Tech 2 Purchase
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RocketMan- Yes. But I'll warn you it is a PITA to set up first time, because of windows and cracked software. Once you are fully configured, it runs every time easily. I have a little cheat sheet reminder to get the order correct. The next hard part is configuring the GM connection for the later models for online use.
HiHoeSilver
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@Doubeleive had a vxdiag setup that worked too, as I recall.
it will program just like the tech2, it's tech2win, works exactly the same, as for the gds2 function I haven't tried to program with it just diagnose
it is a pain in the dick to setup and then if anything updates (pc wise) you have to dick with it again, if you mess with one my best advice is turn off any and all security features before you even start because it has to change windows files to work and if the security is enabled it wont install right and windows will delete files and it just becomes a ******* headache.
It is a lot faster than the regular tech2 though once you have it up and running.
Doubelieve- Thanks for a different perspective. I don't use it that often and each new vehicle has a different menu it seems. Right now my GM only is running in linux with wine. Once everything was configured and working, I used a Timeshift utility to snapshot system. So if I get in trouble with updates I can return to a working config in minutes.
For the VXDiag Pro, I bought a preloaded hard drive for 11 makes. So far I'm working through Keyboard and mouse issues among others for Win7. It appears tied to 32/64 bit differences,(driver hell) but the win10 so far is operating for a couple makes. If I cannot make it work in Win, I will try each under Wine in Linux. Give me a few weeks to configure and test and I'll report back. Only got the VXDiag Pro last week. I really like a big screen!
For the VXDiag Pro, I bought a preloaded hard drive for 11 makes. So far I'm working through Keyboard and mouse issues among others for Win7. It appears tied to 32/64 bit differences,(driver hell) but the win10 so far is operating for a couple makes. If I cannot make it work in Win, I will try each under Wine in Linux. Give me a few weeks to configure and test and I'll report back. Only got the VXDiag Pro last week. I really like a big screen!
those hard drives they sell are configured for older lenovo laptops like a t21 or something like that. I considered buying one, the laptops are under $100 on ebay (bare bones). some of those software are timed to the year, when 2021 rolled over I had to get the new firmware now I think it expires in 2030 or it might be at the end of the year again don't remember at the moment I haven't had to use it lately.
Doubelieve- Yes the one I got was for a lenovo 440, only a couple years old. I'm running a lenovo 330 so shouldn't be too bad. It is winders though. I gave up trying to make win run the GM only VXDiag, and was surprised how easily The linux/wine config was. Install one driver. I also run Forscan in wine using same setup.Wine handles the 32/64 bit and win7/win10 differences with no bugs. Since it is an emulator, all I see after config is complete is the program Icon link on desktop, then. the program itself when started. Only using them once a week or so, but am getting more requests, hence VXDiag Pro. Chinacardiags is good if you can find what you want in english. Usually takes an email or chatbox to get a translation that works.
I have enough trouble programming with the Tech2, it takes all my patience and then some so I guess I’ll keep on doing it that way. My neighbors already think I’m nuts, sitting out in my driveway cussing at my truck. So much profanity lol.
George B
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Your right in saying the VXDiag is not for you then. I sent mine back and got a handheld.I have enough trouble programming with the Tech2, it takes all my patience and then some so I guess I’ll keep on doing it that way. My neighbors already think I’m nuts, sitting out in my driveway cussing at my truck. So much profanity lol.
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Does anyone have a Tech 2 in the Atlanta/Alpharetta, GA area that wants to make a few bucks. I need to reset my trans learned parameters after I put in the new transmission and I'd like to correct my tire size, if possible. Other than that I have no use for one of these.
George B
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My tech2 exhibits two issues.
1. It takes several power cycle attempts to connect to the CANDi. I assumed it was a bad cable connection.
2. When connecting to our 02 Envoy it also takes several power cycles to connect. When it fails the DIC in the cluster indicates “Unknown Driver”, the security warning illuminates and all the gauges go flat. When I power down the tech2 all is well.
could this be a funky VCI in the tech2?
1. It takes several power cycle attempts to connect to the CANDi. I assumed it was a bad cable connection.
2. When connecting to our 02 Envoy it also takes several power cycles to connect. When it fails the DIC in the cluster indicates “Unknown Driver”, the security warning illuminates and all the gauges go flat. When I power down the tech2 all is well.
could this be a funky VCI in the tech2?
Do you plug the aux cigarette lighter power cord into the hand held part of the unit or the port on the main cord?
I can’t remember if I read the importance of using the cord port for this power source when I was having problems with seeing my CANdi module or for some other reason, but it did seem to help with the stability of my Tech 2
George B
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I just straight power off the OBD port.
George B
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also, I had my card in slot 1. Does it matter?
Maybe try adding the aux plug from the cigarette lighter to the cord port on the cord between the Tech 2 and the CANdi, see if that helps.
It did seem to make a difference in the stability I saw on my Tech 2. I assumed it had to have something to do with ground planes, but never really analyzed it.
Just a wild shot.
Mine is in the slot farthest from the screen (which I think is wrong per instructions) but won’t work in the other. Go figure.
mine will do some weird stuff sometimes but i think I have a short in my fuseblock, since I secured the dangling harness under it I haven't really had a issue, I have seen the dealer tech2 do the same thing, I think when there is poor communication on the canbus it can do weird stuff. even with a regular scanner it was giving me a permanent error on the canbus till I moved the wires under fuse box.
To be clear, your 02 Envoy has no CANbus and no need for the CANDI module so you not using that with the Envoy, right?
After my experience with a shorted Tech2 cable I would suggest a good dose of caution here. I was lucky it did no vehicular damage when mine fused some of the Tech2 data cable.
George B
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I am not using the Candi on the 02 Envoy. Just on the 13 Suburban.
George B
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My tool passes all the self tests with and without the Candi and with the card in either slot.
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