The Case for the Tech-2

[swathdiver]

Driving by myself.

That wire handle on the back hangs nicely on the steering wheel when going straight! Mine used to spend a lot of time there after I first got it.

My Tech2 shows an option for the spare on the TPMS menu, and it was active on mine.

Learn something new everyday, now is that on a NBS or NNBS?

 

[DougAMiller]

That wire handle on the back hangs nicely on the steering wheel when going straight! Mine used to spend a lot of time there after I first got it.



Learn something new everyday, now is that on a NBS or NNBS?

NBS, no NNBS to try it on, so can't comment on that one.

 

[gooffeyguy]

What exactly does a Trans Relearn do, and how long does it usually take for it to learn?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[swathdiver]

What exactly does a Trans Relearn do, and how long does it usually take for it to learn?

SERVICE FAST LEARN ADAPTS

Service Fast Learn Adapts is a procedure for 6 speed automatic transmissions in which a series of tests are run to allow the transmission control module (TCM) to learn individual clutch characteristics. Once the clutch data is learned, Service Fast Learn Adapts translates it into the adaptive data cells, which the TCM uses for clutch control during shifts. The scan tool provides initiation of the Service Fast Learn Adapts procedure. This procedure is to be used following transmission repair.

The Service Fast Learn Adapts procedure must be performed when one of the following repairs have been made to the vehicle. Failure to perform the procedure after one of the following repairs may result in poor transmission performance, as well as transmission DTCs being set:

 Transmission internal service/overhaul
 Valve body repair or replacement
 Control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly replacement
 TCM software/calibration update
 Any service in response to a shift quality concern

Justin @BlackBearPerf did it to mine twice during the tune and it made for some freaky feeling 1-2 shifts, like a long slide into 2nd.

 

[gooffeyguy]

SPS programming updates on 2007+ vehicles via pass-thru mode....

I know TIS2Web is a subscription service, but are you able to see if there are updates before buying the subscription?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[swathdiver]

SPS programming updates on 2007+ vehicles via pass-thru mode....

I know TIS2Web is a subscription service, but are you able to see if there are updates before buying the subscription?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Well, TIS2WEB shows you what's available for your VIN and then you go to ACDelco's TDS website to get the actual data. I guess you could compare the part numbers of the programs you can pull up in your truck through the Tech-2 to that which is shown on TIS2WEB, I don't fully get it 100% myself as I haven't used it yet, just poked around and am a slow learner.

 

[Doubeleive]

SPS programming updates on 2007+ vehicles via pass-thru mode....

I know TIS2Web is a subscription service, but are you able to see if there are updates before buying the subscription?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

yes, there is a tool to put in your vin and then compare those to the existing calibrations

 

[gooffeyguy]

I'll have to check that out. I did go to the ACDelco TDS site and looked at subscription prices and created an account. I actually fogot about the TIS2Web.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Doubeleive]

so to follow up on this sort of, I have been using the vxdiag and a hacked version of GDS2, I could finally get the gds2 software to run but it would show the vxdiag as "not supported by gm" so after screwing around with that trying to get it to work I bought one of the clone MDI2 from chinacardiag, FINALLY after spending another hour trying different things I discovered the vxdiag device has to be plugged into the tablet via usb, then I have to open the gds2 software, if the vxdiag is not connected gds2 wont run and it just errors out, so once the vxdiag is plugged in and gds2 is started I can unplug the vxdiag and plug in the clone mdi2, it gives me a small error that i can ignore and walla! it works with my 2018 nice because gds2 cost like $795 a year otherwise and even a 3day subscription is like $70, this hacked version has like 9750 days on it. I am able to run all the diagnostics just like a tech2 can on the older vehicles, all the vehicles went to gds2 in 2014.
**and it didn't cost me $1000+ (only $400 all together, lol, $100 for the tablet, vxdiag was $135, $185 for the mdi2)

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[Rocket Man]

so to follow up on this sort of, I have been using the vxdiag and a hacked version of GDS2, I could finally get the gds2 software to run but it would show the vxdiag as "not supported by gm" so after screwing around with that trying to get it to work I bought one of the clone MDI2 from chinacardiag, FINALLY after spending another hour trying different things I discovered the vxdiag device has to be plugged into the tablet via usb, then I have to open the gds2 software, if the vxdiag is not connected gds2 wont run and it just errors out, so once the vxdiag is plugged in and gds2 is started I can unplug the vxdiag and plug in the clone mdi2, it gives me a small error that i can ignore and walla! it works with my 2018 nice because gds2 cost like $795 a year otherwise and even a 3day subscription is like $70, this hacked version has like 9750 days on it. I am able to run all the diagnostics just like a tech2 can on the older vehicles, all the vehicles went to gds2 in 2014

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Awesome!

 

[Doubeleive]

Awesome!

yes! finally, and this should work on all late model gm vehicles since they all went to gds2

 

[kbuskill]

so to follow up on this sort of, I have been using the vxdiag and a hacked version of GDS2, I could finally get the gds2 software to run but it would show the vxdiag as "not supported by gm" so after screwing around with that trying to get it to work I bought one of the clone MDI2 from chinacardiag, FINALLY after spending another hour trying different things I discovered the vxdiag device has to be plugged into the tablet via usb, then I have to open the gds2 software, if the vxdiag is not connected gds2 wont run and it just errors out, so once the vxdiag is plugged in and gds2 is started I can unplug the vxdiag and plug in the clone mdi2, it gives me a small error that i can ignore and walla! it works with my 2018 nice because gds2 cost like $795 a year otherwise and even a 3day subscription is like $70, this hacked version has like 9750 days on it. I am able to run all the diagnostics just like a tech2 can on the older vehicles, all the vehicles went to gds2 in 2014

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Boy, it's a good thing you figured this out when you did... you only have like 26 years before that hacked version expires... lol

So can you reprogram BCMs yet???

I'd really like to turn off the hyperflash so I can ditch the resistors.

 

[Doubeleive]

Boy, it's a good thing you figured this out when you did... you only have like 26 years before that hacked version expires... lol

So can you reprogram BCMs yet???

I'd really like to turn off the hyperflash so I can ditch the resistors.

shahhh I have no skills in the bcm reprogramming that's a whole different ball game, I am sure it takes a myraid of special adapters and some unknown form of software to reverse engineer the gm software I used to know some people that loved to do that kind of stuff there are some that take it as a personal challenge, retired folks with nothing better to do any more lol

 

[kbuskill]

shahhh I have no skills in the bcm reprogramming that's a whole different ball game, I am sure it takes a myraid of special adapters and some unknown form of software to reverse engineer the gm software I used to know some people that loved to do that kind of stuff there are some that take it as a personal challenge, retired folks with nothing better to do any more lol

I've never messed with any of it.

I was under the impression that you could reprogram modules with this type of setup.

I had hoped that it would be simple check boxes, like setting up the Maestro for an aftermarket HU, Yes or No/On or Off type of thing.

Guess that would be too easy... lol

 

[Doubeleive]

I've never messed with any of it.

I was under the impression that you could reprogram modules with this type of setup.

I had hoped that it would be simple check boxes, like setting up the Maestro for an aftermarket HU, Yes or No/On or Off type of thing.

Guess that would be to easy... lol

I wish, doing a calibration update is sort of like that but you just choose things based on what the current version is and what the rpo codes are, etc but it doesn't let you make those kind of changes

 

[Doubeleive]

well I'm happy now they released a firmware update for the vxdiag and now it works like it is supposed to with gds2 & tech2win, no more errors, no need for the mdi2.
so all you need is the vxdiag $130 and a tablet or laptop and you will have a functioning tech2 and gds2 tool

 

[latvius]

So is this the same thing? And all you need is a laptop and it has same functionality as a tech2? (Was looking to buy a tech2 but this is much cheaper)
https://www.amazon.com/VXDIAG-Tech2Win-Diagnostic-Programming-System/dp/B074365Q6H

 

[kbuskill]

Just thought I would post this here...

https://www.chinacardiags.com/whole...or-gm-saab-opel-suzuki-isuzu-holden-1011.html

They have the Tech 2 with a case and all accessories for $289 with "Free" shipping.

They also have the Tech 2 with all the accessories but without a case for $215 BUT they charge $68 for shipping.

I opted to pay the extra $6 and get the case and the "Free" shipping.

Waiting to see how long it takes to receive it.

Anyway, I thought it was a pretty decent deal so I figured I would share.

 

[Rocket Man]

Just thought I would post this here...

https://www.chinacardiags.com/whole...or-gm-saab-opel-suzuki-isuzu-holden-1011.html

They have the Tech 2 with a case and all accessories for $289 with "Free" shipping.

They also have the Tech 2 with all the accessories but without a case for $215 BUT they charge $68 for shipping.

I opted to pay the extra $6 and get the case and the "Free" shipping.

Waiting to see how long it takes to receive it.

Anyway, I thought it was a pretty decent deal so I figured I would share.

That’s who I bought mine from.

 

[kbuskill]

That’s who I bought mine from.

Did they ship from the US or China?

There website says they have warehouses in the US and UK but if they are out of stock they will ship from China.

Just curious how long it took to get yours?