There is a solution, replace the internal power supply module with a better quality unit!! However that test drive showed up the universal weakness of the clone tech2's, the internal power supply cuts out when you start the engine so the tech2 re-boots, this means there are a few diagnostic tests you can never do that involve starting the engine whilst the tech2 monitors things (unless you use external power to the tech2, which is advised against in all service manuals) I cleared the DTC's, then tried the rest of the diagnostics available, i had no problems so far, i was able to move engine actuators (op-com can't do that on the meriva B) operate things remotely, saw the DPF was at 108% full, so went for a little drive and the tech2 showed the DPF regen in progress, got an exhaust temp of 650 degrees C during it) I took it out to my car (a 2011 vauxhall meriva B) and plugged it in, it connected straight away and i asked it to give me a list of DTC's, i had been using an op-com before i got the Tech2 and the tech2 listed some old DTC's the op-com had never picked up, I did all the self tests and it passed them all with flying colours (except the usual HBCC test that gets ignored (used on some ford vehicles i believe) and the RS485 that has no loopback adaptor so will always fail) I got worried when the tech2 wouldn't even turn on, then i noticed the plug had slightly pulled out of the adaptor i had to use, something we are not used to in england as our plugs fit the sockets very securely and are hard to accidentally pull out, so changing the plug is one of the first things to do. The house power supply has an american plug on it (psu has a universal voltage of 100 to 250 volts) I'd bought a genuine Ugreen rs232 to usb cable in advance, £10 off amazon, this is one of the few cables listed as working with the tech2, and it did, connects at highest speed with no issues at all. What i got was a basic plastic case (with sharp metal catches) where everything is squashed in on one level in foam, it does the job i guess, but i'd really have prefered the better case i thought i was paying the extra £30 for.
It arrived pretty fast, but i got a £17 customs charge which i didn't realise i'd get.įirst impression: the carry case is not the one shown in the photo's, which is annoying as the one in the photo's looks really good, With the cables and candi module stored underneath 2 flaps, the main unit and adaptors clipping in the top of the case etc,
Tech2 card writer software#
bin to your memory card with in the pcmcia slot in an old laptop that has it, or another software called “Card Writer” to program your Tech2 memory card in the Tech2 connected to your computer with a J2534 connection the same as you would connect your Tech2 to your computer for SPS programming.Bought the highest quality version as i didn't want to risk any issues with the device, and it all works fine and i do not regret my purchase. bin up in Tech2Win.įor the Tech2 memorycardYou need to have another software called “Memory Card Explorer” to program the. Now click on the greenish square named Opel184 Bin to boot the. bin file and click on it then click on Save in the lower left hand corner then ok. Start Tech2Win, Select Modify / View, Click the grey square to the right that says create new, in the drop down box on the left select default, in the Please enter new name box to the right name it Opel184 Bin, Click Copy then ok, Now click the grey square to the right of where it says “Slot 0: memory card image location” and in the pop up window find the location where you put your.
bin anywhere you want just point Tech2Win in the location of where you put it so it can boot it up.For example: