Tech 2 questions

[wjburken]

That thing got here quick. Was supposed to be Nov. 5 when it got here. The software version is correct.

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Looks like they under promised and over delivered. Enjoy your new toy!

 

[OR VietVet]

Gonna be sitting and reading anything that came with it and see what is what.

 

[wjburken]

Gonna be sitting and reading anything that came with it and see what is what.

I bet you will have it plugged in and driving around looking at live data before you go to bed!

 

[OR VietVet]

I bet you will have it plugged in and driving around looking at live data before you go to bed!

That will be on Sunday and Monday on my days off. I want to watch all the info on the 2 cd's sent with it. There is nothing to read, just the cd's.

 

[Doubeleive]

Gonna be sitting and reading anything that came with it and see what is what.

just google about it, I did a google tech2 101 quick learn, there are some original owners manual pages on various places on the internet that cover little things like which vin number to pick, even though there is a limited choice anyway it only takes a few tries to figure most of it out, I ran into a few obstacles when I was using it on my 03 but I figured out I was just using the wrong vin number, Now I have the 18 Silverado and I have to pay to play for that one on gds2 $59 for 3 days, there is another choice for more money and/or $750 for a year even if i get the Autell unit you still have to pay a yearly fee

 

[Fless]

I have the 33.004 software but there's nowhere to enter a VIN. Kinda wish my vehicle selection could be saved and available to select at startup; as it is, I have to go through all the make/model/year/chassis info every time I power it up. Maybe I'm doing it wrong or haven't found the 'door' yet.

 

[Doubeleive]

I have the 33.004 software but there's nowhere to enter a VIN. Kinda wish my vehicle selection could be saved and available to select at startup; as it is, I have to go through all the make/model/year/chassis info every time I power it up. Maybe I'm doing it wrong or haven't found the 'door' yet.

you don't enter the vin number you select the single vin number/alpha when entering for diagnostics that corresponds with your vehicle.

 

[Fless]

Ok, I use "K" from my VIN. Glad you clarified.

 

[swathdiver]

what are some things I can use the scanner for on my truck?

Is it a good idea to get a Tech2 in ahead of a glitch?

@PNW VietVet

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/the-case-for-the-tech-2.108746/

 

[mountie]

Wow.... Thanks!! I'll light up a cigar and read it later ....

 

[thompsoj22]

if it worked with his corvette then it will work with your 2011, just go plug it in, the tech2 has a slight learning curve but isn't any harder than programming a vcr

Im just getting old, buuuuut without any instructions included with the tech2 it is like using brail to navigate through the vast digital expanse of technology! Every time i use it i learn somthing new! The first time i fiddeled with it i somehow got the running boards in a relearn status and had no idea how i did it? No ill effects but close to deadly in my hands! lol, i am getting better but it is un-nerving practicing on a car that has no issues not knowing if i could fubar a module or somthing!

 

[swathdiver]

Im just getting old, buuuuut without any instructions included with the tech2 it is like using brail to navigate through the vast digital expanse of technology! Every time i use it i learn somthing new! The first time i fiddeled with it i somehow got the running boards in a relearn status and had no idea how i did it? No ill effects but close to deadly in my hands! lol, i am getting better but it is un-nerving practicing on a car that has no issues not knowing if i could fubar a module or somthing!

Stay out of Special Functions and Module Setup for a while! Stick with Diagnostics!

 

[gooffeyguy]

Just received an email from chinacardiags.com with their Black Friday specials.

Tech2 without case is $220+shipping
Tech2 with case is $319 and free shipping

http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...ki-isuzu-holden-with-full-package.html?f=k0wv

http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...aab-opel-suzuki-isuzu-holden-1011.html?f=k0wv

 

[Tonyrodz]

Just received an email from chinacardiags.com with their Black Friday specials.

Tech2 without case is $220+shipping
Tech2 with case is $319 and free shipping

http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...ki-isuzu-holden-with-full-package.html?f=k0wv

http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...aab-opel-suzuki-isuzu-holden-1011.html?f=k0wv

Nice. Wish I had the extra cash. Case and free shipping is the better deal imo.

 

[swathdiver]

Just received an email from chinacardiags.com with their Black Friday specials.

Tech2 without case is $220+shipping
Tech2 with case is $319 and free shipping

http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...ki-isuzu-holden-with-full-package.html?f=k0wv

http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...aab-opel-suzuki-isuzu-holden-1011.html?f=k0wv

Nice! Ought to be one in every man's stocking! LOL

 

[OR VietVet]

Does anyone have a case to sell or know where to just get a case? I did not see one at ebay.

 

[Rocket Man]

Does anyone have a case to sell or know where to just get a case? I did not see one at ebay.

I bought a soft case at HF for about $10.

 

[OR VietVet]

Ok, thanks.

 

[Fless]

I bought a soft case at HF for about $10.

^^^ This is what I just did, too, since my Tech 2 didn't come with a case. The Tech 2 is large and I think I got the 15" or 16" softcase for maybe $14 or so.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I picked up a 18x13 Voyager case from Harbor Freight. It has the pluck foam or dividers. I used dividers. About $20 using the 20% off coupon.

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-black-aluminum-case-69318.html

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