ECU checked on TVR Cerbera (Newcastle area)

[airborne midget]

Anyone know any garages in or around Newcastle that has facilities to check ECU on TVR Cerbera ,HHC say they can but not till 11 June.

Cheers

[Byff]

The software is available to check it yourself as long as you have a laptop with a serial port and an RS232 lead.

I tried a usb to serial adaptor, but it didn't work.

The software comes with some pretty comprehensive instructions, but if you aren't pc literate or not handy with the spanners, I would leave it for HHC.

[airborne midget]

Hi Byff,
Just gonna send off for a CD,just replaced Coils, HT plugs etc, think it needs setting up, don't really want to wait till 11 June (HHC) you know anyone with CD & Laptop,who knows what there doing, I am willing to pay dont expect just for free.

How's work doing anyway and that Mini ?

Sid

[Byff]

Work is ok and the Mini is really exciting in the bends, just takes a long time to get up to speed. I really miss that push in your back from the acceleration.

I'm afraid I don't have a laptop, but I have everything else. BTW, you can buy a lead from Maplins for a couple of quid, it's finding a laptop that has the serial port that's the problem, most new ones don't have them fitted.

I found R&P Woods in Heaton was pretty good at getting it set up.

[David Godfrey]

Byff said:

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BTW, you can buy a lead from Maplins for a couple of quid, it's finding a laptop that has the serial port that's the problem, most new ones don't have them fitted.

you can also get a usb to rs232 cable from maplins along with other suppliers, link:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/searchtemplate.asp?criteri...
personally not used Maplins version but I have 2 in work from another company and they work very well

[Crowley]

I'll have a laptop with serial port somewhere if you're interested....

[MickC]

Crowley said:

I'll have a laptop with serial port somewhere if you're interested....

So do i if you need to borrow it. Got an rs232 lead too (9 pin), if needed. Dont have the sofware or the expertise to use it though....

[airborne midget]

Thanks lads for all the advice, I will take Byff's advice to start third time I have heard that RP WOODS in Heaton do setting up. I may come back to you's Thanks very much, just seen lad down street he know a mechanic at RP Woods. Will keep you's posted.

Cheers Sid