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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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I have HPTuners, but need something that goes further. Been looking into PC based stuff like Autotap and AutoEnginuity. I need something that can read and clear BCM codes. Has anyone used either of these softwares? Do they do as much as a dealership GM Tech II?

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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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to be able to read and clear BCM codes your going to be looking at an actual Tech2..and that alone. I dont think that even the higher end Matco, Mac, and Snap-on scan tools can read and clear BCM codes...but I do use a tech2 everyday..
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Me too. i've got one in my tool box at the shop. I love it.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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I'd have one too if I could afford it...
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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You might look at the EASE scanner, its a PC based OEM scan tool. This difference is you can buy it in modules--PCM, BCM, TCM etc. It will do everything a Tech 2 will do with all the modules including loading GM approved PCM changes, and has EFILiive type logging devise, and wireless scanning.
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EFILive can read and clear BCM codes...
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Originally Posted by dc_justin
EFILive can read and clear BCM codes...
I already have HPTuners.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Just letting you know. For the cost of one of those software packages, you could get an EFILive scan only tool and have money left over.
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Originally Posted by truckmann
I'd have one too if I could afford it...
I bought mine off of ebay!! and then pay regurly for the monthly updates
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dc_justin
Just letting you know. For the cost of one of those software packages, you could get an EFILive scan only tool and have money left over.
True, but I want software that does more then just GM vehicles. I'd prefer to cover a many makes and models as I can for shop use. I bought HPTuners because a good friend of mine has EFILive. So we work together on different things.
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