Thanks, CN! Altered the FAQ to include that.

The only odd thing I see is I get a message after a few seconds, on both cars:

\Error in RAM Address Frame txors

It still seems to generate numbers though, so I ignored it.

On the Coupe, I get the same '(64) Knock Sensor 1 Signal Not Plausible' and '(64) Knock Sensor 2 Signal Not Plausible' that you showed me at the East Anglia meet. Also, I get a yellow: '(58) Lambda Sensor Open Circuit'.

All clean on the Spider Woohoo.

The error message is a diagnostic; it's saying that the ECU didn't respond properly to something (or I got the sequence wrong somewhere). If the tumbler \|/- keeps spinning, it should pick it up again next time round the loop.

Sounds like you've still got the knock sensor problem. The lambda sensor says it's got better, it happened 64-58 starts ago. You can press the 'd' key to make them go away if you have the latest version.

Ahah. I think I'm starting to understand About 6 starts ago, it did have a bit of a wobble.

Just one more question: Should I connect up the negative diagnostic clip to the car chassis somewhere? I left it unconnected and it seemed to work.

No need for the negative one - it picks that up through the comms connector.

I recieved my cables last week but i just cannot get it to connect.

I have checked the COM port number, made sure ignition is on, got power lead connected, all drivers installed but it still wont connect.

I thought it might have been an issue with the car, but i checked the diagnostics lead with a Snapon code reader and that worked fine.

I must be doing something wrong. Anyone got any ideas?

Do you get an error from the software? Might be best to post a screenshot so we can see what's happening. Also, do you definitely have it plugged into the right port on the car, the cables fit quite a few sockets.

Gareth

Yeah definitly the right socket - as the snap-on code reader talked to it.

I am getting a message that says "Error in Ram Address"

Here is screen shot;

wrong port selected ?
What port did you select.....try going up or down one or two ?

No, it's talking to the usb-serial adaptor, but the 00-00-00-00-00-00 is saying there's no response from the ECU. Is the red lead from the adaptor attached to the battery positive?

Or could be a faulty adaptor.

Yeah the red lead is clipped straight onto the battery terminal.

I definitly have the correct port too.

Must be a dodgy chinese lead.

It'll go with the dodgy one I discovered at AutoItalia last week, then!

Well, my ODBCII lead has arrived, I've bought a 20VT, so now I can crack on when the Fiat adapter arrives.

That looks good

Fiat style dials? You're welcome to the C++ code for these, Surfer.

I'm fine with the Delphi components right now.

I have already programmed them with extra functionality, water temp dial's background will turn red when it goes over limit.

I've set the menu to allow two different sizes, 800X500 for netbook displays, 1024X768 for normal laptops.

Also the colour scheme of the window can be either black or pick up your theme settings.

I've sorted the data structures, comms routines and main program loop,I just need a car and that other lead to start checking it.

Your suggestions are welcome.

Amazing, the adapter lead just dropped on the doormat.

The delivery time from China has really improved in the last year.

Depending on how busy I am at work on Thursday, there is a possibility I may be able to demo the program at the Ace on Thursday night.

Surfer69 will you be making your app available once completed? I could give you a page on the club website?

Looking forward to seeing it at the ACE!

What's this all about then

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k20/Webbo/random%20car/Image1-1.jpg

Ah, if only the documents had explained what that one meant. But it happened a dozen or more starts ago, so I shouldn't worry...

Think that is when the ECU adjusts to a new EBV or adapts to boost map changes.

Cheers, I'll delete it and forget all about it

PLEASE NOTE

I'm currently moving my ISP to a new provider. At present the old site is down and the new site is not yet up; whether you can see these files depends rather on how up to date your DNS server is...

Hopefully should be all working in a day or so.

Thanks,

Neil

I think it's all up and working again. Please let me know if you try and grab something and it doesn't work.

fo'ing car is playing up. can someone send the software to me at xxx. The link for the software isn't working.

cheers

rob.

This link worked for me. http://www.nailed-barnacle.co.uk/coupe/startrek/startrek409.zip

I have sent it to you anyway.

Is anyone any closer to the pretty GUI version?

Surfer69 - I really like the look of what you're working on, and I have an Acer Aspire One which will be perfect for it.

If you've tried the link before, the original version may be cached with nothing behind it. Refresh the page and try again - it's working for me.

Nope I stil get

Not Found

The requested URL /coupe/startrek/startrek_bosch_M2_10_4.zip was not found on this server.

<scratches head>

Nope, something's eaten it. Can't even find the original zip file on my system.

I've just stuck up the raw .exe here: http://www.nailed-barnacle.co.uk/coupe/startrek/startrek_bosch_M2_10_4.exe

I'll sort out the source code soon.

Brilliant, just used it to diagnose a dodgy throttle position sensor.

It works !