Tech 2 Purchase

[thompsoj22]

Just me, Get a

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Replace the card? cheap attempt at recovery,

 

[Rocket Man]

Says in the GM User Manual the Tech2 updates the software in the Candi when it's attached if it needs to. That could that be what you are seeing in your pics Tony.

http://www.auto-diagnostics.info/pdf/tech2_users_guide.pdf

It says it’s trying to update the VIM, which is the Tech2 itself.

 

[Rocket Man]

It looks like it’s trying to update the Vehicle Interface Module or VIM which is the Tech2 itself. I think it’s stuck in update mode but all the software is stored on the PMCIA card so you could try to buy a different card and try again or get your money back. I bet the seller knew it was messed up.

 

[Tonyrodz]

eBay? Are you still within the return period?

You said you got engine codes out of it. I got nothing from my bad one

I knew it was a risk when I was buying it--so that's fine. I did get codes out of it.

Power it up using ONLY the AC adapter. No data cables. It should go through the POST (Power On Self Test) and tell you if it passed. If it doesn't pass the POST, it's defective.

EDIT: should look like this after POST, and make sure your software version is this one:

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I've been powering it up using the pwr port in my van while plugged into the obd. I did power it up in my house also--was the same both times. I guess it passes all the self tests because it goes to the next screen that you posted. It goes so fast I can't read if it all passes. I def have that version.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Just me, Get a



Replace the card? cheap attempt at recovery,

I'll try moving the card to the next slot, but I think I've read the card could only be used in the one slot.

It looks like it’s trying to update the Vehicle Interface Module or VIM which is the Tech2 itself. I think it’s stuck in update mode but all the software is stored on the PMCIA card so you could try to buy a different card and try again or get your money back. I bet the seller knew it was messed up.

Is this directed to me?

 

[Rocket Man]

I knew it was a risk when I was buying it--so that's fine. I did get codes out of it.

I've been powering it up using the pwr port in my van while plugged into the obd. I did power it up in my house also--was the same both times. I guess it passes all the self tests because it goes to the next screen that you posted. It goes so fast I can't read if it all passes. I def have that version.

Unplug the power adapter, it doesn’t need that. Just plug it into the OBD port and see if anything changes. The only time you need the external power is if you’re doing module programming and don’t want to risk it turning off and resetting during that process. For diagnostics the OBD port is all you need.

 

[Rocket Man]

I'll try moving the card to the next slot, but I think I've read the card could only be used in the one slot.

Is this directed to me?

Yes. See post #203.

 

[thompsoj22]

I'll try moving the card to the next slot, but I think I've read the card could only be used in the one slot.

Is this directed to me?

No, It will work in the other also. i do mean litterally replace the card. i Own a knockoff also. im no tech wizard in any way but in the aircraft i maintain 9 out of 10 times it is the software on the card that prevents our integrated diagnostics to function. no diagnostics no fly so i throw another card in the reader and it normally corrects it. the cards are on ebay?

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

You can run it in compatibility mode on Win7, no need to install XP

Thanks for the Windows 7 tip. I gave up on the laptop and installed it on my desktop on its own hard drive. I just got Tis200 installed, updated and ready to go on Window 7 Pro. Has taken hours, and plenty of hoops. After installing and updating Win 7 Pro I then had to install Windows Virtual Machine and XP Mode, and then install Tis2000 and the update inside the virtual machine. If anyone is interested in doing the same I'll lay it out while it's still fresh in my head. I bookmarked anything that was useful and got me there. But if you can just install XP on something it'll be a lot easier.

 

[Doubeleive]

Thanks for the Windows 7 tip. I gave up on the laptop and installed it on my desktop on its own hard drive. I just got Tis200 installed, updated and ready to go on Window 7 Pro. Has taken hours, and plenty of hoops. After installing and updating Win 7 Pro I then had to install Windows Virtual Machine and XP Mode, and then install Tis2000 and the update inside the virtual machine. If anyone is interested in doing the same I'll lay it out while it's still fresh in my head. I bookmarked anything that was useful and got me there. But if you can just install XP on something it'll be a lot easier.

ya big hassle only to discover that tis2000 doesn't really do much but run the tech2 from a desktop and record data if so desired, cumbersome and aggravating, tech2win is leaps and bounds ahead of tis2000