dimanche 4 septembre 2016

Got GM Tech 2, HP Tuners and GM MDI to test (Feedback)

I got one GM TECH2 (Item No.sp23-C) at wobd2.com…$339…. Came with case, got it in 4 days. It does come with a 1 yr warranty. It came with everything…even a CANDI adaptor. It works like a charm. The only issue I have is, when I set it up to use on my 2005, I noticed the latest year in the set up was 2013. That is currently not a problem for me…but might be for others hoping to use it on newer model GM’s.
In the following parts, I would share what I have test using Tech 2, HP Tuners and GM MDI, and make a clear distinct among them for your reference.

Part 1: Tech 2 vs HP Tuners
HP Tuners can only work with ECM and TCM

Tech 2 can work with ABS, BCM, etc.

But, Tech 2 can only change/do stuff GM intended where HPT can change all kinds of tables GM wouldn’t want us messing with

You aren’t over riding TPMS with either. Only way to disable TPMS is the LG box, or rig up sealed tube at set pressure and put the TPMS sensors in it.

So both have pluses/minuses depending on what you want to do.

Part 2: GM MDI VS Tech2 on Programming
Pretty sure GM Tech2 only works up to mid year 2012 model. At some point in the 2012 model year GM changed the interface method/tool. At this point the tech 2 became obsolete.
Therefore GM MDI comes instead of the Tech2.

To program GM 2013 GS, GM MDI and HP Tuners options:
Tech 2 is useless for your car. You need the GM MDI, not sure if there are any knock off’s of this tool.

HP Tuners and EFI Live only work with the ECU and maybe the TCM. If you need to remove the magnetic ride features you may need both the MDI and HP Tuners but maybe even the MDI with a non Mag Ride file to upload to the BCM. Not sure if the MDI has an on/off function for mag ride.
If you have the online account, you can do that. Here’s probably talking about this website where dealers and shops have to pay for the software and ECU revisions.
https://www.acdelcotds.com/acdelco/action/subscribehome

As for the cost, it is marked clearly there.

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