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Title: tech 2
Post by: sir moanalot on 23 February 2007, 19:10:25
is this an interface that plugs into the multi plug in the car then the other end into a laptop? is there a computer programme you would need to get? :-/ confused,  from the fens.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-OBD2-OBD-II-Interface-Tech2-Opel-Tech-2_W0QQitemZ160088529094QQihZ006QQcategoryZ30921QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2007, 19:11:25
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is this an interface that plugs into the multi plug in the car then the other end into a laptop? is there a computer programme you would need to get? :-/ confused,  from the fens.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-OBD2-OBD-II-Interface-Tech2-Opel-Tech-2_W0QQitemZ160088529094QQihZ006QQcategoryZ30921QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Do a search here for cheapo tech2 lead....
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: Jimbob on 23 February 2007, 19:12:20
Yes, freely available program, slightly ropey (and 1/2 hungarian)

Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: sir moanalot on 23 February 2007, 19:14:30
aha just seen this one ! i wonder whether its just a reader? could you alter anything to the car eg reset anything?
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: sir moanalot on 23 February 2007, 19:16:45
cheers tb, found it ! i may have it me thinks, saves on going to staples for tonnes of paperclips!
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2007, 19:19:57
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cheers tb, found it ! i may have it me thinks, saves on going to staples for tonnes of paperclips!
As said in other threads, ensure your laptop will work with the (suspect) software...
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: sir moanalot on 23 February 2007, 19:23:18
cheers ill keep you updated.....
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: Markjay on 23 February 2007, 23:51:38
It's a bit tricky... this might not be the same one as some of us here have. It looks the same externally, but you never know.

Yes, as said you will need an RS-232 cable, mine came with it, but even though the cable is pretty standard - there are several standrads, so it would be easier if they just sent you the cable rather then you trying two or three different ones.

As for the software, again I would expect them to [provid e adownload link - if it is not the same as the one we had then the Hungarian software may not work with it..

In short, you can either paly it safe and buy it from the same ebay sellers that we got ours - though it's about a tenner or so more, or you could be adventerous and buy this one - if it turns out it is not the same as the one we have, then you may be lucky and actually strike a better one....


Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: lukie on 24 February 2007, 16:54:37
just my 2p's worth, I have been looking at these cables myself (still undecdied as I now know I have a full tech2 guy in my town) but back to the point, I would only buy one of these cables from a UK dealer, altho you save the money buing from china you may get hit with import tax's I did this myself a few weeks ago parcel force charged me £2 odd in taxes  and £12.50 for the privalage ! so be warned it's a bit of a false econemy


UK seller, with a extender cable ! !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TECH2-Diagnostics-KIT-for-Vauxhall-tech-2-UK-Seller_W0QQitemZ110090478450QQihZ001QQcategoryZ30921QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

I have some software on my laptop that I recently downloaded not sure when, but if you want it PM me, not tested it at all, can't remeber where I got it from called OP-Tech2-Emglish
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: sir moanalot on 26 February 2007, 10:36:11
got it this morning but ive now got to get an adapter as the lead connection is a male and my laptop is male, also the mini disc is smashed bloody p/o. so ive got the download from -www.maxsonic.co.uk/download/opeltech2.zip     for all of you are thinking of getting one i will let you all know when its all set up.
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: lukie on 02 March 2007, 20:20:23
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got it this morning but ive now got to get an adapter as the lead connection is a male and my laptop is male, also the mini disc is smashed bloody p/o. so ive got the download from -www.maxsonic.co.uk/download/opeltech2.zip     for all of you are thinking of getting one i will let you all know when its all set up.

Did your lead ever arrive ? in 2 minds to buy one or not, got a good independent dealer close by that's sensibaly priced, but don't wanna keep bothering him over fault codes....
Title: Re: tech 2
Post by: sir moanalot on 02 March 2007, 20:53:43
ok lukie, ive now got the complete set up. the tech 2 with lead and another joiner lead (9 pin male to usb)i needed tis cos my laptop had no connection for the tech 2 lead, so ready to go. i will do some checks tomorrow. will kep ya posted