Autotap Help
10-24-2008, 11:15 AM
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Autotap Help First, a little info... I have an AT1 setup with both 2.0 and 3.0 software, Vista OS with a Keyspan DB9 to USB adapter (recommended by a sponsor).
Problem: With the vehicle on and everything hooked up I try to start the software and it seems that the autotap hardware is detected but it says no vehicle is connected. I have tried with the car on/off etc.
Could my COM settings be wrong? My guess is no because it definitely detects the AT hardware because when I disconnect it from the computer I get "No Autotap Hardware Found". The only other thing I can think of is that the module that connects to the OBD port is missing a pin. There is one spot that looks like there should be an extra pin but I am unsure whether or not there is supposed to be one there. By chance could someone post a picture or a diagram of their (MALE) connector that plugs into the vehicle OBD port. Beyond that I have no clue and any help would be appreciated. I can post pics later when I get home from work if that helps.
Problem: With the vehicle on and everything hooked up I try to start the software and it seems that the autotap hardware is detected but it says no vehicle is connected. I have tried with the car on/off etc.
Could my COM settings be wrong? My guess is no because it definitely detects the AT hardware because when I disconnect it from the computer I get "No Autotap Hardware Found". The only other thing I can think of is that the module that connects to the OBD port is missing a pin. There is one spot that looks like there should be an extra pin but I am unsure whether or not there is supposed to be one there. By chance could someone post a picture or a diagram of their (MALE) connector that plugs into the vehicle OBD port. Beyond that I have no clue and any help would be appreciated. I can post pics later when I get home from work if that helps.
10-24-2008, 12:01 PM
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Hmm, yes, I have only tried on my GTO and I have yet to try it on my camaro. I had no idea that it wouldn't work on a new model year car. I don't remember reading anything about a year range for this, any idea what the cutoff year would be?
10-24-2008, 12:18 PM
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Cutoff would probably be CAN based vehicles which started in 2005 for the most part.
If you're looking for a scanner that will scan 05+ GM vehicles, though, you can check ours out http://www.hptuners.com/order.php
Ours will also allow you to scan many late model Fords and soon Dodge as well for no extra charge and has upgrade paths to a full tuning suite.
If you're looking for a scanner that will scan 05+ GM vehicles, though, you can check ours out http://www.hptuners.com/order.php
Ours will also allow you to scan many late model Fords and soon Dodge as well for no extra charge and has upgrade paths to a full tuning suite.
10-24-2008, 12:40 PM
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At some point I would certainly like to get a nice scanning/editing tool but for now I really just want to see if I can figure out whether or not something is wrong with my current autotap.
