I have the DTA licensed Conzult which has a seriel connector on the interface lead...it wont open COM1 port on my laptop (error 5) although the freeware version with the USB connects no problem...Will i need to get a seriel to usb adapter to run it or does anyone know a fix?? btw,i have COM1 port open atm.

Hmm and what software is normal used with this cable ? Any free ones ?

I buy only cable, i dont have any CD with it :/

most chinese usb-RS232 are prolific firmwear. you can get drivers here. ive used this a few times.

 

http://www.serialgear.com/USB-Serial-adapter-drivers-windows-mac-linux.cfm

 

as said already, try different combo of USB ports and adapters, keep checking the virtual port assigned each time matches the software. you can slow the Baud rate down, sometimes if its too fast for some kit, then gradually increase it. although it sounds like this issue is the port wont open.

 

its hit or miss what ones work. virtual ports are a nightmare and a laptop with a real serial port is silly money.

 

the best luck ive had getting ECUs/widebands/dataloggers etc to run is to use a PCMCIA to serial card. it seems to give less bother, dual ones are handy.

 

dont need drivers either which helps.

Sorry, i mean that cable to read codes, not adapter one ;)

Sorry, i mean that cable to read codes, not adapter one ;)

 

you have PM

Ok, i dont understand how to do this :/ :/

 

 

go into the conzult and check the box like in the usb set up guide... I can't remember where it is but it need to be selected.

wrong interface lead...the one you have will only support conzult freeware and not the licenced full copy that i have sent you.

So in two words its crap, yes? :/

So in two words its crap, yes? :/

 

That's 3 :hammer:.

i was thinking abot that two : Its Crap

 

:P :P