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General Motors Tech2 User Guide
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Notice:
Always use the Tech2 NAO power supply (P/N 300113) when connecting the
Tech2 to a computer. It is also acceptable to connect the power cable to the vehicle
cigarette lighter.
How to Connect the Tech2 to a Computer
Follow the steps below for the typical Tech2 connection to a computer.
1.
Plug the serial port adapter (P/N TA00040) into the serial port marked “A” or “1” on the
back of the computer or to the USB port using the USB serial adapter.
2. Plug the Tech2
’s RS-232 cable into the serial port / USB port adapter and connect the
appropriate power supply.
3. After power is supplied to the Tech2 and the [PWR] button is pressed, the Tech2 start-
up display should appear on the Tech2 screen.
Note:
Not all USB to serial port adapters are compatible with the Tech2. ACDelco
recommends using the Keyspan brand USB to serial port adapter.
Typical Tech2 connection to a computer (rear view)
Summary of Contents for Tech2
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Page 20: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 20 Connection of the power jack to the DLC cable ...
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Page 24: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 24 PCMCIA card keying ...
Page 26: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 26 VCI module removal ...
Page 32: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 32 Attaching the Tech2 to non OBD II equipped vehicles ...
Page 40: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 40 RS 232 cable connections ...
Page 46: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 46 Tech2 startup screen ...
Page 47: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 47 Tools Options selected on Main Menu ...
Page 52: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 52 Test Status ...
Page 53: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 53 Test Pass ...
Page 64: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 64 Selectable VCI test selected on Tech2 Self Test main menu ...
Page 65: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 65 First selectable VCI Self Test screen ...
Page 78: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 78 CANdi Diagnostics selected on Tool Options menu ...
Page 86: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 86 System Selection Menu ...
Page 97: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 97 Tool Controls Menu ...
Page 98: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 98 Hardware Menu ...
Page 101: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 101 Accept soft key on data screen ...
Page 103: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 103 Live Plot Screen with selectable items ...
Page 104: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 104 Min Max Adjustment screen ...
Page 106: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 106 Live Plot Resume soft key ...
Page 107: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 107 Live Plot Data List soft key ...
Page 136: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 136 Programming Failed Screen ...
Page 141: ...General Motors Tech2 User Guide 141 Controller Area Network diagnostic interface CANdi module ...