Which adapter should I choose for an Opel from 2021 onward?

ThinkDiag 2 is the primary choice for modern Opel from 2021 onward and later models. It works through the app and is designed for diagnostics of modern electronic systems.

Which adapter should I choose for a classic Opel?

OP-COM is used for the classic Opel generations. The choice between the early or late hardware version depends on your vehicle generation; Standard and Extended differ by package contents.

How does Standard differ from Extended?

Within one hardware generation the core hardware version is the same. Extended adds an extended package and a USB drive with prepared materials.

Does the diagnostics cover Opel from 1987?

The HIDPLANET line covers Opel from 1987 through current and later models: OP-COM for the classic generations, ThinkDiag 2 for modern vehicles.

Is a licence required for ThinkDiag 2?

A 1-year licence is included with ThinkDiag 2. Activation and available app features follow the chosen device usage option.

Can ThinkDiag 2 be used with other brands?

Yes. Beyond Opel, ThinkDiag 2 can be used with other supported vehicle brands. On this page it is presented primarily as the modern solution for Opel.

OP-COM or ThinkDiag 2 — which one to pick?

For the classic Opel generations choose OP-COM. For Opel from 2021 onward and later models choose ThinkDiag 2.

Is the licence included in the price?

Yes. A 1-year licence is included with ThinkDiag 2.

Why renew the licence then?

Renewal opens subsequent updates, support for new vehicles, new features and software improvements.

How do I renew the licence?

A new annual subscription can be arranged and activated directly through the official ThinkDiag app.

Can I renew the licence later?

Yes. The renewal can be arranged later, when you need new updates and expanded vehicle coverage.

Opel diagnostics: OP-COM for classic models and ThinkDiag 2 for Opel from 2021 onward

Q: Will ThinkDiag 2 stop working after one year?

No. After the first year the device keeps working with the features and vehicle coverage available at the end of the licence.

Choose by vehicle generation: OP-COM for classic Opel generations or ThinkDiag 2 for Opel from 2021 onward and later models.

If you own a recent Opel and are unsure which adapter fits, start with ThinkDiag 2 for Opel. It provides app-based diagnostics, including vehicle-system reads, live data and available service functions.

Choose OP-COM Opel diagnostics from 2021

Choose in one minute

Classic GM-era Opel. Consider OP-COM.
Early or later classic generation. Choose the matching OP-COM hardware version.
Opel from 2021 onward and later models. Choose ThinkDiag 2 for Opel — the primary choice for modern Opel.

OP-COM for Opel — four ready configurations

Choose the OP-COM generation that matches your Opel. Within one version, Standard and Extended run on the same hardware; Extended adds the extended package and a USB flash drive with prepared materials.

OP-COM · Up to 2015 — Standard

Opel up to 2015

Ready to begin. Everything required to begin Opel diagnostics. After installing the specifically selected drivers and following the short guide, you can start working with a compatible vehicle. Drivers are installed in two stages — for the interface and for its diagnostic port — ensuring correct Full Chip recognition and stable communication with Opel control units.

The right fit for the earlier Opel architecture.
System diagnostics from a PC.
Standard package for routine diagnostics on a compatible Opel.

OP-COM · Up to 2015 — Extended

Opel up to 2015

For flexible work. Everything in Standard plus a USB drive with prepared materials. It provides a more flexible approach to each vehicle, simplifies work across different Opel generations and is especially convenient for regular diagnostics, several vehicles or workshop use.

The prepared USB drive includes the working versions 1.39, 1.45, 1.59, 1.60, 1.64 and 1.67.

Same main OP-COM device as Standard.

OP-COM · Up to 2021 — Standard

Opel up to 2021

Designed for compatible Opel models from the later GM period.
Diagnostics and supported functions from a PC.
Standard package for routine work.

OP-COM · Up to 2021 — Extended

Opel up to 2021

The prepared USB drive includes the working versions 1.39, 1.45, 1.59, 1.60, 1.64 and 1.67.

Same main OP-COM device as Standard.
Extended package for regular work.

Compare OP-COM on the substance

Version drives the fit to the car. Standard and Extended in the same version share the same hardware.

	Up to 2015 — Standard	Up to 2015 — Extended	Up to 2021 — Standard	Up to 2021 — Extended
Price	100 EUR	200 EUR	150 EUR	250 EUR
Car period	Early Opel version	Early Opel version	Later Opel version	Later Opel version
Hardware version	Early version	Early version	Later version	Later version
PC-side diagnostics	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Package	Standard	Extended	Standard	Extended

Early version — Standard. A ready-to-start kit for diagnostics of early classic Opel generations. Includes the Full Chip interface, the required drivers with a two-stage installation and a short setup guide.

Early version — Extended. The extended package for flexible work with early classic Opel generations. Includes everything from Standard plus a USB drive with prepared materials that let you tailor the setup to each specific vehicle.

Later version — Standard. A ready-to-start kit for diagnostics of the more recent classic Opel generations. Includes the Full Chip interface, the required drivers with a two-stage installation and a short setup guide.

Later version — Extended. The extended package for maximum flexibility across classic Opel of different years. Includes everything from Standard plus a USB drive with prepared materials for an individual approach to each vehicle.

Open the OP-COM Hub

THE CHOICE FOR NEW AND MODERN OPEL

ThinkDiag 2 for Opel from 2021 onward

The modern solution for new Opel generations, where classic OP-COM is no longer the primary option for diagnostics. A 1-year licence is included with ThinkDiag 2.

Was your Opel built in 2021 or later? Start with ThinkDiag 2.

ThinkDiag 2 works through an app and suits diagnostics on many recent Opels. It can read available vehicle systems, show live data and run supported service functions. After the licence ends the device keeps working with the features and vehicle coverage previously available. Renewal is needed for new updates and expanded coverage and is arranged through the official ThinkDiag app.

The device can additionally be used with other supported vehicle makes.

Full Chip for classic Opel

A complete hardware configuration matters for OP-COM because it controls access to the lines and systems of a compatible classic Opel. Technical detail remains in the OP-COM Hub.

How OP-COM is built

The GM → PSA/Stellantis boundary

OP-COM is primarily for compatible classic GM-era architecture. For Opel from 2021 onward on the modern PSA/Stellantis architecture, ThinkDiag 2 becomes the main choice.

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