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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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thats what i get everytime i try to log or read VCM. everything is plugged in. i had to buy a USB adapter to make the cable work with the computer as thats the only kind of port it has. the computer uses windows 98.

another thing that could help- when i plug in the USB cable, "new hardware was found" pops up on the screen. i tried finding something to load it with but have not found anything

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any suggestions? it was all plugged in and the ignition in the run position... abs inop, service vehicle, SES, and ABS were all shining at me

anyone have any ideas?
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also, cable is VCM Suite 1.0v, the disk is version 1.2, and i have 1.6 on the computer (its been paid up for updates till june)
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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You need to make sure that the Comm port # that is in the LS1prog Program. (Settings... in the menu bar) is the same one that is established w/your computer. (Right click my computer and select Manage, then go to device manager and view the ports.)

I had this problem with the USB to serial adapter. PM me if you need more help.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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it doesn't have a "manage". is it something in the control panel?
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Probably need to load the drivers for that usb to serial cable for win98. Do you have the installation cd for it?
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right click on my computer, properties, click on the hardware tap, scroll down to device manager, and then to com port settings. the com port number must be a low number, as many usb devices will get like com 12 where hp is looking for a lower comport.

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which one do i go for?

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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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GOT IT! AnthonyR is the man!

now time to start messin with tuners and get it ready for the real tuner to work his magic
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GOT IT! AnthonyR is the man!

now time to start messin with tuners and get it ready for the real tuner to work his magic
Cool, glad I could help...wait till you get my bill...

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Originally Posted by AnthonyR
Cool, glad I could help...wait till you get my bill...


good thing i didn't send it down to ya!
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