and perform online programming.
Can replace JLR VCI box
Can replace JLR DoIP VCI box
The NEW JLR DoIP VCI is the newest interface for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.
The Pathfinder software
It is the only unit that will be compatible with the Pathfinder Software and all JLR vehicles with the new vehicle architectures found in 2017 and newer vehicles (from the Range Rover/Range Rover Sport L405/L494). In addition to the 2017 and newer vehicles, the DoIP VCI will also be capable of interfacing with 2014 through 2019 Multi-CAN architecture vehicles (see application list below).
The SDD software
All 2014-2018 with no DOIP and earlier (2006 to 2014) land rover and Jaguar will still use the SDD JLR software.
14-16MY Vehicles with DOIP VCI support
XE (X760)
F-Pace (X761)
F-Type (X152)
XF (X260)
XJ (X351) – 16MY only
Evoque (L538)
Discovery Sport (L550)
Range Rover (L405)
Range Rover Sport (L494)
Pre-14MY and vehicles not detailed above will continue to use the current diagnostic system and VCIs. For Land Rovers from 1998-2009, fully compatible with the T4 Product Platform. The T4 Mobile Plus System software can work with both Windows XP and Windows 10.
Frequently Asked Questions on JLR DOIP
How does the JLR VCI get updated for future Software Updates?
Periodically JLR will release updates to its products’ drivers and software. These updates are necessary to either release further device functionality or to resolve field issues.
The updating of the drivers and software is handled by the diagnostic test application which will install the updates on request. If problems are experienced during device use, always make sure that the latest device software and drivers have been installed.
How to Install the Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP) Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) unit?
Before Installation:
PATHFINDER requires a DoIP VCI unit to communicate with the 2017 model year Range Rover L405, Range Rover Sport L494, and New Discovery L462.
The DoIP VCI must be the only VCI connected to the JLR Approved Diagnostic Equipment when using PATHFINDER. Future PATHFINDER communications will appear soon in the ‘Activity Stream’ section on Topix. Every retailer MUST have the DoIP VCI available in their workshop. The DoIP VCI is the only JLR approved VCI unit that can communicate with the 2017 model year vehicles identified earlier.
Please be aware that the following instructions are only applicable for the first use of the VCI. Once the initial installation and settings have been completed, the DoIP VCI is plug and play with the PATHFINDER software.
Insert the DoIP VCI USB cable into the DoIP VCI device and the JLR Approved Diagnostic Equipment.
Note: The ‘USB Input Device’ pop-up will appear, select ‘X’ and close the pop-up.
Select the ‘Windows’ key.
Select ‘All Programs.
Select ‘Bosch’.
Select ‘VCI Software (JLR)’.
Select ‘VCI Manager (JLR)’.
Select the VCI icon displayed on the screen.
Select ‘Connect to VCI’
Select ‘VCI Update’.
Select ‘Start Update’.
The ‘VCI Manager Information’ pop-up will appear, select ‘OK’ to continue.
Note: Do not disconnect the DoIP VCI from the JLR Approved Diagnostic Equipment during the update process.
Note: The DoIP VCI update process will take approximately 12 minutes to complete.
The DoIP VCI will now automatically restart.
Wait for the DoIP VCI to give an audible beep. Select ‘OK’ to continue.
Select ‘X’ and close the ‘VCI Manager’.
The DoIP VCI is ready for use Setting Preferences in PATHFINDER
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