EFIlive connection problem
EFIlive connection problem I tried connecting efilive for the first time and get the error
efi live cannot communicate with the pcm
disconnect the scantool if it is selected
please turn off the ignition, check all cables, turn on the ignition and try again
I have EFI Flashscan FSP in my device manager
cigarette lighter outlets work
V7.4.2
GENIII 97/98 pcm (its a 98)
What am I doing wrong?
efi live cannot communicate with the pcm
disconnect the scantool if it is selected
please turn off the ignition, check all cables, turn on the ignition and try again
I have EFI Flashscan FSP in my device manager
cigarette lighter outlets work
V7.4.2
GENIII 97/98 pcm (its a 98)
What am I doing wrong?
I'd pose this question over in the '98 PCM Forum at EFILive http://forum.efilive.com/.
I had a similar problem once on my truck because I didn't have the proper driver for the FlashScan loaded.
Steve
I had a similar problem once on my truck because I didn't have the proper driver for the FlashScan loaded.
Steve
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Make sure you are running the FW compatible with the so???are. I think you should be running v55 of the V2 firmware. Its under the efilive program menu.
I tried an earlier version of the so???are with a newer handset unit and it had the same error. So it probably doesnt work around the other way either.
Just follow the firmware upgrade process.
I tried an earlier version of the so???are with a newer handset unit and it had the same error. So it probably doesnt work around the other way either.
Just follow the firmware upgrade process.
18:43:31.859: Scanning for EFILive FlashScan V1 USB
18:43:31.859: Autodetect interface ...
18:43:31.890: Current protocol set to: "SAE J1850 VPW"
18:43:32.296: Interface firmware version: 1.2.17
18:43:32.296: Connection to [FSP] interface is OK
18:43:32.296: Autodetect PCM...
18:43:32.843: PCM not detected.
18:43:32.843: Autodetect ECM...
18:43:33.375: ECM not detected.
18:43:33.375: Autodetect TCM...
18:43:33.906: TCM not detected.
18:43:33.953: Interface firmware model: FSP
18:43:33.968: Interface firmware version: 1.2.17
18:43:33.984: Interface firmware date: Jan 18, 2005
18:43:34.015: FlashScan serial number: 003601369227
18:43:34.437: Initialising PIDs...
18:43:34.671: Initialising Modules...
18:43:34.671: Ready.
Does this tell anybody anything? I select 97/98 GEN III as the controller. I uninstalled the usb driver and software today and re did it. I am getting very frustrated. Sometimes the lights on the box flash or come on. Will the scan part of this recognize my 2006 Trailblazer 4.2I6?
18:43:31.859: Autodetect interface ...
18:43:31.890: Current protocol set to: "SAE J1850 VPW"
18:43:32.296: Interface firmware version: 1.2.17
18:43:32.296: Connection to [FSP] interface is OK
18:43:32.296: Autodetect PCM...
18:43:32.843: PCM not detected.
18:43:32.843: Autodetect ECM...
18:43:33.375: ECM not detected.
18:43:33.375: Autodetect TCM...
18:43:33.906: TCM not detected.
18:43:33.953: Interface firmware model: FSP
18:43:33.968: Interface firmware version: 1.2.17
18:43:33.984: Interface firmware date: Jan 18, 2005
18:43:34.015: FlashScan serial number: 003601369227
18:43:34.437: Initialising PIDs...
18:43:34.671: Initialising Modules...
18:43:34.671: Ready.
Does this tell anybody anything? I select 97/98 GEN III as the controller. I uninstalled the usb driver and software today and re did it. I am getting very frustrated. Sometimes the lights on the box flash or come on. Will the scan part of this recognize my 2006 Trailblazer 4.2I6?
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Something is wrong between your V1 and the PCM:
- is PCM powered...?
- is OBD-II port powered (cigar lighter fuse)...?
- is cable from V1 to OBD-II port good...?
- is wiring from OBD-II port to PCM good...?
- is PCM powered...?
- is OBD-II port powered (cigar lighter fuse)...?
- is cable from V1 to OBD-II port good...?
- is wiring from OBD-II port to PCM good...?
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Originally Posted by joecar
Something is wrong between your V1 and the PCM:
- is PCM powered...?
- is OBD-II port powered (cigar lighter fuse)...?
- is cable from V1 to OBD-II port good...?
- is wiring from OBD-II port to PCM good...?
- is PCM powered...?
- is OBD-II port powered (cigar lighter fuse)...?
- is cable from V1 to OBD-II port good...?
- is wiring from OBD-II port to PCM good...?
My G-Tech meter works in both outlets
Cables and V1 are brand new
I had hooked up a scan program called pro-scan a couple weeks ago and it worked fine.
I installed a cam over the last week and the battery was disconnected. The car starts and runs ok with the new cam. Thanks for your input on both sites, btw.
I have that problem alot with 97-98 cars. I just connect the scan tool first,if it doesn't connect,try again till it does.After the first connection i don't have a problem for the rest of the day.
Could it be anything in my edit, properties, connection page I need to change. I never changed anything there. Its on Com1, baud rate of 115200 or something. I saw something about this in another post.
Last edited by 98RedZone; May 9, 2007 at 05:55 AM.
