Tech 2 questions

[HACK BLOCK]

I'm looking at a tech 2 that's for sale locally to me. the owner says he bought it for his 2010 corvette and had the scanner sitting for about 2 years because he sold his car. here's a copy of the add.

I purchased it on eBay about 5-6 years ago. I had a 2010 Corvette Grand Sport that I used the unit on. Sold the car 2 years ago and no longer have a need for the Tech2

I see from the pictures it comes with candi and about 5 plugs and a case.. what questions do I need to ask to make sure this would work on my 2011 Denali?

 

[gooffeyguy]

Ask what software version it has. The latest is 33.004

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Doubeleive]

if it worked with his corvette then it will work with your 2011, just go plug it in, the tech2 has a slight learning curve but isn't any harder than programming a vcr

 

[wjburken]

if it worked with his corvette then it will work with your 2011, just go plug it in, the tech2 has a slight learning curve but isn't any harder than programming a vcr

 

[Fless]

Ask what software version it has. The latest is 33.004

@swathdiver might weigh in about connectors,etc. It should come with an AC to DC converter to power it separately (instead of using the vehicle's power). Having that converter is helpful when having to cycle the ignition, which is sometimes done during tests. Saves you from having to restart the Tech 2.

Power up the Tech 2 connected to the vehicle's OBD port, or use the AC/DC converter. After it initializes you should see a screen like this, with the software version displayed:

 

[Kee Fuller]

How much he selling it for?

 

[HACK BLOCK]

he just sent me a few pics of it powered up and it is 33.004

 

[HACK BLOCK]

How much he selling it for?

so cheap I won't say anything until I buy it

 

[OR VietVet]

so cheap I won't say anything until I buy it

Bet you hide your "fishin' hole" too.

 

[swathdiver]

View attachment 233332 View attachment 233333 he just sent me a few pics of it powered up and it is 33.004

Does it come with the CANdi module? It's not shown on the start up screen as being connected. Steve doesn't need one on his GMT800, but the GMT900s do need it. Going rate for a new one is about $325-350 right now.

 

[Kee Fuller]

so cheap I won't say anything until I buy it

Lucky bastard!

 

[OR VietVet]

Now I am confused. I didn't think I would need a Tech 2 for my GMT800. Or maybe only need it for certain years of that frame. There is a new one at Amazon for $319 with free shipping and comes with what looks like all the accessories. You tell me.


I have said a few times here that my plans for a tune at Black Bear is to go to Idaho and do it but if I do it here I will need the Tech 2, correct.

 

[swathdiver]

I have said a few times here that my plans for a tune at Black Bear is to go to Idaho and do it but if I do it here I will need the Tech 2, correct.

No, two different things. To do a remote tune with BlackBear, the AutoCal is the device used to record a data log, transfer it to your computer and flash the engine and transmission computers when they send back the updated tunes. The AutoCal can see a lot of engine functions and codes and reset them.

The Tech-2 is the tool the dealers use to work on our trucks, everything from testing lights, encoder motors, ABS brake bleeding to turning off coils and injectors along with seeing everything the computers see, programming and so much more. To keep these old girls running, a man really ought to have one to keep from wasting time and money.

 

[OR VietVet]

No, two different things. To do a remote tune with BlackBear, the AutoCal is the device used to record a data log, transfer it to your computer and flash the engine and transmission computers when they send back the updated tunes. The AutoCal can see a lot of engine functions and codes and reset them.

The Tech-2 is the tool the dealers use to work on our trucks, everything from testing lights, encoder motors, ABS brake bleeding to turning off coils and injectors along with seeing everything the computers see, programming and so much more. To keep these old girls running, a man really ought to have one to keep from wasting time and money.

First, would you look at the Tech 2 at Amazon for $318.99 and tell me if is the correct one. There are two other options listed with it for Saab and Opel. As I said, when I ran shops it was a long time ago and it was an independent shop and we had no such specialty scanners like this. Do you know if there is a certain type of Auto-Cal to get or are they all the same.

 

[PPV12HOE]

Now I am confused. I didn't think I would need a Tech 2 for my GMT800. Or maybe only need it for certain years of that frame. There is a new one at Amazon for $319 with free shipping and comes with what looks like all the accessories. You tell me.


I have said a few times here that my plans for a tune at Black Bear is to go to Idaho and do it but if I do it here I will need the Tech 2, correct.

That one doesn't come with a CANdi module... if you look I think I saw one the other day for $380ish that came complete with a CANdi module...

 

[OR VietVet]

Now I am really confused. As you go thru the pics next to the scanner there is a pic of a CANdi (module) with the attaching connectors out of each side. What am I missing?

Plus, when you scroll thru the questions answered for people this comes up:

"Yes ,mine came with the candi module as pictured in the description . It came with everything as described and functions fine on my vehicle."

 

[HACK BLOCK]

Does it come with the CANdi module? It's not shown on the start up screen as being connected. Steve doesn't need one on his GMT800, but the GMT900s do need it. Going rate for a new one is about $325-350 right now.

it does come with it. I told him since he bought it so long ago I'll give him $200 and we finally agreed on $220

 

[Kee Fuller]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/173933816442

Heres one for 329 shipped

 

[OR VietVet]

Has anyone checked the one at Amazon for $318.99 to see that it has the CANdi module in the pic. If I was better at this I would post a link to it.

 

[OR VietVet]

https://www.amazon.com/Diagnosis-Tech-2-Tester-Holden-software/dp/B07MPX4R61/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1IMHELM1WUP4J&keywords=tech+2+scan+tool+gm&qid=1572211416&sprefix=tech+2+,aps,211&sr=8-4


Here it is. Is this likely made in China or Japan instead of the one at ebay?

Looks like the Oshide company is out of China.