So you are thinking about getting or already have a Tech II Clone or the real deal.......

[MassHoe04]

Good luck trying to get a Tech II clone shipped during 3-week shutdown for Chinese New Year! Not happenin' - LOL

I have a clone. Don't get me wrong... I love it and found the quality to be excellent.
Works great.
No issues at all with customer service or price from Chinacrdiags.com.

If it weren't for Chinese New Year shutdown, I probably would have mine. I was trying to cancel my order right after I found out the debit card wouldn't cover it. Since it took a week or so, I had a chance to re-load the card before the order shipped. The clone more than paid for itself in avoiding several costly in-shop repairs.

 

[mikez71]

The one I ordered (forget who, ebay seller in canada) came with a sticker set, serial numbers and everything. Everything made in China, sticker (sent from N.J.) says "made in USA of foreign and domestic parts"

Looks like everything came from China and we got to do the final assembly (stickers)

Only bug? I notice is if I set the current date, it will say there is an error (still works).. so I set the date to 2013 and no more clock error.. Also when booting up, usually the "system initialization' text is not centered..

 

[Oselles88]

Even if you spend the money on a Tech 2 it would be invaluable for the times you need it. I can't imagine it would be difficult to sell to someone on this forum when you're done with it.

Agreed. This place is rampant with vultures.

I want to get a scantool that can be useful like tech2 but for other brands

 

[iamdub]

I want to get a scantool that can be useful like tech2 but for other brands

You're gonna need an independent brand that professional shops use. There are lots of options ranging from a few hundred bucks to $5,000+. Get a comfortable seat and start Googling "bi-directional scan tools".

 

[TollKeeper]

I would start with the best in the market, in my opinion, Autel.

 

[MassHoe04]

I would start with the best in the market, in my opinion, Autel.

I have the Tech 2 clone and happy, as previously mentioned. But, Autel certainly comes highly rated from many sources.
Scotty Kilmer, a no B.S. honest mechanic on YouTube, has been using Autel for a long time and raves about them. I don't believe they are sponsors of his content either.

 

[TollKeeper]

Off-Topic - Scotty Kilmer may be a honest no BS person.. Mechanic thou.. Thats a stretch.

 

[swathdiver]

The one I ordered (forget who, ebay seller in canada) came with a sticker set, serial numbers and everything. Everything made in China, sticker (sent from N.J.) says "made in USA of foreign and domestic parts"

Looks like everything came from China and we got to do the final assembly (stickers)

Only bug? I notice is if I set the current date, it will say there is an error (still works).. so I set the date to 2013 and no more clock error.. Also when booting up, usually the "system initialization' text is not centered..

And when there's a problem the "system initialization" is centered! LOL

 

[S33k3r]

I have the Tech 2 clone and happy, as previously mentioned. But, Autel certainly comes highly rated from many sources.
Scotty Kilmer, a no B.S. honest mechanic on YouTube, has been using Autel for a long time and raves about them. I don't believe they are sponsors of his content either.

He raves a lot... But he is definitely honest.

 

[rockola1971]

And for all you fellow ****** clone owners..... http://www.auto-diagnostics.info/pdf/tech2_users_guide.pdf

 

[MassHoe04]

He raves a lot... But he is definitely honest.

I was unsure of what to look at with an issue one time about two years ago. I emailed and he replied with some solid advice... It definitely helped me out a lot when I was second-guessing what the problem might be. A personal reply... I really appreciated that!

 

[Oselles88]

I want to get a scantool that can be useful like tech2 but for other brands

GM Tech2 GM Scanner supports for on-board diagnostics.

 

[MassHoe04]

GM Tech2 GM Scanner supports for on-board diagnostics.

I posted in another thread, that Chinacardiags.com has the Tech2 on sale now for $239.
Was $90 off regular price, which I thought was reasonable to begin with!
If looking, now might be the time to grab one.

 

[Fless]

My son and I picked up an Autel MP808S-TS a few weeks ago and it's pretty cool. Will program replacement TPMS and do diag on many makes and models. I'm still familiarizing myself with it but it looks like it does most, if not all, of what the Tech 2 will do for diag. Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiPRO-MP808S-TS-Scanner-Bidirectional/dp/B0751G1W5C

I've used my Tech 2 to program with a Think Pad (WinXP) and the standalone TIS 2000 software on it, but I doubt that I'll need to program in the future. Thinking about selling the Think Pad and Tech 2 together to someone who wants to have that ability.

 

[Oselles88]

I want to get a scantool that can be useful like tech2 but for other brands

GM Tech2 Scanner is very great diagnostic tool.I bought it many times.
GM TECH2 Notice:
1. It Can Only Support 12V Cars, No Trucks
2. It supports GM/SAAB/OPEL/SUZUKI/ISUZU/HOLDEN Expert/Australia Holden if you select it with all software before you place order.

Software Listing :
GM
GM-English 33.004 1991-2014
GM-Spanish 33.002 1991-2014
GM-Germany 32.007 1991-2013
GM-Japanese 32.006 1991-2013
GM-French 32.007 1991-2013
GM-Italiana 32.007 1991-2013
GM-Portuguese 32.002 1991-2013
GM-Korean 32.002 1991-2013
GM-China 32.002 1991-2013
OPEL
OPEL-English Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
OPEL-Italian Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
OPEL- Polski Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
OPEL- German Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
OPEL- Turkish Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
GM Tech2 Card Opel Software Update to V180 Support Cars from the Year 1997 to 2014
SUZUKI
SUZUKI-English V01.210.020
SAAB
SAAB-English V148.000
ISUZU
ISUZU-English CAN-BUS V180 2006-2015 (CAN-BUS support car models after 2010)
ISUZU-English K-Line V11.680 1996-2014 (K-line support car models from 1996 to 2014)
Holden
Holden-English　 V149.000 1999-2013 (For North American Area Only)
Holden-English V147.000 1999-2012 (For Australia)

 

[rockola1971]

GM Tech2 Scanner is very great diagnostic tool.I bought it many times.
GM TECH2 Notice:
1. It Can Only Support 12V Cars, No Trucks
2. It supports GM/SAAB/OPEL/SUZUKI/ISUZU/HOLDEN Expert/Australia Holden if you select it with all software before you place order.

Software Listing :
GM
GM-English 33.004 1991-2014
GM-Spanish 33.002 1991-2014
GM-Germany 32.007 1991-2013
GM-Japanese 32.006 1991-2013
GM-French 32.007 1991-2013
GM-Italiana 32.007 1991-2013
GM-Portuguese 32.002 1991-2013
GM-Korean 32.002 1991-2013
GM-China 32.002 1991-2013
OPEL
OPEL-English Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
OPEL-Italian Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
OPEL- Polski Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
OPEL- German Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
OPEL- Turkish Newly Update to V180 1997-2014
GM Tech2 Card Opel Software Update to V180 Support Cars from the Year 1997 to 2014
SUZUKI
SUZUKI-English V01.210.020
SAAB
SAAB-English V148.000
ISUZU
ISUZU-English CAN-BUS V180 2006-2015 (CAN-BUS support car models after 2010)
ISUZU-English K-Line V11.680 1996-2014 (K-line support car models from 1996 to 2014)
Holden
Holden-English　 V149.000 1999-2013 (For North American Area Only)
Holden-English V147.000 1999-2012 (For Australia)

Watchu talkin about willis? It supports GM trucks and suv's(with truck chassis). All GM cars and trucks with ICE run on a 12v system unless of course you are getting into diesel truck land.

 

[HansJr]

I posted in another thread, that Chinacardiags.com has the Tech2 on sale now for $239.
Was $90 off regular price, which I thought was reasonable to begin with!
If looking, now might be the time to grab one.

This the one you purchased??

Cheap GM Tech2/ Saab Tech2 Diagnostic Scanner Full Package

GM TECH2 Scanner Full package comes with free TIS2000 Software, you can choose one kind of software for GM, SAAB, OPEL, SUZUKI, ISUZU, and Holden.

www.chinacardiags.com