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.
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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.
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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.
What sketchy things have you heard? There’s plenty of us here who own and use them. And I haven’t heard of anything sketchy going on.
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PNWYukon
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That they are cheaply made and can quit working suddenly and can't be repaired. Also, that they don't work all the time for whtever reason.
Which model do you have? Cost? Reliability?
I have issues with the HVAC actuators and it's either get a scan tool or go to the mechanic for a full reaming.
The only difference is a MFR sticker (vetronix)and price if I remember correctly. Sometimes they include the sticker in the clone box and they get delayed by customs. There are a few comments on this in the many tech2 threads.
And the snapon guy is full of all kinds of it whenever he thinks he's getting $50 a month on top of $1500+ for a used scanner.
And the snapon guy is full of all kinds of it whenever he thinks he's getting $50 a month on top of $1500+ for a used scanner.
Mines a Vertronix like most of them, got it off EBay for about $300. I found mine in the US so I didn’t have to wait for China shipping but chinacardiags has been used by quite a few here and got them in a week or two.
https://www.chinacardiags.com/whole...el-suzuki-isuzu-holden-with-full-package.html
Forgot to mention, mines worked flawlessly since I bought it.
Tonyv__
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Anyone know if programs run on Mac? I can run boot camp and install windows if necessary
