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Has anyone purchased a kit?
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I own an MDI2 I purchased new from GM
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Originally Posted by Mitchell_B
I own an MDI2 I purchased new from GM
Have you used it on a C8?

Which subscriptions to do trans flush procedure?
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https://www.acdelcotds.com/subscriptions

Second option from the top:

GM Light Duty Global Diagnostics 2-GDS 2 (Includes CAN Data Bus Diagnostic Tool)
Covers Chevrolet Light Duty Trucks

With the subscription, there is software you'll download and install on your laptop. You also need to update your MDI-2 to the latest firmware. You should be able to find it here:

https://boschdiagnostics.com/softwar...-mdi-and-mdi-2

There are other less expensive diagnostic interfaces available that are supposed to be able to run on a GDS-2 subscription. One recommended by gsvette is:

Amazon Amazon

You can find the discussion here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1609007097
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Aha! So a subscription is needed, specifically,

Diagnostics

GM Light Duty Global Diagnostics

Which is $64 for 3 days. Kinda sucks. Does this include the service manual access?


Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by 23cpe3lt
Aha! So a subscription is needed, specifically,

Diagnostics

GM Light Duty Global Diagnostics

Which is $64 for 3 days. Kinda sucks. Does this include the service manual access?


Thanks for sharing!
The service manual is separate and costs $22 for 3 days.
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Originally Posted by Mitchell_B
The service manual is separate and costs $22 for 3 days.
Is this everything I need?

Do you purchase yearly or 3 day as needed?
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I have the Foxwell NT710 and it will perform rhe flush and leak test.

Foxwell NT710
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Originally Posted by 23cpe3lt
Is this everything I need?

Do you purchase yearly or 3 day as needed?
That's it. The duration of the subscription you purchase is up to you.
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Originally Posted by JohnStuttle
I have the Foxwell NT710 and it will perform rhe flush and leak test.

Foxwell NT710

I do as well, works perfectly. You don’t need an MDI 2 for this.
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Originally Posted by breecher_7
I do as well, works perfectly. You don’t need an MDI 2 for this.
Good info here re NON-MDI2 options for '23 and later C8s:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...scan-tool.html
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