Piecing Together a Tech 1 Scan Tool Kit

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by secondchance

A question - what is the ideal scanner, cartridges and connector combo to service 94 model?
I've been thinking about looking for a Tech 1 but too daunting not knowing what I need.

Look at the Chassis and Body Tech1(a) manuals in the MEMBERS ACCESS and there's configuration guides for various years with links to images of adapters required for various SIR, ABS etc.

It appears that Jim might have the ideal package already so you use his to determine what you're most interested in. If Jim has a combination that does SIR, ABS and has access to the CCM for programming (if replaced/rebuilt) I'd try to duplicate that. The Tech1 cable configuration that I and Tom have is quite cumbersome I think. I'd prefer a Tech1(a). Ask Tom if he can access the body systems using his Tech1 configuration. I've no idea if his configuration will do SIR and ABS. The manual will answer I'd think also what Tom's configuration will do.

[Roadster]

Dave.......question....does the Mass Storage unit contain everything that is needed for full operation of the unit, or are the additional cartridges such as the ABS, chassis, etc., also need in conjunction with the MSC to be completely functional ??? Thx....

[Jagdpanzer]

Finally peased together a Tech 1A scan tool kit. Turn out to be quite an Ebay scavenger hunt.

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[Jagdpanzer]

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[secondchance]

Happy for you!
Can you put a list together for me? I don't even know where to start.

[LGAFF]

Mine croaked

[conesare2seconds]

The easy button these days is a Tech 2. Licensed ones don’t change hands much but you can find alternatives pretty easy. That’s all I want to say in a forum post though. Just an option; the Tech 1 bits are harder and harder to come by any more.

[lfalzarano]

Beware of Tech2 clones:

A couple ways to spot a clone:

If the Tech 2 your looking at has no production date on the inside cover for the software card on the top of the scan tool, its a clone. If there is no date, your looking at a clone!

If the "VOID" warranty sticker is opaque in appearance and difficult to read, its a clone.

If the Tech 2 has little white stickers over the case half's on each side with the word "VETRONIX" and Chinese symbols denoting a date, its a clone.

Most clones are being sold from Asian or European countries. Why would anyone be selling an item that was built here, shipped over there, and than put up for sale over there, to ship back here?

Finally, there are PLENTY of people here in the United States selling clones! They buy a few hundred of them, and un-load them on unsuspecting people calling them "slightly used" or surplus. If they have very little feedback, or the feedback looks like it was written by a a foreigner, your likely looking at a clone.


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[GOLDCYLON]

I have everything but the thermal printer. I will pull it to get some pics of the adapters everybody wants to see. I picked mine up when GM closed the proving grounds out here in AZ. A guy bought pallets of stuff and posted it on Craigslist. I took a big risk by buying a box stuffed full of cables and units without being allowed to go through it. Turned to be almost three complete units with all the goodies. I Sold one complete unit with the case to flying Ryan and gave the other loose unit to a friend of mine. This was ten years ago. I kept a TECH 1A for myself. What adapters cables etc are you looking for pics of Phil?

[Jagdpanzer]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

What adapters cables etc are you looking for pics of Phil?

Thanks Daryll
I’ve got everything I need now for connecting to both 12 and 16 pin ALDL plugs



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