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Title: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhahah
Post by: bumbles5 on 26 September 2007, 17:40:51
we bought a tech 2 off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110169656232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001
have any of you used one like this we are presuming that the pc wont recognize any data as it has not as yet been plugged into the car if any of you have used this any ideas will be handy i.e does it have to be plugges in the car and the pc at the sae time or just plug into car then bring in and plug into laptop. We have no idea there were no instructions haha.
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: PaulW on 26 September 2007, 17:44:19
Has to be plugged into the car and the pc at the same time.

You need something like opelscan??

Not 100% sure as never used one, just going from memory from other posts :)
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 26 September 2007, 17:46:16
Ahh...the cheapo tech2 as is it refered to  ;)

You have to plug it into the laptop and omega at the same time  :y

Its okish.....if your good at reading Hungarian  ;D

Seriously it does the job of reading codes and reseting them  :y
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: bumbles5 on 26 September 2007, 17:48:35
hahaha thanks for that gonna have a play tomorrow
not on our car though hahahahha
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: Markie on 26 September 2007, 17:50:16
more than a little bit of dodgy copyright on that ebay listing  ::)
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2007, 18:26:43
Ah yes, the cheapo Tech2...

It sort of works most of the time, and will easily make back its purchase price.  The software, however, is awful.

I tested one a couple of years back, and it mostly works....
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: carper on 26 September 2007, 18:37:17
Clicked on the link and saw the pick, Oh!!!!! the new Gillette is out for Crimbo   :o
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 September 2007, 18:43:36
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we bought a tech 2 off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110169656232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001
have any of you used one like this we are presuming that the pc wont recognize any data as it has not as yet been plugged into the car if any of you have used this any ideas will be handy i.e does it have to be plugges in the car and the pc at the sae time or just plug into car then bring in and plug into laptop. We have no idea there were no instructions haha.

Seeing as you have made me such a kind offer re. my project car... I'll happily take you through how to use your new diagnostic lead :)
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2007, 19:16:47
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we bought a tech 2 off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110169656232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001
have any of you used one like this we are presuming that the pc wont recognize any data as it has not as yet been plugged into the car if any of you have used this any ideas will be handy i.e does it have to be plugges in the car and the pc at the sae time or just plug into car then bring in and plug into laptop. We have no idea there were no instructions haha.

Seeing as you have made me such a kind offer re. my project car... I'll happily take you through how to use your new diagnostic lead :)
never know you could speak hungarian  :o
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 September 2007, 19:20:53
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we bought a tech 2 off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110169656232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001
have any of you used one like this we are presuming that the pc wont recognize any data as it has not as yet been plugged into the car if any of you have used this any ideas will be handy i.e does it have to be plugges in the car and the pc at the sae time or just plug into car then bring in and plug into laptop. We have no idea there were no instructions haha.

Seeing as you have made me such a kind offer re. my project car... I'll happily take you through how to use your new diagnostic lead :)
never know you could speak hungarian  :o

If it means somewhere to fix my project car, then I Can learn :P ;D
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2007, 19:22:16
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we bought a tech 2 off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110169656232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001
have any of you used one like this we are presuming that the pc wont recognize any data as it has not as yet been plugged into the car if any of you have used this any ideas will be handy i.e does it have to be plugges in the car and the pc at the sae time or just plug into car then bring in and plug into laptop. We have no idea there were no instructions haha.

Seeing as you have made me such a kind offer re. my project car... I'll happily take you through how to use your new diagnostic lead :)
never know you could speak hungarian  :o

If it means somewhere to fix my project car, then I Can learn :P ;D
Dont sit in the front when reading airbag system - I dont trust their buggy program ;D
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 September 2007, 19:27:37
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we bought a tech 2 off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110169656232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001
have any of you used one like this we are presuming that the pc wont recognize any data as it has not as yet been plugged into the car if any of you have used this any ideas will be handy i.e does it have to be plugges in the car and the pc at the sae time or just plug into car then bring in and plug into laptop. We have no idea there were no instructions haha.

Seeing as you have made me such a kind offer re. my project car... I'll happily take you through how to use your new diagnostic lead :)
never know you could speak hungarian  :o

If it means somewhere to fix my project car, then I Can learn :P ;D
Dont sit in the front when reading airbag system - I dont trust their buggy program ;D

I will be leaving the airbag system well alone ;D
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2007, 19:47:49
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we bought a tech 2 off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110169656232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001
have any of you used one like this we are presuming that the pc wont recognize any data as it has not as yet been plugged into the car if any of you have used this any ideas will be handy i.e does it have to be plugges in the car and the pc at the sae time or just plug into car then bring in and plug into laptop. We have no idea there were no instructions haha.

Seeing as you have made me such a kind offer re. my project car... I'll happily take you through how to use your new diagnostic lead :)
never know you could speak hungarian  :o

If it means somewhere to fix my project car, then I Can learn :P ;D
Dont sit in the front when reading airbag system - I dont trust their buggy program ;D

I will be leaving the airbag system well alone ;D
You want to just double check for codes - if you're brave enough ;D
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: tunnie on 26 September 2007, 21:04:21
remember for cheapo tech2 you need a laptop with a real com port, usb to com adaptors do not work very well...
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: Danny on 26 September 2007, 21:05:47
correct, advert stated USB to com doesnt work
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: bumbles5 on 26 September 2007, 21:32:45
we are using the daughters laptop which has a proper com port.
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: bumbles5 on 27 September 2007, 11:55:41
ok we just rigged up the tech 2 cheapo (haha that really upset hubby its his new toy) it seemed to read no problem trouble is whatever came up was in hungarian couldnt recognize anything as codes but probably looking in wrong place unless of course there are no errors hahaha. So if anyone speaks fluent hungarian let me knowlol.
Title: Re: ok got a tech 2 how the hell do we use it hhah
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2007, 12:00:57
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ok we just rigged up the tech 2 cheapo (haha that really upset hubby its his new toy) it seemed to read no problem trouble is whatever came up was in hungarian couldnt recognize anything as codes but probably looking in wrong place unless of course there are no errors hahaha. So if anyone speaks fluent hungarian let me knowlol.
A mate has a Hungarian wife, so was going to ask her to translate some, but haven't seen them in ages...