Tech 2

[hartcoauto]

Has anyone played with the new gm scan tool, Tech 2 only good up to 2013 it's getting close to those new warranties are gone

[SMMotors]

I haven't " played" with gds, I've used it. I'm assuming that's what your referring to? If your looking to go that route I'd look at a cardaq m or newer. You can run full function gds, Toyota, Honda, and a few others.

 

The time is coming to specialize. The days of all makes and models is coming to an end.

 

Let me know if you have a specific question about gds.

[hartcoauto]

Thanks "played" poor choice of words yes I meant used. I have the snap on passthru 3 would this work thanks for your time

[John Pearson]

I have a MDI that does GDS and tech 2 emulator, its all about the software now.

[Alvin]

I do not want to spend money on two machines. I see there is a vxdiag gm interface comes with both new GDS2 and Tech2win for old models in the market. Any ideas?

http://www.obd365.com/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-gm-opel-gds2-scanner.html

[Gonzo]

I"ve used the tech for years, and am looking at getting the MDI, but haven't yet. I've noticed I do get a few 2013's in and the Tech 2 doesn't cover all the various models from GM. So, more than likely I'll have to go for the MDI soon.

 

I have lots of aftermarket scanners and a few that are being BETA tested. At the present I haven't run across any aftermarket scanners that have the full range as a dedicated manufacturer scanner. Some come close, but not quite.

 

Pass thru devices work, but there are holes in the coverage. When it comes to programming I'll stick with the manufacturer scanners. (Sorry J2534 --- ya let me down more than once.)

 

BIAS control for me, is real important. The more systems I can trip on or off while testing can speed up the diag. time. There again, the factory scanners got that covered. But, I'm seeing more and more of these capabilities added to aftermarket scanners.

[hartcoauto]

That's what concerns me about the passthru devices "the holes" I agree that being able to have the bidirectional control is an added plus when performing test and I've ran into a 2014 duramax with def issues it's looking like the mdi will be coming sooner than later for me just wish they kept it a hand held instead of laptop.