Diagnostic Compatibility Question

By auditech79
September 9, 2009 in 1999-2013 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500

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auditech79

Posted September 9, 2009

Ok some of you that met me in the welcome section know that i was an audi tech for several years, my question relates to diagnostic software for a lap top computer. I tried to do some reseach here on the forum and i came across something from "black bear performance" EFI V1 or V2. It looks like you need some type of controller for it to work with your lap top. I have a HEX+CAN USB diagnostic cable for my VAG COM http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merchan...ory_Code=VAGCOM

which is for all VW products (VW, Audi, Porsche etc.) but all OBD II should be the same right? Would it work with the EFI system, or would i have to buy all new stuff? I already have an actron code reader, but i need a little more.

The VAG COM is a reversed engineered version of the factory scan tool which has all the functions along with it, picture having the GM Tech II built into your lap top. Will the EFI be similar in comparison?

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