Recent content by ek02

Something to consider when you jack up both ends of the vehicle: With the front on stands, especially when under the control arms, make sure the jack you are using at the rear is able to roll forward. I have seen vehicles slide off the front stands toward the rear because the jack wheels were...

That’s what I thought. I didn’t want to try it on my new truck in case it might have a bad reaction. MDI Clone may be in my future if I can put the software on the wife’s laptop.

Has anyone tried a Tech 2 on a vehicle newer than a 2013? Just wondering if it would function like a generic OBDII scan tool and read trouble codes and data from engine sensors.

You guys have a wealth of knowledge about these great vehicles. Thanks again for all the replies, video's, and suggestions. I've driven it for 2 days now and all is well.

OK, problem solved. Got a break in the weather and hooked up the Tech 2 when the truck would not start today. All modules could be pinged and activated. Went into the BMC and no communication. I could communicate when I had it running a few days ago. My gut feeling was that the BMC itself was...

Still fooling with this thing. I checked the ribbon connector with an ohm meter and it tested good. Tried a different ribbon connector and same issues. I can disconnect all wires from the BCM, reconnect' and after turning the key to start a few times it will start, run, and have all functions...

The fuse box looks pristine on mine. I pulled the fuse box today and turned it over to get a look at the wiring and solder joints, but there are 3 covers that look like they are not removable. They look like the factory snapped them in with no way to release the 4 tabs on each cover without...

The ribbon connector looks perfect but there is something going on with it.

Started it again after a few hours and it starts fine but then the security light came on and volt gauge dropped off. If I re seat the ribbon on the fuse panel it all works again. Guess I'll wait for the "newesd" ribbon to arrive. Either the ribbon is bad or the BCM is getting reset and then...

You were correct on the BCM connections. I got the truck running today by doing the usual BCM disconnect and reconnect. While it was running with the security light on and no volt gauge, I loosened the ribbon connector slide retainer and wiggled it where it goes into the fuse box. Things started...

I pulled the JX205 splice pack today and jumped the connectors as in the Will Robinson video. I was able to make all modules on that splice pack active by pinging them with the Tech II. I went to the rear splice pack JX306 and was able to ping all those modules to become active. I did not have...

Got the Tech II this morning and went to use it and the truck battery was stone dead when I turned the key on. Then the key would not turn to the off position until I hooked up a battery charger. Then it turned to the off position. Have to find what caused the dead battery. It never had a...

I see what you mean. Looks like mine. Tech II is supposed to be here Wednesday. I'll probably get to use it on Thursday, depending on our rainy weather.

I found this video on You Tube about checking class 2 data circuits on what looks like a Trailblazer. I had trouble hearing what company he bought his meter and splice pack jumper from, but I think it was AES Wave U Scope. I think I understood that the splice pack comb should have no more than 7...

Sorry, it is C0291. Also, the U1000 code no longer comes up, so something has possibly changed with the BCM connections. I checked the park brake relay for code C0291 and it is working properly. ABS module wiring and connectors look good. Voltage and ground good. U1000 comes and goes. Passlock...