Thread: TechII: Clone vs Genuine & What can they do for our platform?

Up late and watched a couple videos about the differences between the cloned ones and Genuine GM. One vid's pretty convincing that says they're the same. I wouldn't have any clue. What do you think?

What all can be done with one that would make it worth looking into further?

I still plan on buying a tuner, so I'd like to know if there's any benefit to own a TechII.

We actually had a discussion about this awhile back. A few members have used them with good success so it's probably safe. Let's face it, they're made in China anyhow, you're really paying for the gm software so I say go for it.

I will eventually buy one myself but I just bought hp tuners and that coupled with my other scan-tools, it doesn't do anything that I can't already do. The only thing I could see it being better for is diagnosing class2 data issues, and flashing other modules, but you need access to gm's online database to do that anyhow and for $150 for two days access, I'd rather not since my dealer charges $80 to flash modules which is still ridiculous, but better than $150.

If you do get one, I'd definitely like to see someone do a review!

Cool. Thanks guys

Does it diagnose abs issues?


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I remembered another important question I had about this.

Is it possible to unlock or whatever's needed for passlock etc on another stock head unit?

I'm betting mine will eventually die, and I'd rather keep a stock stereo for data bus integrity.