Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: 4PLUS2 on 07 December 2007, 09:22:28
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Hi Guys
What do you think about these units any good, supplied by these guys http://www.ajdirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=186
hope the link works
Terry
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Looks like the standard "chepo tech2". The software is really poor and mostly in hungarian language. They can get you out of trouble if you need to read the codes, and will attempt to read most systems in the car but won't do much more than that and can be difficult to get working. They need a laptop with a real serial port (USB adaptors won't work).
Kevin
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Standard cheapo tech 2.......I REALY must get the rest of the codes entered in english for the software
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Looks like the standard "chepo tech2". The software is really poor and mostly in hungarian language. They can get you out of trouble if you need to read the codes, and will attempt to read most systems in the car but won't do much more than that and can be difficult to get working. They need a laptop with a real serial port (USB adaptors won't work).
Kevin
I've got one, and it is as Kevin says, though for what they cost i still think they are worth having as long as you don't expect it to be anything like the real GM Tech2 thingy.
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Looks like the standard "chepo tech2". The software is really poor and mostly in hungarian language. They can get you out of trouble if you need to read the codes, and will attempt to read most systems in the car but won't do much more than that and can be difficult to get working. They need a laptop with a real serial port (USB adaptors won't work).
Kevin
I've got one, and it is as Kevin says, though for what they cost i still think they are worth having as long as you don't expect it to be anything like the real GM Tech2 thingy.
And BTW, TheBoy has real Tech2 in case you need anything done and can travel to him, he is more knowledgeable than the guys at the Vx dealer and much cheaper too :y
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If I hadnt bought one of those for preventative checks, and 'just in case'
I couldnt have just got the codes for where to start looking for the problem on the 2.2 :y
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Oh, agreed. Definately worth having as they can get you out of trouble and will probably cost less than a single Tech 2 session at a main dealer. Just don't expect too much from the software.
Kevin
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If it completes just one task for you, reads code or reset air bag, then it's paid for itself. :y
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Sorry for hijacking this post, but I thought that you might all be interested in taking a look at our tool: http://www.ukobd.co.uk/gstore/store/g_viewItem.asp?idProduct=82
In the early days we stocked the Hungarian "Tech2", but had constant problems - even when I had made some tweaks to the software.
This tool has fantastic levels of support, and functionality - particularly on the Omega!
Hope that this is of interest.
Gareth
UKOBD
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Sorry for hijacking this post, but I thought that you might all be interested in taking a look at our tool: http://www.ukobd.co.uk/gstore/store/g_viewItem.asp?idProduct=82
In the early days we stocked the Hungarian "Tech2", but had constant problems - even when I had made some tweaks to the software.
This tool has fantastic levels of support, and functionality - particularly on the Omega!
Hope that this is of interest.
Gareth
UKOBD
Err? :-? I think I'd buy 10 'Cheapo TechII's' instead & work around the Hungarian! ;)
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Sorry for hijacking this post, but I thought that you might all be interested in taking a look at our tool: http://www.ukobd.co.uk/gstore/store/g_viewItem.asp?idProduct=82
In the early days we stocked the Hungarian "Tech2", but had constant problems - even when I had made some tweaks to the software.
This tool has fantastic levels of support, and functionality - particularly on the Omega!
Hope that this is of interest.
Gareth
UKOBD
I am sure your intentions are good and that the kit does what it says, and I apprecaite the fact that you did not try to hide who you are, but still you should really contact the site's admins before posting this...
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Sorry for hijacking this post, but I thought that you might all be interested in taking a look at our tool: http://www.ukobd.co.uk/gstore/store/g_viewItem.asp?idProduct=82
In the early days we stocked the Hungarian "Tech2", but had constant problems - even when I had made some tweaks to the software.
This tool has fantastic levels of support, and functionality - particularly on the Omega!
Hope that this is of interest.
Gareth
UKOBD
for a single user it might be seen as a bit dear, however for the home mechanic who was 'doing jobs for friends' ;) it has an advantage, especially if it has support.
Friend of mine charges £25 for doing a light reset so in reality it could pay for itself pretty quickly
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you should really contact the site's admins before posting this...
I disagree, I don't see any reason to ask the admins if this can be posted.
Anyone's welcome to post up about any products of interest etc...
It's ultimately down to discretion of the punter, as to whether they want it, or not :y
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I am sure your intentions are good and that the kit does what it says, and I apprecaite the fact that you did not try to hide who you are, but still you should really contact the site's admins before posting this...
Apologies, if I haven't followed forum rules - when I registered I didn't notice this was an issue. Certainly no offence caused. I was browsing the forum, and interested to see that there is no discussion on our tool at all, just wanted to make you informed....
Gareth
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I am sure your intentions are good and that the kit does what it says, and I apprecaite the fact that you did not try to hide who you are, but still you should really contact the site's admins before posting this...
Apologies, if I haven't followed forum rules - when I registered I didn't notice this was an issue. Certainly no offence caused. I was browsing the forum, and interested to see that there is no discussion on our tool at all, just wanted to make you informed....
Gareth
I'n not aware you broke any rules at all mate.
I recommend starting a thread in "parts for sale" section, with all the info about your tool. :y
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UKOBD - PM replied to. Sounds like a reasonable idea... ;)
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Myself and iggy21UK both have one of these tools and I have to say that they are far more advanced than the cheapo techII devices on ebay. The software is in constant development and is being updated to support new cars as they are launched, it will also suppport most GM brand vehicles such as Saabs and Daewo's.
The software can do various actuator tests, produce graphs from sensor outputs and much more. I appreciate that they do cost a fair amount of money but I figured that with the amount of Vauxhalls that friends and family have it actually works out good value - as long as you can make enough use of it.
It will not do software upgrades to systems on the car such as Autobox etc and obviously it isn't the same class of device as a Real Tech II but in my opinion it is the next best thing.
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I think their a two users on this forum?
me being one of them.
Soon get your money back if you wanted to.
Just by doing keys and other resets.
And it works with USB port
Must be typing same time as above.
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Interesting...
Can it watch the fuel trim values? Might be useful for tuning LPG conversions too :y
Kevin
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Interesting...
Can it watch the fuel trim values? Might be useful for tuning LPG conversions too :y
Kevin
Yes I believe so, will have to have a dabble when I get some more time then i'll let you know.
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Thanks for making us aware of this product... perhaps if advertised in the For Sale section, club / forum members could get a small discount!!
Just a thought
DC
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I have agreed with the seller that I will trial one , in return for a full and comprehensive evaluation on this site :y
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Anyone got any experience of this bit more expensive http://www.ilexa.co.uk/content/category/2/5/18/
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Interesting...
Can it watch the fuel trim values? Might be useful for tuning LPG conversions too :y
Kevin
Fuel trim values are listed from the MV6 ECU, so yes you would be able to read them off your car using this tool.
Gareth
UKOBD