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Pegasus-2
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Hi All,
Just got the software from OBD.com
All installed ok, including driver for USB/serial interface.
BUT keep getting UNABLE TO CONNECT response. 
The log on procedure is:
1. Switch on laptop, allow to boot up.
2. connect the lead to pc and car
3. turn on ignition
4. Run obd and go to "Connect".
I've had car scanned 2ce before (Eric_R & Waders) and had no trouble connecting.
I've got the "blue" cable (PMW).
Is there anything I'm doing wrong or is there anything else to try before I contact Alex at OBD.com?
Thanks,
Pegasus
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Re: Problem running scans with XP
« Reply #2 on: Jun 20th, 2005, 6:49pm » |
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Thanks Andrew,
I'll have a go when I get home - and let you know.
Cheers,
Paul
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Re: Problem running scans with XP
« Reply #3 on: Jun 20th, 2005, 7:58pm » |
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It's the USB thing, It can be a bit of a B**** I gave up on USB eventually, but I believe there some good adaptors from Belkin at about £30, a bit pricey, but I am told they always work.
With XP there is sometimes an issue with the USB serial converter Driver, so read the info with the disk.
Good Luck.
Bob
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Pegasus-2
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Re: Problem running scans with XP
« Reply #4 on: Jun 21st, 2005, 2:25pm » |
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Hi,
done all that was suggested - still no connection 
I've wiggled, waggled and pushed the connector endlessly. Had the timeout at 2 and 4. All without success. 
I bought the USB/serial interface from Alex P so I'll be most upset (I'm trying to keep it clean!) if this is the problem.  I've checked the device manager on laptop - it says all ok!
Below is a brief log:
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
Paul
Tue 21 Jun 2005 version 1.23
14:18:14.1 - initializing serial port
14:18:14.1 - connected rs232 port 3
14:18:14.1 - initializing vehicle using blue router
14:18:14.7 - Log In #1 SAE J1850 PWM @ 120
14:18:15.2 - timeout 2 mode= $22
14:18:15.2 - no response
14:18:32.1 - Log In #7 SAE J1850 PWM @ 120
14:18:32.5 - timeout 2 mode= $22
14:18:32.5 - no response
14:18:33.9 - terminated scan
14:18:51.7 - overwriting C:\CAR-CODE\NOCONECT.dat
14:18:51.7 - saved 0 messages 2 KB to :
C:\CAR-CODE\NOCONECT
manufacturer files:
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Re: Problem running scans with XP
« Reply #5 on: Jun 21st, 2005, 4:01pm » |
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Done it!! 
In XP you have to assign a COM # to the USB port you've actually put the connector into. Trouble was when I identified the port it came up with a message "already in use - you may b*gg*r up the device" (or words to that effect) but hell what did I have to lose - it then connected 
Let the fun and games commence:
just confirmed that LTFT are still -10%ish and MAF clean (0.378 ) Just waiting for the fuel pressure regulator from Ford Direct (its been on 'urgent' back order!!) then should solve my intermittent hot stall.
TTFN
Pegasus
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