[HoodCheck]

The helms USB drive is a bit of a bitch to actually use. First, you have to have it in the USB slot (you can't just copy the PDF from the disk). They have it locked down now where you can no longer print single pages, take screenshots, etc the last I checked (I have the service manual for the 5th gen, and about 4 months ago Helm sent me an email saying to update the software used to decrypt the USB drive). IMO its well worth the extra spend to get the physical manual.
That being said, the service manuals are second to none.

[Badmojo]

Originally Posted by HoodCheck

The helms USB drive is a bit of a bitch to actually use. First, you have to have it in the USB slot (you can't just copy the PDF from the disk). They have it locked down now where you can no longer print single pages, take screenshots, etc the last I checked (I have the service manual for the 5th gen, and about 4 months ago Helm sent me an email saying to update the software used to decrypt the USB drive). IMO its well worth the extra spend to get the physical manual.
That being said, the service manuals are second to none.

My 2 year old version bugs out with the latest version of Adobe Reader. It says it's a corrupted file on the latest versions. I just use an older version or play around with Reader until it finally loads.

[Alain]

Wow!!!! The USB version used to cost $250.

Now it’s $350!!!!!!

What are they thinking ?!? Jesus, talk about cost of living increases !!

You would think with so many Youtubers out there doing videos they would make these manuals more affordable to compete with all the free information available on YouTube and google.

What was I thinking??!? Lol.

[Alain]

Originally Posted by Badmojo

My 2 year old version bugs out with the latest version of Adobe Reader. It says it's a corrupted file on the latest versions. I just use an older version or play around with Reader until it finally loads.

That’s one of the reasons why I hesitate to get the USB.

Computers are a pain in the ass !!!

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by HoodCheck

The helms USB drive is a bit of a bitch to actually use. First, you have to have it in the USB slot (you can't just copy the PDF from the disk). They have it locked down now where you can no longer print single pages, take screenshots, etc the last I checked (I have the service manual for the 5th gen, and about 4 months ago Helm sent me an email saying to update the software used to decrypt the USB drive). IMO its well worth the extra spend to get the physical manual.
That being said, the service manuals are second to none.

Originally Posted by Badmojo

My 2 year old version bugs out with the latest version of Adobe Reader. It says it's a corrupted file on the latest versions. I just use an older version or play around with Reader until it finally loads.

Yeah, having to plug the USB stick in sucks quite a bit, I can't transfer the service manual to my phone either.

I found a workaround, though, by printing it to XPS as backup, but the XPS file is just ten thousand pages of flat images that work like paper, no search, no links, no diagram highlighting...

[HoodCheck]

Originally Posted by Alain

Wow!!!! The USB version used to cost $250.

Now it’s $350!!!!!!

What are they thinking ?!? Jesus, talk about cost of living increases !!

You would think with so many Youtubers out there doing videos they would make these manuals more affordable to compete with all the free information available on YouTube and google.

What was I thinking??!? Lol.

Its been $350 for at *least* a couple of years; $475 for the paper version.

[carguy55]

I just go here and save to pdf whatever I need. Cost $15 for 1 day access, other options available

www.repairprocedures.com

[HoodCheck]

Originally Posted by Badmojo

My 2 year old version bugs out with the latest version of Adobe Reader. It says it's a corrupted file on the latest versions. I just use an older version or play around with Reader until it finally loads.

Thats why they had me update the software; it did work around that problem, but eliminates the ability to print, screenshot, etc :|

[wanab]

Originally Posted by HoodCheck

Thats why they had me update the software; it did work around that problem, but eliminates the ability to print, screenshot, etc :|

My 2yr old copy did the same thing but they have drivers on their web site that made mine work with the new Adobe Reader DC. (except for the search feature).

[Alain]

Originally Posted by HoodCheck

Its been $350 for at *least* a couple of years; $475 for the paper version.

Has it really been $350 for that long? I looked back at a post I made last year on this thread when I was first considering getting a manual and I mentioned it was $250. Maybe it was a typo on my part.

Originally Posted by carguy55

I just go here and save to pdf whatever I need. Cost $15 for 1 day access, other options available

www.repairprocedures.com

Thank you for posting this. I can deal with $15 per job to look up the info I need.

I wish that site had info for Ford and Dodge as well.

[Srt-cuatro]

Originally Posted by carguy55

I just go here and save to pdf whatever I need. Cost $15 for 1 day access, other options available

www.repairprocedures.com

Can you print from this site? Does it have torque values?

[Badmojo]

I found the way to install a compatible version of Adobe Reader on Windows 10 that works with the GM Service Manual USB Key. Printing and all search features work!



1. Uninstall the current version of Adobe Reader.
2. Download the file from Adobe's archive https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/t...07&fileID=5519
3. Install the file, make sure to check "manually check for updates (not recommended)" during the installation process. This will keep you from getting a newer version that doesn't work.


*save a copy of this installation somewhere in case Adobe removes their archive.

[HoodCheck]

Originally Posted by Badmojo

I found the way to install a compatible version of Adobe Reader on Windows 10 that works with the GM Service Manual USB Key. Printing and all search features work!



1. Uninstall the current version of Adobe Reader.
2. Download the file from Adobe's archive https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/t...07&fileID=5519
3. Install the file, make sure to check "manually check for updates (not recommended)" during the installation process. This will keep you from getting a newer version that doesn't work.


*save a copy of this installation somewhere in case Adobe removes their archive.

You should just be able to change the default program to open pdf files to get in. Thats the first thing helm has you try; usually works, but the new package for the encryption software changes the game a bit with it.

[carguy55]

Originally Posted by Srt-cuatro

Can you print from this site? Does it have torque values?

yes to both. I print to a pdf first and then can print what I need