Tech 2 Purchase

[Costal_Cat]

Time to buy a Tech 2 ..I see a ton of threads when I do a search
units clones vs. originals ETC...

Where is the best place to purchase? Are there accessories I should be looking at in addition to the unit? Is it even possible to buy a non-clone unit?

TIA

 

[iamdub]

@swathdiver

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Last I looked www.chinacardiags.com was at the top of the list. Obviously ebay is a good spot to shop it as well.

 

[boost junkie]

Tech 2 win an option?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Tech 2 win an option?

I think I remember a thread on this. It's a software thing, right?

 

[boost junkie]

Yup, I saw on China diag smokin prices on both types tho.

 

[Costal_Cat]

I think I remember a thread on this. It's a software thing, right?

Yeah, I wasn't sure what is best. It looks like you can do a this with a windows laptop but not sure.

I found this base on the link you sent above

http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...or-gm-saab-opel-suzuki-isuzu-holden-1011.html

Looks pretty complete and guessing that is a good option. Not sure if anyone has purchase experience from the site and if it was positive.

I found this one here but it is double the price, guessing it is original vs clone?

https://www.vetronix.com/collections/tech-2/products/vetronix-tech-ii

I found this on ebay but it has a statement that it only supports cars, not trucks? I see that on multiple ebay listings but I'm not sure that makes sense

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tech2-Diag...or-GM-SAAB-Isuzu-Sic-Bo-Opel-US-/264205152586

While this listing seems to be pretty on point in their description and reads more like a US seller

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tech2-II-S...cars-trucks-Saab-and-Isuzu-Opel-/112866708032

all a little confusing

 

[swathdiver]

Yeah, I wasn't sure what is best. It looks like you can do a this with a windows laptop but not sure.

Joe, what kind of truck do you have? This post is in the GMT900 forum but your avatar looks like a K2 to me. The Tech-2 will work on the GMT-900s but not the newer ones. GM makes an interface for them too (MDI2 with GDS Software) that will also work on the older vehicles.

When the listing says no trucks, they mean Top Kicks and Kodiaks and the like.

GMT800 and older just need the Tech-2 with latest PCMCIA software, 33.004. TIS2000 is nice to have too.

GMT900 needs Tech-2 plus CANDI module with 33.004. TIS2000 is nice to have but for programming modules, have to go on internet.

 

[Costal_Cat]

Joe, what kind of truck do you have? This post is in the GMT900 forum but your avatar looks like a K2 to me. The Tech-2 will work on the GMT-900s but not the newer ones. GM makes an interface for them too (MDI2 with GDS Software) that will also work on the older vehicles.

When the listing says no trucks, they mean Top Kicks and Kodiaks and the like.

GMT800 and older just need the Tech-2 with latest PCMCIA software, 33.004. TIS2000 is nice to have too.

GMT900 needs Tech-2 plus CANDI module with 33.004. TIS2000 is nice to have but for programming modules, have to go on internet.

Hey man yeah I have a 2012 Denali XL I just like that pic since the color matches

So should any of those ebay options work for me then?

TIA

JC

 

[swathdiver]

So should any of those ebay options work for me then?

Yep, either one, same same.

 

[HACK BLOCK]

not to thread jack but what's a good price to pay? how much is "too good to be true" or too expensive ?

 

[Doubeleive]

average price for a clone is $300-350. i will add even if you see what is supposed to be a "genuine" tech2 for sale, you could very still end up with a clone anyway.....buyer beware.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

not to thread jack but what's a good price to pay? how much is "too good to be true" or too expensive ?

Typically the best price is $259 w/out the case +shipping.

I have seen $229, but it's rare.

 

[HACK BLOCK]

i had to ask cause I don't wanna think I'm here getting a good deal and they send me a Keychain of a tech 2

 

[Doubeleive]

I bought mine off of ebay from a USA seller so I could return it easily if it didn't work., buying from a china seller is much harder to return because it's cheap for them to send it here but cost us a LOT more to send it back. they are all selling the same thing anyway

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Gm-Tec...426d6c954d4ec19efd46986e873dbf&frcectupt=true

 

[PG01]

I bought mine off of ebay from a USA seller so I could return it easily if it didn't work., buying from a china seller is much harder to return because it's cheap for them to send it here but cost us a LOT more to send it back. they are all selling the same thing anyway

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Gm-Tech-2-Diagnostic-Tool-For-GM-Candi-32MB-Card-Scanner-tops-US-Stock/173803035666?hash=item287777dc12&enc=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&checksum=1738030356665e426d6c954d4ec19efd46986e873dbf&frcectupt=true

Yeah, tell em doubie....

 

[Tonyrodz]

I bought mine off of ebay from a USA seller so I could return it easily if it didn't work., buying from a china seller is much harder to return because it's cheap for them to send it here but cost us a LOT more to send it back. they are all selling the same thing anyway

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Gm-Tech-2-Diagnostic-Tool-For-GM-Candi-32MB-Card-Scanner-tops-US-Stock/173803035666?hash=item287777dc12&enc=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&checksum=1738030356665e426d6c954d4ec19efd46986e873dbf&frcectupt=true

Link is no good.

 

[mikeyss]

Link works for me

 

[Tonyrodz]

Link works for me

Works for me now.

 

[Doubeleive]

Link is no good.

just search the item number then 173803035666