just bought a laptop. how to connect to car
03-13-2006, 06:40 PM
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just bought a laptop. how to connect to car like the topic states. what is the piece called and where can i buy it that connect the laptop to the connector in my 01 TA?
03-13-2006, 06:44 PM
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Well, first off you have to have an edit program installed on your laptop along with the cable to link to your car. You don`t just buy a cable and link it to your laptop.
03-13-2006, 07:08 PM
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When you buy an edit program, the cable and everything you need to perform the operation comes with it. I wouldn`t be looking for a cable, I`d be looking for an edit program if I were you.
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I'm confused on HP tuners. The software looks amazing, and I would like to purchase some. The "credit's" thing has me puzzeled. Do I have to have credits to gte a lisence, to be able to tune my car? How do I get credits? What the hell are credits?
03-13-2006, 08:19 PM
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If you want just Scanning only, look at AutoTap or EFILive.
If you want Scanning and Tuning, look at HPTuners or EFILive.
Do NOT ask which is better;
search the forum for threads on these and decide for yourself.
Either way, you need a cable and the software that comes with it.
If you want Scanning and Tuning, look at HPTuners or EFILive.
Do NOT ask which is better;
search the forum for threads on these and decide for yourself.
Either way, you need a cable and the software that comes with it.
03-13-2006, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6FTW
I'm confused on HP tuners. The software looks amazing, and I would like to purchase some. The "credit's" thing has me puzzeled. Do I have to have credits to gte a lisence, to be able to tune my car? How do I get credits? What the hell are credits?
you can do whatever you want w/the credits, buy more, etc.... this is all detailed on the orders page and in the FAQ section ...
6 credits for unlimited year/model... 2 for VIN lock (these apply to GEN III vehicles as identified on the order page) ... this way you're not locked down to having to identify what you want at purchase... you can apply these credits however you see fit (you don't even have to use them all... you could use 2 for a VIN locked license just for your car and leave the other 6 for later use... ) also note that 8 credits is not th elimit (credits are unlimited) it's just what the cable comes with on new purchase (http://www.hptuners.com/order.php shows how many credits different upgrades and vehicles are)
Also as mentioned, to see what software's available check out the stickies, there's one that provides search terms, web sites, etc... for your own research (due to some people we can't have any comparative, which is better type threads as they quickly evolve into a big pile of crap...) (the cable is an OBDII to Serial cable... but there is no generic one you can buy ... if you use HP Tuners, must have the HPT cable, EFI Live must have the EFI cable, etc...)