The latest update to the MDI 2 Manager in Techline Connect (version 9.1.2752.177) includes support for new MDI 2 wireless dongles. The new wireless dongles are similar to the previously used dongles, which have reached end of production. The old dongles are still supported for use with the MDI 2.
The new wireless dongles that are available can be identified by their color and size. The new dongle, model DB100549, is white and slightly larger (Fig. 17) than the old model, DWA-131, which is black and slightly smaller.
Fig. 17
TIP: Do not use any adapters or USB hubs with the wireless dongle, it must be plugged directly into a USB A port on the PC.
It is still recommended to use a hard-wired connection for SPS programming. Refer to these advanced MDI 2 configurations that detail the steps for hard wired connections.
Downloading and Installation
The update will download and install automatically upon logging into Techline Connect with the proper administrative rights.
If there are any issues with the installation, close Techline Connect, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features and remove all the following entries for the MDI/MDI 2:
- Bosch VCI Manager Launcher (GM) [Master] – 3.0.1530.16
- Bosch VCI Software (GM) [GM] – 9.1.2752.177
- GM MDI Software – 8.5.33.154
Next, launch Techline Connect to reinstall the update.
When updating from one core version to the next, many firewalls/antivirus programs will recognize it as a new application. Users may need to engage local IT support to ensure TLC is entered as an exception in these programs to allow normal functionality. As a user, you also need full local administrative rights to install the update.
If you have questions related to this communication, contact the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860.
– Thanks to Chris Henley
The dongles should be available soon at the Bosch website. You need to register with the site or contact them via phone. Go to https://gmmdi.service-solutions.com/ or call 800-345-2233 – GM MDI 2 sales.
Where can we get the new Dongle’s
Please contact TCSC with any questions or concerns about the latest update.
Hello, I installed the 9.1.2752.177 update last Friday and today It rolled back my PC software to 9.1.2375.152, rendering the MDI SW incompatible. What’s going on?
Are there any other identification numbers.I am unable to find that on the D link web site.Where can you get the dongles?
talking to dlink this model to them has been discontinued. why can’t we by them from dlink directly
The new MDI Manager is tied to the BAC of the dealerships that receive the update, which is being released in phases. Phase 1 is Michigan, Minnesota and Medium-Duty dealerships. If your ID is tied to a dealership in one of those states/categories, when you log in to TLC with proper administrative rights, you’ll be prompted to install the new MDI Manager on the PC. Next, you need to plug in all MDIs with a USB cable to update the new software to match the PC. If someone has already done this to the MDI 2 and it’s a shared MDI 2, everyone that uses that MDI 2 will need to log in to their PC to update the MDI Manager to match. If you’re still having issues after the updates, please contact TCSC at 800-828-6860.
Our MDI 2’s are receiving the new update but there isn’t an update for the Pc, so we are getting a message that our Pc is not on the same software version as the MDI 2 and we’re dead in the water.
What’s going on with that?
The rollout of the supported MDI Manager will take place over the next 5 weeks. The dongles should be available soon at the Bosch website. You need to register with the site or contact them via phone. DO NOT purchase similar looking dongles from any other site or you risk issues with your MDI 2 and/or vehicle programming/diagnostics. These dongles and drivers are specific to the MDI 2. For more information, go to https://gmmdi.service-solutions.com/ or call 800-345-2233 – GM MDI 2 sales.
Where can you but these?