06-16-2012 | #1 |
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Tech 1 error – unit or cable bad?
I purchased a Tech 1 off eBay, but it doesn’t work.
It won’t read data from either my 90 or 85. Both cars will go into diagnostic mode by connecting pins A and B on the ALDL, and I can read codes on both cars using my cheapo code reader. When I performed a self-test on the Tech 1, it passed every test except [f7] which produced “High Speed Diff. Serial Data Test Fault.” Does anyone know if it’s possible that just the cable (Tech 1 to ALDL) is bad, or is it likely the Tech 1 itself is bad. Of course, I will “return” it if it can’t be fixed. But, if I can find a cable, I might try that too. Thanks |
06-16-2012 | #2 |
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Marcos CA
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Re: Tech 1 error – unit or cable bad?
I returned my unit to Vetronix in santa barbara or thereabouts for a look see. Both my cable and the main board were bad.
They won't list cables as still available, but it seems they still have some...or at least a collection of good used ones- they rebuilt my whole unit including a new button cover applique. If you have to ask how much it cost- just return the one you got...it was a lot. |
06-17-2012 | #3 |
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Re: Tech 1 error – unit or cable bad?
I won't ask
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06-17-2012 | #4 |
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Re: Tech 1 error – unit or cable bad?
Contact "Antrone" at 800-321-4889 ext 4 "9125". They do have some cables left, at least they did when I bought a new power cable and ALDL cable. They arn't cheap, about $150 for both.
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06-19-2012 | #5 | |
Join Date: May 2009
Location: S Nevada
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Re: Tech 1 error – unit or cable bad?
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Return it for refund. file claim with paypal. Wait for another unit to turn up. these units cost 4K new
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06-28-2012 | #6 |
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Re: Tech 1 error – unit or cable bad?
Just as a follow-up … I had to open a “case” with eBay, and after waiting a week I’m now shipping it back to the seller for a refund. I was really looking forward to doing some troubleshooting with a Tech 1. They do show up from time to time, so I’ll keep looking.
When I contacted the repair center and described the problem they responded: Repairs on a Tech 1 run from $130.00 to $500.00. Best Regards, Susaann Gastelum Senior Service Center Consultant Vetronix Service Center 2030 Alameda Padre Serra Santa Barbara, CA 93103 USA www.etas.com I was tempted to send it in and see what it would cost to repair, but the seller wouldn’t work with me, unfortunately. |
06-30-2012 | #7 |
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Re: Tech 1A Repairs
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07-01-2012 | #8 |
Join Date: May 2009
Location: S Nevada
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Re: Tech 1 error – unit or cable bad?
The Tech !A is very versatile unit.
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1995 Convertible Supercharged Auto 1974 454 550hp (avatar car) On the blocks- -Scharger install ! 1992-Zr-1 Sold. Watson Headers Ported Plenum, Housings Random tech cats Fidanza Flywheel Chipped, Relocated Mat Woods 165 stat Borlas, Straights 1996 Lt4 Sold 1994 Lt1 Sold 2004 Z06 Sold AKA** Illenema |
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