Buying a Tech 1

Programmer nwester at eidnet.org
Mon May 28 19:27:14 GMT 2001


I've got a MasterTech I'd consider selling. The software covers all makes
from 1982-1996. No ABS or body control module coverage. Contact me off
list--I've hardly used the thing, since I've got an MT2500, OTC, DART and
Tech2.

Lyndon
----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolm Robb, LC 0112G <Webmaster at lotus-carlton.fsnet.co.uk>
To: <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 4:21 AM
Subject: Re: Buying a Tech 1


> I've EMAIL'ed Vectronix on several occasions, and go no replies. I've
phoned
> their european distributor SPX limited, and they won't sell to non
> franchised dealers. In the end I persuaded my local dealer to buy one for
> me. However, several owners club's have asked me if I could get another
for
> them - and I can't coz the old service manager has retired, and the new
guy
> is a job's-worth W**KER.
>
> Tech 2 is no good to us, because our cars are all early 90's vintage, and
> the software hasn't been ported to the Tech 2.
>
> I'll investigate Mastertech.
>
> Cheers,
> Malcolm Robb, LC 0112G
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jason Haines <jhaines15 at home.com>
> To: <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 4:32 AM
> Subject: Re: Buying a Tech 1
>
>
> > I think you can still buy the Tech 1 from Vetronix. Also, the Mastertech
> (I
> > think that is the product name) can take the Tech 1 cartridges.
> >
> > Vetronix Tech 1a link    http://www.vetronix.com/diagnostics/tech1a/
> > Vetronix Mastertech link    http://www.vetronix.com/diagnostics/mts3100/
> >
> > I don't know if Vetronix still supports the older EPROM style
cartridges.
> > Here is a link to the software cartridges available
> > http://www.vetronix.com/diagnostics/accessories/soft-cart/
> >
> > I heard that Vetronix was taking over production of the Tech 2 (from
HP).
> > The Tech 2 is now on the Vetronix web site so it might be true.
> >
> > Vetronix Tech 2 link    http://www.vetronix.com/diagnostics/tech2/
> >
> > I have seen used Tech 1's selling on some of the web sites and mailing
> lists
> > for $750 to $1200. You can get a Tech 2 for under $2000 brand new but
used
> > ones don't see to sell for much less (at least on ebay they sell for
$1400
> > to $2000).
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Jason
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Malcolm Robb, LC 0112G" <Webmaster at lotus-carlton.fsnet.co.uk>
> > To: <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 3:26 PM
> > Subject: Buying a Tech 1
> >
> >
> > > Hi,
> > > It's virtually impossible to buy a Tech 1 here in Europe unless you
are
> a
> > GM
> > > (Vauxhall/Opel) Dealer. Does anyone know of an 'over the counter'
outlet
> > for
> > > Tech 1A's in the USA? If so, could you please let me know, together
with
> > an
> > > approximate price. Or does anybody have a second hand one they are
> willing
> > > to sell ?
> > >
> > > Also, we need some old style Tech1 cartridges which we can replace the
> > > eproms in. We can't use the newer surface mounted flash eprom type MSC
> > > cartridges. They have to be the older style ones with UV type eproms
in
> > > them. Any offers ?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Malcolm Robb, LC 0112G
> > >
> > > PS :  Glad the list is back up. I thought I'd been expelled from
school
> !
> > >
> >
>
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