{"id":8994,"date":"2021-05-24T10:19:20","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T10:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/?p=8994"},"modified":"2021-05-27T11:11:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T11:11:55","slug":"gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"GM MDI GM MDI 2 Interface Firmware Update Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/goods-1621-GM+MDI+Scan+tool.html\">GM MDI<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/goods-6864-GM-MDI-2-Diagnostic-Tool-Multiple-Diagnostic-Interface.html\">GM MDI 2<\/a> multiple diagnostic interface supports GM group vehicles till 2021, works with MDI software including global TIS, GDS 2, Tech2Win, provides dealer level diagnosis and programming for GM vehicles, can be used for SPS programming on existing and future SGM vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Why need to update GM MDI\/MDI 2 firmware? because it is compatible with the newest original GDS2 software, only after doing firmware update can the newest v2020.12 Bosch software recognize it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-1\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9008\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"646\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-1.png 646w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-1-300x273.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-2\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9007\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-2.png 641w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-2-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-2-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>How To Update MDI Firmware? (same update procedure for GM MDI 2)<\/p>\n<p>1. connect device to vehicle, keep pressing and holding the power button on GM MDI\/MDI2 interface, until the power indicators turn green, release the power button<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-3\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9006\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-3.png 775w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-3-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-3-768x720.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-4\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9005\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"769\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-4.png 769w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-4-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-4-768x730.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-5\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9004\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"777\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-5.png 777w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-5-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-5-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Connect device to laptop via USB cable<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-6\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9003\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"783\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-6.png 783w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-6-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Install Latest MDI manager 8.5.33.53 at desktop and open it.<\/p>\n<p>GM MDI manager 8.5.33.53 download link: <a href=\"https:\/\/mega.nz\/file\/UdgnXYZY#g6_PFcquwG5ZDbhNlZtHgfSzbnxsyhpDqDMXu3R-kgc\">https:\/\/mega.nz\/file\/UdgnXYZY#g6_PFcquwG5ZDbhNlZtHgfSzbnxsyhpDqDMXu3R-kgc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-7\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9002\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-7.png 774w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-7-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-7-768x582.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Click \u201cMDI\u201d icon and then \u201cRecover\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-8\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9001\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-8.png 784w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-8-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-8-768x574.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Read the guide \u201cDo NOT unplug the MDI from the PC or remove power from the MDI during update process\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-9\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"794\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-9.png 794w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-9-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-9-768x570.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. Start.. you can see the computer indicator will turn green, means the MDI\/MDI 2 is coummunicating with the computer, and you will see the progress bar on the screen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-10\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8999\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-10.png 770w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-10-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-10-768x581.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-11\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8998\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"779\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-11.png 779w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-11-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-11-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. MDI will now automatically restart wait until you hear the \u201cBeep\u201d, then the MDI is ready for use<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-12\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8997\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-12.png 785w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-12-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-12-768x583.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. MDI Manager upate successfully, you can see all of the indicator will turn green one by one, and one you are ready to connect MDI\/MDI2<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-13\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8996\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"783\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-13.png 783w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-13-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-13-768x578.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/24\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide-14\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8995\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"779\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-14.png 779w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-14-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GM-MDI-GM-MDI-2-Interface-Firmware-Update-Guide-14-768x578.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GM MDI and GM MDI 2 multiple diagnostic interface supports GM group vehicles till 2021, works with MDI software including global TIS, GDS 2, Tech2Win, provides dealer level diagnosis and programming for GM vehicles, can be used for SPS programming&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/gm-mdi-gm-mdi-2-interface-firmware-update-guide\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8996,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1730,1639,1729,1732,1731],"class_list":["post-8994","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-diagnostic-tools","tag-gm-mdi-2","tag-gm-mdi-ii","tag-gm-mdi2","tag-gm-mdi2-scan-tool","tag-mdi-2-gm"],"views":1537,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8994"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8994\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9010,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8994\/revisions\/9010"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}