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I'm having trouble getting my scanner (from Alex Peper) to work. It used to work, but recently I try to connect with no luck. Alex is unavailable until February because of a death in the family according to http://www.obd-2.com. I reinstalled Windows and reinstalled the software, and I put my registration code from Alex in. It finds the Tricom, and it even switches the serial port when I change the serial port settings in the BIOS, so I know that's working. It doesn't get any response from the vehicle from what I can tell. Is it possible my obd-ii connector is screwed up somehow? Is my PCM not working properly?
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Have you updated you're software version? I did mine and hadn't used it. I couldn't get connected, NOW if I could just remember my "Gateway" settings?
Paul
I'll have to check what Alex had me check or change.
I'll get back Laptop's battery has to charge.
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Until the problem started I'd been using the same software version since the day I purchased the tricom adapter. I got the latest version while trying to troubleshoot, and that did nothing. I'm not sure if I kept the old version.
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Here are some suggestions:
- Check the serial baud rate that you are transmitting at in both Windows and Vehicle Explorer. You want to make sure that Vehicle Explorer is not trying to connect at a higher rate than Windows is capable of.
- Check the other settings on the Options->Gateway menu of Vehicle Explorer. Make sure that you have the Tricom Interface checked.
- Make sure that you are turning the key to the ON position before you try to connect with the software.
Hope this helps.
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Under "options" Gateway
(filters) Delete duplicate responses (Tricom--Indo-3) is checked
(interface) serial port, I use "1",baud 19.2 but not highlighted??? and tricom,indo-3 checked
(protocol) Auto-reconnect,Clear cache on connection and Manuf. Enhanced login all checked,
mine seems to want this last or it won't connect. I just have Ford PWM checked for now.
Not sure which ones need checked for all modes.
I can't Find Alex's last e-mail response but I seem to remember something about frames or no frames this short term memory problem I have is really a pain.
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Originally posted by F111D F:
Under "options" Gateway
(interface) serial port, I use "1",baud 19.2 but not highlighted??? and tricom,indo-3 checked
Do you have the "Use fast tricom, indo-3" checkbox checked?
Originally posted by F111D F:
I can't Find Alex's last e-mail response but I seem to remember something about frames or no frames...
There is an "In frame response (Tricom-PWM)" checkbox on the filters tab.
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Replaced: crankshaft w/ DMD, EGR valve (clogged), EVR, DPFE, PCV valve, evap emissions hose & tube (cracked), window regulator (broken), LH & RH PCV tubes, UIM gasket (leak), ignition coil
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Originally posted by GeoPappas:
Here are some suggestions:
- Make sure that you are turning the key to the ON position before you try to connect with the software.
Thanks for the tips, I will try them out tomorrow, since I just don't have the time tonight to check. However, I know this one was true because I tried it with the car on but not started. When that didn't work I tried actually starting the engine. Neither made any difference.
Something tells me it might be a problem with the serial port settings as you mentioned.
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George
I'm going to have to try again, it's been 3-4weeks and I was thinking I tried those two and it didn't connect.
Now when I do it, I can try to connect with the key turned off, request a test/etc. and as soon as the key turned on it connects.
Paul
Ah good the edit hasn't timed out. Ok I can still connect with Fast Tricom checked alone with the Tricom box.
I was was able to remove "Manufacture's enhanced login" and still connect, but all I was trying to access was DATA and hit the send.
However if I checked the "In frames response" (filters) mine won't connect.
Paul
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For $ 40 get one from Harbour Freight online
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actually it's $50 now. here
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