Tech2win and GDS2 software

Tech2win and GDS2 software are two software that supports diagnostics and programming for GM vehicles. In addition, they have many other functions to help technicians during vehicle repair. Find out more about these two software below.

Tech2win software

Tech2win software is Tech2 emulator software that allows General Motors Tech2 diagnostic software to run on PC. This software is supported by one of the GM-approved diagnostic scanning tools (MDI or device J2534).

Description of the software

Software name: Tech2win
Version: 2.3.70
Capacity:  2GB
Languages: English, Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, German, Greek, Spanish, Finnish, French, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwergian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish, Thai, Chinese

The function of the software

Tech2win software currently includes 4 main functions:

• Read and clear fault codes, with this function the software will display each error code and you can clear the errors directly on the software
• Read the vehicle’s parameters. For example, parameters of the engine, transmission, status of the control software on the vehicle
• Activate the engine actuator
• Perform drivetrain, chassis, and bodywork tests.

GDS 2 software

Description of the software

GDSII software (Global Diagnostic System 2) is designed for use by technicians to diagnose and repair systems automotive electronics on some models manufactured in 2010 – 2013 and all GM models from 2014 to the present.
This software is connected from the computer to the vehicle using a GM MDI connector (or equivalent J2534).
Languages: Indonesian, Czechoslovak, Danish, German, English, Spanish, American Spanish Latin, French, Canadian French, Croatian, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean…

The function of the software

• Read VIN, ECU part number, and software number.
• Record, store, and playback stored data.
• Control and monitor Output Control functions.
• Configure and reset functions.
• Record or display history of previous vehicle diagnostic sessions.

GM software vehicle list support

Here are the car models that part two of this software supports:

• Daewoo: Lacetti, Matiz, Alpheon, Gentra
• Buick: Allure, Cascada, Envision, Encore, Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal, Verano.
• Cadillac: ATS, CTS, CT6, ELR, ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, SRX, XT5, XTS
• Chevrolet: Aveo, Beat, Bolt, Captiva, Camaro, Caprice, Cavalier, Cheyenne, Cobalt, City Express, Coloradaso, Cor, Essentia, Equinox, Enjoy, Express, Impala, Labo, Lacetti, Lumina, Malibu, Matiz, Max, Move , N300, Nexia, Onix, Optra, Orlando, Prisma, Spin, S10, Sonic, Sail, Spark, Spark Ev, Silverado, Spin, Ss, Suburban, Tavera, Volt, Tracker, Trailblazer, Trax, Tahoe, Traverse, Work
  GMC: Acadia, Canion, Savana, Sierra, Địa hình, Yukon, Yukon Xl
• Holden: Astra Sedan J, Barina, Barina Spark, Cruze, Captiva, Captiva 5, Captiva 7, Caprice, Colorado 7, Commodore, Cascada, Colorado, Equinox, Insignia, Malibu, Spark, Trax, Trailblazer, Volt
• Alpheon – Alpheon

Connected devices and computer configuration requirements

When using these two software, you need to use a computer and a device to connect to the car. Therefore, there are requirements for computer configuration and certain compatible devices.

Connected devices

GM MDI 2 Diagnostic Tool is a professional device for diagnosing and repairing GM vehicles. This professional diagnostic machine supports in-depth ECU diagnosis of old and new models through the software on PC. The product has features from basic to advanced such as Read errors – clear errors, install – program control systems.

Computer configuration requirements

• Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, i7 4th
• GenSystem Memory (RAM) : 4GB
• Hard Disk Drive: 50GB free space
• Operating System: Window 7/8/10

You can refer to some of the following computers Panasonic CF-19, Panasonic CF-53, Panasonic CF-54, Panasonic CF-D1, Lenovo ThinkPad L440

Any questions please contact us directly via website or WhatsApp: +13155472355. We have a team of experienced technicians who are always ready to advise and support 24/7.

Here is a video on how to connect the device to the software that you can refer to: