Well, the main difference is mine will actually talk to the ECU... the fiatecuscan will only talk to the ABS and the airbag, which mine won't.

Same connection hardware, different software.

The ecuscan uses the same cables but does the 20vt airbag and abs, not engine ecu.

Ahah. I feel a bit daft now, having re-read their website

Isn't it funny how obvious things are, when you read them a second time

just received both my ebay cables and hooked it up to my 20vt, it worked perfect first time. really easy to set up.

it only threw up one issue *camshaft variator open circuit*

anyone got any ideas on this??

excellent software for free, i dont think i would ever have know there was an issue with the variator if it wasnt for this software. top marks

Righty, my leads have arrived, I've installed the first of your links, the second one didn't do anything when I clicked on run, the box flashed up for a milisecond then went off.

What do I need to do now ?

The instructions are written for people who understand computers, I'm not one of those people unfortunately so be gentle with me.

Hell, I don't even know where it plugs into the car ?

Think I'm going to need help on this one.

what operating system you using for starters...is it Vista and if so........?
1...make sure you have the saved files you downloaded to your desktop
2.....click START....then type in.... cmd (In the bottom left white part that comes up after clicking "start")
2.....it will open a DOS type screen and then type in cd desktop
3.... then copy and paste startrek_bosch_v2 onto the small black DOS screen.
.....the last number of startrek_bosch_v2 4 in this case 4 is the port number.

If you don't have too much running on your PC...I would just change the last number (that is the port number..... startrek_bosch_v2 4 ) a few times..1 then 2 then 3 and so on.
You should find it by time you get to 5 or 6 and when the port number is correct....it will connect.
paul

The variator is on the drivers side, top, back of the engine. Make sure the plug is connected it (the plug) may just need a clean with some carb cleaner, my maf (Power plug) did a few months back.

Okay, Jimbo - one step at a time:

1) you need to download the code from my site (link here: http://www.nailed-barnacle.co.uk/coupe/startrek/startrek_bosch_v2.zip ) and save that file somewhere convenient.

2) you need to unzip that file - just click on it in Windows (might be double click - can't remember) and it will open an explorer window, and somewhere on there will be an option to extract the files. You need the one called startrek_bosch_v2.exe but there's no harm in extracting both.

3) you need to obtain and install the drivers for the USB adaptor - the driver is here: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm and the instructions are here: http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm - follow the instructions and you'll be fine. Either version 2.6.00 or 2.6.02 will be fine.

Once you've got them, you can follow the screen-shots I posted up some posts ago.

Neil

Neil,

Thanks for the reply. I recieved a disc with the two leads that I'm guessing has the same drivers as those listed in your link, I popped the disc in and clicked on the two links it came up with, this then installed something as my virus detector asked me if "I was sure".
There wasn't an "I'm not sure what's going on" option so I just selected yes.

I really need to start swatting up on computers, I've just rebuilt a nose leg on our plane out in Turkey after we found the plane in a puddle of oil looking sorry for itself. I will take on any mechanical challenge but computers, they scare the bjesus out of me.

Ok, Jim, you've done stage 3 but you still need to do steps one and two.

You can test stage 3 worked by plugging in the adaptor and checking that it appears as a port in device manager (steps 5 and 6 in my screen grabs above).

You've got both parts of the cable, yeah? The USB bit and the adaptor to 3-pin?

Sure have, got them both from the same guy in Malaysia from the wonder of eBay.

I'll check it works when I plug it right now.

Ok, the cable is recognised but I'm struggling to understand this line of text in your instructions;
"change directory (and drive if required) to wherever you dropped the executable"

It means find the star Treck software

with command prompt if you put the software in to the c drive at the top ie c:
in the command window (black with white text.
just type cd.. till the path is c:\>
ie not c:\windows\something\>

as in put the software in to c: then open command prompt (start--> run>> cmd --> OK

Ok Jef, thanks for your help but I'm still not understanding you ?

So I have Neils download saved on the desktop, how do I do that ?

when you get the black DOS type screen up after you have typed....cmd ....
type in cd desktop (if that is where you have unzipped Barnacle's files)
Then press....enter..
on the next line that comes up copy and paste startrek_bosch_v2 4 and then press enter

If it don't connect....just try changing the port number (the last number here... startrek_bosch_v2 4 ...the 4 )
Then go through the same procedure.
Bet you it finds the right port by time you get to 5
ps....you can use winzip or winrar to unzip the files

Last time I try and help anyone

Ok, but that does exactly the same as if I just double click the link on the desktop ?

My OBD to 3 pin adaptor has a pair of croc clips as well- red & black.
Do they need to go on to the battery?

just connect the positive one (+ red)...there is no need to connect the negative (- black)
I just lashed one cable from the battery to the other side of engine bay and used that to go to the croc clip.

How far have you got Jim ?
Have you extracted the 2 files to your desktop (notice I did not say "unzipped" )
Paul
You should be seeing something like this....it is not connected so not recognising anything at the moment though...your one should though

Yep, it's all unzipped, I did that originally and then saved it to the desktop for easy access.

Ah, I give in for now, flying early in the morning and I've still to do my prep tonight and try and get some sleep. I'll have another bash at it when I've more than 24hrs at home

ok......
are you getting something like this screen up ?
My files have been deleted BTW.
That was close..

That's great. I like the way it gives a continuous readout.
My temp gauge is 13 degrees too cold.
Thermostat seemed to open at around 90.
Lambda jumped around all over the place.
Cold

Warmer


Hot


Do the figures look reasonable?

here is mine at 68

Jimbo, PM me for a phone number. I'll talk you through it.

Lambda should jump about that means the ecu and lambda sensor are working. should go rich on boost and lean on coasting.

Here is a better comparison
Paul