Tech 2

[96-2D-Hoe]

Plugged the AC into the bottom of the main unit.

I left my interior lights on and so am charging my battery so I can't try it in the truck right now.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

I'm not getting 12v from the AC adapter so hopefully that's all it is.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

AC adapter is definitely dead. Just hooked it up using the battery cable adapter and it starts up fine.

I'm guessing this adapter goes with this cable. But what I don't get is how does it actually make a connection when there are no pins on one side?



I just found out. And now I know why it's so tough to get them together. I did take a good look before I asked, honest. Still can't get it them to snap together though. Hopefully will work anyway.

 

[gooffeyguy]

AC adapter is definitely dead. Just hooked it up using the battery cable adapter and it starts up fine.

I'm guessing this adapter goes with this cable. But what I don't get is how does it actually make a connection when there are no pins on one side?

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I just found out. And now I know why it's so tough to get them together. I did take a good look before I asked, honest. Still can't get it them to snap together though. Hopefully will work anyway.

Mine are super tight and never really "latch" together, but work fine otherwise

 

[Doubeleive]

AC adapter is definitely dead. Just hooked it up using the battery cable adapter and it starts up fine.

I'm guessing this adapter goes with this cable. But what I don't get is how does it actually make a connection when there are no pins on one side?

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I just found out. And now I know why it's so tough to get them together. I did take a good look before I asked, honest. Still can't get it them to snap together though. Hopefully will work anyway.

push harder, I would say hit it with your purse but this isn't facebook

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

I already tried hitting it with my purse. I even greased it up with oil off my nose. It's 1/16 off. I think it will be fine.

 

[Doubeleive]

I already tried hitting it with my purse. I even greased it up with oil off my nose. It's 1/16 off. I think it will be fine.

ya they are pretty snug try taking it apart and putting it back in a few times and then push till the clip holds it together

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Seller has offered up to $50 for 'repairs'. I just found the AC adapter from an old external hard drive enclosure fits and works 12v - 2.0A. Also about 10' long.

I just came across the GM Users Manual for the Tech2 and thought some might find it useful. Can download the PDF.
http://www.auto-diagnostics.info/pdf/tech2_users_guide.pdf

 

[Tonyrodz]

Seller has offered up to $50 for 'repairs'. I just found the AC adapter from an old external hard drive enclosure fits and works 12v - 2.0A. Also about 10' long.

I just came across the GM Users Manual for the Tech2 and thought some might find it useful. Can download the PDF.
http://www.auto-diagnostics.info/pdf/tech2_users_guide.pdf

That's awesome!

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Well, I'm not having much luck. The ABS bleed function doesn't even show for a 96 or 97. Shows up at 98 but screen goes blank and nothing happens if I try it. When I try anything it either says it lost communication or the screen does nothing. And the screen contrast has reset twice now.

Anyone used this on a 96 or 97?