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tech 2 - any good?
« on: 21 March 2007, 12:39:27 »
i have found this tech 2 on e-bay

just wondering what you think of it......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110102259231&rd=1&rd=1

i presume it can only read the codes, not update the autobox software/remove fault codes from the system

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Re: tech 2 - any good?
« Reply #1 on: 21 March 2007, 12:44:25 »
standard cheapo tech2.

s/w is dire, but mostly works (not always in english though), and you must have a proper com port on laptop, usb adapters rarely work.

can read most codes, and attempt to clear them.

cannot do upgrades etc...
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« Reply #2 on: 21 March 2007, 13:01:15 »
As the dealers wil charge £70 or so to plug their proper Tech II they're cheap enough to pay for themselves if you diagnose and repair any fault.
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« Reply #3 on: 21 March 2007, 13:05:45 »
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As the dealers wil charge £70 or so to plug their proper Tech II they're cheap enough to pay for themselves if you diagnose and repair any fault.
OTOH there is the paperclip, and it can cost up to £100 for a usable serial port card if your laptop doesnt have one.
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Re: tech 2 - any good?
« Reply #4 on: 21 March 2007, 13:06:49 »
thanks for the advice

is it only the genuine tech 2 that can do upgrades then?  or is there a just as good, but none genuine version?

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« Reply #5 on: 21 March 2007, 13:14:36 »
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thanks for the advice

is it only the genuine tech 2 that can do upgrades then?  or is there a just as good, but none genuine version?

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User Iggy21uk has a better non genuine one, around £250 ish I think. Still not sure if it can (yet) do upgrade type stuff.

A real Tech2 is not finacially viable to buy.

Upgrades, such as autobox/cruise/etc, need a valid TIS subscription as well under real Tech2, so I imagine still required under any other cheapo device that may possibly be able to do it.
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« Reply #6 on: 21 March 2007, 13:19:28 »
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OTOH there is the paperclip, .
Depends how old your car is as to whether you can.


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and it can cost up to £100 for a usable serial port card if your laptop doesnt have one .
Fair point. I just borrowed my oldish Dad's lap top that already has a serial port.
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« Reply #7 on: 21 March 2007, 13:24:14 »
so the best way really (esp. for upgrades), is to pay someone who knows what they're doing.......

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« Reply #8 on: 21 March 2007, 13:52:00 »
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so the best way really (esp. for upgrades), is to pay someone who knows what they're doing.......

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From the tools I have seen, yes.  And I looked at a lot of tools before getting the proper one...
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« Reply #9 on: 21 March 2007, 14:27:05 »
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so the best way really (esp. for upgrades), is to pay someone who knows what they're doing.......

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From the tools I have seen, yes.  And I looked at a lot of tools before getting the proper one...

so how much did the genuine one cost you then....?

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so the best way really (esp. for upgrades), is to pay someone who knows what they're doing.......

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From the tools I have seen, yes.  And I looked at a lot of tools before getting the proper one...

so how much did the genuine one cost you then....?

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They are several thousand new....
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« Reply #11 on: 21 March 2007, 15:24:45 »
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User Iggy21uk has a better non genuine one, around £250 ish I think. Still not sure if it can (yet) do upgrade type stuff.

No it cannot  do upgrades . Shows / resets codes, shows live data & more

If I had an had the lead can can do cars that need a tech 1
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« Reply #12 on: 21 March 2007, 15:29:37 »
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User Iggy21uk has a better non genuine one, around £250 ish I think. Still not sure if it can (yet) do upgrade type stuff.

No it cannot  do upgrades . Shows / resets codes, shows live data & more

If I had an had the lead can can do cars that need a tech 1
Can it do 'tech1' type cars that have 16 pin connector. I'm thinking specifically early Omegas?
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User Iggy21uk has a better non genuine one, around £250 ish I think. Still not sure if it can (yet) do upgrade type stuff.

No it cannot  do upgrades . Shows / resets codes, shows live data & more

If I had an had the lead can can do cars that need a tech 1
Can it do 'tech1' type cars that have 16 pin connector. I'm thinking specifically early Omegas?

If thats the Aldl type connector - yes - I dont have the lead and so can not  try it, but its on the menu. THe guy I got it from had the leads just I never got one - yet]

It lists Omega A from 87 - only engine management, later  years more options show.
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Re: tech 2 - any good?
« Reply #14 on: 21 March 2007, 17:43:23 »
Mine has paid for itself today by clearing the airbag light of my Astra - eventually!  :-?
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