diagnostic cable connection

[shep1001]

Is there only 1 diagnostic cable configuration for the S6 engine that uses the 3 pin connector? I just got mine today (raceproved one) and when connected to the car/laptop (via the serial port) it says 'ECU not connected' I am going to try a serial to USB adaptor tomorrow but is there anything else I am missing? I am running the software on an XP configured laptop from a desktop folder by running the exe.file. the program appears to start as it should but it dose not 'see' the connection to the car.

Shep

[T350 Al]

You have to make sure the port is assigned as COM1 for the software to see it. Should be able to change it from Control Panel>Devices

[shep1001]

T350 Al said:

You have to make sure the port is assigned as COM1 for the software to see it. Should be able to change it from Control Panel>Devices

Thanks Al, should have asked earlier, its too dark to go and have a play now! Does it need a driver installing to make it run as well?


Shep

[T350 Al]

The only driver you'll need is if you're using a USB converter for the diagnostic lead. If you're plugging it staight into your computer you won't need specific drivers.

Hope that makes sense!

[custardkid]

Find a working c2000 laptop & it'll work fine!

[kevin63]

Just a note that I use a toshiba laptop with Vista and a USB converter and the software still works on that.

[shep1001]

kevin63 said:

Just a note that I use a toshiba laptop with Vista and a USB converter and the software still works on that.

is that a standard serial to USB2 adaptor?

[T350 Al]

shep1001 said:

kevin63 said:

Just a note that I use a toshiba laptop with Vista and a USB converter and the software still works on that.

is that a standard serial to USB2 adaptor?

Yup, that's what I use to connect. Got mine from Amazon and it works fine!

[kevin63]

Got my adapter from Maplins.

[PetrolHeadPete]

Just reconnected mine after a little while and brain had faded...ignition on, engine not running but forgot to push the key for immobiliser and wondered why it would not connect...doh...immobiliser must be disarmed...one to remember

[shep1001]

PetrolHeadPete said:

Just reconnected mine after a little while and brain had faded...ignition on, engine not running but forgot to push the key for immobiliser and wondered why it would not connect...doh...immobiliser must be disarmed...one to remember

What a nobber I am.... that will be why mine didn't work on the serial cable!! wasted £5 on a serial port converter

Shep

[PetrolHeadPete]

Once connected use pgup and pgdn to see some different screens
Also found that f10 allows com port setup