Tech 2

[96-2D-Hoe]

I know some of you guys have one of these. Is this all I need? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Automotive...545469?hash=item5dabc186fd:g:wb4AAOSwSTFe4G-K

I only want it for the ABS bleed/flush but I'm sure it will come in handy

 

[Tonyrodz]

That's a good price. That's everything I received with mine. How can you do a flush with it? I'm still trying to learn myself.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

How can you do a flush with it? I'm still trying to learn myself.

LOL. It does the ABS bleed which also basically flushes it out. The last time I was setting off my ABS on loose ground trying to get air out of it a lot of nasty black crap came out of it so it seems like something that should be done with maintenance imo.


Same guy selling it for $250 w free shipping here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Automotive...589216?hash=item3b4a1e9720:g:wb4AAOSwSTFe4G-K


Anything I need to look out for?

 

[Tonyrodz]

LOL. It does the ABS bleed which also basically flushes it out. The last time I was setting off my ABS on loose ground trying to get air out of it a lot of nasty black crap came out of it so it seems like something that should be done with maintenance imo.


Same guy selling it for $250 w free shipping here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Automotive...589216?hash=item3b4a1e9720:g:wb4AAOSwSTFe4G-K


Anything I need to look out for?

Not really sure. I went into it blindly myself. Hopefully guys like @swathdiver @Rocket Man and @Doubeleive will chime in. Did you get the latest edition? I think it's something like 3.004

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Haven't pulled the trigger yet. But I am going to, just wanted to be sure. It says has GM-English 33.004 1991-2013 so that sounds like it.

Looks like this one is cheapest and will come fastest. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Automotive...609913?hash=item2d110d4239:g:wb4AAOSwSTFe4G-K

30 days warranty is a bit sketchy though

 

[Doubeleive]

looks complete just test it out as soon as you get it so if there happens to be any issue you can return it if necessary

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Thanks for the replies. Should get it by the end of the week.

 

[swathdiver]

Looks good. Do thoroughly run it through its paces once you get it to make sure all features are working.

Mine has seen near continuous, almost daily use for the last three years now. I get a real time clock failure on start up even though the internal battery was replaced. When it first arrived, the OBDII adapter was defective, I bought another which is how I discovered the original was bad. They sent me another and I have since bought another. Mine also quit talking to the older vehicles. At first, moving the PCMCIA card into the other slot seemed to work but now it won't talk my wife's car again. So I bought another card but that did not change things. Today I ordered up another cable so we'll see how that goes tomorrow when it arrives. These are parts that wear out so don't let my comments discourage you.

If you are using this on your '96 you will not need to connect the CANdi module. That's only needed on vehicles with the CAN bus computer architecture like the GMT-900s. But do run the self tests when you get it. Have fun!

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

I've plugged in the AC cord and pressed the PWR button but nothing. Am I missing something? Did I get a dud?

 

[swathdiver]

I've plugged in the AC cord and pressed the PWR button but nothing. Am I missing something? Did I get a dud?

Where did you plug it in to? Did you plug it into the VCI Module or the main cable? If you've also made sure the wall outlet has power, you can just plug it into the OBD port without external power and it should turn on.

 

[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?