Ford Scorpio Forum - Print Page


    
      
        Ford Scorpio Forum
        (https://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl)
      

        General >> OBD Advice >> Problem running scans with XP
        
(Message started by: Pegasus-2 on Jun 19^th, 2005, 8:32am)

Title: Problem running scans with XP
Post by Pegasus-2 on Jun 19^th, 2005, 8:32am

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

Title: Re: Problem running scans with XP
Post by scorpio_man on Jun 19^th, 2005, 10:45pm

hi there

are all the setting ok?
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/obd2info.htm

hth

Title: Re: Problem running scans with XP
Post by Pegasus on Jun 20^th, 2005, 6:49pm

Thanks Andrew,

I'll have a go when I get home - and let you know.

Cheers,

Paul

Title: Re: Problem running scans with XP
Post by Boblavens on Jun 20^th, 2005, 7:58pm

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

Title: Re: Problem running scans with XP
Post by Pegasus-2 on Jun 21^st, 2005, 2:25pm

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. :P

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:
Core
Not Defined
none

Title: Re: Problem running scans with XP
Post by Pegasus-2 on Jun 21^st, 2005, 4:01pm

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