GM GDS2 and Tech2win install


This guide (from vxdiag.com) offers you the simplest method to install both GDS2 and Tech2Win for the VXDIAG VCX for GM device without the need for VMware.

 

 

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What are the differences between GDS2 and Tech2Win?
(What are GDS2 and Tech2Win?)

 

For GM owners, GDS2 and Tech2Win are not diagnostic tools that are required for all vehicle models; they are suited for different years and models of GM vehicles.

1. What vehicles does the Tech2Win cover?

Tech2Win: This is a simulator of the Tech2 tool, primarily used for GM vehicles manufactured between 1996 and 2013. For vehicles produced during this time, Tech2Win is an effective diagnostic tool, capable of handling diagnostics and programming for various modules, including body, engine, and electrical systems.

2. What vehicles does the GDS2 cover?

GDS2 (Global Diagnostic System 2): This is GM's latest diagnostic system, designed for vehicles from 2013 onwards. It offers more advanced features, supporting programming, configuration, and diagnostics across multiple modules. GDS2, with its updated technology, allows for deeper diagnostics, especially for electrical systems, powertrains, and other modules in modern vehicles.

Therefore, if you're a GM owner or professional technician:

  • For older models (1996-2013), Tech2Win is an essential tool.
  • For newer models (2013 and later), GDS2 is the more suitable choice.

 

It’s a bit more intuitive than following this step-by-step tutorial.

Steps:

  1. Install GDS2

  2. Install Tech2Win

  3. Install VX Manager

  4. Start VX Manager

  5. Run GDS2

  6. Run Tech2Win

1. Install GDS2

  • Open the GDS2Autoinstall folder and run GDS2Autoinstall.exe.

Open the GDS2Autoinstall
    run GDS2Autoinstall.exe
    • After the installation is complete, click [CLOSE] to exit.
    install Done

    2. Install Tech2win

    • Open the Tech2win folder and run Autoinstall.exe.
    Open the Tech2win folder

    run Autoinstall.exe 1

    run Autoinstall.exe 2

    run Autoinstall.exe 2

    • Select [Always trust software from "gm.com"] and click [Install].
    select [Always trust software from "gm.com"]，and click [Install]
    • Once the installation is complete, click [OK].
    click [OK]

      3. Install VX Manager

      • Run VX Manager.exe.
      run VX Manager.exe
      • Select [GM] and click [Next].
      Select [GM] and click [Next].
      • Once the GM driver installation is complete, click [Close].
      GM driver install complete,click [Close]
      • After installation, click [Finish].

        4. Start VX Manager

        • Run VX Manager from the desktop.

        run VX Manager on the desktop

        • Ensure your computer has a stable network connection. Connect your device to the computer via USB and to the ECU Bench connector or your vehicle’s OBD2 port.

        Start VX Manager

        • Click [Diagnostic], select PASSTHRU, and click [Install] to install the PASSTHRU driver.

        click [Diagnostic]

        click PASSTHRU

         

        install the PASSTHRU driver

        install the PASSTHRU driver

        • Click [Device], then [Licenses] to check your device license. If the license has expired, feel free to contact us for a free extension.

        click [Device]

        • Click [Firmware] to update the firmware.

        click [Firmware] to update the Firmware

        • Click [Update License] to refresh the license.

        click [Update License] to update the License

        click [Update License] to update the License 1

        click [Update License] to update the License 1

          5. Start GDS2

          • Run GDS2 from the desktop.

          Run GDS2 from the desktop 1

          Run GDS2 from the desktop 2

          Run GDS2 from the desktop 2

          Run GDS2 from the desktop 3

          Run GDS2 from the desktop 4

          Run GDS2 from the desktop 6

          Run GDS2 from the desktop 7

            6. Start Tech2win

            • Run Tech2win as administrator.

            Run Tech2win as administrator 1

            Run Tech2win as administrator 2

            Run Tech2win as administrator 2

            Run Tech2win as administrator 3

            Run Tech2win as administrator 4

               

               

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