99-06 vs 07-14

[hatzie]

Yours isn't bi-directional and that's definitely needed.

The Tech2 clones are cheap enough that it's not worth getting an Autel Maxsys or similar if all you are working on is your Pre-2012 GM. Around the same price as the Innova 5610. The Tech2 is guaranteed to access the BCM, 4x4 computers, and other proprietary controllers. I've read that the GM ABS computers are a crapshoot with the mid range aftermarket tools. High end is another story but that's a big leap in price.

I paid $350 for my Tech2 ($325 + $25 shipping IIRC) but that was six years ago. Inflation has hit shipping hardcore. You'll pay at least $125 for shipping now and probably more. I'd get the white box kit for a hundred bux less. It won't have the pretty blowmolded case but you don't need it for a hundred bux. Just get a canvas toolbag from the Borg and some big Ziploc freezer bags to keep the moisture out of stuff and leave the CAN-DI attached to the J1962 plug and coil it with the D-Sub to round plug cable coiled in one freezer bag.
^^^ that all assumes that the Shanghai lockdowns haven't completely killed the ability to buy these at all. Ali Express could be kindof a crapshoot but I've had OK luck buying electronics gear on that platform just pay attention and be wary.

If I didn't have my automotive scan tool canvas bags in a big air and liquid tight Pelican 1640 transport case I'd store mine on the top shelf in my office/lab closet instead of in the barn. I have a couple of those 1640 cases that I bought at an auction. They weren't cheap but they'd float to the ceiling in a flood without getting the stuff inside wet. The outside humidity getting in when I open the case isn't a problem with a big desiccant pak inside as long as I close the lid.

If you go to the Tech2 Locator the SAAB guys put up you may be able to find someone local that would plug one in for a beer or four, some cash, or even good karma. I'd do it if you weren't 20 hours away :-)