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Mar 31, 2013 | 07:08 PM

matt94z

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Tuner cats cable question

Got my car back running but haven't tuned it since I put the new motor in. I have my old AKM cable, but my new laptop has a USB hookup. Will any USB adapter work on the cable or do I need to purchase the one from akm?

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Mar 31, 2013 | 07:59 PM

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How old is your laptop? Jeez.

Mar 31, 2013 | 08:10 PM

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It's a new laptop. The cable is old. I need a converter to make the cable USB.

Mar 31, 2013 | 08:29 PM

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Um is it a serial port?

Cause my cable does OBD1 and OBD2 and it goes to a serial connection then converts it to USB.

Mar 31, 2013 | 08:42 PM

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Yes I bought the cable several years ago before they offered USB cables. They offer an upgrade through AKM but its like 60 bucks. I have found adapters not made by AKM for as low as 12 but I don't want to loose connection while programming and fry my PCM.

Mar 31, 2013 | 08:43 PM

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Yeah can't help you there sir.

Mar 31, 2013 | 09:04 PM

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Here is a pic.

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Mar 31, 2013 | 09:13 PM

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Man thats old school.

I don't know if I'd risk frying a PCM, I'd just get their adapter.

Mar 31, 2013 | 09:17 PM

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Lol I've been in the game since 98

Mar 31, 2013 | 09:22 PM

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I might have to ask you some tuning questions then or to look over some logs for me

I can take a picture of my cable for you.
For part numbers and such.

Mar 31, 2013 | 09:25 PM

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Sounds good. Haven't tuned on a lt1 for a couple years but getting mine out of the garage gave me the itch again. Lookin for some high 10s next time out. Then I may spray it

Mar 31, 2013 | 09:31 PM

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I'm hoping for 12s on motor and 11s on spray this year. Engine is stock besides stainless steel valves.

Apparently mine has no numbers at all on it. I got my directly from TunerCats.

Mar 31, 2013 | 09:36 PM

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Looks like the adapter I need. Guess ill just order it to be safe.

Mar 31, 2013 | 09:36 PM

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I just bought a new cable.

Mar 31, 2013 | 09:38 PM

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"For those of you who already own a serial RS232 version of the AKM cables we also offer an upgrade to USB. The upgrade kit includes the ALDL to USB converter and the USB cable (you use your original ALDL cable). This upgrade kit costs $59.95"

From TunerCats.