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Nov 23, 2017 | 12:47 AM

#21

Rob 02

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From: Atlantic Beach FL.

If your battery gets a little low then the Tech2 will start having problems.
The Tech2 itself can be a bit of a drain. If your key is on then you have day time running lights and accessories being powered as well.

It is better to have a battery charger connected and start with a full charge.

Try the self check with the Tech2 not connected to the car's OBD2 port using the AC adapter.

Nov 23, 2017 | 01:11 PM

#22

SoAlVette

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From: Mobile Alabama

DCL fail. Would not recognize loopback adapter on self test. Sending back to China for replacement or refund. What a hassle

Nov 23, 2017 | 02:35 PM

#23

Rob 02

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From: Atlantic Beach FL.

You can buy parts/ cables probably cheaper than the return shipping.
Or simply ask the seller to send you the part you need.
Ali express and eBay have parts.

Last edited by Rob 02; Nov 23, 2017 at 02:36 PM.

Nov 23, 2017 | 11:35 PM

#24

Ed Ramberger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SoAlVette

Just got my Tech 2 knock off. Everything seems to work just fine as far as setting up the tech 2, but when I try to connect it to my car, I get
this message:

no communications with vehicle
check diagnostic link connector
check ignition <off/on>

I have my key in the on position but not running, cable connection appears to be correct

I must be missing something, any suggestions?

Mike

As soon as you said "knock off" it made me remember a great article on buying them on ebay. Many of them are just bad from the get go.

Last edited by Ed Ramberger; Nov 23, 2017 at 11:38 PM.

Nov 24, 2017 | 05:38 AM

#25

Rob 02

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From: Atlantic Beach FL.

They are all made in Hong Kong. Same factory!

If you think you can score one made in the united states then think again.

Last edited by Rob 02; Nov 24, 2017 at 05:41 AM.

Nov 24, 2017 | 06:16 AM

#26

bahamasair

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From: Nassau

I agree with Rob, I’d be looking for parts to repair it before sending it back. I got mine for $200 shipped and wouldn’t like to know how much it would cost to ship it back from the US but assume it would be at least half of what I paid. I’m in the Bahamas so I know it’s over the $200 price tag I paid for it for return shipping. You might just have a bad loop back cable.

Nov 24, 2017 | 08:20 PM

#27

Rob 02

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From: Atlantic Beach FL.

^Wow Bahamas. Glad you survived all the hurricanes this year.
It was bad enough in FL.

Nov 25, 2017 | 05:47 PM

#28

bahamasair

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From: Nassau

Yea we had a few close calls but made it through pretty well this year. I have a place in FL too and got lucky with Irma, I really thought FL was going to be a disaster zone with that one.
I hope this coming year is better.