| Author | Message | ||
     Phantom5oh |
I bought the Vehicle Diagnostic Scan Tool Software (VDSTS) so I could do my own services. I plugged it in to use it and had a few problems getting it to communicate and figuring it out. Suggestion from the BadWeB was to download and update the newest software/dongle from www.technoresearch.com. I did that and now when I try to use it, it gives me a "Dongle Error Message" and then disconnects. Then it tells me that the "ECM is not responding". It goes through this about 3 times, then will not connect at all. I reloaded the software it came with and haven't had any better results. Anyone else have a similar experience? | ||
| Daves |
The best trouble shooting advise you will get is from Giamberto at Techno Research. He will walk you thru it. Call him at 248-658-1800 | ||
| Phantom5oh |
I'll give him a call, thanks Daves. | ||
| Race_pirate |
did you turn the ignition on??? | ||
| Phantom5oh |
"did you turn the ignition on???" Yes, and I tried it with the run switch in both positions. Race_Pirate, I'm not stupid in case you were wondering. From my previous post (that you responded to) you should remember that I had it working because I was able to see my TPS voltage, just couldn't figure out how to reset it. I just can't get it to connect/work anymore. | ||
| Fullpower |
phantom: the dongle is a finicky creature. sometimes(usually) it works right the first time, then somtimes it doesnt want to play anymore. sometimes it likes to be unplugged, and the techno program restarted, and then sometimes it will work again. also, immediately after connecting, and then resetting TPS, you need to RECONNECT in order to use the throttle angle function, because the program will disconnect itself after each operation... sort of an annoyance. and then, sometimes, after consultation with Giamberto, you will have to send the dongle back to michigan to have the electrons flushed and cleaned.this service is pretty quick, and (sometimes) the dongle will work better. | ||
| Race_pirate |
I wasnt being condescending, As I stated I did not read the instructions, plugged in and got the same error message. I then turned the ignition on got it to connect then turned the ignition off not being sure and to be safe as not to cook the coil. Last try for me was all ignition on and kill switch on. It then worked. If anyone is stupid it was me for not reading the instructions.... I did notice that after each screen or switching views from gauges to bars I needed to hit the recconnect button. Just trying to help...sorry. | ||
| Phantom5oh |
No problem, I'm just frustrated, which is probably making me overly sensitive and cranky. I feel like less of a man when my dongle isn't working. It's nice to know I'm not the only one with this problem, I was so ashamed.  I'm going to retry it tonight when I get home from work. Hopefully if I run into a problem Giamberto will still be at work to help. | ||
| Chainsaw |
I sent my (original style) dongle back. Was never able to get it to connect on a PC or PDA. Giambertto was a great help. They are sending me a new i& improved kit. | ||
| Hogs |
Well, I guess I`ll just WAIT until they get all the bugs out... Hate to pay big dollars for something and then have to phone the supplier with plms. more $$$$ If its not 100 percent I`ll keep my lonnies in my pocket, Wish I never bought the TFI as well...Win some ...lose some... | ||
| Ingemar |
Mine worked, than stopped. I sent it back and got a new one that works with both the PDA and PC/laptop. Works like a charm now. | ||
| Phantom5oh |
The I must have been in the favor of the Dongle God last night because I tried it last night when I got home from work, and didn't have a single problem. Connected on the first try and continued to connect every time thereafter.  | ||
| Fullpower |
warning: phantoms dongle is UP. glad you got it working. the electrons must have been confused there for a bit. (Message edited by fullpower on June 23, 2005) | ||
| Ryker77 |
sure wish I had read this post before I bought the techno scanner. I spent 300.00 bucks on something that needs to work when I need it the most. Not something that needs to be sent off to have something worked on before I can use it. And how often will I have to ship the scanner back to get it fixed? I think I want a refund. | ||
| Bud |
me to, lend my cable out to a mate ( i actualy never used it my self ) he did every thing with it , worked like a charme got it back, got my engine back to getter , so i need it, and i can't get the **## thing to work, it keeps saying disconected , and after a few trays, it reads the ecu type , but noting else mayby it's the windows 2000pro i'm running ? on the comp. ? mayby it's the xb ( it was used on a x1 ) i'm going mad | ||
| Ingemar |
I urge those with problems to contact Technoresearch. I had problems with it and was able to send it back. Got a new one, works like a charm. | ||
| Ryker77 |
"Got a new one, works like a charm." why was you sold a bad one to begin with? How long will the second one last? | ||
| Bud |
i already got a new one  only, never had a change to try it because off temperary engine dismemberment maybe it just me, or my bike  thing is the mate i spook if has used it on two bikes ( bought x1's ) on different computers i'm trying it one more time with some old computersoftware, i'll see if i can mail the techno guy's | ||
| Ingemar |
Bud, I mean the new generation ... one dongle works with PDA's and PC's/laptops. The first was of the first generation and it did work. After a few months I wanted to help a friend out it stopped working. For how long the new one works I don't know, time will tell. | ||
| Bud |
ill give windows 98 a try, that's is what my friend has running on his pc, and had no problem what so ever | ||
| Daves |
Ryker, You have mail. | ||
| Bud |
whoohoo mail from giamberto , new release on the site and it did the trick for me, anybody wanna see my logs |
