Anyone try to program modules lately? - SOLVED

[Doubeleive]

FINALLY yes. OBDX Pro GT for the win. Just not with this tower I lugged into the garage, apparently. But my Surface Pro 7 worked with it.

Does it have the minimum RAM? No. HD space? No. Operating system (Pro)? No. But sure, we'll work now.

nice!

 

[j91z28d1]

that's crazyness haha. my old laptop it gave me a pop up saying it wouldn't even install because of specs. but it is pretty old, I don't even know the specs haha. I just run old version of hptuners on it.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

My understanding from the GM Tech is that the Tech 2 can no longer be used for programming modules, because GM implemented a new programming interface standard, and deprecated the programming interface that was used with the Tech 2. Many folks have converted to an Autel bi-directional scanner for actual programming of modules (~$500).

 

[Doubeleive]

My understanding from the GM Tech is that the Tech 2 can no longer be used for programming modules, because GM implemented a new programming interface standard, and deprecated the programming interface that was used with the Tech 2. Many folks have converted to an Autel bi-directional scanner for actual programming of modules (~$500).

the autel adapter needed for programming is a j2534 pass thru device and is sold-separately and is closer to $1000 it is pretty much just like a mdi2

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=autel+pass+thru&crid=2FQA8V22DP3DE&sprefix=autel+pass+thru%2Caps%2C174&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

 

[j91z28d1]

there's a new gear wrench branded scanners out. they seem like a good value. I do wonder if they work as a pass thru without the extra cost. I'm been pretty happy with the gear wrench level of rebranded stuff. seems a decent middle ground tool.

I've been tempted to try the smaller app based dongle 150$ one. see if it's any good.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

the autel adapter needed for programming is a j2534 pass thru device and is sold-separately and is closer to $1000 it is pretty much just like a mdi2

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=autel+pass+thru&crid=2FQA8V22DP3DE&sprefix=autel+pass+thru%2Caps%2C174&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

I may purchase one of these bi-directional scanners, particularly if it can also service the Honda brand vehicles. Can you point me to a specific scanner on that page of several scanners that you would suggest?

 

[Doubeleive]

I may purchase one of these bi-directional scanners, particularly if it can also service the Honda brand vehicles. Can you point me to a specific scanner on that page of several scanners that you would suggest?

That's just the pass thru part, the device should say all the systems it supports I don't know what system Honda uses haven't owned one in over 30 years

 

[Joseph Garcia]

That's just the pass thru part, the device should say all the systems it supports I don't know what system Honda uses haven't owned one in over 30 years

Gotch ya. I'll check it out.