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  • akicestorm
    Member
    • May 2009
    • 41

    New to Flash

    Hey guys thinking about making the leap in to flashing. I got a few questions.

    1. Would you recommend the PTP II or the Drew Tech? Please explain why. Oh and if Drew Tech which one and why?

    2. Charger/Power Supply. What make/model of battery charger would you recommend. Please explain if you can.

    I plan on starting with GM then moving to Ford and go from there.
    As far as I can tell a Win 7 Pro laptop would be mnost ideal correct?

    What other operating systems may be needed for other vehicles.

    Thanks A LOT!
  • longhungsilver
    Member
    • Oct 2013
    • 82

    #2
    1) so many choices for j2534 devices. The cardaqm is worth researching as its expandable/upgradeable. Also Bosch makes a device that doubles as a gm MDI and can be used as a j2534 flasher. If those r to much money I'd say just get a snap on PTPII or the drew tech cardaq plus (no difference).

    2) i'm struggling to remember the brand of charger I use...you want one with a flash programming mode.....ideal if the voltage is adjustable..

    3) windows 7 32 bit laptop should work for everything I believe...although I have a 64 bit and sofar no problems..some programs can't be installed on same laptop (ford, Mazda, Honda)..

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    • badcoupe
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2011
      • 218

      #3
      I have a snap-on charger that has adjustable flash reprogramming setting. I use the ptp with Gm's tech2win and GDS2 with no issues.

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      • akicestorm
        Member
        • May 2009
        • 41

        #4
        thanks for the input!

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