GM MDI 2 Clone Scan Tool Unboxing, Review, Counterfeit Detection, & Differences

In this video we unbox and review the Chinese replica (aka clone) of the GM Multiple Diagnostic 2 (or MDI 2) scan tool which is a J2534 interface. These knock-off tools are considerably cheaper than the OEM version, and in this video we see why you get what you pay for. I also give you enough information to understand how to tell the clones apart from a genuine tool, and enough information to make an informed purchase decision.

The GM MDI 2 was introduced to support vehicles build on GMs global B architecture starting in 2020. It provides support for unique protocols (e.g., CAN FD and DoIP) and features not available on the original MDI. ALL of the current clones (at the time this video was originally published) fail to implement these unique MDI 2 specific capabilities, thus rendering all of them nothing more than original MDI clones. Now that's not necessarily a bad thing, I have been using MDI clones for more than five years professionally without issue. As my earlier video went over, the high quality clone version is an exact 1:1 replica of the original ETAS MDI. I expect these current fake MDI 2 versions to be the same level of compatibility, in terms of original MDI functionality (it even has the same serial number of 22129579). However, ALL of the current clones are NOT accurate copies, in terms of MDI 2 specific and unique functionality.

Original MDI design unboxing and review video:    • GM MDI Clone Scan Tool Unboxing Revie...  

GM bulletin highlighting unique capabilities of the genuine MDI 2 design over the original MDI: https://gmserviceinsights.com/use-mdi...

GM bulletin highlighting vehicles which require the genuine MDI 2: https://gm-techlink.com/?p=17168

The eBay and Amazon search links below are paid links, for which I may be compensated and earn a commission, if you choose to buy the parts and tools shown in this video thru them:

MDI 2 appearing clone of the MDI: https://ebay.us/HcLexG or https://amzn.to/47hdaj0

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Chapters:
0:00 - Multiple Diagnostic 2 Clone Overview
0:27 - MDI 2 Unboxing
1:25 - Counterfeit detection differences
4:23 - Power on self test demonstration
5:50 - Key differences between the MDI and MDI 2
7:08 - Demonstrating genuine MDI 2 and clone MDI 2 differences
9:45 - Introduction to ACDelco TDS
10:57 - Additional MDI 2 clone differences from the original MDI 2
12:10 - GM Techline Connect demonstration

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