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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #45 on: 25 February 2008, 20:12:48 »
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Just received one of these, no laptop required.



So ..... this reader is OK just for the later cars with drive-by-wire, not decrepit 99 3.0 mini-face-lifts like mine?  ;D

From the description..."Works with all 1996 and newer vehicles that are OBD2 compliant(including CAN)."

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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #46 on: 25 February 2008, 20:14:15 »
My Opel Auto Scanner is up for sale  more advanced than cheapo versions hence higher price.

See for sale.
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #47 on: 25 February 2008, 20:36:38 »
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Just received one of these, no laptop required.



So ..... this reader is OK just for the later cars with drive-by-wire, not decrepit 99 3.0 mini-face-lifts like mine?  ;D

From the description..."Works with all 1996 and newer vehicles that are OBD2 compliant(including CAN)."

The seller, as normal, is talking out of his backside.  Whilst the actual wording is correct, the implication is not.  2.0/2.5/3.0 Omegas are NOT OBDII compliant.
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #48 on: 25 February 2008, 22:10:33 »
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....The seller, as normal, is talking out of his backside.  Whilst the actual wording is correct, the implication is not.  2.0/2.5/3.0 Omegas are NOT OBDII compliant.

Thanks.
Thought as much. I'll stick with my Cheapo Tech II & my Dad's lap-top!
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #49 on: 25 February 2008, 22:58:15 »
Hey guys,
Is something wrong with the USB version Tech2's on E-by? why go RS232?
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #50 on: 26 February 2008, 10:47:35 »
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Is something wrong with the USB version Tech2's on E-by? why go RS232?

The cheapo Tech 2 relies on doing some very time-critical signalling over the RS232 port. Putting a USB adaptor in the way almost always screws this up completely. The only reliable way is to use a PC with a real serial port.

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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #51 on: 26 February 2008, 11:00:04 »
Digressing slightly .........  ::)
I've just lined the pocket f a local auto-spark to turn off the air-bag light on my lad's Astra F. The auto-spark used one of these
30 secs from start to finish & no lap top in sight. Having a look at the screen it seemed as though it had the capablity to 'talk' to varius makes of car. I notice there's no price  though.  :-?
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #52 on: 26 February 2008, 11:11:49 »
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Server.MapPath() error 'ASP 0174 : 80004005'

Invalid Path Character(s)

D:\WEBS\SUNEQUIPMENT\CATALOG\../catalog/leftpanelproducts.asp, line 12

An invalid '/' or '\' was found in the Path parameter for the MapPath method.

I hope they're better at making code readers than they are at remembering whether to use *NIX or Windoze path delimiters.  ;D

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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #53 on: 26 February 2008, 11:17:28 »
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I hope they're better at making code readers than they are at remembering whether to use *NIX or Windoze path delimiters.  ;D

Kevin

Errr?  :-? That's completely over my head!  :-?  ;)
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #54 on: 26 February 2008, 11:57:13 »
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I hope they're better at making code readers than they are at remembering whether to use *NIX or Windoze path delimiters.  ;D

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Errr?  :-? That's completely over my head!  :-?  ;)

Their web site appears to be breaked.

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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #55 on: 26 February 2008, 12:08:14 »
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Their web site appears to be breaked.

Kevin

 :-? No problem here. Their prices however ......  :o
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #56 on: 26 February 2008, 18:49:15 »
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #57 on: 26 February 2008, 20:59:41 »
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what about one of these jaime
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PCMCIA-RS232-RS-232-Notebook-Serial-I-O-PC-Card_W0QQitemZ230224413647QQihZ013QQcategoryZ96913QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem computer mate of mine sent it to me ?? :-[
The fact that it says software compatible if 16550 probably means its no good (or at least no better than usb adapter)
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« Reply #58 on: 26 February 2008, 21:14:10 »
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what about one of these jaime
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PCMCIA-RS232-RS-232-Notebook-Serial-I-O-PC-Card_W0QQitemZ230224413647QQihZ013QQcategoryZ96913QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem computer mate of mine sent it to me ?? :-[
The fact that it says software compatible if 16550 probably means its no good (or at least no better than usb adapter)
bugger thought id sorted then !! >:(
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Re: cheapo tech 2
« Reply #59 on: 27 February 2008, 21:19:20 »
Right cable arrived today....

Plugged it into vista core 2 laptop....

Searching for drivers, and gets em off windows update.

Installs fine as com4
(I know tech2 software can be very dodgy if not com1)
Into device manager and set it to COM1, no other amendments.

Plug it in, load the software.....


Happy days, worked 1st time no problem.

All I have done so far is check engine codes, but that worked fine.

Will do some more tests over next few days, time allowing
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