Guide on 2006 Corvette M6 BCM fix with GM Tech2

Car model and year: 2006 Corvette M6

Symptom description:
The new column lock replacement parts have been installed in my 2005 M6 and now I need to instruct the BCM to ignore any odd codes from the column lock as a part of the fix outlined in the TSB.

Tool to use:
GM Tech2
TIS2000

Guidance:
Will need to pick up a Ac Delco subscription for $40 to start with so you can get access to the new firmware file.
https://www.acdelcotds.com/subscriptions
Next, if you don't have a rs-232 port on your laptop, will need to buy the needed USB cable so you can connect the tech II to your laptop on a USB port.

Now the easy part, Put the tech II into pass through mode, connect it to the car with car in run mode motor off, and bring up TDS on your machine to use SPS.
Now using TDS SPS, run through it until you get to the modules mode, and and select Body control module.
In the firmware selection screen utility to disable the steering control lock in calibration, and flash that it.
This will cover you to see what to select the firmware file to flash in.
https://mega.nz/#!ER5m0QLQ!oVxPQIP9tfYn93rvqxn2AXgw-zgJUsYLhrA9HWAJgzs
FYI, it's a new file and one that will not be in TIS2000 unless you have an active account that can connect to GM to pull the needed updated firmware file that was just released this year. Most don't, so TDS for $40 for two years it the cheaper option.

A frustration to be solved:
Got the usb to rs232 cable and the $40 subscription but cannot for the life of me get the laptop to connect to the Tech2 and the car. I am getting messages from the website to restart my programming interface and when I log in and try to add the VIN, the website takes me to a bunch of warning messages and unread alerts. Once I get SPS up and try to run the process after selecting the Tech2 pass through mode and checking the connection, I just get error messages. I have gone the rough the connection and login process several times and followed the connection instructions on SPS exactly. I don't know if I need to enter the VIN someplace but can't seem to do that. The Tech2 connects to the car fine so it has to be the web, laptop, tech2 connections that is not happening..

Solution:
When you start SPS the first time, you have to set it up correctly. There are a few programs that you needed to download and install, as well as allowing a few sites to get through, then final Java updates that are needed.
After this and you have sps start up, when you get the first pop in SPS , did you install the Tech II J2534 driver or not?


Lastly, with Tech II connected to the machine, go in device manager and make sure that the tech II is showing up in the list as well.
Also to point out, not sure where you bought your Tech II kit from, but should have come with a candi module from the start that should be in play.

source: http://www.eobdshop.com/wholesale/tech2-diagnostic-scanner-with-tis2000.html

Myself, I just use a VX nano most of the time, since the VX driver works for SPS (don't have to load either bosch drivers), nor play the extra candi/usb cord since the usb cord that comes with it is all that is needed for SPS programming.

Quoted from https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/, thanks to @Dano523 for his contribution.



Source:http://blog.eobdshop.com/2006-corvette-m6-bcm-fix-with-gm-tech2/

GM Tech2 (SP23-1) Test Results: Yes & No

GM Tech2 (SP23-1) Test Results: Yes & No as well as FAQ. Big thanks to the real users.

GM Tech2 Yes:

GM trucks 1999 and 2013 climate control

H2 Hummer
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0l 4L80E
diagnose the scan bus, modules and ABS system to determine

2004 Chevy Tahoe LT.

2000 model Holden Jackaroo – isuzu trooper.

GM Chevrolet Corvette after 1996

Crankshaft position sensor relearn procedure

2006 Chevrolet Silverado (truck)

2011 Cadillac SRX yes for programming new or Reprogramming used Liftgate Control Module.

Saab 2003 93 Linear

2003 Chevy 2500HD Duramax w/Allison Trans

GM 99 gmc sierra.

Reprogram theft deterrent on 03 corvette

Diagnose GMC truck with 2008 Isuzu diesel engine c7500 7.8; reset code for the DPF: Confirmed.

2008 saab 9-7x 5.3

Program keys for an 03 Saab 9-3 (Ok for 2003 year, the software is 1998 – 2012)

CASE Re-Learn: confirmed

2000 Chevy Tahoe: tune the fan since these vehicle has a fan cluthch.

Gm light SUVS like the Escalade or Trailblazer: yes

Clear BCM DTC’s
Navigate To Vehicle Control Systems Menu
Select Module Setup
Select BCM Menu
Select BPP Sensor Calibration Procedure

Can test if injectors is good or bad, supports monitor the pressure: Yes

GM Tech2 No:

2008 Saturn Astra

Doesn’t come with dongle crack

2004 Volvo V40: ABS and SRS control system

GM Tech 2 (SP23-1) hasn’t recom rec10, it can’t change for the updated dc to dc converter.

Can’t support 1997 saab.

GM tech 2 error:

Possible reason and solution:

Plugged the SD card into the wrong slot, try another one, it will work.
Q: Can GM Tech2 support the GM after 2007 year? Does it need to work with the other tools?

A: It depends on what car models, the software is not the same.

Q: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, click “Yes” to clear the DTC codes, but it failed.

A: Only after the car is repaired, can the DTC codes be erased.

To be continued…

http://blog.obd2eshop.com/gm-tech2-sp23-1-test-results-yes-no/

Real user of GM Tech2 Scanner think highly of OBD2eShop

This was my order of GM Tech2 Diagnostic Scanner with TIS2000 Software:

http://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/tech2-diagnostic-scanner-with-tis2000.html

Order Date: Aug 26, 2018

Ship to: United States

This is how GM Tech2 looks out of the box:

Turned on:

The following 3 paragraphs are what I mail to OBD2Eshop:
I tested device and it works well. Problem is the screen. I believe for return I would have to send back and pay for shipping. This would take a long time and I have work to do using the tool.

Right now I am using a laptop connected so I can see the full screen

I would rather do partial refund or try replacing the screen myself.
Will you do a partial refund?
Can you send or help me find a replacement screen?
I have been happy so far with OBD2eShop so far. The price, service and shipping speed was good.
I hope we can reach a positive solution.

Finally, OBD2eShop ship me a new package.

Just want to let you know, I finally took the time to really test out the replacement I was sent and it appears to work perfectly.

One small issue is that I was sent a GM PC Card and not a Saab one. I tried to write the GM Card in my laptop to Saab software but I ended up damaging the card. It was my fault. I know that I could have contacted you for help and you would have taken care of me.

I was able to find another Saab Card and get it working so I am very happy now. I do not need any more help.

Thank you so much for your above and beyond service. I think very highly of your store.

(hhhhhhh,OBD2Eshop also thanks for your credit)

Here is the new package OBD2eShop ship to me:

Source:http://blog.obd2eshop.com/gm-tech2-scanner-think-highly-of-obd2eshop/

GM Tech2 Feedback

@MixManSC said :
I bought my Tech2 from obd2eshop and it works great. Cannot really compare software with a Tech2 as that is comparing hardware to a program. That being said, there is a software side of things that work alongside the Tech2 which is the TIS2000 software. Getting that working is a bit of a project in and of itself as the software is old and seems to work best on Windows XP. The TIS2000 software is really not needed to use the Tech2 though - that is needed if you want to update the firmware in the various modules in your vehicle like the ECU, BCM, DDM, etc.

Simply put though. There is no other tool that can do everything on your H2 that the Tech2 can do. It is the only tool with things that are very specific like calibrating the rear air suspension module. Other tools can be very powerful but that are mostly just have features that are common to many vehicles and will not have things that are specific to just one or two vehicles.