Tech 2 GM Chinese clone?
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Tech 2 GM Chinese clone?
Has anybody used one of these Chinese knock offs to troubleshoot the BCM on the 1996 OBD2 Vettes?
I am wondering if it can cycle the ABS pump, diagnose air bag module among other things.
The price is reasonable around $350.00 and if it doesn't last that long at least it's cheaper than the thousands I would pay for a used Tech 2 original.
Thanks!
I am wondering if it can cycle the ABS pump, diagnose air bag module among other things.
The price is reasonable around $350.00 and if it doesn't last that long at least it's cheaper than the thousands I would pay for a used Tech 2 original.
Thanks!
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You need to be concerned that the 'card' used is programmable using current GM technology. I'd be concerned with the included years with the buy. If there's 'no card' and just the hardware it ain't worth squat. I've never looked at the offers of them so I've no idea of what they say is included.
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here is a link to a topic posted in the C6 area which contains info. on where to purchase them from......................https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-pleased.html
I have used the one I purchased for numerous ABS ,BCM as well as ECM / PCM concerns on a wide variety of GM OBD II platforms...........
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I just bought one off Ebay and I am going to give it a try. I purchased it from a US seller but there are others from China. I contacted the seller and asked if it would cycle the ABS pump on a 1996 Corvette and other body control module diagnostics, he said that it would.
It does come with the 32 Mb flash card for GM. He has Saab and Isuzu cards and they are $60.00 each.
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here is a link to a topic posted in the C6 area which contains info. on where to purchase them from......................https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-pleased.html
I have used the one I purchased for numerous ABS ,BCM as well as ECM / PCM concerns on a wide variety of GM OBD II platforms...........
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They now also have software that lets you use your laptop with the same software thats on the Tech 2 unit, it's called a "GM Nano" .. Go to the C6 forum and there are a few threads talking about this.. I have a Tech 2 clone but would have gotten the software to work with my laptop last year instead , but it wasnt out yet. The Tech 2 GM Nano for the laptop is $119.00 compared to the Chinese Tech 2 clone which is around $250.00 to $300.00.....WW
Here's one thread talking about the Tech 2 software GM Nano
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ternative.html
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Here's one thread talking about the Tech 2 software GM Nano
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ternative.html
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They now also have software that lets you use your laptop with the same software thats on the Tech 2 unit, it's called a "GM Nano" .. Go to the C6 forum and there are a few threads talking about this.. I have a Tech 2 clone but would have gotten the software to work with my laptop last year instead , but it wasnt out yet. The Tech 2 GM Nano for the laptop is $119.00 compared to the Chinese Tech 2 clone which is around $250.00 to $300.00.....WW
Here's one thread talking about the Tech 2 software GM Nano
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ternative.html
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Here's one thread talking about the Tech 2 software GM Nano
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ternative.html
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OBD1 is everything before '96!
If the menu is in the Tech2 for '91 then that hints that all you would need is the correct 16 - 12 connector/adapter and also likely a provision to power it with the adapter. OBD2 is self-powered from the DLC, OBD1 ain't. '94 & '95 would work without the adapter, they're 16 pin DLC with pin 16 being B+.
I've used my "REAL" Tech2 with '95 but not Corvette, compared to my Tech1 on the same car I did have some contradictory comparisons that I couldn't explain. I don't recall them now but it did confuse me for a time. I put a JY ECM in a '95 ParkAvenue for a fellow to resale and it ran well so I worried NOT about it.
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OBD1 is everything before '96!
If the menu is in the Tech2 for '91 then that hints that all you would need is the correct 16 - 12 connector/adapter and also likely a provision to power it with the adapter. OBD2 is self-powered from the DLC, OBD1 ain't. '94 & '95 would work without the adapter, they're 16 pin DLC with pin 16 being B+.
I've used my "REAL" Tech2 with '95 but not Corvette, compared to my Tech1 on the same car I did have some contradictory comparisons that I couldn't explain. I don't recall them now but it did confuse me for a time. I put a JY ECM in a '95 ParkAvenue for a fellow to resale and it ran well so I worried NOT about it.
If the menu is in the Tech2 for '91 then that hints that all you would need is the correct 16 - 12 connector/adapter and also likely a provision to power it with the adapter. OBD2 is self-powered from the DLC, OBD1 ain't. '94 & '95 would work without the adapter, they're 16 pin DLC with pin 16 being B+.
I've used my "REAL" Tech2 with '95 but not Corvette, compared to my Tech1 on the same car I did have some contradictory comparisons that I couldn't explain. I don't recall them now but it did confuse me for a time. I put a JY ECM in a '95 ParkAvenue for a fellow to resale and it ran well so I worried NOT about it.
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Programming a module requires a 'download' of the DATA from a source. A PCM in a C4 would be no issue but I'm quite sure CCM/BCM in a C4 was never supported. A BCM in a more latter more conventional GM that controls accessory RPO etc isn't an issue.
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Thanks but I have done it multiple times, you MUST have a Tech1A with correct mass storage module to install a new PCM or CCM to program key fob resistance, mileage , vin info ,LT1 or LT5. You have 100 miles after install to program the module or it becomes non programmable. (this pertains to new or reman module, used module is just what you get and is non programmable)
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