Locate the OBD2 diagnostic port on your Peugeot or Citroën (usually found under the dashboard, near the steering column, or inside the center console). Connect the 16-pin Lexia 3 cable to the car's OBD2 port.
8 GB minimum (to comfortably allocate 2 GB to the virtual machine).
Installing a VMware image is far simpler than a traditional installation. 1. Prerequisites diagbox 757 vmware
If VMware asks if you "Moved" or "Copied" the virtual machine, . This ensures VMware generates new unique identifiers and retains internal licensing configurations.
Always run a "Global Scan" first. This polls every single computer module in the car (Engine, ABS, Airbags, BSI, etc.) and lists fault codes. Troubleshooting Common Issues 1. The Interface Is Not Recognized (No Communication) Locate the OBD2 diagnostic port on your Peugeot
Pre-built images (often distributed via torrents or automotive forums) are available in formats like:
V7.57 is largely considered the "golden version" of the 7.x series. It does not suffer from the frequent activation losses or database errors found in some later 7.x versions (7.60+). Installing a VMware image is far simpler than
What are you using (Windows 10, 11, Mac)? Is your Lexia 3 cable a full-chip revision C interface?
DiagBox 7.57 on VMware is a rebellion against planned obsolescence. It allows you to:
But the VMware twist? It’s the USB controller .
Pro tip: After installation, take a VM snapshot labeled “Clean – No VCI”. Before any coding session, revert to that snapshot, connect the VCI, and run DiagBox – this avoids registry/driver creep.