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Re: Buying a TECH-II

Subject: Re: Buying a TECH-II
by Jeffvette on 2011/7/25 3:08:52

Quote:

BillH wrote:
I may be stupid (shutup Tommy) but:

Doesn't the Tech 1 require specific modules for Corvettes?


No, it does not. It specifies cartridges for which system you are hitting, unless you have the mass storage cartridge.


Quote:

BillH wrote:I read somewhere that you have to be careful when buying a II with all the ones being copied in China.


Yes, there are several Chinese knockoffs. Quality is iffy. Especially on the CANdi modules.

Quote:

BillH wrote:Also read that you have to be a GM dealer to download new software (might not be correct).
But the Corvette software can be purchased.
Need the CAN module for '97 & above?


Dealer has to login to update and flash the card for yearly updates. Or if you know somebody that knows how to clone a card, it can be copied.

Corvette software? Tech II houses info for every vehicle for that year.

CANdi module is for 2005 and newer vehicles.
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