There are GM Scanner Comparison Which one more better?
| Products | GM MDI | VXDIAG VCX NANO GM | GM Tech 2 |
| Picture |  |
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| software | GDS 2 (2011)
Tech2 Win |
GDS 2 (2014)
|
TIS2000 |
| Need computer | Yes, it’s PC-based. | Yes, it’s PC-based. | No, it’s on-board basic diagnostics. |
| System
requirement |
Win XP only | Win7 64bit /
Win8 64bit system |
No need to connect PC. |
| Language | Multi-Language | Multi-Language | Multi-Language
(depends on vehicles) |
| WIFI | WIFI | YES, VXDIAG GM has wifi version and wireless version | Wireless |
| Diagnosis | wireless basic diagnostic | brand-specific diagnosis | basic diagnosis |
| Programming | -wireless online programming
–offline program,such as European Chevrolet, Opel, but not for all cars |
GM TIS2WEB online Service Programming System (SPS) | Online programming on SAAB/OPEL (-2008) |
| Update | can not update | Firmware updatable
Software updatable |
Update via 32MB Card |
| Activate | Yes, MDI need activation. | No need to activate | No need to activate |
| Supported protocols | UART, Class 2, KWP2000 and GMLAN (CAN) | CAN, UART, KW2000, Class2, GM LAN, etc. | CAN interface(NOTE 1) |
| Supported vehicles | vehicles from 1990-2014
GM, Opel, Chevrolet, Saab, Australia Holden (2010-2012) |
Vehicles to 2015
GM, OPEL |
vehicles from 1992-2013
GM, SAAB, OPEL, UZUKI, ISUZU, Holden |
| Advantage | -can support software from original factory
-support offline programming |
-Cheap but with the same function as GM MDI
-Newest GM scanner for new car |
-cannot plug original software card, but can support original program
-easy to carry on |
| Read more | GM MDI interface | VXDIAG GM scanner | GM Tech 2 scan tool |
NOTE 1:
CAN interface:
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)
In general,more owner are willing to get GM Tech2,but every body has own hobby
so which one do you want get it?
