GM Tech2 Scan Diagnostics Tool

[zoomie]

This thread may be better listed in Tool Time but I want to share my find here first.

This is what GM dealerships use. You can buy it on the {removed link to non site sponsor} for $335

Check out the PDF from the above link and the video at {removed link to non site sponsor}

This is just what I need to re-register the ID's of my TPMS see thread

 

[Donald]

This thread seems more like an advertisement than a personal rating or review.

 

[dishdude]

That price seems way too low and that website selling the Tech2 seems kinda cheesy.

Are you sure this will work with your Vibe considering it is a Toyota?

Other GMs have a process in the manual that lets you register your TPMS sensors by adding/removing air from each tire. This tells the DIC what position each tire is located on the vehicle and will enroll new sensors.

 

[NHGUY]

I'd take a cheap DRBII...

 

[zoomie]

I want to bring this to peoples attention as they seem to have come down in price significantly, but as I read further at the Bosch website a link NOTICE! Regarding Tech2 surprised me and so am now in the process of finding out who is authorised to sell them online. This thing can do a lot from what I've read so far.

 

[michaelluscher]

I know its company biased, but it has a point.

http://www.boschdiagnostics.com/Documents/BoschCounterfeitTech2ProductsNotice.pdf

I have been to those OBD-2 sites for a FORD IDS, a friend bought one, it was ohhh so fake.

Tread at your own risk.

 

[zoomie]

Originally Posted By: dishdude
That price seems way too low and that website selling the Tech2 seems kinda cheesy.

Are you sure this will work with your Vibe considering it is a Toyota?

Other GMs have a process in the manual that lets you register your TPMS sensors by adding/removing air from each tire. This tells the DIC what position each tire is located on the vehicle and will enroll new sensors.


I've had GM re-register the ID's on my winter/summer set a few times now and they charge $50. They enter each sensors alpha-numeric string via OBDII because they have had problems using the "learn" method on mine. Its stupid because all eight TPMS are stock GM.

I have so far been unable to find a tool except for this that you can manually enter a string. I am sending the website an inquiry as well as Bosch about authorisation.

 

[Donald]

Your not asking for feedback from current owners nor reviewing it yourself. You can mention the product just not provide website links. You can even say the name of the company that sells it, just not a website link. Those are the rules.

 

[zoomie]

One of these may suit my needs but may have zero features included in the price I thought would be useful to other backyard mechanics. Its useful to ask people with experience, and as it goes if something is to good to be true its probably a scam, for me the jury is still out till I hear back from Robert Bosch LLC.

There are some good points made about these at another automotive forum

 

[zoomie]

Originally Posted By: Donald
Your not asking for feedback from current owners nor reviewing it yourself. You can mention the product just not provide website links. You can even say the name of the company that sells it, just not a website link. Those are the rules.


I wasn't aware, why didn't you say that in your first post, I go and edit those out.

...except for the fact that it can't be edited now.

 

[daman]

The last i knew them GM Tech2 Scan tools were big money couple thousand bucks.

 

[GMBoy]

I am very experienced with Tech 2's. I own my own and I am a GM engineer responsible for Chassis and Electrical on the GMT900's. I use Tech2's daily and I am responsible for updating and repairing them too.

The Tech 2 you quote is CHINESE counterfit--- stay away. You will not be able to touch a new genuine Tech 2 for less than about $1500..and you will need the optional CANDi module (another $600-1000) to work on a majority of late model cars.

I also work on cars on the outside I collect Scan tools and have about 12. You must have a Tech 2 for GM cars for the very best diagnostic ability and programming. But you can also get by with a lesser expensive top line Innova or Actron unit with full data displays and such for under $400 or so and that will also do ABS and SIR on most all other makes too.

The Tech 2 is now obsolete and we are now starting to upgrade to the new MDI's which are laptop based.

Oh and lastly, Tech 2's were made by a couple different makers all licensed by GM over the years. Hewlett Packard, OTC (which my personal one is), and Bosch as examples.

If you buy one used (like ebay)...don't buy one with the GM logo on it as it will surely be stolen. We don't sell our old Tech 2's but many employees do steal them.

If you need any help, you can ask here or PM me.

 

[zoomie]

Originally Posted By: GMBoy
I am very experienced with Tech 2's. I own my own and I am a GM engineer responsible for Chassis and Electrical on the GMT900's. I use Tech2's daily and I am responsible for updating and repairing them too.

The Tech 2 you quote is CHINESE counterfit--- stay away. You will not be able to touch a new genuine Tech 2 for less than about $1500..and you will need the optional CANDi module (another $600-1000) to work on a majority of late model cars.

I also work on cars on the outside I collect Scan tools and have about 12. You must have a Tech 2 for GM cars for the very best diagnostic ability and programming. But you can also get by with a lesser expensive top line Innova or Actron unit with full data displays and such for under $400 or so and that will also do ABS and SIR on most all other makes too.

The Tech 2 is now obsolete and we are now starting to upgrade to the new MDI's which are laptop based.

Oh and lastly, Tech 2's were made by a couple different makers all licensed by GM over the years. Hewlett Packard, OTC (which my personal one is), and Bosch as examples.

If you buy one used (like ebay)...don't buy one with the GM logo on it as it will surely be stolen. We don't sell our old Tech 2's but many employees do steal them.

If you need any help, you can ask here or PM me.


I had a look at Innova and Actron but can't tell if those can input the alpha-numeric string in order to re-register TPMS ID's. Its all I am interested in doing and up until coming across the Tech2 figured I'll keep having to spend $50 at GM twice a year when swapping winter tires for summers unless I can find something ~$400 that could allow me to enter the codes myself

 

[GMBoy]

Originally Posted By: zoomie
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
I am very experienced with Tech 2's. I own my own and I am a GM engineer responsible for Chassis and Electrical on the GMT900's. I use Tech2's daily and I am responsible for updating and repairing them too.

The Tech 2 you quote is CHINESE counterfit--- stay away. You will not be able to touch a new genuine Tech 2 for less than about $1500..and you will need the optional CANDi module (another $600-1000) to work on a majority of late model cars.

I also work on cars on the outside I collect Scan tools and have about 12. You must have a Tech 2 for GM cars for the very best diagnostic ability and programming. But you can also get by with a lesser expensive top line Innova or Actron unit with full data displays and such for under $400 or so and that will also do ABS and SIR on most all other makes too.

The Tech 2 is now obsolete and we are now starting to upgrade to the new MDI's which are laptop based.

Oh and lastly, Tech 2's were made by a couple different makers all licensed by GM over the years. Hewlett Packard, OTC (which my personal one is), and Bosch as examples.

If you buy one used (like ebay)...don't buy one with the GM logo on it as it will surely be stolen. We don't sell our old Tech 2's but many employees do steal them.

If you need any help, you can ask here or PM me.


I had a look at Innova and Actron but can't tell if those can input the alpha-numeric string in order to re-register TPMS ID's. Its all I am interested in doing and up until coming across the Tech2 figured I'll keep having to spend $50 at GM twice a year when swapping winter tires for summers unless I can find something ~$400 that could allow me to enter the codes myself

You can by an TPMS tools for that price range:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schrader-21211-T...aa2&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autel-TS401-Maxi...2dd&vxp=mtr

 

[zoomie]

These allow an alpha-numeric ID tag to be entered?

 

[GMBoy]

Here you go, but I am going to PM you all sorts of info for you from the GM manual. Basically - yes you need a tool.





Service Information
2006 Pontiac Vibe - FWD | Vibe VIN S Service Manual | Document ID: 2504877
#10-03-16-001: TPMS System Service and Re-Learning Sensor IDs - (Jul 19, 2010)

Subject: TPMS System Service and Re-Learning Sensor IDs

Models: 2011 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks
2010 and Prior HUMMER H2
2009 and Prior HUMMER H3
2010 and Prior Saturn Models
2009 and Prior Saab 9-7X
with Wheel-Mounted Tire Pressure Sensors

In the event that the spare tire, which is normally not equipped with a tire pressure monitor (TPM) sensor, is installed in place of one of the road tires and the vehicle is driven above 40 km/h (25 mph) for 20 minutes or more, the TPM indicator icon on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) will flash for approximately one minute and then remain on steady each time the ignition is turned ON, indicating a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) has been set.

The driver information center (DIC), if equipped, will also display a SERVICE TIRE MONITOR type message. When the road tire is repaired and reinstalled in the original location, the TPM indicator icon illumination and DIC message may remain displayed until the DTC is cleared.

To ensure that the TPM indicator and the DIC message are cleared after service, it is necessary to clear any TPM DTCs using a scan tool. If a scan tool is unavailable, performing the TPM relearn procedure using a TPM diagnostic tool will provide the same results.

It is advised to perform the relearn procedure away from other vehicles to prevent picking up a stray sensor signal. If one or more of the TPM sensors are missing or damaged and have been replaced, then the relearn procedure must be performed.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

© 2012 General Motors. All rights reserved.

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: GMBoy
I am very experienced with Tech 2's. I own my own and I am a GM engineer responsible for Chassis and Electrical on the GMT900's. I use Tech2's daily and I am responsible for updating and repairing them too.

The Tech 2 you quote is CHINESE counterfit--- stay away. You will not be able to touch a new genuine Tech 2 for less than about $1500..and you will need the optional CANDi module (another $600-1000) to work on a majority of late model cars.

I also work on cars on the outside I collect Scan tools and have about 12. You must have a Tech 2 for GM cars for the very best diagnostic ability and programming. But you can also get by with a lesser expensive top line Innova or Actron unit with full data displays and such for under $400 or so and that will also do ABS and SIR on most all other makes too.

The Tech 2 is now obsolete and we are now starting to upgrade to the new MDI's which are laptop based.

Oh and lastly, Tech 2's were made by a couple different makers all licensed by GM over the years. Hewlett Packard, OTC (which my personal one is), and Bosch as examples.

If you buy one used (like ebay)...don't buy one with the GM logo on it as it will surely be stolen. We don't sell our old Tech 2's but many employees do steal them.

If you need any help, you can ask here or PM me.


THIS^^^ is what I thought, except that i believed them to be more in the $3500.00-$4000.00 price range.

I would not need any latter model CAN BUS, or Di modules/add ons, but it sure would be nice to be able to actually write codes out of/program BOTH the ECM, AND the BCM (airbag codes, etc.), as well as be able to cycle the ABS pump during brake fluid changes.