Tech 2 Purchase

[96-2D-Hoe]

But it's free! I don't have the replacement tech2 unit yet but thought I'd have a go at getting XP going and the tis2000 software installed. XP install giving me problems. I thought I could install it natively like I can on my desktop but it seems not. I'll get there.

 

[Rocket Man]

But it's free! I don't have the replacement tech2 unit yet but thought I'd have a go at getting XP going and the tis2000 software installed. XP install giving me problems. I thought I could install it natively like I can on my desktop but it seems not. I'll get there.

You can run it in compatibility mode on Win7, no need to install XP. When you install it, right click on the .exe and select compatibility mode. At least I’m pretty sure that’s how to do it. I did it on my laptop before I decided to use Tech2win and upgrade to Win10.

 

[Doubeleive]

it will run in a virtual machine but it's god awful slow

 

[swathdiver]

I tried mine out today, but I think, MAYBE the candi module might be bad.View attachment 253124 View attachment 253125 View attachment 253126 View attachment 253127
I tried running trans codes for my work van. Kept getting this.
I scanned 1st without the module between the tech 2 and obd. I did get engine codes, but no trans codes. Then with the candi module in between. Is the candi needed to get the trans codes? I tried getting the tech 2 to test things--wouldn't do it. Am I doing something wrong? And how are you supposed to know what designation to use for the vehicle?

Never seen those messages before and they do not make sense either. Why would Tech2Win be on a Tech-2?

 

[Rocket Man]

I tried mine out today, but I think, MAYBE the candi module might be bad.View attachment 253124 View attachment 253125 View attachment 253126 View attachment 253127
I tried running trans codes for my work van. Kept getting this.
I scanned 1st without the module between the tech 2 and obd. I did get engine codes, but no trans codes. Then with the candi module in between. Is the candi needed to get the trans codes? I tried getting the tech 2 to test things--wouldn't do it. Am I doing something wrong? And how are you supposed to know what designation to use for the vehicle?

Are you in programming or diagnostics? You need to be in diagnostics.

 

[swathdiver]

I think it was the angle of the pic I took. Actually a blue screen. When I turn it on it goes through the self tests so fast I can't read if they all passed.
Do I need the Candi module if I want to just run for codes and do tests?

What year is your work truck? You do not need the CANdi for your GMT800. The 900s and those with CAN bus architecture use the CANdi.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Are you in programming or diagnostics? You need to be in diagnostics.

How can I do that?

What year is your work truck? You do not need the CANdi for your GMT800. The 900s and those with CAN bus architecture use the CANdi.

It's an 05 Chevy Express van.

 

[Rocket Man]

How can I do that?

It's an 05 Chevy Express van.

The very first menu after it does it’s self test has options for Diagnostics, Service Programming System, View Captured Data, Tool Options etc so choose Diagnostics.

 

[Tonyrodz]

The very first menu after it does it’s self test has options for Diagnostics, Service Programming System, View Captured Data, Tool Options etc so choose Diagnostics.

Iirc, pretty sure I did do that. DAMN! I wish these things came with a user manual! I'll mess with it tomorrow, gonna be raining all day today.
How would you get it to do tests--like beep the horn, needle sweep on the cluster, trans solenoids etc? This is a great tool once it's figured out--or I should say once I figure it out!

 

[Rocket Man]

Iirc, pretty sure I did do that. DAMN! I wish these things came with a user manual! I'll mess with it tomorrow, gonna be raining all day today.
How would you get it to do tests--like beep the horn, needle sweep on the cluster, trans solenoids etc? This is a great tool once it's figured out--or I should say once I figure it out!

That’s all under diagnostics.