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granorpio
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Digi not so moto
« on: Jan 1st, 2005, 2:27pm » |
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Happy New Year Folks 
Can anyone please tell me if they have used the Digimoto diagnostic software on their Scorpio and if so did it work 
I have recently purchased the said software package and hardware gubbings and have found that I get no response from the car at all  The supplier of the kit is also baffled as to why their is no feed back
Thanks in advance 
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scorpio_man
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #1 on: Jan 2nd, 2005, 9:58am » |
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hi there
have you checked the plug in the car? i remember someone having a bent pin in the plug, so nothing would happen. they fixed the pin and it's working fine now.
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phuturephantasy
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I bought Digi-Moto in a package with the OBDII interface and I have NEVER got it to work with my Scorpio either, the Scantool software which I also got with it works 100% fine.
If you ever manage to suss it out let me know.
I have tried Digimoto 3.6 and 3.7 and No go with either.
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granorpio
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #3 on: Jan 2nd, 2005, 11:36pm » |
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Thanks for the reply
Great unfortunately the scantool software is not designed for use with a Pocket PC 
I originally bought the PC version with the OBDII interface and then changing my mind on purchasing a laptop computer I decided to buy a Pocket PC, so I purchased this version of the software as well 
Spent fortune £  on equipment and no result what an ***** *****
Shall contact dealer this week again and return
Thank you for your help phuturephantasy
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Dave_h
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #4 on: Jan 4th, 2005, 10:00pm » |
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like wise couldnt get digimoto to work couldnt mention when you ring that to them all the feedback is on this site
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TonyS
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #5 on: Jan 19th, 2005, 9:15pm » |
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There is some Pocket PC stuff for the ELM 320 based interface which I think the DigiMoto software is supplied with. Check the gendan site(www.gendan.co.uk from memory)
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granorpio
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #6 on: Jan 29th, 2005, 12:44am » |
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Hello everyone
Finally back after some computer problems ie: complete crash and burn, never mind problem sorted (hopefully) 
Update on this topic:
Both the desktop and pocket pc versions of Digimoto are definately not compatable with the Scorpio (well mine anyway).
The Scantool PC software included with Digimoto I decided to try (lugging the computer (finally working) into the car) did fair better with some sensor readings being displayed but NOT though, unfortunately, the trouble codes. I even experimented with attempting to create trouble codes as none were shown, but it doesn't help with the software not being able to show pending codes.
All in all a waste of time and money
Having returned the afore mentioned kit I turned my attention to the AutoEnginuity Scantool package (dear but supposedly very good) and guess what having tried it out tonight it doesn't work either. This won't even connect to the vehicle Where's the post box
So me thinks its time to start again with a laptop and the FREE software so often mentioned on here. 
What on earth was I thinking, we will learn still I will talk to the suppliers (Gendan) and see what they have to recommend next.
May I just add (not wishing to advertise) that Gendan Automotive Products (www.gendan.co.uk) are extremely nice and helpful people to deal with and highly recommended despite these problems
Hope this helps
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phuturephantasy
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Hello Oddjob - I bought mine from Gendan with Digimoto too and have NEVER got any revision to work, I also tried Auotenginuity along with half a dozen other OBDII programs and the ONLY one that ever worked right was Scantool - I have no problem bringing up trouble codes on mine, I can only assume that you don't actually have any on the car, I have used mine on 3 different Scorps and worked on every one of them.
Vehicle explorer which everyone seem to use on here doesn't work with the ELM 320 interface either. If anyone knows any different please do let me know as I've never got VE running on mine despite trying just about every protocol/interface route/speed etc possible.
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craig
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not forgetting to connect the right lead to the car
(sorry mate,but that's what happens when you will buy volvo's as well )..
got there in the end though
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phuturephantasy
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Yes Thank You for reminding me of that Craig.
My Street cred has just taken a dive now - I'll be buying a Mondeo next to top it all off.
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granorpio
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #10 on: Jan 29th, 2005, 3:43pm » |
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Oh boy
So phuturephantasy does this mean I wounder that the VE may not work on mine hardly want to go out and buy a laptop as well now
might cut losses and buy a prayer book and pray nothing ever does go wrong 
Thanks for the reply
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phuturephantasy
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I can only assume that VE is written specifically for the interface it is Sold with and is not compatible with others for some reason or other.
All I know is my interface works 100% Ok with Scantool and simply will not connect to the car using VE.
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granorpio
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #12 on: Feb 2nd, 2005, 11:17am » |
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Hi all
Now considering the VE software it occured to me as to whether this is read only and that trouble codes cannot be cleared using this software. Can anyone please advise me
Thanks
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granorpio
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #14 on: Feb 7th, 2005, 11:37pm » |
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Thanks scorpio_man
I have now ordered the the appropriate lead off their website complete with an extension cable. 3-15 days delivery - can't wait, fingers now crossed.
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bertie
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I can vouch for Gendan company as I bought the
3100 OBDII / EOBD Fault Code Reader
it is spot on for reading codes/resetting codes and comes with compehensive instructions and on line advice.
the plus side is it is small and easily moved car to car, better than laptop, though my laptop and OBD 2 software allows moving data stream over fault code etc
hope this helps
simon
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granorpio
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #16 on: Feb 16th, 2005, 1:38pm » |
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Thanks bertie
I gather you have the VE software as well, is there a particular reason or benefit for this you that have noticed other than the laptop size issues
Meanwhile my OBDII cable for the VE hasn't arrived yet
Cheers
OddJob
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granorpio
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Re: Digi not so moto
« Reply #17 on: Feb 24th, 2005, 8:58pm » |
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YIPEE
Got cable today finally now time to start playing.
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