Car model and year: 2007 C6 Chevrolet Corvette Symptom: put my 07 base in for new harmonic balancer + a few other maint. items. I wanted to do was flash my ECU and get it back to stock. Apparently… Continue Reading
Some may have j2534 wrapper driver installation error when performing GM SPS programming by GM MDI/MDI2/VXDIAG VCX NANO GM. Here is an official workaround from GM and it’s super easy. The solution was tested with Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome… Continue Reading
Have one used 2017 GM Volt with yellow airbag light to reset, so I just picked up a VXDIAG VCX NANO GM (GDS2) scanner. I have no sensor error. I just plan to change airbags, seatbelts and a new control… Continue Reading
Question: I’m needing to replace my RCDLR in my Corvette C6 08 coupe and was wondering if which tool will do it? I can’t find anyone locally with a tech 2 and i was considering getting a VXDIAG VCX Nano.… Continue Reading
After receiving GM Tech2 scanner as a 2020 Christmas gift from my brother (look at the following image), some friends are kind jealous (hahaha) because they think it is a great gift and saying I’ll get many uses for this… Continue Reading
Here’s the tutorial on programming key fobs for older GMs using Tech2win software. Model sample: Saturn Ion2 year 2007 Credit to Mr.GENMOTMAN. Purpose: Program Key Fobs Tool used: VXDIAG VCX NANO GM and Tech2Win software (or using a gm tech2) … Continue Reading
Car model and year: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette M6 base Symptom: Brake lights are not working. Including the 3rd brake light. GM scanner: I do have an Autel 519. GM Tech II scanner (is a must tool) What… Continue Reading
Car model and year: 2005 C6 Corvette z51 53,000 miles. 6speed manual. Symptom: Found out the hard way about the drain while not driving the car for a while. Battery would not recharge, so I purchased a new one… Continue Reading
Tutorial: GM key programming using GM scan tool and SPS (Service Programming System) online subscription. Model example: Chevrolet Tahoe 2016 (the procedure can be applied to other GMs) Tools needed: A GM scanner (GM MDI, GM MDI2, VXDIAG… Continue Reading
Here are tips for anyone with a 99′ 2500 silverado ext cab (4×4, 6.0L, 1 Ton running gear) and have found and purchased what is to be a BCM for the newer trucks, but not sure if it does need… Continue Reading
GM’s hardware (Tech 2, MDI, MDI2, VXdiag vcx nano gm, etc.) and software (Tech2win, GlobalTis, TIS2000, GDS2, etc) are designed and validated to work within specified hardware and software versions. This document details the ideal computer scenarios with which GM… Continue Reading
Getting Techstream up and running can be a bit of a pain. Hopefully this helps someone get started quickly. Step 1: Purchase an OBD-II interface. Option 1: MINI VCI cable – http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/mini-vci-for-toyota-with-toyota-tis.html (under $20) Option 2: – VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-toyota-tis-techstream-compatible-with-sae-j2534.html… Continue Reading
What is Tech2win: Tech2Win is a PC program that executes Tech2 software on a Windows PC. Tech2Win communicates with a vehicle through a vehicle communication interface (VCI), using the MDI or an ISO 22900 PDU API compliant device. Almost… Continue Reading
Let me start with why I wanted this, BTW… worth every penny!!! Ok, so I had a 4.0+ amp draw since I purchased the car, problem is I thought it was intermittent issue, 2nd issue was once the voltage dropped… Continue Reading
Just information for you to make a wise purchase of GM scan tools for SPS programming: (here, I focus on SPS GDS2 on Abrites j2534 and GM MDI) In the past ( few years ago when I bought my AVDI… Continue Reading
