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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 11:42 AM
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now I know about the gm tech 2, for example, requires the bcm code to program a new key

I know expensive units like the snap on tool bypass the requirement for a bcm key and just do it.

now my question is has anyone found a scan tool that does the same for less money from websites such as aliexpress -dhgate


just looking for value for money, I've wanted to invest in a tech2 but recently lost my one and only key so had to pay a mate to come round and do a key with his fancy snap on tool because my bcm had been swapped somewhere in my cars life,

cars a 2004 gto

cheers for your imput

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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 02:58 PM
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We have bought a couple of the cheap <$200 Chinese knock off Tech 2's for the shop because people drop them. They work well & do everything my genuine hewlett packard does.
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by clinebarger
We have bought a couple of the cheap <$200 Chinese knock off Tech 2's for the shop because people drop them. They work well & do everything my genuine hewlett packard does.

thanks mate good to know..
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 05:40 PM
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several guys on ls1gto are using Chinese Tech 2's.
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 12:58 PM
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subscribe thanks Gm
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