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[ScottieMV6]

I should add, for the sake of £20ish, everybody with a compatible laptop should have a cheapo tech2 for their prefacelift Omegas.

OK, we know it has its problems, but if it fixes 1 single issue, such as an airbag light, or clears engine ecu codes so you can see what comes back, then its worth every penny of that £20.

Obviously, at £20, its no match real Tech2, but thats several grand.  As long as you are aware of its capabilities and defficencies, its £20 well spent (if you have a laptop with a real com port!!)

I couldn't agree more! Where do I get one? What is a real com port? :-?

[TheBoy]

I should add, for the sake of £20ish, everybody with a compatible laptop should have a cheapo tech2 for their prefacelift Omegas.

OK, we know it has its problems, but if it fixes 1 single issue, such as an airbag light, or clears engine ecu codes so you can see what comes back, then its worth every penny of that £20.

Obviously, at £20, its no match real Tech2, but thats several grand.  As long as you are aware of its capabilities and defficencies, its £20 well spent (if you have a laptop with a real com port!!)

I couldn't agree more! Where do I get one? What is a real com port? :-?

Egay - search for 'tech2' and you'll get loads of chinese stuff delivered for around £20-£30

If your laptop does not have a proper com port (9 pin D type, similar to VGA socket, but only 9 pins, and male instead of female) you're in trouble - USB to serial adapters are too flakey for this device.

[tmx]

hmm ive got an old 98 SE CF27 Toughbook would that be ok with £20 tech 2?

didnt realise they could do airbags i think i mite get one if itll work with win 98?

[TheBoy]

hmm ive got an old 98 SE CF27 Toughbook would that be ok with £20 tech 2?

didnt realise they could do airbags i think i mite get one if itll work with win 98?

Never tried it under W9x. Additionally, iirc, those CF27's are really slow, not sure they'd have the puff to run it if I am thinking of the right laptop...

[ScottieMV6]

How about this TB?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-Interface-Diagnostic-Tool-OBD2-Vauxhall-Opel-Tech2_W0QQitemZ160295560768QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item160295560768&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1299|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Seems to be directly to USB? :-?

[TheBoy]

How about this TB?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-Interface-Diagnostic-Tool-OBD2-Vauxhall-Opel-Tech2_W0QQitemZ160295560768QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item160295560768&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1299|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Seems to be directly to USB? :-?

The usb based ones will have a usb to serial interface built in, with all the problems that entains (the cheapo tech2 is flakey on usb to serial adapters (its flakey enough on come port))

[Taxi_Driver]

I should add, for the sake of £20ish, everybody with a compatible laptop should have a cheapo tech2 for their prefacelift Omegas.
OK, we know it has its problems, but if it fixes 1 single issue, such as an airbag light, or clears engine ecu codes so you can see what comes back, then its worth every penny of that £20.

Obviously, at £20, its no match real Tech2, but thats several grand.  As long as you are aware of its capabilities and defficencies, its £20 well spent (if you have a laptop with a real com port!!)

Why not a facelift as well  :-?
Worked ok on mine.....ok couldnt read certain ecu's (depending on firmware version of ecu) .... but could read engine ecu codes and reset them......including airbag light  

[TheBoy]

I should add, for the sake of £20ish, everybody with a compatible laptop should have a cheapo tech2 for their prefacelift Omegas.
OK, we know it has its problems, but if it fixes 1 single issue, such as an airbag light, or clears engine ecu codes so you can see what comes back, then its worth every penny of that £20.

Obviously, at £20, its no match real Tech2, but thats several grand.  As long as you are aware of its capabilities and defficencies, its £20 well spent (if you have a laptop with a real com port!!)

Why not a facelift as well  :-?
Worked ok on mine.....ok couldnt read certain ecu's (depending on firmware version of ecu) .... but could read engine ecu codes and reset them......including airbag light  

Seem to recall it was much more limited on facelifts.  If it reads 2.2 petrol engine OK though, that will pay for itself

[Jimbob]

read engine, and immobilser codes no prob on the old 2.2

[TheBoy]

read engine, and immobilser codes no prob on the old 2.2

Can you remember what else it read?

[Jimbob]

Airbag, Im sure

Wouldnt do climate, gearbox, or anything else I can remember.

Can only recall success with Engine, Airbag, and immobiliser.

[Taxi_Driver]

read engine, and immobilser codes no prob on the old 2.2

Will also do g/b ecu.....if its not latest version.....mine could until latest version put on it  
Also remember it will do climate ecu as well  

[Taxi_Driver]

Airbag, Im sure

Wouldnt do climate, gearbox, or anything else I can remember.

Can only recall success with Engine, Airbag, and immobiliser.

Mine would, so suspect, again, it depends on firmware version  :-/

Or if your using real serial port or usb-serial converter  :-/

I was using real serial port

[johnnycboy]

the usb one i have works perfectly on g/box, engine, cc, the only thing it wont read is central locking, but thats picked up in ani theft.  best £60 i've spent.  paid for itself over and over so far with this white elepant i have

[Andy B]

read engine, and immobilser codes no prob on the old 2.2

Can you remember what else it read?

I know mine won't talk to a straight 6 diseasal at all.