Tech 1 error – unit or cable bad?

[ghlkal]

I purchased a Tech 1 off eBay, but it doesn’t work.

It won’t read data from either my 90 or 85. Both cars will go into diagnostic mode by connecting pins A and B on the ALDL, and I can read codes on both cars using my cheapo code reader. When I performed a self-test on the Tech 1, it passed every test except [f7] which produced “High Speed Diff. Serial Data Test Fault.”

Does anyone know if it’s possible that just the cable (Tech 1 to ALDL) is bad, or is it likely the Tech 1 itself is bad.

Of course, I will “return” it if it can’t be fixed. But, if I can find a cable, I might try that too.

Thanks

[mike100]

I returned my unit to Vetronix in santa barbara or thereabouts for a look see. Both my cable and the main board were bad.

They won't list cables as still available, but it seems they still have some...or at least a collection of good used ones- they rebuilt my whole unit including a new button cover applique. If you have to ask how much it cost- just return the one you got...it was a lot.

[ghlkal]

I won't ask

[John Boothby]

Contact "Antrone" at 800-321-4889 ext 4 "9125". They do have some cables left, at least they did when I bought a new power cable and ALDL cable. They arn't cheap, about $150 for both.

[Kb7tif]

Originally Posted by ghlkal

I purchased a Tech 1 off eBay, but it doesn’t work.

It won’t read data from either my 90 or 85. Both cars will go into diagnostic mode by connecting pins A and B on the ALDL, and I can read codes on both cars using my cheapo code reader. When I performed a self-test on the Tech 1, it passed every test except [f7] which produced “High Speed Diff. Serial Data Test Fault.”

Does anyone know if it’s possible that just the cable (Tech 1 to ALDL) is bad, or is it likely the Tech 1 itself is bad.

Of course, I will “return” it if it can’t be fixed. But, if I can find a cable, I might try that too.

Thanks

Return it for refund. file claim with paypal.
Wait for another unit to turn up. these units cost 4K new

[ghlkal]

Just as a follow-up … I had to open a “case” with eBay, and after waiting a week I’m now shipping it back to the seller for a refund. I was really looking forward to doing some troubleshooting with a Tech 1. They do show up from time to time, so I’ll keep looking.

When I contacted the repair center and described the problem they responded:

Repairs on a Tech 1 run from $130.00 to $500.00.
Best Regards,
Susaann Gastelum
Senior Service Center Consultant

Vetronix Service Center
2030 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
USA
www.etas.com

I was tempted to send it in and see what it would cost to repair, but the seller wouldn’t work with me, unfortunately.

[ghlkal]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Another follow up on Tech 1A Repairs

Cliff, did you send yours out for repair, or did you get another one?

[Kb7tif]

The Tech !A is very versatile unit.