{"id":11972,"date":"2019-08-29T11:56:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T15:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/?p=11972"},"modified":"2019-10-16T11:47:48","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T15:47:48","slug":"changing-the-mdi-2-selection-in-tis2web","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=11972","title":{"rendered":"Changing the MDI 2 Selection in TIS2Web"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GM has recently updated the Service Programming System (SPS) with a new method of selecting a J2534 tool in TIS2Web.<\/p>\n<p>A J2534 tool (MDI, MDI 2, or other J2534 device) is required in order to manage the transfer of data between a vehicle\u2019s onboard network and a service technician\u2019s PC. J2534 is an interface standard designed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for vehicle Electronic Control Unit (ECU) reprogramming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selecting a Diagnostic Tool<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the Select Diagnostic Tool and Programming Process screen, select the J2534 Tool option for all J2534 tools (MDI, MDI 2, or other J2534 device). (Fig. 8)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11948\" src=\"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F08-mdi-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F08-mdi-1.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F08-mdi-1-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F08-mdi-1-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F08-mdi-1-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><strong>Fig. 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The first time the J2534 Tool option is selected, a screen will appear asking the user to select a device type, such as the MDI, MDI 2 or other tool. (Fig. 9)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11949\" src=\"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F09-mdi-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F09-mdi-2.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F09-mdi-2-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F09-mdi-2-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F09-mdi-2-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><strong>Fig. 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changing a Diagnostic Tool Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once a J2534 tool has been selected, reprogramming of a control module can be completed. If the J2534 tool selection needs to be changed, there is now a check box that must be selected next to the Select Programming Process menu on the Select Diagnostic Tool and Programming Process screen. (Fig. 10) Select the Reset J2534 Tool box and then select Next to set up a different J2534 tool.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11950\" src=\"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F10-mdi-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F10-mdi-3.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F10-mdi-3-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F10-mdi-3-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/F10-mdi-3-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><strong>Fig. 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about selecting a J2534 tool, contact the Techline Customer Support Center at 1-800-828-6860 (English) or 1-800-503-3222 (French).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Thanks to Chris Henley<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GM has recently updated the Service Programming System (SPS) with a new method of selecting a J2534 tool in TIS2Web. 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