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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Drewomega on 12 June 2008, 16:22:29
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Hi! I have just acquired a cheapo Tech2 interface. Its a USB ELM327 Ver 1.2a. The software that I can use with it are: ProScan 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2 full versions (best) :y Obd-Diag, ScanmasterELM Demo, ObdII-Scanmaster, Scantool.net, EasyObdII Ver 2.2.0. The ProScan has the most comprehensive tools. The rest are either demos or are restricted on what they can acquire from the vehicle. Other than that it is a very handy tool to have. :y :y
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Hi! I have just acquired a cheapo Tech2 interface. Its a USB ELM327 Ver 1.2a. The software that I can use with it are: ProScan 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2 full versions (best) :y Obd-Diag, ScanmasterELM Demo, ObdII-Scanmaster, Scantool.net, EasyObdII Ver 2.2.0. The ProScan has the most comprehensive tools. The rest are either demos or are restricted on what they can acquire from the vehicle. Other than that it is a very handy tool to have. :y :y
Not the Cheapo Tech2 we talk about (basically a MAX232 with multiplexor in front), sounds like standard ELM OBDII type. What systems can it read on your car?
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whilst on this subject,, wheres the best/cheap way to get a tech 2, (i know TBs not too far from me) but still handy to have one myself ??
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whilst on this subject,, wheres the best/cheap way to get a tech 2, (i know TBs not too far from me) but still handy to have one myself ??
Very occasionally come up on ebay, usually in the £1500 - £2000 region 2nd hand, or from Vetronix in the USA, around $6000 new. 2nd hand, if it comes with a Vauxhall card, that will allow to do code reads and resets, and some updates. For more certain ECU programming and system upgrades (eg cruise), and keys, a TIS subscription required (£600 - £1k from ebay with the dongle (that you then need to get authorised by GM)).
Excellent tool to have :D, but expensive :'(.
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whilst on this subject,, wheres the best/cheap way to get a tech 2, (i know TBs not too far from me) but still handy to have one myself ??
Very occasionally come up on ebay, usually in the £1500 - £2000 region 2nd hand, or from Vetronix in the USA, around $6000 new. 2nd hand, if it comes with a Vauxhall card, that will allow to do code reads and resets, and some updates. For more certain ECU programming and system upgrades (eg cruise), and keys, a TIS subscription required (£600 - £1k from ebay with the dongle (that you then need to get authorised by GM)).
Excellent tool to have :D, but expensive :'(.
solves that then really :'(
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whilst on this subject,, wheres the best/cheap way to get a tech 2, (i know TBs not too far from me) but still handy to have one myself ??
TB! I was only comparing the software available with this piece of kit. It was only £30 or so but it is the software that is the key. I am a DCS engineer for Shell and deal with Pc's and mainframes daily. Re: ProScan and ScanmasterELM the software does allow you to access engine and transmission. Given the price of the thing it does read codes and clears them. The scantool.net is very basic and some features are not accessible. So basically any new written software will give more access to more ECU's in the future. The hardware is only a means to an end! :y
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whilst on this subject,, wheres the best/cheap way to get a tech 2, (i know TBs not too far from me) but still handy to have one myself ??
TB! I was only comparing the software available with this piece of kit. It was only £30 or so but it is the software that is the key. I am a DCS engineer for Shell and deal with Pc's and mainframes daily. Re: ProScan and ScanmasterELM the software does allow you to access engine and transmission. Given the price of the thing it does read codes and clears them. The scantool.net is very basic and some features are not accessible. So basically any new written software will give more access to more ECU's in the future. The hardware is only a means to an end! :y
Yup, understood, but to save confusion, its not what is commonly known as the cheapo tech2.
The ELMs tend to only work on OBDII cars, so not 2.0/2.5/3.0 Omega engines. Also, because the Omega uses 4 K lines, only works on engine.
Its a good buy for 2.2/2.6/3.2 engines though :y
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whilst on this subject,, wheres the best/cheap way to get a tech 2, (i know TBs not too far from me) but still handy to have one myself ??
TB! I was only comparing the software available with this piece of kit. It was only £30 or so but it is the software that is the key. I am a DCS engineer for Shell and deal with Pc's and mainframes daily. Re: ProScan and ScanmasterELM the software does allow you to access engine and transmission. Given the price of the thing it does read codes and clears them. The scantool.net is very basic and some features are not accessible. So basically any new written software will give more access to more ECU's in the future. The hardware is only a means to an end! :y
Yup, understood, but to save confusion, its not what is commonly known as the cheapo tech2.
The ELMs tend to only work on OBDII cars, so not 2.0/2.5/3.0 Omega engines. Also, because the Omega uses 4 K lines, only works on engine.
Its a good buy for 2.2/2.6/3.2 engines though :y
Cheers TB! point taken, but a good buy! for most of us guys out there in the clutches! of VX!! ;D
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whilst on this subject,, wheres the best/cheap way to get a tech 2, (i know TBs not too far from me) but still handy to have one myself ??
TB! I was only comparing the software available with this piece of kit. It was only £30 or so but it is the software that is the key. I am a DCS engineer for Shell and deal with Pc's and mainframes daily. Re: ProScan and ScanmasterELM the software does allow you to access engine and transmission. Given the price of the thing it does read codes and clears them. The scantool.net is very basic and some features are not accessible. So basically any new written software will give more access to more ECU's in the future. The hardware is only a means to an end! :y
Yup, understood, but to save confusion, its not what is commonly known as the cheapo tech2.
The ELMs tend to only work on OBDII cars, so not 2.0/2.5/3.0 Omega engines. Also, because the Omega uses 4 K lines, only works on engine.
Its a good buy for 2.2/2.6/3.2 engines though :y
Cheers TB! point taken, but a good buy! for most of us guys out there in the clutches! of VX!! ;D
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