Received my Tech II from Aliexpress. $294.00. Free DHL shipping. No hard case but for the price couldn't pass it up. Placed order on the 15th arrived on the 22nd. Now just gotta dig out my old XP computer! Thanks all for the pre buy insight.

 

has anyone used it when you bleed brakes to pulse the abs unit. thats all i would need it for
thanks
jason

 

Not for a Corvette yet, but I did the ABS Autobleed on my GMC Yukon XL and it worked great. I bought mine from a guy on AliExpress in China. $298 shipped.

HTH,
Rick L.

 

Haven't used it to bleed the brakes yet but I have used it to perform a complete EBCM diagnostic which includes among other things, actuating the pump motor. Worked perfectly.

 

For anyone interested, here is the Tech 2 user guide:

Tech_2_Users_Guide.pdf

 

I just pulled the trigger on a Tech II clone from Aliexpress. will keep everyone posted

 

hey guys, after reading this post I decided to buy one. So I ordered one yesterday from AliExpress.com. today I see they have a new version for $258.00. Sent them an e-mail to find out the difference and if I could cancel my order and get the new version. I have not yet heard back from them???????

 

i saw that too. there is a shipping fee that ends up being more. Also, it is really hard to change your order once you make it. Once they post from your credit card, you are in dispute space. If you did the 293.25 you did the best, I think

 

Well my tech came in from ali express. I have run through the POST and all the other tests and it functions OK. the user interface is definitely 20th century but if you have ever programmed a PLC you will have not problem with the logic (e.g., "enter" isn't always enter and the "F" keys are the numbered keys). Anyone that buys one, I strongly suggest you open the user manual in the enclosed CD and run through all the unit tests. It really helps you understand how the unit is organized and how to respond to the screen inputs. there are some jumper plugs in the package that you have to use for the tests, and the manual explains them. There are a bunch of other manuals, might want to look on the CD there is a lot of stuff there.

I didn't hook it to a car, need some slightly warmer weather, but I did go to the diagnostic section of the tool and it knew the car was not connected.

So far, I'm pleased with my decision to buy it, and pleasantly surprised with the ali-express buying service. I was really worried about them scooping a bunch of dough out of my account, but that did not happen. There is a bunch of stuff for sale on that site.

I think where the problem may come in is the interface between the service manual instructions and the use of the tech 2. Will have to give it a try and see. I would love to find a service manual for my 03 Silverado, but haven't found one. But WTH, the truck never gives a moment's trouble.

 

Have anyone try to update the software on the clone tech 2 yet and how?

 

I scoured youtube for how to use a tech 2 and came up with a few fairly relevant videos. I found one that by title said it described how to update, but there was no sound only a silent, and it looked like there were steps that had you connect to the internet and enter a license, something the clones will not have access to.. If you look at the opening screen on the tech2 you will see that the software version is 32.003. From what I found searching the internet, the current version is 32.005 or 32.006. Now according to the tech 2 software screens the 32.003 is good for diagnostics up to 2013. That being said, I also read that 32.003 is only good for through 2007. Not sure what is and isn't at this point. Tomorrow will be my first chance to connect the clone to one of my vehicles, so I'll report back what I found.

 

What do you get the latest software at?

 

After I ordered mine I noticed an updated version so I e-mailed them (aliexpress.com) and he said he would give me the updated unit which is good to 2013 (which is the pcmcia card) Unfortunately mine took longer to get from Grand Rapids MI. To Whitehall (50mi) than from China. DHL told me every day for a week that it would be delivered that day. So I figured that it bounced around a truck for a week and I was right the cd’s were in pieces. So I still don’t know that much other than I hooked up to my truck and it appears to be working??????????????

 

DHL SUCKS! If you can avoid having anything shipped by them, you will be better off. Anybody is better.

 

Well we tested the Clone tech 2 this morning. On a 2003 Silverado pickup, we were able to interface with the vehicle and had no problems. It seems to work fine without the CANdi module on pre 2004 cars. However on both a 2011 Chev Silverado Diesel and a 2007 Corvette, using the CANdi module, we got the error messages below:

The CANdi module was properly connected, and during the sequence it clicks twice, and the light flashes yellow.

What is the experience others have with the CANdi? I got this clone with the CANdi from Ali-express.

 

I connected mine to my wifes 2010 Traverse after dealership screwed up airbag recall 2 times and i wanted to see what the issue was. My CANdi seemed to work without any issues. Aliexpress is very easy to work with and will help troubleshoot if you take time with them. I was missing loopback plug and they sent it out without any problems.
Chris

 

Thanks, I'm going to write them tonight and see if they know what is going on.

BTW I was up in Fredricksburg a couple years ago for a Corvette show. We went on a "scavenger hunt" through the Wilderness. I had been through there several times but never stopped at the park. Amazing the events of the battles there.

 

Update. I have been going through the diagnostic checks on theTech 2 and found a VCI module failure. I get a TPU1 fail when I drill down in the diagnostics of the the device. From what little info I could find, this TPU comm buss [or circuit] may not be used for OBD2. I'm waiting on a reply from the seller of the tech 2. Their response has been pretty good, and we will see what comes of this issue. He has offered to replace everything, but wanted me to do more testing with out telling me how to test it. I think I may be on a path to get a new VCI.

I found this document to be a little more useful than the one that came with the Tech2 (on the CD):

http://www.auto-diagnostics.info/pdf...sers_guide.pdf

That being said I need to put a tag on the various bits because some of them have a couple different names, and sometimes you can only go by a picture to make sure you have the right adapter, especially for the self test and POST.

A while back, I mentioned I couldn't get connected to a vehicle through the CANdi module. here's how I finally solved my problem.

1. with the car ignition off, connect the tech 2 and CANdi (which now is one long cable)
2. Power up the Tech2 You will get 12V from the DLC (now it took me a half hour to find out the "DLC means "Data Link Connector" and is what we also call the OBD2 connector, so be prepared to be stumped by TLA's (Three Letter Acronyms))
3. At the main menu press F3-tool options
4. at the tool options screen select F9, CANDi Diagnostics
5. there are two tests on the next screen, run them both. If you get pass on both, you are good to go. the CANdi should talk to your 2004+ car.
6. Either turn the ignition key of the car to on, or start it (for a C6 there isn't an "on")
7. Press the EXIT button until the Tech 2 goes back to the main menu.
8. Select F0, Diagnostics
9. make all the requested selections to get you to the module in the car you want to look at. you may be choosing body style, you may need the body code (sometimes the third character in the VIN) the engine size, manual or auto and sometimes radio type. You may also be asked about certain options, like ZL6. They are on a tag in the glovebox.

After that you will be quite dangerous with the Tech2.

The key to getting the CANdi to interface was powering up the Tech 2 from the OBD2 before starting the car or turning on the ignition.

Cheers!

 

Glad you got it worked out. I checked the CANdi module with the wife's G8. no issues and read everything fine.


For those who have the Knock off tech II in your spare time can you check something out. When I go to Special feature to check things like headlights and windows. When I select the function I want to check, say headlights and hit enter it turns on the headlights. If I scroll down to select right blinker it wont select it, it stays on headlights. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. If I can get some feedback I would appreciate it.

 

I started another thread about using a clone Tech 2 and am hoping some you that have been posting here and have a Tech 2 can help me sort an issue out.

Thanks,

Brian