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About GM Tech2 Frequently Asked Question

GM Tech2 Vetronix Tech2 Diagnostic Scanner
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About Function
Q1: Does GM tech2 Support Coding?
A1: Yes, it does, but you need to buy an additional TIS2000, TIS2000 support cars programming until 2007 year.
Q2: Can TECH2 support key coding and electronic control unit programming for all OPEL and Isuzu?
A2: GM tech2 can’t support key programming; as for electronic control unit programming, you need to additionally buy a GM TECH2 and a TIS2000, but TIS2000 only support GM and Opel, not support Isuzu.
Q3: GM TECH2 support airbag reset? If not, please recommend me another one tool, my car is Chevrolet Tahoe 2007 year.
A3: Yes, GM TECH2 support airbag reset for Chevrolet Tahoe 2007 year.
Q4: Does GM TECH2 support reading Car VIN number? How to read?
A4: Yes, it does. After selecting the car model, enter function menu, and you will find the VIN number reading option.
Q5: I’m interested in the GM Tech2 Diagnostic Tool and I would like to know which diagnostic functions that tool has for a Hummer H3. I have problems with the windshield wipers, the tire pressure control system and the cruise control. Is that tool able to read the trouble codes and to read some parameters regarding those controllers?
A5:  GM TECH2 contains Hummer H2 H3 software (from 2007 to 2010 year), so Tech2 is able to diagnose Hummer H3 2007-2010 year.  As for reading parameters regarding those controllers, it is theoretically compatible, advice you have a try.
Q6: Can GM Tech2 send commands to the various modules and is it able to do diagnostics on a climate control programmer? To what year is the scanner effective? I own a 1997 Cadillac DeVille and a 2001 Chevrolet Venture.
A6: Yes, you can use GM TECH2 to diagnose climate control programmer, when it has communication GM Tech2 can send commands to the modules.
About Compatible Vehicle Models and Years
Q1: GM TECH2 contains Saturn software?
A1: yes, Saturn software is included in the GM software English and support from 1991 to 2010 year.
Q2: Is GM TECH2 available on my Cadillac year 1996?
A2: Yes, GM TECH2 works with Cadillac.
Q3: Does GM Tech 2 work with Australian Holden 1998?
A3: GM tech2 is only compatible with North American Holden, and our software for Holden only work with Holden from 1999-2012.
Q4: Can GM Tech2 work diagnose 2005 GMC – Sierra 1500 truck?
A4: Want to use our GM tech2 to diagnose truck, you need to buy an additional truck adapter, because our GM tech is compatible with truck, but only packed with the car adapter.
About After-Sales Questions and Answers 
Q1: I bought one GM TECH2 and the TIS2000 software can’t be installed and no identification, what’s the problem?
A1: If the TIS2000 you are trying to install is contained in the GM TECH2 software, then it is useless to install TIS2000 software. To program electronic control unit, I advice you buy an extra TIS2000 to work with GM tech2.
Q2: After receiving GM TECH2, I got some errors.
A2: If it is Blue screen, just replace the Blue Screen Chip. If it is not the problem of Blue screen, please send us the self-test report to check where the problem is; have no idea on how to operate self test? Refer the self-test manual at GM TECH2 “technical support / service”.
Q3: GM TECH2 one button doesn’t work how to fix?
A3: If you have new version GM tech2, there are two ways to solve:
1) we send you a new button to replace;
2) please send back to repair. If you have old version GM tech2 installed with the newest software, the button maybe won’t work.
Q4: When I use GM TECH2 for the second times, the tool starts to smoke, and my car voltage become 14V from 12V, what’s the matter?
A4: Please follow the correct operation steps: before diagnosing, turn on the ignition and then connect the GM TECH2 with the car, when the car starts you’d better test the voltage, because during this process a part of cars’ voltage will reach up to 24V or more, especially the car which has a poor contact of electrical ground.

How to brush the GM MDI?

GM MDI Multiple Diagnostic Interface is with Opel Global tis global diagnostic system and GDS2 diagnostic system. GM MDI is an interface between the vehicle DLC and a PC (by wired USB, wired Ethernet, wireless Ethernet ) and TIS2web,it is support Multi-language,the function is strong ,can support online programming and coding.

Last Week

One of my customer told me that his GM MDI Manager software can not connect with MDI, however it can find MDI unit.like below picture.

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And prompt”It says that I need to update the software on my PC.”

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So,for this,we need to brush the main unit,you can follow the step to operate.

Step 1press this button and prepare to connect power

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Step 2waiting the light about 10 second

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Step 3when all the lights are blight,it entry into brush state

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Step 4connect the usb cable to the computer,prepare brush the device

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Step 5open GM MDI manager,choose the recover

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At last,my customer deal with the problem successful!

Engine Control Module Recovery by GM MDI or Tech 2

This is step-by-step instruction on how to do engine control module recovery on Cadillac cars.

modules tested successfully with the tools and guide below:
2009 Buick Enclave
2007-2009 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
2007 GMC Acadia
2009 GMC Acadia
2007 Saturn OUTLOOK
2009 Saturn OUTLOOK

Diagnostic tool:
GM MDI module/
GM GM Tech2 GM with 32MB Card and TIS2000

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Engine control module recovery procedure:
1. Disconnect the programming device.
2. Power down the control modules connected to the GMLAN bus by disconnecting the positive battery cable for 2 minutes.
3. Reconnect the positive battery cable.
4. Determine which programming device will be used to perform the recovery steps.
If using MDI, connect to the programming station or Notebook using a cable (LAN). Proceed to Step 5 and then Steps 6-8.
If using a Tech 2 proceed to Steps 6-8.
5. Reboot the programming station or Notebook. This is to make sure nothing is in memory.
Kindly Note: Selecting Replace and Reprogram from the Select Diagnostic Tool and Process Screen is REQUIRED because some of the calibrations may be erased from the initial attempt to reprogram the module.
6. Reprogram the engine control module. Select Replace and Reprogram from the Select Diagnostic Tooland Process Screen.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the programming event.
8. Clear all DTCs using the GM Tech2 GM with 32MB Card and TIS2000 or GDS.

How to select a best tool for your GM Series Models ?

For most GM models owners and workshop owners, once getting problems they will think to get a best device for his own models. Because a good machine is important than choosing a workshop.
But how to select a good one, it leads to us to think about it
How to select the reasonable device for GM Models ?
Content GM Tech2(SP23,SP23-B,SP23-B3,SP23-C) GM MDI
Language
GM-English, Germany, Spanish , Japanese, French, Thai , Portuguese, Korean
SAAB-English
OPEL-English, Italian , Germany,Spanish
HOLDEN-English
SUZUKI-EnglishI
SUZU-English
Multi-language: English, French, German, Japanese, Italian and so on.
Total 30 languages to choose.
Update Via 32MB Software Card Can Not Update
Active or NOt No Need
When you install the software, software will generate the PDF file.
Then send this PDF file to us, we will activate it for you.
Advantage cannot plug original software card, but can support original program can support software from original factory
System for software no need to connect with PC Win XP
Internet connection no need to connect with PC can not connect to the internet then install the software, because once connect internet, it will remind you update the software
Support Car Model Cannot support truck, only for cars, Support all GM systems 1992 thru current year. such as GM/ SAAB/ OPEL/ SUZUKI/ ISUZU/HOLDEN MDI can test all GM car from 1990-2012 year.
Support programing can support reprogramming, but should use with TIS2000, this is in the package we send you can support offline program,such as chevrolet,opel, but not for all cars
Function
1.GM software in the Tech 2 Flash means the most comprehensive diagnostic software available for late model GM vehicles.
2.Removable hardware modules provide insurance against scan tool obsolescence.
3.Large, easy-to-read backlit screen.
4.RS232 & RS485 ports provide the avenue to connect future devices to your Tech 2 Flash.
5.Ability to capture stored DTCs, Freeze Frame, and Failure Record for later review.
6.Ability to view the status of vehicle diagnostic tests as they run.
7.Provide full bi-directional control when performing power train, chassis, and body diagnostics.
1. With opel Global tis global diagnostic system
2. Support offline lease function
3. Support Opel offline programming function
4. With GDS2 diagnostic system
5. Tech2win diagnostic software support adding latest software
6. support programming online
7. support cable communication
8. support wireless communication
9. support original factory latest software
10. With European Chevetl Global tis, Supports European Chevetl offline programming
11. All Chip are new and original
General Motors Global Electrical Architecture (Global A) and Global Diagnostic Hardware &Software
Global Diagnostic System DGS& Multiple diagnostic Interface MDI
The following difference may provide the essential informations for both of customer and workshop owners.