Tried it on my 2006 Silverado & worked ok. – Compared with GM MDI, Tech2 scan tool covers more vehicles including OPEL, GM, SAAB, and Isuzu. It helped to carry out accurate and stable diagnostic function. – Hooked it up to test engine, ABS, transmission etc, stored DTCs, Freeze Frame, live data all the test result were displayed on the large, easy –to-read backlit screen. If you can’t do that, just buy additional TIS2000 with USB key. – If you had a Tech2, you could possibly talk to the dealer and have them access their TIS system to load the BCM or PCM calibration to your Tech2. – Changed my key-unlock settings to all at first press, and then lock on drive off/open on key out was a snap. – Programming a new key was easily as 1-2-3 – Able to get security access using an old Dell laptop from my IT guy’s graveyard. – Programming a key and changing some of the standard comfort features.
I figured ~$500+ at a dealer or ~$400 on my own would be well worth it…obviously if I received a working, defect free, unit. My primary reason for picking up the Tech II was to program a spare key. – Plugin to my ’08 93 Aero and play around with the typical body and key features. – Is now fully functional for F body, C5 and C6, It cost me a lot more than the initial $1000 that I thought was a good deal. There are a lot of other cards for different languages Saab, Holden, etc – You have to specify GM English when you order the unit. – Change one of my c5s that is canadien to US to disable the auto headlights because they don’t always open when they should and when they do work right they come on too early. connected to my intimidator ss and everything was there – $339 for a brand new tech2 with a CANDI module all the cables and adapters and case is great – It works exactly like any others I’ve used at gm dealers over the years Pinpoint bad air bag sensors, turned on the tpms on both our Z’s.
Heck, it’s probably made in the same factory as a genuine one with a different sticker on it. – Used my GM tech II to retrofit tcs and marry a non divorced cd changer. This article includes all GM Tech2 scanner Vetronix clone feedback Yes and No list, aiming to help the GM technicians who are new to GM TECH2.