| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "VCI Not Found" | Driver conflict or USB port change | Re-install virtual COM port driver. Force COM port to COM2-COM4 in Device Manager. | | "License Expired" | Date-check routine triggered | Patch again or roll system date back to 2012. Use "RunAsDate" utility. | | "Vehicle Not Supported" | Vehicle year > software database | Rev 1.0 supports up to 2011 model years. Use modern software for newer cars. | | "Firmware Mismatch" | Interface has newer firmware | Flash the interface back to Rev 1.0 using FWUpdate_Tool.exe from the software folder. | | "Blue Screen (BSOD)" | Incompatible driver on Win10 | Use a virtual machine (Oracle VirtualBox) with Windows 7 guest OS. |
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