Cannot get msd 6010 to connect with computer

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Jul 24, 2010 | 08:14 PM

b_evans06

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Cannot get msd 6010 to connect with computer

I am trying to tune my msd 6010 box on my car and can't get it to connect. My computer did not have a port for the msd cable to plug into so I bought a 9pin to usb adapter. I have plugged it into every usb port and it still will not connect. It does not show any signs or changes. I turn the key on and nothing happens. I installed the driver for the adapter. if anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. The car is an 84 cutlass with a carbed 4.8. If you need any more info I can help.

Jul 24, 2010 | 10:49 PM

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Search the msd web site. I found the answer to the same problem, but it took some looking. Some USB/serial adapters are set up so one of the pins will supply 5 volts, apparently because some equipment need it. The 6010 doesn't need it and that's why it won't connect.You will have to remove/break off one pin in your adapter. I think it was pin 9, but I can't remember for sure. I will look at my adapter tomorrow to see what pin I had to remove. After removing the correct one, you'll connect without any problems.

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Jul 25, 2010 | 03:36 PM

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Before you break anything, find your "Device Manager" (hardware tree) in Windows. For XP, you right-click on "My Computer", select "Properties", click the tab "Hardware", then click "Device Manager". Scroll down to "Ports (COM & LPT)" and see what port your USB adapter is connecting to (you might need to enable "Show Hidden Devices" under the "View" menu). Once you know which port is being used, go into the MSD software and select that port. Be aware that you cannot connect to any port if the MSD is not powered up!

Jul 25, 2010 | 11:56 PM

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i could rite on the msd box,but could not read real time data.

If my memory is ok, all I did was to remove the 9pin on the serial cablr, that one is the power ine that makes the adaptor go nuts.

Jul 26, 2010 | 04:32 AM

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i could rite on the msd box,but could not read real time data.

If my memory is ok, all I did was to remove the 9pin on the serial cablr, that one is the power ine that makes the adaptor go nuts.

I think pin 9 was the correct one for me too. It took a lot of searching to find the solution. You can't select the correct COM port until after you remove the pin, either.

Jul 26, 2010 | 10:03 PM

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Thanks for the helpful information I will see how it goes the next time I can work on the car.

Jul 27, 2010 | 11:28 PM

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I had ALOT OF GREIF with this too, but in the end, I found that everytime I want to use the laptop to usb adapter, I have to reboot the laptop WITH THE ADAPTER PLUGGED IN. Now I have no trouble connecting.