I needed to reprogram a body control module on a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix to enable heated seats and remote start. This required a combination of SPS2 and Tech2Win through Techline Connect.
I initially was between the TOPDON’s Rlink J2534 and XTOOL’s XTS500. I first purchased XTOOL’s XTS500 since I’ve used their products before, and it was cheaper. Turns out it was the worst mistake I could have made. It was a week of headaches just trying to get it to work, and I ultimately decided to return it because it was a complete dud.
At this point, I still needed to program the BCM, so I decided to buy TOPDON’s Rlink. This product worked quite seamlessly. The software was straightforward and easy to use. I downloaded the necessary drivers, and everything just worked. SPS2 had no issues identifying and updating modules. Tech2Win was able to detect the Rlink with no problem. The best part is that the Rlink is powered through USB-C, so you can get everything set up before heading out to the car. As my only other exposure to pass-thru programmers was the XTOOL’s XTS500, this was an amazing feature.
Overall, if you need a reliable pass-through programmer for GM products, go ahead and purchase this. The entire experience is straightforward, and I have no complaints about this product. Honestly, this is probably the best product on the market at this price range.
