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Can you change the tire size with the Tech 2?

I really need something that can do Cam and Crank correlations/relearn and throttle body/idle relearn as well.

I know I have done the crank relearn when I did my 5 spd swap(had to swap PCMs) on my '04 Colorado with my buddies Tech 2, but his was a real version and paid for the annual license.
Yes, you can change the tire size. AFAIK, anything you can do with the genuine Tech2, can also be done with the clones. The subscription would be to use TIS2000, which is needed for certain functions. And again, I’m fairly confident you can use a clone for any of those functions. The Tech2 just acts as a pass through while using TIS2000 type functions.
 

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Thought this to be worth a mention... Be cautious with the cables on these. I can't say this is any different from clone to clone to genuine but mine did not appreciate repetitive flexing/twisting and shorted internally....

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Though they are available for purchase separately I elected to fix mine as I like to fix things, only replacing when absolutely required....

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Thought this to be worth a mention... Be cautious with the cables on these. I can't say this is any different from clone to clone to genuine but mine did not appreciate repetitive flexing/twisting and shorted internally....

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Though they are available for purchase separately I elected to fix mine as I like to fix things, only replacing when absolutely required....

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Ouch! Thanks for sharing.
 

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Yes, you can change the tire size. AFAIK, anything you can do with the genuine Tech2, can also be done with the clones. The subscription would be to use TIS2000, which is needed for certain functions. And again, I’m fairly confident you can use a clone for any of those functions. The Tech2 just acts as a pass through while using TIS2000 type functions.

Ok, great thanks for the information.

I might buy a clone for now and if I need more capabilities I can buy the Autel.
 

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I did this on my 03, went for 265 70 16 to 265 70 17--but supposedly it won't take--Idk.View attachment 274047 View attachment 274048 View attachment 274049

I think we just went through this on the tire size thread. I had told the OP if he could find someone with a Tech 2, he could recalibrate the tire size in his Truck. @Fless pointed out he didn't think the Tech 2 would affect tire size as it pertained to speedo calibrations.

I had seen a Tech 2 video where there was a specific page for inputting tire size to reset speedo calibration. Unfortunately, when I went back and found it on YouTube, it was for a Saab, which supports that function. On NBS trucks (what @Fless uses his on), there is a page to input tire size but it is for the ABS and didn't look like it affected speedo calibration.

I went back in and looked on my Tech 2 with my Yukon (NNBS) and couldn't find a page to even input the tire size for ABS purposes, let alone for speedo calibration.

I think the Net/Net is whether a Tech 2 can update tire size for speedo calibration likely is model specific, maybe just year specific, not sure.

Sorry if I just confused things further, but for certain, mine doesn't have the tire size page the Saab's have.
 
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I found where I could set the tire pressure and type, but not size for my 2011. Have tried the other one yet.
The tire pressure and type setting only effects the TPMS warning system. With a stock tire, the warning light won't come on until the psi is down to like 20 or 22. I raised mine so that the warning will come on when psi is like 26 or 28, can't remember.

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The tire pressure and type setting only effects the TPMS warning system. With a stock tire, the warning light won't come on until the psi is down to like 20 or 22. I raised mine so that the warning will come on when psi is like 26 or 28, can't remember.

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I like this. It reminds you to put in winter air and will give you more warning if you have a leak on the road. Perhaps in time to get to a station for repairs.
 

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Thought this to be worth a mention... Be cautious with the cables on these. I can't say this is any different from clone to clone to genuine but mine did not appreciate repetitive flexing/twisting and shorted internally....

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Though they are available for purchase separately I elected to fix mine as I like to fix things, only replacing when absolutely required....

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That must have been a lot of flexing and twisting.
 

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And again my Tech2 saves the day! Got a service suspension warning and knew where to look for the problem in 5 minutes.

Could you give us a bit more detail on your issue and how you solved it, including the code numbers that were thrown? I just started to have the same warning, but I have not hooked up my Tech 2 to start my diagnosis.

Thanks in advance.
 

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This is my latest project. Dedicating a 2 hard drive laptop to it. A bit of a learning curve, But priced well with licences for 11 makes if you want to go that far.
VXDIAG VCX NANO PRO Diagnostic Tool with 3 Free Car Software
I've been using this, and once you get used to the menu's and order of things, been flawless,
Vxdiag VCX Nano for GM/Opel Diagnostic/ECU Programming Tool
Can’t program modules with those though, can you? I need to program new BCM’s, HVAC controls, door switch modules etc.
 

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^^^^^Depends on the year, Most are on board, after 2007/2011 or so need a GM online live license.Model depends.
 

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Could you give us a bit more detail on your issue and how you solved it, including the code numbers that were thrown? I just started to have the same warning, but I have not hooked up my Tech 2 to start my diagnosis.

Thanks in advance.
Could you give us a bit more detail on your issue and how you solved it, including the code numbers that were thrown? I just started to have the same warning, but I have not hooked up my Tech 2 to start my diagnosis.

Thanks in advance.
Not solved yet.
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/autoride-suspension-help.124865/
 

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