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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!

DUB · 10-26-2008, 06:28 PM

I assume you've read through this right? AccessPORT cable supported in ecuExplorer!! - COBB Forums

2:43AM · 10-26-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DUB

I assume you've read through this right? AccessPORT cable supported in ecuExplorer!! - COBB Forums

Yes, I have read all 20 pages, and it's a joke! But perhaps the joke's on me since all posts seem to point success with a v2 dongle.

I'm sort of digging the suggestion for ROMraider and the $15.88 OBDII dongle, straight to USB.

I am going to try to reinstall the dongle drivers (useless) tonight. The WinXP auto-installed USB-to-serial drivers may be the problem. We'll see.

2:43AM · 10-28-2008, 03:52 PM

SUCCESS!!! I finally managed to get my laptop, USB-to-Serial AP v1 dongle to connect to my ECU using ecuEplorer.

First, I uninstalled the dongle drivers and the old copy of ecuExplorer. Then I did the following:

Install ecuExplorer 3.0.25 (installer version - the zipped version on Cobb forums did not work for me). Remember the install directory. Then install the AP dongle drivers into the same directory. With the ignition OFF, plug in the OBDII port (car) then plug the serial cable end into the USB-Serial port. Next, plug the USB plug into the computer. (NOTE: This time, the USB/Serial adapter did not ask for or display driver loading, etc. I just gave it a few moments to do its thing, then... Boot up ecuExplorer. EcuExplorer should automatically connect to the ECU.

To make life easier than to juggle a million links, I've hosted the files on my webspace. Get the correct files in a zip HERE

I'm glad it works now. EcuExplorer 3.0.25 is AP v1 dongle compatible. Very nice. I hope this helps others too because everything about ecuExplorer and the AP is frustrating, IMO. Now go log it up!

DUB · 10-28-2008, 06:52 PM

nice

2:43AM · 10-29-2008, 09:17 PM

I would also like to add that I now support ROMraider. What a bad ass program. ecuEplorer is garbage compared to ROMraider. Graphing abilities, better accuracy and display options make ROMraider my choice for logging and data acquisition software...on a FREE scale.

And best of all...it worked after the first install and is 100% compatible with the AP v1 dongle!

testes1010 · 10-30-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2:43AM

I would also like to add that I now support ROMraider. What a bad ass program. ecuEplorer is garbage compared to ROMraider. Graphing abilities, better accuracy and display options make ROMraider my choice for logging and data acquisition software...on a FREE scale.

Agreed.....

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...

10-26-2008, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
DUB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SLT, CA Posts: 3,096	I assume you've read through this right? AccessPORT cable supported in ecuExplorer!! - COBB Forums __________________ "Blondes not bombs....brunettes not fighter jets" Stg 2 Wagon Bugeye Mafia #152

10-28-2008, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
2:43AM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NWI Posts: 504	SUCCESS!!! I finally managed to get my laptop, USB-to-Serial AP v1 dongle to connect to my ECU using ecuEplorer. First, I uninstalled the dongle drivers and the old copy of ecuExplorer. Then I did the following: Install ecuExplorer 3.0.25 (installer version - the zipped version on Cobb forums did not work for me). Remember the install directory. Then install the AP dongle drivers into the same directory. With the ignition OFF, plug in the OBDII port (car) then plug the serial cable end into the USB-Serial port. Next, plug the USB plug into the computer. (NOTE: This time, the USB/Serial adapter did not ask for or display driver loading, etc. I just gave it a few moments to do its thing, then... Boot up ecuExplorer. EcuExplorer should automatically connect to the ECU. To make life easier than to juggle a million links, I've hosted the files on my webspace. Get the correct files in a zip HERE I'm glad it works now. EcuExplorer 3.0.25 is AP v1 dongle compatible. Very nice. I hope this helps others too because everything about ecuExplorer and the AP is frustrating, IMO. Now go log it up! __________________ 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... Last edited by 2:43AM; 10-28-2008 at 03:55 PM..

10-28-2008, 06:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
DUB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SLT, CA Posts: 3,096	nice __________________ "Blondes not bombs....brunettes not fighter jets" Stg 2 Wagon Bugeye Mafia #152

10-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
2:43AM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NWI Posts: 504	I would also like to add that I now support ROMraider. What a bad ass program. ecuEplorer is garbage compared to ROMraider. Graphing abilities, better accuracy and display options make ROMraider my choice for logging and data acquisition software...on a FREE scale. And best of all...it worked after the first install and is 100% compatible with the AP v1 dongle! __________________ 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...

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