Tech 2 User’s Guide

1 tech 2 user s Guide 2005 GM Service and Parts OperationsCONTENTSI. IntroductionII. Care & CleaningIII. Getting StartedIV. Power SupplyV. AdaptersVI. TroubleshootingVII. Software2005 tech 2 user s Guide iTech 2 user s GuideThe tech 2 user s Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the tech 2 scan contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time ofpublication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any formby any means, including but not limited to electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,without the prior written permission of GM Service and Parts Operations.

2 This includes all text, tables,illustrations, and for permission should be sent to:General Motors CorporationService and Parts OperationsProduct Engineering37350 Ecorse RoadRomulus, MI 2005 GM Service and Parts Operations. Made in the All rights reserved. tech 2 is a registered trademark of General Motors vice and Par ts OperationsGM2005 tech 2 user s Guide iiCustomer Support OverviewTo obtain assistance with a question or problem concerning the operation of your techline product and itsattached products, or to arrange for warranty and non-warranty repairs, telephone the GM-TechlineCustomer Support Center.

3 To order replacement parts, contact GM Dealer Equipment or your customersupport representative for CallingBefore making a call to the Customer Support Center or GM Dealer Equipment, be sure to have thefollowing information ready: Dealership name, address and dealer code number Serial number of equipment or tool Name, part number, and quantity of the item to be requested Telephone number where the technician may be reachedPrepare a brief description of the problem: Tell when the problem occurred List any error codes displayed Tell what accessories were being used when the problem occurred, and vehicle informationPlease see next tech 2 user s Guide iiiMaking the CallThe GM Service and Parts Operations techline Customer Support Center telephone lines operate from8:00 to 8:00 (Eastern Standard Time) Monday to the United States and Canada to contact Customer Support, dial: English:1-800-828-6860 (option 1) or 1-888-337-1010 (option 3) French: 1-800-503-3222 Spanish.

4 1-248-265-0840 (option 2) Fax line: 1-248-265-9327*To call GM Dealer Equipment, dial 1-800-GM-TOOLS (1-800-468-6657).International customers can send questions or comments by fax, ( country code) 248-265-9327, oruse the following telephone numbers: Latin America 1-248-265-0840 Asia Pacific 045-562-4483 Europe41-41-766-2940 Australia613-9544-6222A GM- techline Customer Support representative will come on the line or respond by fax to answerquestions, make suggestions, and take repair and parts orders. To make sure every problem is resolved tothe satisfaction of the caller, the GM- techline Customer Support representative will record each problem,question, or suggestion into a special problem tracking system.

5 Any problems that cannot be resolved overthe phone will be directed to the appropriate group for resolution.* You may also send a GM- techline Product Assistance fax form to the Customer Support tech 2 user s Guide ivDeclaration of ConformityAccording to ISO/IEC Guide and EN 45014,Manufacturer s Name:Vetronix s Address:2030 Alameda Padre SerraSanta Barbara, CA 93103declares that the product,Product Name: tech 2 Model Number(s):Z1090 AProduct Options:ALLconforms to the following product specifications:Safety:IEC 1010-1: 1990 + A1 / EN 61010-1: 1993 EMC:CISPR 11: 1990 / EN 55011 1991 - Class AEN 50082-1: 1992 IEC 801-2.

6 1991 / prEN 55024-2 1992 - 3kV CD, 8kV ADIEC 801-3: 1984 / prEN 55024-3 1991 - 3V/mIEC 801-4: 1988 / prEN 55024-4 1992 - Lines. 1kV Power LinesSupplementary InformationThis is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in whichcase the user may be required to take adequate product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and theEMC Directive 89/336 :Santa Barbara, CaliforniaDate:3 / 19 / 01QA Manager:David Parker, Product Regulations2005 tech 2 user s Guide vSoftware License AgreementPlease read this license agreement carefully before proceeding to operate the equipment.

7 Rights to thesoftware are offered only on the condition that the customer agrees to all terms and conditions of thelicense agreement. Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms andconditions:1. USE: Customer may use the software only on the computer system on which it was originally installed. Customer may not reverseassemble or decompile software unless authorized by OWNERSHIP: Customer agrees that it does not have any title or ownership of the software, other than ownership of the physicalmedia. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws.

8 Customeracknowledges and agrees that the software may have been developed by a third party software supplier named in the copyrightnotices included with the software, who shall be authorized to hold the Customer responsible for any copyright infringement orviolation of this TERMINATION: General Motors may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided GM hasrequested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such WarrantySOFTWARE: Vetronix warrants for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase that the Vetronix software productwill execute its programming instructions when properly installed.

9 Vetronix does not warrant that the operations of theVetronix software will be uninterrupted or error free. In the event that this Vetronix software product fails to execute itsprogramming instructions during the warranty period, the remedy shall be a replacement of such software OF WARRANTY: Vetronix makes no other express warranty, whether written or oral with respect to this implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for or a particular purpose is limited to the 90-day duration of this writtenwarranty. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations orexclusion may not apply to REMEDIES: The remedies provided above are Customer s sole and exclusive remedies.

10 In no event shallVetronix be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including lost profit) whether basedon warranty, contract, tort or any other legal IINTRODUCTION2005 tech 2 user s Guide I - 1 Using This ManualTo increase their effectiveness with the tech 2, users should familiarize themselves with the format andinformation contained in this System FamiliarityWhile the tech 2 is a powerful tool, it cannot replace knowledge and skill. To obtain maximum benefit fromthe tech 2, service technicians must have a complete understanding of vehicle using the tech 2 to diagnose a vehicle, it is recommended that service technicians also refer to theservice manual and the latest service tech 2 is designed for use by trained service personnel only.