to clear/reset a BCM??
#1
to clear/reset a BCM??
any suggestions?
or is this only doable via a TechII
so far I am really leaning towards buying a TechII - it seems as though it would allow me to:
clear any issues saved in either the ECM or BCM
change TPM frequencies in the BCM (but still not 100% clear on the process)
I found a person locally selling HPT for a pretty good price - but as far as I know it can only do a limited number of diagnostic/service functions, and even then, only stuff related to the ECM.
FYI the tipping over point is that right now I have a car that (if I've understood correctly) needs to have some errors/issues cleared from the BCM.
thanks for any suggestions or assistance you can offer.
or is this only doable via a TechII
so far I am really leaning towards buying a TechII - it seems as though it would allow me to:
clear any issues saved in either the ECM or BCM
change TPM frequencies in the BCM (but still not 100% clear on the process)
I found a person locally selling HPT for a pretty good price - but as far as I know it can only do a limited number of diagnostic/service functions, and even then, only stuff related to the ECM.
FYI the tipping over point is that right now I have a car that (if I've understood correctly) needs to have some errors/issues cleared from the BCM.
thanks for any suggestions or assistance you can offer.
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Are you just trying to clear codes or are you trying to change settings in the BCM itself?
In either case you'll need more than a Tech 2. You'll also need a CANdi module to go with it.
In either case you'll need more than a Tech 2. You'll also need a CANdi module to go with it.
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Why do you need to reset the bcm. There is a vin learn functions and controls you can do using the tech 2. But if you need to reset the bcm you will need to program it and need access to gm's programing data base.
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I learnt the hard way the other week, if I post too much information, the membership here gets confused, takes my post out of context, and I get flack for it...
so today I only posted the info that matters - which happens to nicely be covered in my first post.
thanks again guys...
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thank you very much for your input.
I learnt the hard way the other week, if I post too much information, the membership here gets confused, takes my post out of context, and I get flack for it...
so today I only posted the info that matters - which happens to nicely be covered in my first post.
thanks again guys...
if anyone cares to share any more info, please post up or PM me.
I learnt the hard way the other week, if I post too much information, the membership here gets confused, takes my post out of context, and I get flack for it...
so today I only posted the info that matters - which happens to nicely be covered in my first post.
thanks again guys...
if anyone cares to share any more info, please post up or PM me.
#9
forgive my lacking fluency in newer diagnostic tools, but is the MDI that new online diagnostic tool which is phasing the TechII into oblivion?
(from my quick search, it appears so)
Since I am neither a licenced tech, or a GM employee;
If I've understood correctly I don't think I'd be able to use one without a subscription - which I suspect I couldn't financially bear.
#10
oh?
forgive my lacking fluency in newer diagnostic tools, but is the MDI that new online diagnostic tool which is phasing the TechII into oblivion?
(from my quick search, it appears so)
Since I am neither a licenced tech, or a GM employee;
If I've understood correctly I don't think I'd be able to use one without a subscription - which I suspect I couldn't financially bear.
forgive my lacking fluency in newer diagnostic tools, but is the MDI that new online diagnostic tool which is phasing the TechII into oblivion?
(from my quick search, it appears so)
Since I am neither a licenced tech, or a GM employee;
If I've understood correctly I don't think I'd be able to use one without a subscription - which I suspect I couldn't financially bear.
#12
Hey, dude. What's going on? Yes, for you car you will need a Tech 2 and a candi to "talk" to all the modules in the car. Some cars I can get away without a candi( since one of our tech 2's does not work correctly). You will NOT be able to do much of anything with a MDI since they are mostly for global A cars(mostly 2010 and newer), you can program new modules or reprogram old modules with it, but for your needs I would say no. Shoot me some DTC's and let me know what's the problem with the other thing, I am only online between classes, two more assessments to go for the big WCT goal(world class technician). Make sure its a real tech 2 with the 32mb card and all, not saab or saturn junk, it will do you know good, and bring it down with you next time and I will update it with the newest software.
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Hey, dude. What's going on? Yes, for you car you will need a Tech 2 and a candi to "talk" to all the modules in the car. Some cars I can get away without a candi( since one of our tech 2's does not work correctly). You will NOT be able to do much of anything with a MDI since they are mostly for global A cars(mostly 2010 and newer), you can program new modules or reprogram old modules with it, but for your needs I would say no. Shoot me some DTC's and let me know what's the problem with the other thing, I am only online between classes, two more assessments to go for the big WCT goal(world class technician). Make sure its a real tech 2 with the 32mb card and all, not saab or saturn junk, it will do you know good, and bring it down with you next time and I will update it with the newest software.
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