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PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:17    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stuart just told me you can pm him a message on here

http://www.itocuk.co.uk/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=6506
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:42    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that, I have just sent PM.

Good to see the forum working like the "good old days"
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 19:07    Post subject: Reply with quote

As I've probably said elsewhere - I've bought and used a 'clone' Tech2.

I'm no expert but willing to read codes.

Shropshire - over on Welsh border near to Montgomery (Welsh Wales).
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 15:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi all, just got my clone today, awaiting injector seals, gasket kit ect... to fit everything back and plug this one in. I thought a pic would be great to visualize the device.
It's quite impressive as it doesn't look "that big" before you actually see it and hold it in your hands, now on my old fake marble table lol


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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:22    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just remember (if it is like my clone) that the VIN section on the software is set up for North America only.
I found out the hard way when 'it' decided my 4JX1 Trooper was petrol-powered !!!

The Chinese supplier was unable to provide European spec VIN software.

Otherwise seems generally good.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:27    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have no issue with my clone. It matches a uk tech2 identically.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's good to hear  Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 18:41    Post subject: Reply with quote

02Trooper777 wrote:
Just remember (if it is like my clone) that the VIN section on the software is set up for North America only.
I found out the hard way when 'it' decided my 4JX1 Trooper was petrol-powered !!!

The Chinese supplier was unable to provide European spec VIN software.

Otherwise seems generally good.



Oh have no idea for now, haven't been able to use it yet, hope it'll work fine. Still waiting for some parts to come.
So is there any special instructions I should be aware of when it comes to plugging it into my 4JX1 then? Cheers
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 1:30    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nothing other than to say - on my clone the DC/DC converter caused issues so I followed the advice from another forum and changed the converter to a much more reliable one.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 1:36    Post subject: Reply with quote

As we are unable to Edit certain sections on this site ...

Instructions re DC to DC converter are here [Translation may be a bit weak] ...

http://blog.obdii365.com/2017/05/25/replace-gm-tech2-dc-to-dc-converter/
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 12:51    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes, the DC converter often goes in genuine ( and clone ) Tech 2's, it is a pretty common fault

we had to buy a REC10 for our genuine Tech 2 and it did the trick

Recom REC10 10W Isolated DC-DC Converter Through Hole, Vin 9 → 18 V dc, Vout 5V dc

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/isolated-dc-dc-converters/7773443/

you need someone who is good at soldering, the cost of the part is £28.76 ex vat

beware scam artists on eebuygum charging £70 or £80 for the same thing !
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:33    Post subject: Reply with quote

I must see what I used.

It was a LOT less money than that RS item - and it works.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:37    Post subject: Reply with quote

even better if there is a cheaper source for the DC to DC converter, we were in a hurry to get it done, and RS popped up first on the radar
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 14:52    Post subject: Reply with quote

Totally understand.

Now I'm sure I actually took my instructions from saabcentral.com  >>(https://www.saabcentral.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-567490.html)   rather than the poor translation on the earlier link I posted.

I used an  LM2596S from eebuygum. My 'electronics mate' did the soldering and supplied a necessary resistor.
The units can be incredibly cheap - currently as low as £1.95 inc post. [I paid £1.66 for mine a year ago]
Almost certainly Chinese but no evidence of 'cheese' yet on mine!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 15:14    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll try a picture upload ...[img]https://imgur.com/mjSQxXc[/img]
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