If your PC cannot properly communicate with the hardware, the update will fail instantly. You must ensure the virtual COM port is correctly configured. Open on your Windows PC. Connect the DS100E via USB and power it on.

A failed firmware update on a Delphi DS100E (or DS150E clone) can render the diagnostic tool unusable, often resulting in a "No VCI Found" error . This usually happens due to power interruptions, incorrect driver configurations, or software conflicts during the upgrade process.

When upgrading software versions (e.g., from 2014 or 2016 to 2017 or newer 2020/2021 versions), the tool often stalls, fails, or reports a "VCI not found" error during the firmware update process.

Windows update often overwrites the specific drivers needed for the Delphi DS100E multiplexer. Open on your computer.

: Always connect the VCI to a 12V power supply (or the vehicle’s OBDII port) in addition to the laptop via USB.

Right-click the corrected port, go to > Port Settings > Advanced .

Firmware is corrupted or missing (requires a forced reflash). No Lights: Defective power supply or hardware brick. Step 2: Configure the COM Port and Device Manager

Unstable connection during the flash process.

Users have reported various issues when attempting to update the firmware on their Delphi DS100E devices, including:



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