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How to activate the GM Tech2Win 30-use subscription through AC Delco TDS

Step-by-step guide to activating Tech2Win through ACDelco TDS and Techline Connect, including launching from Additional Tools, downloading the required 33.004-32MB North American Operations file, and understanding the 30-use activation period.

Need to activate your Tech2Win subscription through ACDelco TDS? Tech2Win activation runs through Techline Connect and requires downloading the correct regional software file from the GDS 2 support menu. Here's the full activation process, start to finish.

How to activate Tech2Win through ACDelco TDS

Step 1: Go to www.acdelcotds.com.

Step 2: Click "Access" for your GDS 2 and Tech2Win subscription, then log in.

Step 3: Launch Techline Connect and click "Yes" on the UAC prompt.

Step 4: Click the "X" to dismiss the vehicle selection screen.

Step 5: Click the wrench icon for "Additional Tools" and select Tech2Win.

Step 6: Click "Default," then click "OK."

Step 7: Click "OK" on the Vehicle Communication Interface prompt. The Tech2Win main screen will appear - leave it open.

Step 8: Return to the GDS 2 screen (where the wrench icon was) and click "Support."

Step 9: Select "Software Download," then choose "Custom."

Step 10: Scroll down and select "North American Operations."

Step 11: Choose "33.004-32MB," then double-click it and select "English."

Step 12: Click "Download" to complete the activation.

Activation complete

You are now activated for 30 uses of Tech2Win software

Tips for successful Tech2Win activation

Keep Tech2Win open the entire time you are downloading - closing it may interrupt activation.

The 33.004-32MB file is required - selecting the wrong region or version will not activate.

Each launch and use of Tech2Win counts as one of your 30 uses. Repeat this process to renew.

Important notes about Tech2Win and ACDelco TDS

Tech2Win is accessed through Techline Connect using your ACDelco TDS subscription. If Tech2Win does not appear under "Additional Tools," confirm Techline Connect is up to date and your ACDelco TDS subscription is active.

If you need help activating Tech2Win, downloading the 33.004-32MB file, setting up Techline Connect, or troubleshooting your ACDelco TDS subscription, contact AETools at https://aetools.us or call us directly.