ive got a lend of a consult, but it has an old screw in connection that sually screws into the back of PC, my laptop has no connection available for this only a usb port, ive got a usb cable adaptor but not got the software to use it, could i download the software from anywhere or do i need the disc that was provided with the cable

 

dying to have a play with the consult

 

also do i leave the disc in when using the consult, or can i remove once installed????

 

or better still anyone near me know how to use one (and laptops lol)

Not sure mate the only version of consult i've used is the nissan handheld version. Never on a laptop. I'll have an ask around for you though mate

can u post a pic of the usb/serial converter? (or type out the name/model/etc whatever is written on it)

 

might be able to track down drivers online. once youve installed the drivers, it will "create" a COM port whenever its plugged in (you need to check out port number in device manager...control panel->system->hardware->device manager and expand ports).

 

you wont need the cd after that. then its a matter of getting some consult software if you havent (eg http://www.ecutalk.com), and making sure u connect to the COM port thats setup for your usb/serial adaptor, often it will be COM4 for usb/serial (COM1 for normal onboard serial ports)

Have a word with Danny from DTA or eric lymon, I'm sure by now they have developed a USB version of the old parallel cable.

 

Not used mine for 3 years due to it being off the road, but I know the cabel itself can be a little temremental at times.

ive got a lend of a consult, but it has an old screw in connection that sually screws into the back of PC, my laptop has no connection available for this only a usb port, ive got a usb cable adaptor but not got the software to use it, could i download the software from anywhere or do i need the disc that was provided with the cable

 

dying to have a play with the consult

 

also do i leave the disc in when using the consult, or can i remove once installed????

 

or better still anyone near me know how to use one (and laptops lol)

 

 

Hey StellaZ,

 

Most USB converters can be used with generic "usb/rs232 converter drivers" downloadable from the net. However, our ConZult software may have problems with it. The latest approved version of the diagnostic software is v2.3 - this is optimised for use with a USB converter. Older versions tend to freeze when accessing certain screens.

 

If the ConZult equipments isn't yours perhaps you can ask the owner to contact me and purchase a USB converter (with drivers) = £15. If the owner is registered he/she will also receive a free copy of the latest software.

 

If you have any further questions please let me know.

 

Regards,

 

Dan