Tech 2 Purchase

[swathdiver]

Well, this news is kind of unfortunate. I'm about to pull the trigger on a chinacardiags Tech2 and now I'm wondering if this is worth the hassle.

The Tech-2 is useful for a lot more than just programming modules. I find it handier to use than a laptop out at the car and when driving.

 

[TrybalRage]

The Tech-2 is useful for a lot more than just programming modules. I find it handier to use than a laptop out at the car and when driving.

Well I did end up buying one anyway that I've been using to try and figure out my other issues. I have a new driver's seat memory module coming so we'll be attempting our first pass-through soon.

 

[George B]

It was kinda working this morning but has since quit again.

 

[George B]

Well, well…

 

[George B]

There is more to it than the screen. It seems there is some poor connection where VCI Plugs in. When I have all the boards out on my desk I can get it to work with some fidgeting. I have reflowed all the solder on all the pins with little luck in making it work consistently.

 

[George B]

I dunno,
I think its kaput.

 

[swathdiver]

I dunno,
I think its kaput.

Could it be the power supply going bad? They sell them on ebay.

5V Single output VRB1205LD 15W VRB1205 DC-DC Converter isolated Mornsun DIP | eBay

1x VRB1205LD 15W VRB1205 DC-DC Converter isolated single output Mornsun DIP. Output Current: 3000mA max/150mA min.

www.ebay.com

 

[George B]

Could it be the power supply going bad? They sell them on ebay.

5V Single output VRB1205LD 15W VRB1205 DC-DC Converter isolated Mornsun DIP | eBay

1x VRB1205LD 15W VRB1205 DC-DC Converter isolated single output Mornsun DIP. Output Current: 3000mA max/150mA min.

www.ebay.com

It's something about the connection between the main board and the VCI. If I pull all the guts out of the case it works most of the time but I have to fidget with that connection. I don't trust it to work for me consistently anymore.

 

[swathdiver]

It's something about the connection between the main board and the VCI. If I pull all the guts out of the case it works most of the time but I have to fidget with that connection. I don't trust it to work for me consistently anymore.

I wonder if you can pick up a ribbon connector somewhere, maybe ebay?

 

[George B]

I wonder if you can pick up a ribbon connector somewhere, maybe ebay?

I have no idea what to call that part.