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Apr 8, 2011 | 09:12 PM

KOZ

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Top 10 things to do with a Tech II

Just got this a few weeks ago. What are the Top 10 things I can do with it?

1. Bleed the ABS circuits in the brake system. - BEZ06
2. program extra fobs - Loaded08

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Apr 8, 2011 | 09:18 PM

BEZ06

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1. Bleed the ABS circuits in the brake system. Without a Tech II, when you bleed the brakes, you can't open the valves to flush/bleed the entire brake system.

Bob

Apr 8, 2011 | 09:51 PM

Loaded08

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Not too exciting, but I believe you can program extra fobs with it.

Apr 9, 2011 | 12:15 AM

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Apr 9, 2011 | 12:26 AM

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Apr 9, 2011 | 12:39 AM

'VETTE PHASE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Loaded08

Not too exciting, but I believe you can program extra fobs with it.

You don't need a Tech II to do this.

Apr 9, 2011 | 07:04 AM

fred_S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 'VETTE PHASE

You don't need a Tech II to do this.

You do need a Tech 2 for the EU cars

Apr 9, 2011 | 08:14 AM

LEAVINU

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Program TPMS?

I know their are other options to program these but I'd assume the TechII can do it as well. Not sure, just throwing that out there.

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When doing diagnostics it can be used to command certain functions to operate in a test mode while monitoring their performance to see if they work properly.

This is one of the most important features.

Bill

Apr 14, 2011 | 06:06 PM

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Loaded08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fred_S

You do need a Tech 2 for the EU cars

My ex had a Saturn VUE. Her [broken] fob was only for unlocking doors, panic, hatch pop, etc. I believe the TII is required to program the fobs for let's say, "some GM vehicles."