TOPDON RLink X7 FAQs for BMW/ VW/ GM/ Benz/ Porsche

Currently UOBDII.com has 5 versions of TOPDON RLink X7 diagnostic tools. They are suitable for BMW, Benz, VW, GM and Porsche separately. They have the same hardware configuration and are installed with different vehicle software.

RLink X7 for BMW Functions:

  • WINKFP (E-Series: programming, upgrading and downgrading)
  • Tool32 (entering key, import codes, delete certifications, advanced functions for BMW series)
  • INPA (read vehicle information, diagnostics, read and clear DTCs)
  • For BMW coding (E-Series: import data, change codes or unlock hidden functions)
  • KSD2 (provides full vehicle maintenance information for diagnostics or programming)
  • NCS-Expert tool (E-Series: coding, unlock hidden functions and change settings)
  • For BMW software includes Engineer version, which is a fast and easy diagnostic programming and coding system used by German BMW engineers.
  • The system is designed in English and German.
  • The Engineer version is very practical and powerful, and can achieve all the professional functions that the original professional computer can achieve. It can change the language to Chinese through the OBD port for imported cars.
  • This function mainly includes: diagnostics, programming, coding, unlock hidden functions, activate new functions, update module system.

RLink X7 for Benz Functions:

  • Leading DoIP diagnostics. High-speed DoIP network – faster diagnostics. Supports CAN FD diagnostic protocol.
  • RLink Platform driver management platform allows you to download the latest driver management program and enjoy lifetime free updates.
  • RLink X7 for Benz supports Mercedes vehicles from 2005 to 2024 and some trucks.
  • Completely replaces C4/C6 diagnostic VCI.
  • Supports offline coding/programming, unlock hidden functions and DoIP.
  • Software version: V2023.9, including DAS/Xentry, WIS/EPC, DTS/Vediamo, etc.
  • With a large amount of diagnostic data and practical experience based on more than 10,000 real vehicle tests, the device functions are more stable.
  • OEM-level diagnostics allows you to quickly understand the vehicle’s fault conditions and minimize your repair time.

RLink X7 for VW Functions:

  • Complete replacement for OEM tools such as VAS 5054 and VAS 6154
  • Software version: ODI-S V23.05, Project V17.01,
  • Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • Supported vehicle models: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Lamborghini (2001-2024).
  • OEM-level diagnostics allows you to quickly understand the vehicle’s fault conditions and minimize your repair time.
  • Uses USB Type-C connection for faster operation.
  • With a large amount of diagnostic data and practical experience based on more than 10,000 real vehicle tests, the device functions are more stable.
  • RLink Platform driver management platform allows you to download the latest driver management program and enjoy lifetime free updates.
  • Three CAN channels: supports three CAN channels working simultaneously, including CAN-FD and CAN-CC, which can support more car models and achieve higher diagnostic efficiency.

RLink X7 for GM Functions:

GM (Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Opel, Holden): GM GDS2, Tech2Win, RDS, dps, sps, scs, tlc

Supports GM Tech2Win and GDS2, RDS, dps, sps, scs, tlc, can replace OEM tool of GM (MDI/Tech2).

  1. Supports GM vehicles from 2000 to 2024.
  2. Supports GM online programming (ECU programming, ECU performance upgrade) with online account.

RLink X7 for PIWIS3 Functions:

  • New VCI, support for models with DoIP diagnostics after 2017
  • Maintenance, repair, control unit replacement, programming code
  • Login online anti-theft matching programming
  • Guided fault finding
  • Maintenance circuit diagram view
  • Engineer mode (development version) can support special functions such as installing, modify, Flash.

TOPDON RLink X7 FAQs

Q1: How to do if the mailbox is registered?

A: Please check whether the account has been registered and used on other TOPDON devices

(If yes, please find the correct account to log in. If you forget the account, please provide with serial number and invoice of product for after-sales service.)

If there’s no other device is bound for registration, please give feedback for TOPDON technical support.

Q2: Why RLink X7 prompts “The device is bound to another account” when logging?

A: Please select the correct account to log in.

(Note: one device can only be bound to one account, but one account can be bound to multiple devices.)

If you’ve forgot the account, please provide SN for TOPDON technical support.

Q3: An error occurred when logging in RLink X7?

A: Check whether the network is connected or available.

If the network is not problem, please check whether there is a software update.

Q4: RLink X7 prompts the device is disconnected and cannot be bound?

A: Check whether the device is properly connected to the computer.

Check whether the USB cable is good.

Check whether the PC network is normal.

Q5: OE software cannot recognize VIN when connections are all correct?

A: Please check whether the ignition switch is turned on.

Please check whether the software driver was downloaded and selected the correct driver (If there are other drivers, please uninstall and try again).

Check whether RLink diagnostic VCI is set as the communication interface in OE software.

Check whether the RLink X7 has software update.

If all above troubleshooting do not work, restart the diagnosis of OE software (OE software may appear connection bugs).

Q6: How to accurately find the ignition switch position of vehicle?

A: It requires the OE software support the function. Currently, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche OE software support. The Honda OE software does not support.

Open OE software to check the ignition switch status.

Note: As long as the vehicle ignition is on, OE software can normally work even if the ignition switch position was not identified.

Q7: After downloading driver, can I turn off the RLink X7 for OE software local diagnosis?

A: Absolutely yes, only the BMW OE software CANNOT. Shutdown RLink X7 BMW will cause no diagnosis.

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