might have to look into one
Hello, Jolls and Decksta!
Firstly, I have never used a Tech-2, nor can I afford one.
Secondly, I don't use Windows (for the software required for it).
Thirdly, I cannot afford to go down the pathway of trying a "clone",
simply because the long-term "unknowns" might make the final cost
prohibitive too.
So I am not able to "talk" about the Tech-2.
However, after excellent advice in this forum from Fu Manchu, I have
puchased and used the Vident i400AU on my VT.
https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/topdon-artidiag-800bt.296820/ #10
Yes; it is "clunky" in the way it requires pressing buttons to get
into/around the sections to monitor sensors etc., but it DOES get
you into all parts of the vehicle.
Jolls, I realise that it would not be suitable for everyday use in
a business that works with various vehicle types, or for rapidity.
And at the present time my experience is with the "Engine" section
only (ie for monitor/maintenance purposes) but it does do a lot.
I am asking/interested only in finding out why YOU want the Tech-2
crack thing? Is it only to manage multiple vehicles? Vident does
have some kind of option for a multiple vehicle licence. In other
words, it might get the broad access you need/want, but maybe not
the "speediness" if it is for business (perhaps).
I reiterate, I have found the Vident to give good access to all the
sensors that I needed to check out.
Decksta, if you are looking for something to get you access to the
sensors and other things then the Vident i400AU (around $300+) - as
a minimum $ outlay - might get you what you need.
Given that I have never used the Tech-2, my knowledge of what you
can do with it is limited. Herein I am assuming you are repairing
or maintaining a vehicle. If so, then don't hesitate trying the
Vident.
Having said THAT, I agree with Fu Manchu that an oscilloscope, used
as an "accessory", is probably going to assist with a "finer" grain
view of the fluctuations in the ECU-controlled injection system (ie
injection-inputs-based-on-exhaust-outputs).
https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/scanners.299503/ #7
Originally I came to that conclusion too. So in that regard I had
also picked up a ZOYI ZT-702S HANDHELD oscilloscope/multimeter for
that purpose. HOWEVER, since it has just arrived, I now realise
that it is only a single input (on the oscilloscope), whereas two
inputs could be a much better setup. At the moment it is UNTESTED,
so I cannot give you conclusive advice about that. On paper it looks
fabulous. (However, I suppose the "unsinkable" Titanic looked fabulous
on paper too!)
Just trying to help with a bit of clarity about the Vident.
Regards,
boombaby
