Tech 2

[holdensupporter2005]

Hi Guys
Just wondering if there was any way of purchasing the tech2?

[Peanuts Inc.]

theres a company in melbourne who makes a computer that can read your ecu..... i think the names LAUNCH ill see if i can find out whre we got ours from at work....
its a universal unit and can be used on a heap of cars but costs around $2grand

[clixanup]

Originally Posted by boona15

theres a company in melbourne who makes a computer that can read your ecu..... i think the names LAUNCH ill see if i can find out whre we got ours from at work....
its a universal unit and can be used on a heap of cars but costs around $2grand

That's a bucket load cheaper than a Tech2. Cheapest I've seen one is $3K US.

[Doctor Bob]

the local cost for a tech2 is about $8000, the ones on ebay from the us usually have dodgy pcmcia cards that cant be updated correctly

there are plenty of scan tools around cheaper if all you need to do is read codes.
some of the better ones allow key programming etc.
it really depends on how much you want to spend

Rob

[Devious Jet]

Dont buy tech 2, you can get USA tech 2's, or even European Tech2's, the Aussie software wont work with there, and if you manage to get an Aussie Tech 2, the software only has a short life span, and Unless you are a holden dealer, you cant get the software. And even without security approval from TIS you cant access some features on the newer cars.

If you want to purely access DTC's and view live data, I have made my own OBD2 compatible scan tool that cost me less than $300. It has the ability to read all the OBD2 protocols and can read CAN BUS with out a CANDiBUS adaptor, which is handy if you want to access new opel based cars or VZ's.

I cant find the exact site for this interface module but here is the address on the assembly manual. www.ozenelektronik.com

Otherwise there are many other scan tools available, and much cheaper, the best I have used is the Scanmaster pro which is a Scan tool as well as a Scope which is great for diagnosing problems. It is compatible with many diff cars and is around $4k.

[Doctor Bob]

Originally Posted by Devious Jet

Dont buy tech 2, you can get USA tech 2's, or even European Tech2's, the Aussie software wont work with there, and if you manage to get an Aussie Tech 2, the software only has a short life span, and Unless you are a holden dealer, you cant get the software. And even without security approval from TIS you cant access some features on the newer cars.

If you want to purely access DTC's and view live data, I have made my own OBD2 compatible scan tool that cost me less than $300. It has the ability to read all the OBD2 protocols and can read CAN BUS with out a CANDiBUS adaptor, which is handy if you want to access new opel based cars or VZ's.

I cant find the exact site for this interface module but here is the address on the assembly manual. www.ozenelektronik.com

Otherwise there are many other scan tools available, and much cheaper, the best I have used is the Scanmaster pro which is a Scan tool as well as a Scope which is great for diagnosing problems. It is compatible with many diff cars and is around $4k.

Any tech 2 can be updated with the local software if it has a genuine card.
the security acess is only required for reflashing & some programming operations, most people have no use for this, but then again most people have no need for most tech2 functions.
there are plenty of packages available to read codes etc.

Rob

[EGG]

How much do tech1's usually cost?

[Devious Jet]

I dont think Tech 1 is available any more. I know we were looking at replacing our old one but I dont think they can had any more.

[EGG]

is the tech1 for progrmaming the BCM? or have I heard wrong?