Danw8986 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 any one on here dont this on there laptop and did you have any problems? i have all the software working but when i connect it to the car it fails to pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 ok, lets start at the beginning what App you using INPA, SSS, NCS Expert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 im useing INPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Which operating system are you using on the laptop? What type of port? You need a Serial port, is it in-built? USB? PCI card? Need a little more info.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 sorry guys, ok im useing this set up here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120780795410 on windows xp youll have to go slow with me as im a mac man so am used to everything just working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Aha! I bought the same thing! If you got the 6.5Mb installation instruction .pdf that came with it like I did, go back to page 4/5 and ensure you've set the com port correctly. That was my problem 1st time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 cheers momo will try again tonight, how do i know what com port is witch? i how do i know what com port im plugged into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazNicki Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 OK, I recently did this and had a few problems. What is the error code that your getting? Also, check under the bonnet to see if you need the 20-Pin round connector too, that was my issue. I needed the blue one to plug into the USB port on the laptop, and I needed the plue ODB port to plug into the black 20-Pin connector. This then resollved my issue. However, it would help id I knew what fault code that INPA gives you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 i get to page 25 of the instrucion pdf when you plug the laptop into the car to check its conectiong but it just says "unable to comunitcate" my cars a 2004 330 so im preaty sure it wornt need the old type obd also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) i have the same acble, from the same seller with no issue at all as INPA does not need bmw diaghead, or VM ware, this most likely points to a USB - Cable connection issue, a few pointers make sure you always use the same usb port, follow his Instructions to the letter when the cable is plugged into the port on the car, does the red LED light up on the cable head? in XP CTRL Panel, System, is the port showing?, if so, what port is assigned to it. i always use port 1 regards Edited October 24, 2011 by siffion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 led lights up red. in control panner i have 2 com ports show up but only got something plugged into one. i configured both these ports to the right settings on the 3rd atempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) ok, so there is the issue, you only need to configure 1 port PM sent PM failed, you unable to recieve any new messages Edited October 24, 2011 by siffion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 cleared my inbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 still unable to send PM, was gonna send you my moby number, to talk you through it later on after work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 still unable to send PM, was gonna send you my moby number, to talk you through it later on after work thats very kind of you, ive completly cleared it now so should work if not ive sent you a pm with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazNicki Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Take everything out of your USB ports, nothing plugged in at all. Boot into Windows XP and once all is booted up properly, load up Device Manager from the Control Panel. Here, you can see your devices including the ones plugged into your USB ports. Plug in your cable and then click properties for this device. You then need to ensure that it is Set to COM1 on the port settings under advanced. This will assign COM1 as the port on this particular USB Port, so remeber which one it is that you have plugged into. Then try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'd put money on it not being set up as COM1 being your issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'd put money on it not being set up as COM1 being your issue. same here mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazNicki Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 If you don't have any luck Dan, I'm more than happy to look next time you're up here visiting the other half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 If you don't have any luck Dan, I'm more than happy to look next time you're up here visiting the other half. cheers gaz if i havent got it working by the week end im up your way than so will be giveing you a phone call begging for help lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Haha no worries dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) ok guys im looking into the com ports now when i go com port 1 > advanced i get a different screen to the one on the pdf instruction guide (see pic below) sorry for the dodgy pic the laptop im on isnt connected to the interweb. the screen to the left is what ive got the screen to the right is what i should have Edited October 24, 2011 by Danw8986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 You're doing it on XP whereas the guide is for Win7 so it'll be slightly different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) You're doing it on XP whereas the guide is for Win7 so it'll be slightly different. com 2 shows up in the layout it should be tho. any ideas on what the settings should be on this screen ? Edited October 24, 2011 by Danw8986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
