SamW Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 As title, I haven't been able to connect to the ecu on PCLink, it power up and still runs the car etc. I have tried un-installing/re installing, drivers etc and have just tried a second laptop with a fresh copy and I still can't connect any ideas? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamW Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Also getting this now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Do you have any devices connected via CAN or RS232? ie a dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamW Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hi Simon, thanks for replying,the only connection to the ecu is the USB adapter supplied with the ECU, correct Coms port selected etc I havent done anything/connected anything to the ecu yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Main things would be making sure the ECU has a full 12V supply and the green LED is coming on on the board.Check the CANPCB (200mm) cable is fully inserted in to the connector on the ECU and its terminals are seated correctly in the plug.Also make sure the ECU is showing in device manager and has no warnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamW Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Green LED is coming on and is showing in device manager, all drivers up to date which is what led me to believe initially it was a software problem but PClink recognises that it cannot connect to the ecu even though something is there. I'll have another nose at the cable, last time I checked all pins were seated and plug in there solid etc. Ill have another go later, thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 You can also try to run the firmware update to see if it will go through. It could be a odd firmware not allowing connection in which case running the firmware update should be successful and then allow connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamW Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I’ve been trying the most recent update of PCLink, it actually stopped working whilst it was connected to the ECU. Any ideas? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 If you try to run firmware update (this can be done with out PC link being able to connect) what happens?Also you could try powering the ECU up on the bench with just power and ground to see if that will let you connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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