Keppah

Can you get tech 2 installed any other place than the dealer?

Patches

You can buy a Tech II setup on the auction site or a parts supplier but it will cost you something like $2k-$3k. There are a few members here who own one.

dgrant3830

They are made by Vetronix and they are costly. Not an installed item per your reference. Just a high end scan tool.

ajg1915

I got one. It's a great tool for figuring out some stuff. Some local shops may have one if they do a lot of GM vehicles.

LoneStarFRC

They are expensive as you say, but they are far more than just a "high end scan tool". Tech II's can not only "scan", but they can change program modes and/or turn systems on/off. They are a first class diagnostic tool.

dgrant3830

Yes, I know...just wish I could afford one.

striper

I have one and they are a pretty handy tool to have. I have an issue with my pickup that I'm not spending the money to fix because it doesn't affect the drivability, but I reset it as needed. I've used it on my Vette, too and it saves a lot of headaches. I got mine free, but legally. One of those "who you know" situations. They do cost around $3k. The only problem is it needs to be updated to newer model years and that can only be done through GM dealers and the upgrade costs over $600.

ajg1915

I've got the candi module for the later system with my Tech2 that I traded parts and cash for. It was probably one of the best things I did as it has helped me enormously.

A couple of more fixes and it will be paying me back with all of the savings.

ChopperLoco

Worked out great for the guy who got the parts too