How to select/change diagnostic tool in TIS2Web for MDI2

GM has recently updated the Service Programming System (SPS) with a new method of selecting a J2534 tool in TIS2Web.
A J2534 tool (MDI, MDI 2, or other J2534 device) is required in order to manage the transfer of data between a vehicle’s onboard network and a service technician’s PC. J2534 is an interface standard designed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for vehicle Electronic Control Unit (ECU) reprogramming.
Selecting a Diagnostic Tool
From the Select Diagnostic Tool and Programming Process screen, select the J2534 Tool option for all J2534 tools (MDI, MDI 2, or other J2534 device).

The first time the J2534 Tool option is selected, a screen will appear asking the user to select a device type, such as the MDI, MDI 2 or other tool.

Changing a Diagnostic Tool Selection
Once a J2534 tool has been selected, reprogramming of a control module can be completed. If the J2534 tool selection needs to be changed, there is now a check box that must be selected next to the Select Programming Process menu on the Select Diagnostic Tool and Programming Process screen. (Fig. 10) Select the Reset J2534 Tool box and then select Next to set up a different J2534 tool.

– Thanks to Chris Henley

Clone GM Tech 2 work for Hummer h2 h3?

Q: Clone GM Tech 2 work for Hummer h2 h3?

A:Yep. Both the original and china clone can work for your car.

 

Where can I get a working clone at a good price? 

http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholesale/tech2-diagnostic-scanner-for-gm-saab-opel-suzuki-isuzu-holden-with-full-package.html

279usd with shipping included, really cheap than original one

Why my Hummer is not shown in the GM vehicle list?

That little short list is incorrect and only shows a few of the earlier than 2007 CAN bus vehicles.

Which type need to use candi?

05 Buick Allure (3.6L)
05 Buick LaCrosse (3.6L)
05 Buick Rainier (5.3L)
04-05 Buick Rendezvous (3.6L)
04-05 Cadillac CTS (3.6L)
04-05 Cadillac SRX (3.6L / 4.6L)
04-05 Cadillac XLR (4.6L)
05 Cadillac STS (3.6L / 4.6L)
05 Chevrolet Cobalt (2.2L)
05 Chevrolet Corvette (6.0L)
05 Chevrolet Equinox (3.4L)
05 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (5.3L)
05 Chevrolet SSR (6.0L)
04 Chevrolet Malibu (Body/Chassis only)
05 Chevrolet Malibu (3.5L)
05 GMC Envoy (5.3L)
05 Pontiac G6 (3.5L)
05 Pontiac GTO (6.0L)
05 Pontiac Pursuit (2.2L)

Tech 2 clone for both troubleshooting and programming Hummer?

I’ve used my Tech2 on my 08 many times for troubleshooting not programming

But I think it should be able to program Hummer.

 

Anyone has good success of Hummer H3?

My H3 has had a CEL on – po452. I checked it with the tech 2. Well it pulls 3 codes, po455 (large evap leak), po442 (small evap leak), and po449 (vent solenoid control).

 

Tech 2 is possible to program for Hummer H2 above the year 2007… what to do in that case?

 

Actually it does the programming just fine on newer than 2007 GM vehicles BUT you must pay for an ACDelco TDS subscription for vehicles above 2007 and you would use the CANDI module that comes with many of the Tech2’s for working with CAN bus vehicles. You can subscribe for it.

This is ONLY needed if you want to program or update the software in a module. ALL of the build in diagnostics and testing for vehicles up to 2013 works without the subscription or the older TIS2000 software. You only need those for doing actual programming. The older TIS2000 software – that is what has the programming was discontinued in 2007. TIS2000 does have the actual programming for all vehicles up to 2007. After 2007 GM went to the TDS system.

You can also get a newer style MDI or MDI 2 for diagnostics and programming. The catch with those. They have NO screen or built in software and you must pay for a subscription from from ACDelco TDS to use an MDI.

 

Other brand units, a very select few can do actual programming and use the pass-through method. NONE have the diagnostics that the actual Tech2 scanner or MDI interface (with the subscription) GM MDI2 will have. Check with Autel and see if they have the full diagnostics and re-calibration for the rear air suspension on a Hummer H2. Not going to happen, there is too little demand for them to hack and reverse engineer that particular bit of code in a Tech2 to figure out the diagnostics and then write programming for that for their tool.

 

I bought my Tech2 from chinacardiags.com and it works great. Cannot really compare software with a Tech2 as that is comparing hardware to a program. That being said, there is a software side of things that work alongside the Tech2 which is the TIS2000 software. Getting that working is a bit of a project in and of itself as the software is old and seems to work best on Windows XP. The TIS2000 software is really not needed to use the Tech2 though - that is needed if you want to update the firmware in the various modules in your vehicle like the ECU, BCM, DDM, etc.

Simply put though. There is no other tool that can do everything on your H2 that the Tech2 can do. It is the only tool with things that are very specific like calibrating the rear air suspension module. Other tools can be very powerful but that are mostly just have features that are common to many vehicles and will not have things that are specific to just one or two vehicles.

How to use Tech2 program the Central Control Module (CCM)

Chinacardiags found a good way to solve unable to program the Central Control Module (CCM) using Vetronix Tech2.
Here is the solution.
Models: 1994-1996 Chevrolet Corvette

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/ Concern:
The following process should be used to program a service (replacement) Central Control Module (CCM) on a 1994-1996 Corvette.
It may be found that the option F0 : PROGRAM CCM is not available on the Tech I.

Recommendation/Instructions:
Note: The PCM must be programmed prior to programming the CCM if both have been replaced.

Program PCM

Remove class 2 line from DLC pin position number 2.
Install Tech 2 and request information from the vehicle, download PCM calibration from TIS to the Tech 2 and then upload to the vehicle.
Reinstall class 2 line to the DLC.
Program CCM

Install the Tech 1 with VIM cable adaptor P/N 3000091.
Select programming, model year, 4th digit of the vin, select the module (CCM), Program CCM, select location (North America), enter the rest of the vin, select transmission type, odometer select (miles or kilometers), enter odometer reading, programming is complete.

Note: Tech1 adaptor TA02149 will only work on the 12 pin DLC connectors that are typically found on model year 1993 and prior.

How to Solve OBD2 Port Not Communicating with Tech 2 Scanner

This post collected the problem “OBD2 Port Not Communicating with Vetronix Tech 2 Scanner” from the user and offered the way to deal with. Hope it may help you when you meet the same 

I recently purchased a clone GM Tech2 scanner to access the diagnostics in my 2006 Hummer H2. The scanner is operational and can scan all protocols but can not link to any of them. There are no driveability issues. I performed troubleshooting by doing the following:

1. Verified that the Power Control Module (PCM) and Data Link Connector (DLC) fuses were okay.
2. Tested DLC pins 4 (chassis ground) and 5 (PCM ground). The voltage was less than 0.1 which led me to believe low resistance.
3. Performed a volt reference check on DLC pin 2 (serial data) to determine if it was 5 volts and actual voltage was between 1 and 2.
4. Tested DLC pins 4 and 16 (battery) and the voltage was 12.58.
5. Checked the purple, black, black/white and orange wires on the back of the DLC for integrity and did not find any issues with fraying or looseness.

I am not sure what to think, whether the issue is with the PCM or wiring. I am trying to locate a wiring diagram for the PCM and DLC which will give me a better understanding of the wire mapping. I know the PCM has two connectors and I probably should see if there is continuity in the purple wire (Pin 2) and its termination in one or the other connector.
Solution:
"DLC" is the Datalink connector (the connector that pushes into the vehicle) so "DLC-2" is Data Link Connector pin 2.
"D" is the 26-Way D-Type Connector that screws into your Tech2, "D-4" is 26-Way D-Type pin 4.
So if you look at the ends of the cable connectors, the pins are numbered as per my sketch.

So detach your TECH2's cable and check the following:

1. DLC-2 connects to D-4
2. DLC-4 connects to both D-8 and D-9
3. DLC-5 connects to D-2
4. DLC-16 connects to both D-17 and D-18

These 4 wires are the only important ones, the rest you can ignore, infact DLC-2 to D-4 is the key one, I suspect everything else is OK.

Your TECH2 should have come with a 12V Power Supply that plugs-in just to the right of the 26-Way D-Type, its a standard 12V jack. If you don't have a PSU one from a PC monitor, just check its 12V.

Connect scope probe tip to DLC-2 and ground clip to either DLC-4 or DLC-5, set the scope to DC, 1V/Division and 200uS/Division. If you can set the scope to "free run" or "continuous" just to prove there is activity then set it to "DC Triggered" with a trigger level of around +1V to +2V. On the TECH2 select the function I mentioned before (even if your vehicle doesn't have AS) and you should see a signal the moment you hit the key.

If the signal looks similar to the one I posted, then its safe to assume your TECH2 is working OK.

When you say "The scanner is operational and can scan all protocols but cannot link to any of them" do you get a communications error? If so make sure you have selected the correct "Model Year" not the year the truck was 1st bought e.g. my model year is 2005 but was bought in 2006. I noticed that I get the same issue when the wrong year is selected.

How to build a P10 PCM benchtop harness using Tech2/TIS2000

This is the info needed to build a P10 PCM benchtop harness.
Yes, everything works. I bought a USB dongle from http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholesale/tis2000-cd-and-usb-key-for-gm-tech2-gm-and-opel-car-model-706.html , reconfigured TIS2000, and it now works flawlessly.

Here is an incomplete parts list... sorry I made many trips and didn't write down everything as I intended...

For the P10 PCM go to a "You Pull It" junkyard and obtain the Blue and White connectors (with as much pigtail as you can get). Sometimes you can find a used PCM with pigtails. I did find a cheap used P10 PCM to use as a spare/test PCM. The OBDII, radio, and BCM connectors (with pigtails) I also got from a you pull it junkyard. I would also check your local craigslist for private parties parting out GMT360's in their backyard. I was surprised to find several local to me although I got the connectors/pigtails from a "Pull-N-Save". At self serve junkyards, at least the ones I frequent, couldn't care less I was butchering harnesses on cars to get the connectors I needed. I pulled out all the pins/wiring for each connector that was not used... cleans it up a bit. You can also Google "Row52" for a local self serve who is in their network.

I started out with a small plastic project box but wound up with a larger aluminum project box. Aluminum project boxes are much easier to work with for drilling/tapping holes. If I had to do it over again I would have gotten a slightly larger (longer) aluminum project box because the one I wound up with would only effectively allow a 6 position terminal block to be mounted on the bottom. I could have used more positions. I have since added a E40 ECM connector for my 06 SWB TB 5.3L. So, its busy in the box. I should have made the box a little more modular.
I soldered every connection possible... wiring shrink wrap/protection tidies up the rig.
Doing it over again I would not have used an LED for incoming "Battery" power confirmation. My Power Supply does that for me already. It also further clutters the guts of an already tight project box.
Power Supply - (you don't need something this fancy... but these are useful for other projects/bench circcuit troubleshooting)
Circuit Specialists CSI3005SM Power Supply
(obtained cheap banana test leads at Frys to cut up and use to connect to project box)
Project Box - (Frys Electronics)
Philmore 1590C Hammond Diecast Aluminum Allow Boxes 4.7x3.7x2.0
Terminal Block - (Frys Electronics)
Philmore 6-Pole Dual Row terminal Block. I believe these are 10-32 screws so I obtained some #10 terminals for soldering/securing to terminal block. Try to find terminals for 18-22AWG wiring...
Fuse Holder - (2x) - (Frys Electronics)
NTE Panel Mount Fuse Holder for 5 X 20mm Fuses.
Search Amazon for your choice LED power Switch -
"Round Rocker LED Power Switch"
The connector I used to tee out to the BCM and Radio connectors resembles a microphone jack. I forget the model/part numbers but I obtained these from Fry's. Again, doing it over again I would have used a solder cup serial comm D Sub 9 (or 15 - VGA) connector setup for future expansion + a little more robust. I would have also used a D Sub connector on the PCM/ECM connector side.
Wiring - I used bits and pieces from cut GMT360 harnesses and cut up some different color cheap test leads purchased from Frys to keep track of everything.
For drilling the larger holes in the box I used a Harbor Freight Step Drill bit. They come in sets of 2 and 3. Figure what hole size you need and plan accordingly.
Overall, I am very happy with my new benchtop adapter, Tech2 and TIS2000.

Is possible to change idle speed with GM Tech II?

Possible to raise and lower idle speed using a Tech II scanner?
Look here - questions and answers from users and technicians
2003 escalade, found a TSB regarding rough idle, I need to raise and lower the idle by +/- 50 rpm. How do I do this with a Tech 2?
For the 2003, if the tsb refers you to a new calibration you might able to reprogram with tis2000 (depends on the tsb date).
Note that things can't be done with the scan tool alone.
2011 escalade would like to know how to do a VIN reprogram/ relearn for the radio.
For the 2011 you'll need tis2web.
Note that things can't be done with the scan tool alone.
Is it possible to adjust the idle rpm with the Tech II?
You cannot change your idle rpm with the Tech 2. On some vehicles you can raise and lower the rpm by controlling the iac motor, but only for diagnostic purposes.
What do I need to be able to change my idle speed for cold conditions . ECM program adjustment? should be able to control it with cruise control switch correct?2002 GMC duramax 2500HD . (1GTHC23182F202689 - 2002 GMC VIN.)
your vehicle can the ecm reprogrammed for the fast idle increase. your local dealer should be able to help you out.
Which one Tis2000 will support escalade 2009 to reprogram with Tech2?
For 2009 you will need an online subscription.
I'm trying to change the idle speed on a 98 camro m6, ls1, with a big cam for a friend of mine. 
Can anyone enlighten me as to the proper procedure to adjust it with a GM tech 2? He wants it specifically set with the ecm.
You cannot do it with a TECHII. Simple as that. What you want to do is considered editing, and you cannot edit with a TECHII. Period.
Only thing you can do with a TECHII is upload GM specific files, tunes, updates, whatever you want to call them.
Raising of the idle can be done using the bi-di controls in the scanner function, but it does not burn it to the memory.
Drilling a hole in the T-body does you no good, because without raising the idle in the tune, the IAC will just close up more, trying to get the idle back down to the desired speed.
I assume the same is true for changing the rear gear ratio?
You can change gear ratios by changing RPOs. Totally different thing. Thats still not editing. It's changing what the computer thinks the car came with from the factory.
You cannot tell the computer the car has a 4.56. You cannot change the idle.
To correctly change the idle, you need to increase the base idle airflow, as well as the idle speed. You need to purchase a tuner suite. HPtuners or EFIlive.
Is it possible for GM vehicles to get the ecm reprogrammed for the fast idle increase. your local dealer should be able to help you out. How it works?
Connect the Tech 2 and follow the steps below to program the ECM for idle up feature with PTO operation:
Turn on tech 2 and build the vehicle
select "Powertrain" (Or "Vehicle Control Systems" on later models)
select "Special Functions" (or "Module Setup" on later models)
select "PTO Options"
select "Change Options" (soft key at bottom of the screen)
select F1 "PTO Preset Speed Control"
select pto max engine speed set to 2200 - 4400 rpm (not below 2200)
Note: These steps will not allow the engine rpm to exceed the rpm setting, even during normal driving if the PTO switch is on
select stand by speed (base fast idle ) set to 1200 (this setting is initial fast idle)
select PTO set speed - set to 1400 rpm
select PTO resume speed - set 1700 rpm
select PTO max engage speed - set to 1800 rpm (PTO engagement inhibit speed)
select PTO engine shutdown - no
select PTO engage relay - no
select PTO feed back -no
select "Reprogram" (soft key at bottom of screen) "Waiting For Data" displays on screen-once data comes back verify settings remain
key off- until tech 2 "beeps" and screen shows "no communication" (Very important step if missed setting will not store)
key on - verify settings remain on list
operate pto

Tech II kit has everything I need to use on 2009 Vert?

You'll need a Tech II full kit, incl.
1) the Tech II itself,
2) the standard Tech II main cable ("DLC"),
3) the CANdi module,
4) the standard SAE ODB2 adapter,
5) a 32MB PCMCIA card with the GM software. 
Source: http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholesale/gm-tech2-gm-diagnostic-scanner-with-32mb-card-and-tis2000-in-carton-package-2934.html
Pretty much every Tech II kit will come with all this stuff. Just make sure it has the CANdi module, and specify the GM software.
There are also a bunch of other adapters you won't need for standalone operation with your Corvette. But those should be included, too.
Most people don't opt for the carrying case because apparently it isn't very good and it considerably increases the shipping cost.
*EDIT: there's also the VCI module that goes inside the Tech II. It's basically part of the Tech II itself and may not be listed separately.
*IMPORTANT: read it before you make a purchase!!!

In detail...
http://blog.chinacardiags.com/tech-2-clone-sp23-b3-sp23-1-sp23-b-sp23-c-confused/