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

SaukRapids

SaukRapids

I can't car too good.
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!
 
I've used a Tech2, actual GM. It allows you some stuff that you can't do otherwise. For example on the Bonneville I had there were a lot of things I saw while looking at the BCM. Things like illuminated entry/exit. When you turn the car off, the lights or such stay on for X time. Little things like that. You can also reprogram modules as mentioned

On the cars with a screen in the instrument panel like an Impala or 2000+ Bonneville you could change the start up message to say something different.
 


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.
 
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