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Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« on: 06 February 2007, 12:01:28 »
After just over a month, I've had a phonecall from the Mrs saying 'A Chinese parcel has arrived'
Looks like Chinese customs have had it.

Looking forward to having a play

has anyone tried the English software from www.talktomycar.co.uk with it?
Is it the same? notice it has English / Hungarian option so looks promising.

No faults to use it on yet, but with 2 meega's in the house, thought it may well be worth getting in advance, especially with a month's delivery time!  At under £30 it will pay for itself if I use it once.
Will plug it in once I've charged up the old laptop and see if it talks to either / both.
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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #1 on: 06 February 2007, 12:19:23 »
Will it talk to the gearbox ECU?
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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #2 on: 06 February 2007, 12:25:49 »
The software (above) I've looked at, shows 4 options, Engine, Transmission, Chassis & Body

So I presume so, will know a bit more when I open it up and have a look.

the one I've bought is :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEAFB%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160049536957&rd=1&rd=1
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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #3 on: 06 February 2007, 12:38:58 »
I think it's normally the software that lets the cheapo readers down.

It'll be interesting to see how successful it is for you.
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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #4 on: 06 February 2007, 12:40:33 »
Will keep you posted.

If you ever want to try it out, gis a shout, sure we can meet up somewhere.
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« Reply #5 on: 06 February 2007, 12:42:39 »
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Will keep you posted.

If you ever want to try it out, gis a shout, sure we can meet up somewhere.

Sound. Will do  :y
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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #6 on: 06 February 2007, 16:07:45 »
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...has anyone tried the English software from www.talktomycar.co.uk with it?
Is it the same? notice it has English / Hungarian option so looks promising...

I just downloaded it, and yes it is the same Hungarian software that I have with my cheapo Tech-II, and as far as I understand both Taxi Driver and Auto Addict have the same version as well.

On my 2001 car it works with the engine but not with the gearbox. But apparently this varys from one car to another..

I got mine off a guy in Germany, but it looks as if it is made in ROC so probably the same unit.

There is also another software around, which looks like a newer version of the Hungarian one (it has the picture of silver Opel cars - Vectras and a Zafira - in the background), but this 'newer' version does not actually work with my Cheapo Tech II.






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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #7 on: 06 February 2007, 16:12:18 »
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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #8 on: 06 February 2007, 16:21:00 »
Cheers will have a look

Glad its the same software...

Just opened the box and none supplied
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« Reply #9 on: 06 February 2007, 17:22:55 »
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...has anyone tried the English software from www.talktomycar.co.uk with it?
Is it the same? notice it has English / Hungarian option so looks promising...

I just downloaded it, and yes it is the same Hungarian software that I have with my cheapo Tech-II, and as far as I understand both Taxi Driver and Auto Addict have the same version as well.

On my 2001 car it works with the engine but not with the gearbox. But apparently this varys from one car to another..

I got mine off a guy in Germany, but it looks as if it is made in ROC so probably the same unit.

There is also another software around, which looks like a newer version of the Hungarian one (it has the picture of silver Opel cars - Vectras and a Zafira - in the background), but this 'newer' version does not actually work with my Cheapo Tech II.

Where did you get the newer one from? I could try it on mine.
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...has anyone tried the English software from www.talktomycar.co.uk with it?
Is it the same? notice it has English / Hungarian option so looks promising...

I just downloaded it, and yes it is the same Hungarian software that I have with my cheapo Tech-II, and as far as I understand both Taxi Driver and Auto Addict have the same version as well.

On my 2001 car it works with the engine but not with the gearbox. But apparently this varys from one car to another..

I got mine off a guy in Germany, but it looks as if it is made in ROC so probably the same unit.

There is also another software around, which looks like a newer version of the Hungarian one (it has the picture of silver Opel cars - Vectras and a Zafira - in the background), but this 'newer' version does not actually work with my Cheapo Tech II.

Where did you get the newer one from? I could try it on mine.


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...has anyone tried the English software from www.talktomycar.co.uk with it?
Is it the same? notice it has English / Hungarian option so looks promising...

I just downloaded it, and yes it is the same Hungarian software that I have with my cheapo Tech-II, and as far as I understand both Taxi Driver and Auto Addict have the same version as well.

On my 2001 car it works with the engine but not with the gearbox. But apparently this varys from one car to another..

I got mine off a guy in Germany, but it looks as if it is made in ROC so probably the same unit.

There is also another software around, which looks like a newer version of the Hungarian one (it has the picture of silver Opel cars - Vectras and a Zafira - in the background), but this 'newer' version does not actually work with my Cheapo Tech II.

Where did you get the newer one from? I could try it on mine.


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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #12 on: 06 February 2007, 18:32:04 »
Cheers :)
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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #13 on: 07 February 2007, 10:49:50 »
The newer one wont work for me :( and seems more hungarian

found a picture that looks newer again : http://www.techgsm.es/Opel_Tech_2,5894.html

Would love to find the real homepage of this software
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Re: Cheapo Tech2 Finally arrived
« Reply #14 on: 07 February 2007, 13:01:55 »
Will this fix my on board computer thats giving a false reading?
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