If you need to run TIS2000 software on PC, you have to connect GM Tech2 scanner using the RS232 cable with the DB9 Adapter to a serial COM Port at the PC. If you cannot get the Tech 2 scan tool connect to PC or fail to communication well, the best way is to connect the RS232-DB9 adapter correctly and then run a RS232 self test.
For access to SAE J-2534 information go to the General Motors service information website www.acdelcotds.com. ACDelco TDS account login is required to view information. Technicians must purchase a subscription the Techline Information System (TIS2Web) to gain access to service and programming information. TIS2Web is the web-based.
GM Tech2 gm diagnostic scanner comes with several connectors, including a RS232 cable and RS232-DB9 adapter (mark red circle below)
1) Follow the cable pinout to connect the cable correctly
Tech2 DB9-JR45 RS232 cable adapter pinout
1) Follow the cable pinout to connect the cable correctly
Tech2 DB9-JR45 RS232 cable adapter pinout
BD-9 to RJ45
1——-2
2——-4
3——–5
4——–8
5——–7
6——–1
7——–3
8——–6
9——–not connected
1——-2
2——-4
3——–5
4——–8
5——–7
6——–1
7——–3
8——–6
9——–not connected
2) Then do a RS232 cable self test
How to do Tech 2 RS232 self test?
1. Power up the Tech2. Connect RS232 cable with Tech II scanner main unit.
2. Come to main menu. Select F4:Tool Options
3. Select F3: Self Test
4. Follow the system prompts:
Before running the Tech 2 self test:
CANdi interface must not be connected
ALDL loopback should be connected
Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate the self test
Press EXIT to continue
5. Select F3: Selectable main PCB
6. Select F2:RS232 LoopBack
7. Tech2 RS232 cable self test has passed
If RS232 cable passes self test, the commutation between Tech2 scanner and PC is well built.
2. Come to main menu. Select F4:Tool Options
3. Select F3: Self Test
4. Follow the system prompts:
Before running the Tech 2 self test:
CANdi interface must not be connected
ALDL loopback should be connected
Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate the self test
Press EXIT to continue
5. Select F3: Selectable main PCB
6. Select F2:RS232 LoopBack
7. Tech2 RS232 cable self test has passed
If RS232 cable passes self test, the commutation between Tech2 scanner and PC is well built.
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Tech2Win is a Windows application which can emulate Tech2 diagnostics on a PC or laptop. Tech2Win software can be loaded onto a service PC or laptop via TIS2Web. It is not a replacement of the GM Tech2 scanner. It proved to be a new resource that provides additional convenience and diagnostic capability.
Computer configuration:
Windows XP O/S
Hard disk: 500GB
100M RAM
1.2GHz Pentium
A vehicle communication interface (GM MDI scanner) must be installed and connected to PC.
PC/laptop with sufficient power supply
Hard disk: 500GB
100M RAM
1.2GHz Pentium
A vehicle communication interface (GM MDI scanner) must be installed and connected to PC.
PC/laptop with sufficient power supply
Tech2Win support language:
Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, English (either British or American), Greek, Spanish, Finnish, French, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
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Function:
1) Tech2Win is designed to be used for diagnostic function. It can not provide programming function.
2) Service programming function can only through the TIS2Web service programming system (SPS)
3) Cover the same vehicle models as Tech2.
4) Detect the computing power of PC as well as the speed of the GM MDI diagnostic interface
5) Provide faster operation that a Tech2 scan tool with CANdi module
2) Service programming function can only through the TIS2Web service programming system (SPS)
3) Cover the same vehicle models as Tech2.
4) Detect the computing power of PC as well as the speed of the GM MDI diagnostic interface
5) Provide faster operation that a Tech2 scan tool with CANdi module
OBD365 here offers you link to download Tech2Win software:
Free Download Tech2Win software
http://www.gmmdi.com/download/Tech2Win.zip
Tech2Win user manual Free Download
http://www.boschdiagnostics.com/dsoftware/tech2win_install_doc.pdf
http://www.gmmdi.com/download/Tech2Win.zip
Tech2Win user manual Free Download
http://www.boschdiagnostics.com/dsoftware/tech2win_install_doc.pdf
NOTE:
Tech2Win software is able to work with tough screen, no need keyboard. Only need when enter file names.
How to install Tech2Win software:
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1) Connect GM MDI diagnostic interface into the computer via USB port
2) Turn any anti-virus software or firewall software off.
3) Select the Tech2Win software download on TIS2Web. Install Tech2Win software when installation prompt pops out.
4) Install Tech2Win software using default selections. After succeed install software, there will two shortcuts:Tech2Win QuickStart and Tech2Win Configurator on computer desktop
5) Open Tech2Win QuickStart shortcut icon on the desktop
6) Click OK when the license dialog pops out
7) When the MDI is detected, a dialogue box will direct you to select the vehicle communication interface.
8 To initiate the software license and install the diagnostic software, select the Software Download (SWDL) on TIS2Web and click Start Software Download.
9) Select diagnostic tool as “Tech2” and select the update mode to “Custom”. Click “Next”
10) Select the desired diagnostic software package. Click Download to start download the software package.
11) The license countdown in the lower right corner will be upgraded to 30 after the software package download is complete. The software requires a license that must be updated every 30 days. Use the security access service or update the diagnostic software using the standard update mode to renew the license.
2) Turn any anti-virus software or firewall software off.
3) Select the Tech2Win software download on TIS2Web. Install Tech2Win software when installation prompt pops out.
4) Install Tech2Win software using default selections. After succeed install software, there will two shortcuts:Tech2Win QuickStart and Tech2Win Configurator on computer desktop
5) Open Tech2Win QuickStart shortcut icon on the desktop
6) Click OK when the license dialog pops out
7) When the MDI is detected, a dialogue box will direct you to select the vehicle communication interface.
8 To initiate the software license and install the diagnostic software, select the Software Download (SWDL) on TIS2Web and click Start Software Download.
9) Select diagnostic tool as “Tech2” and select the update mode to “Custom”. Click “Next”
10) Select the desired diagnostic software package. Click Download to start download the software package.
11) The license countdown in the lower right corner will be upgraded to 30 after the software package download is complete. The software requires a license that must be updated every 30 days. Use the security access service or update the diagnostic software using the standard update mode to renew the license.
Set the comm. Port as COM 9 on your PC. If this port is used for other devices, switch the comm port setting by selecting the Tech2Win Configurator shortcut icon on the desktop.
You can check the Tech2Win activity between vehicle, MDI, Tech2Win and the PC on the button of the software program screen marked red picture below.
If you need to refer more detail installation information, please check TIS2Web News and select the Tech2Win Quick Reference Guide.
If you need to refer more detail installation information, please check TIS2Web News and select the Tech2Win Quick Reference Guide.
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