ODB II Scanner group Buy
01-02-2006, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by deputydog95
i'll bet you a dollar it is your pc. i've talked with a couple other 996 owners that are running this software with no problems. i wish all computers would switch to firewire. that's one thing i've found with usb is that it isn't consistent. i had an ipod that was very uncooperative on certain pc's. then i finally swithed to firewire and all was good in the world again.
01-02-2006, 11:35 PM
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it works most of the time, but can be quirky with unusal applications.
i had a hell of time getting my data logger to work with my usb on my laptop. it required a serial to usb conversion. i had to fiddle with a bunch of port settings before it would finally communicate but now it works fine.
if other people have sucessfully communicated with the software with the same vehicle, the only variable is the PC or possibly a defective cable.
i had a hell of time getting my data logger to work with my usb on my laptop. it required a serial to usb conversion. i had to fiddle with a bunch of port settings before it would finally communicate but now it works fine.
if other people have sucessfully communicated with the software with the same vehicle, the only variable is the PC or possibly a defective cable.
01-03-2006, 01:33 PM
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I'm in.
Thanks Dog.
Thanks Dog.
01-05-2006, 03:29 PM
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Karen said they've sold 12 and are now on backorder until Monday.
01-05-2006, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DFW01TT
Karen said they've sold 12 and are now on backorder until Monday.
That's right you don't even work for the company... So I guess that just makes you a "Woman" with out the sales...
01-05-2006, 05:48 PM
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Just an update. I talked to Karen and Jay at AE. Due to the overwhelming post Christmas sales and this group buy, they are now slightly behind with inventory and any additional orders will be shipped on Monday. They apologize for the delay and have agreed to extend this pricing till Friday afternoon.
01-12-2006, 08:29 PM
#23
Scan tool arrived today, thanks Dog.
I'm gonna' find out how that dyno module works!
I'm gonna' find out how that dyno module works!
01-13-2006, 12:52 AM
#25
I think that I may have found Kiko's problem in connecting.
Mine wouldn't see thre OBDII until I turned the plug on it's side, suddenly it works. Straight in - nothing.
The problem that results though is it will only register while standing still, a minor movement (like hitting 16 mph) causes it to lose the connection.
I think there may be a physical interface problem, where the center of the plug edges are somewhat convex and preventing electrical contact.
Let's see what the good folks at AE say tomorrow.
edit: It may be the female end of the plug that's convex, but something doesn't fit quite right.
Mine wouldn't see thre OBDII until I turned the plug on it's side, suddenly it works. Straight in - nothing.
The problem that results though is it will only register while standing still, a minor movement (like hitting 16 mph) causes it to lose the connection.
I think there may be a physical interface problem, where the center of the plug edges are somewhat convex and preventing electrical contact.
Let's see what the good folks at AE say tomorrow.
edit: It may be the female end of the plug that's convex, but something doesn't fit quite right.
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01-13-2006, 01:43 PM
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I talked with Jay at AE, he commented that Porsches often have this problem.
Suggested holding the back (car end) of the connection point and pressing hard but not harder than 5 lbs of pressure.
We'll see later.
Suggested holding the back (car end) of the connection point and pressing hard but not harder than 5 lbs of pressure.
We'll see later.
01-13-2006, 05:27 PM
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thanks for checking on that. i get mine today. i'll give it a try tonight. jay never mentioned that in any of our phone conversations. i know a couple other people that have used this product on pcars with no issues. hopefully this is not a problem.
just so i'm clear, he is suggesting that we reach under the dash and support the plug base before we plug the laptop in?
just so i'm clear, he is suggesting that we reach under the dash and support the plug base before we plug the laptop in?
01-14-2006, 12:00 AM
#29
Yeah, reach up and hold the back of the plug.
Guess what, it worked. I got a solid connection that stayed connected.
Tomorrow the dyno.
Guess what, it worked. I got a solid connection that stayed connected.
Tomorrow the dyno.
01-14-2006, 12:32 AM
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i got mine working tonight. it was really easy on the saab. i had to wiggle it a bit on the porsche to get the usb connection. it held once i got it. i wonder if porsche's connectors are a little off.
don't try and clear codes while the engine is running. it'll stall
once we all get familiar with it, we should try and see exactly what it will and won't do. i found some of the sensors take forever to connect.
don't try and clear codes while the engine is running. it'll stall
once we all get familiar with it, we should try and see exactly what it will and won't do. i found some of the sensors take forever to connect.
