PNWYukon
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Does anyone have any recommended scan tools that can talk to our HVAC actuators, that is not a Tech2? Having rough time with the air recirculation actuator among others.
Any scan tool options, not a Tech2?
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swathdiver
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An old Snap-On maybe? I think they require subscriptions for updates.
This is about all there is below $500, works great-Vxdiag VCX Nano for GM/Opel Diagnostic/ECU Programming Tool
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PNWYukon
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How do you connect yours? Do you use windows 7? I have been reading sketchy things about these Chinese clones, so I am not so sure about that.
George B
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This is basically the tech2 software but for a pc. I had one. Sent it back in favor of a tech2 clone.
I run mine on a linux laptop, using Wine. Was plug n play except I needed a driver file which was easy too. Threw winders out many years ago and never regretted it. That laptop started as a win10 wally world cheapo. $288 Lenovo 330 ifn I remember right. Wiped it and installed MX-19. I have several(5) auto diagnostics on that laptop and no interfereance between them. Way happy about how it worked.
Tonyv__
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After you buy this do you have to buy software? I been interested in the tech2s but I see they’re not compatible with 2014+. I’m looking for something that will communicate with my 08 express van and my 15 Yukon
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PNWYukon
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Where do you buy a Tech2 clone? I can't even find a genuine Tech2 for sale.
George B
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Tonyv-You have to look at the sellers documentation for years covered. But I'm pretty sure it will do it on Canbus not tech 2 win. I usually plug it in first to see what it recognizes on each vehicle, sometimes its a switch to different program. Way faster than my friends $1500 snapon.
And Chinacar diags sends a win CD and has a download site/ After 2008 I think some GMs began needing the GM subscription to program by VIN. About $80.
And Chinacar diags sends a win CD and has a download site/ After 2008 I think some GMs began needing the GM subscription to program by VIN. About $80.
