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2:43AM · 10-26-2008, 06:25 PM

I am experiencing difficulty in communication between my laptop, which is using a Radio Shack USB-to-serial adapter, and an AP v1 OBDII dongle. ECU Explorer shows "disconnected". I tried restarting ECU Explorer after OBDII dongle is plugged into port and ignition is on. Nothing.

The Cobb drivers are installed in the same folder as the ECU Explorer software. I tried updating the drivers for the USB-to-serial adapter to the Cobb dongle drivers. Windows XP does not allow the update, stating that drivers contain no recognizable information (or something like that).

So I'm rather confused right now due to the lack of support out there for weird products! I'm ready to just use my DC-AC converter, plug in my DESKTOP computer in the car and drive around logging with that!

Can anyone help me with my USB-to-serial adapter issue and connectivity problems? Thanks!

10-26-2008, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
2:43AM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NWI Posts: 504	Problem: AP v1 Dongle, USB-Serial Adapter and ECU Explorer I am experiencing difficulty in communication between my laptop, which is using a Radio Shack USB-to-serial adapter, and an AP v1 OBDII dongle. ECU Explorer shows "disconnected". I tried restarting ECU Explorer after OBDII dongle is plugged into port and ignition is on. Nothing. The Cobb drivers are installed in the same folder as the ECU Explorer software. I tried updating the drivers for the USB-to-serial adapter to the Cobb dongle drivers. Windows XP does not allow the update, stating that drivers contain no recognizable information (or something like that). So I'm rather confused right now due to the lack of support out there for weird products! I'm ready to just use my DC-AC converter, plug in my DESKTOP computer in the car and drive around logging with that! Can anyone help me with my USB-to-serial adapter issue and connectivity problems? Thanks! __________________ 05 WRX Prem. WRB PDX Custom Map 18psi, SPT CBE, Helix Catted DP, TurboXS UP, Prodrive Springs, Cusco Rear Sway, 15% Tints, 5% Strip & Sunroof, Grillcraft Lower, Clarion MP3, Omori Boost, LC-1/DB WB, STi Splitters, V-limited Replica (or is it?), Enkei RPF1 17x8's, Yoko S.Drives 225/45/17's, Installs Coming Soon: Dual Gauge Pod, SW GUS...