Kolimer wasn't a person. It was a ghost in the machine—a cracked loader he'd downloaded from a deep forum thread last seen in 2017. "Failed 2 top" meant the software had tried to reach for a top-level access key and hit a digital wall. The ECU was locked. The immobilizer had re-engaged.
The "VCDSLoader Kolimer failed 2 top" error typically indicates that antivirus software has quarantined the loader, or the clone hardware has been corrupted by an automatic update. Resolving this issue often requires restoring the loader, disabling internet updates to prevent re-bricking, and using a firewall to restrict access. For more in-depth user experiences, see this Reddit thread
To attempt a recovery, check out the official walkthrough on Fixing a Failed Firmware Update via YouTube . You will need to access the configuration panel utility ( VCI Config ), switch over to the "Update" tab, and force a clean firmware re-flash. Troubleshooting Checklist for Persistent Failures Common Cause Diagnostic Indicator Loader .exe missing from folder