OBD tweak tool (not a tune) - tried a search already

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hillstrubl

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Hello All,
New owner to a 2011 Tahoe and I was looking around to see if a tool similar to the OBDeleven used in the VW/Audi world exists for GM trucks.
Short version- its an OBD scanner tool, but it also unlocks hidden/disabled features, removes chimes and other tweaks. Anything out there?
 

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Not that I've seen. We use BTDieselworks like Dave mentioned or use Tech-2s or other bi-directional scan tools. The only "hidden feature" we have if memory serves is Afterblow to keep the condenser from getting moldy.
 

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GM definitely does not want you to access their secret features. If you have the High Density Drive / HDD Navi the BT Dieselworks OBD module is actually better than unlocking the equivalent of all the Euro options.

The OBD 11 / VAG1551 equivalent for GM’s is the Tech 2. It’s actually a perfect clone but it’s what GM used in the day.

In order to get the Tech 2 to (re)program and back up modules it needs to connect to a few more devices and sometimes GM’s own network. They make it a learning curve and glitchy.

After the BT Dieselworks and it’s tune, The Tech 2 based VX Diag software that loads into a Win 10 64 bit laptop is the way to go.

VXDIAG VCX Nano GDS2 and Tech2Win Diagnostic Tool Compatible for GM/OPEL with Global Diagnostic Programming System GDS & GDS2 Blue
https://a.co/d/3vy9qkp
 
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Actually you can by using gm dps. It's a reason why some companies like the ones mentioned above are trying to stop this information from getting out and sending fake cease and desist letters. If we had enough interested smart tech guys to get on board we can have an equivalent to forscan for our trucks.
 

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