Tech 2 Purchase

[George B]

the vcxnano functions as a mdi2, but yes the gds2 software requires a sub unless you can find the hacked version, still need to pay for programming though

I wonder if this one has the software?

EDIT: It looks like it comes on a hard drive that you need to plug into a laptop somehow.

Not sure how I feel about using a laptop in the truck. The tech2 was so convenient.

I like the added programming capabilities of the MDI

 

[Doubeleive]

I wonder if this one has the software?

EDIT: It looks like it comes on a hard drive that you need to plug into a laptop somehow.

Not sure how I feel about using a laptop in the truck. The tech2 was so convenient.

I like the added programming capabilities of the MDI

which one? I am pretty sure I got all my working software off of the chinacardiags website, they have various download links, the software can be a real p.i.t.a. though to get working.

 

[George B]

which one? I am pretty sure I got all my working software off of the chinacardiags website, they have various download links, the software can be a real p.i.t.a. though to get working.

Sorry, I forgot the link.

2023 WIFI GM MDI 2 Interface with GDS2 Tech 2 Win HDD Software

Wifi GM MDI 2 Multiple Diagnostic Interface,supports all Vauxhall /Opel 16 pin vehicles from 1996 to 2023.With Software V8.5.33.53,supports WIn10, for Vauxhall Opel/Buick and Chevrolet.

www.chinacardiags.com

 

[Doubeleive]

Sorry, I forgot the link.

2023 WIFI GM MDI 2 Interface with GDS2 Tech 2 Win HDD Software

Wifi GM MDI 2 Multiple Diagnostic Interface,supports all Vauxhall /Opel 16 pin vehicles from 1996 to 2023.With Software V8.5.33.53,supports WIn10, for Vauxhall Opel/Buick and Chevrolet.

www.chinacardiags.com

I haven't messed with one of those ones before I have one without the hard drive, not even sure how that would work I assume it must run off the usb port to the computer somehow and would have to have a wall power supply, 5v isn't enough to run that alone.

 

[Doubeleive]

maybe see if there are any youtube videos on it or how it works

 

[George B]

maybe see if there are any youtube videos on it or how it works

I couldn't find much on that excwrp one video of them installing the drive into a physical laptop.

 

[Doubeleive]

I couldn't find much on that excwrp one video of them installing the drive into a physical laptop.

after reading that again it looks like the hard drive needs to go in a laptop, usually they recommend using a older lenovo, the mdi is just the interface.

 

[George B]

after reading that again it looks like the hard drive needs to go in a laptop, usually they recommend using a older lenovo, the mdi is just the interface.

I guess I will just get another tech2

 

[TrybalRage]

I can't seem to program any modules. Got the acdelco folks to give me access to the old SPS system, everything seems to work until I actually try to program something. It will start, get to varying levels of completeness (maybe 25% tops) and then the truck sort of 'reboots', doors unlock and I get an error.

E4491 - Programming Error! Check all connections and reset Programming Interface!
E4423 - Unknown reprogramming error 1 at step 0

First tried with my new memory seat module. Failed. Tried to do a simple radio update. Failed. Tried again on the seat using the 'replace' option and now the seat won't move at all, lol. Either the module is dead due to lack of programming or bricked. Now I'm afraid to try any others.

 

[Geotrash]

I can't seem to program any modules. Got the acdelco folks to give me access to the old SPS system, everything seems to work until I actually try to program something. It will start, get to varying levels of completeness (maybe 25% tops) and then the truck sort of 'reboots', doors unlock and I get an error.

E4491 - Programming Error! Check all connections and reset Programming Interface!
E4423 - Unknown reprogramming error 1 at step 0

First tried with my new memory seat module. Failed. Tried to do a simple radio update. Failed. Tried again on the seat using the 'replace' option and now the seat won't move at all, lol. Either the module is dead due to lack of programming or bricked. Now I'm afraid to try any others.

I found that for programming it's critical to use the AC power supply for the Tech2. I ran a 50' extension cord from my garage out to the truck. The same exact thing was happening to me and that solved it.