senordos Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 The ECU is in the boot... the mapping needs to be done in the car. The provided cable isn’t long enough. What is the recommended approach? To get a USB extension cable, or to get a longer Link tuning cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hill Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 USB extension cables work fine. I have also had success with USB over WiFi using virtual here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senordos Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Brilliant. Thanks Richard. Bought a 3m extension on way home from work... works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamw Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 If its working for you - then great, but in my experience they can be pretty flaky with extensions, so keep an eye on it and dont rule out the extension if you ever have trouble doing a store or downlolading a log etc. I've had a few calls from MR2 owners in the past having comms problems due to needing an extension cable to reach the cabin. If you ever have drama, a USB hub or active USB extension should work better in theory. Or Richards USB server is a nice option too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Burnett Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 In the past ive used a rather long usb extension cable with a repeater with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senordos Posted October 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Thanks Adam. Just for other people’s future reference who happen across this topic... The cable I purchased is an ADVENT (AUEX48M15) USB 2.0 Extension. 3 metres (plugged into 1.5 metre Link tuning cable). Bought from Curry’s / PC World in UK. I’ve done ignition base timing and about 2 hours of settings and fuel table stuff so far with no issues... however heed Adam’s warning in case there are connectivity issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Schneiderbanger Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 On 10/22/2019 at 11:45 AM, Richard Hill said: USB extension cables work fine. I have also had success with USB over WiFi using virtual here. I’d like more info on this usb over wifi so i could just mount the module under the dash and never have to pull it out. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hill Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 USB over WiFi requires a compatible router. They are about 30 pounds iirc. There is a topic on this forum about it. I would say though that it is not as reliable as a USB cable so I would only use it if I had to. HTH, Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senordos Posted March 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 Update on this.... I’m now having connection issues with my Link now I’m properly into the mapping (yes yes, I know it’s taken me an age to get round to it). When very little is going on then everything is fine, but if I have logging on and making some changes, or trying to do a store, my connection is dropping or store failing.... I suspect the cable could be the cause so will try something different as above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senordos Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 I bought a USB "repeater" cable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B2HP2UI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 While it appears to be a little bit more reliable, I'm still having frequent disconnects when mapping. Can anyone recommend an actual product which they've had success with? I'm open to using a cable or a hub or anything which will give me reliability. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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