Which to get GM Tech 1 or 2 scanner ?
#1
Melting Slicks
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Which to get GM Tech 1 or 2 scanner ?
I have a 1992 ZR1 and a 1995 zR1 both are OBDI cars. Wondering which scanner would work best the Tech1 Or Tech 2 ?
#2
Le Mans Master
Tech1a with all required cartridges would be the better choice because diagnostic charts are intended to be used with it. Downside It's of little use after 97 model year.
Tech2 not intended for anything but powertrain on a C4. Tech2 came out in 97 after C4 was out of production.
Tech2 not intended for anything but powertrain on a C4. Tech2 came out in 97 after C4 was out of production.
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Melting Slicks
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Tech1a with all required cartridges would be the better choice because diagnostic charts are intended to be used with it. Downside It's of little use after 97 model year.
Tech2 not intended for anything but powertrain on a C4. Tech2 came out in 97 after C4 was out of production.
Tech2 not intended for anything but powertrain on a C4. Tech2 came out in 97 after C4 was out of production.
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I use a Tech 2 clone quite successfully with my 1992 Corvette for many functions. I even link it with a Windows XP virtual machine with a serial cable for additional functionality. Here is more information on some testing I did.
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#5
Melting Slicks
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I use a Tech 2 clone quite successfully with my 1992 Corvette for many functions. I even link it with a Windows XP virtual machine with a serial cable for additional functionality. Here is more information on some testing I did.
#6
Le Mans Master
Tech1a was updated version; tech1 is still good. Mass storage cartridge does powertrain, some abs, programming. There is are CCM.programming, abs/asr, body systems sir. Granted 90% of troubles are powertrain and abs so msc and abs cartridges cover most problems. MSC menu will very depending on platform.