Software

[itsallyellow]

I need the software for the ecu. Also need the relevant lead. Where can i get these from? Need them by thursday.

Cheers
Mike

[Byker28i]

Serial lead is usually just a standard one available at most good pc shops

Software and info is here: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dave.hinns/software.h...

[TT Tim]

Hi Mike,

I can make you a lead if you get stuck.

Tim

[itsallyellow]

Thanks for your help guys.

Mike

[Cerberab]

While we're on the subject, I've got the disc, lead and laptop which I managed to not need last time - my MIL warning is on again full time, so about to try the diagnosis.

I've got it all connected up and about to start - can some kind person give me an idiots step by step from switching on to diagnosing - please bear in mind my computer experience is very limited!

Cheers

[JensenA]

you've probably got fed up of waiting for a reply, and cracked on but just in case....It only works if the immobiliser hasn't cut in - ie if you press the start button the engine will turnover. From then on it's all pretty self explanatory, and bu the time you read his you'll know more than I do cos it's ages since I used it !

[Cerberab]

Nope still waiting for direction - the disc is in and all the titled folders are showing on screen,plugged in to 9 pin socket inside ECU - but what do I do now...

[Byker28i]

Got the manual? Section G -Engine gives you the info on how to use the software.

Or with the software there's a damn good write up on the speed 6 engine explaining what all the bits of the software do.

[Cerberab]

Thanks Dave
I see the stuff in section G, but it assumes I know something about setting this up - really basic question, I know, but what should my laptop be set at when I put ignition on?
And where would I find the sp6 stuff you mentioned?

[Byker28i]

Everything is on this page: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dave.hinns/software.h...

including - how to use this software - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dave.hinns/files/User...

[Cerberab]

Hi Dave,
Still not getting anywhere I'm afraid.
I need to know what programme I need, to open the information on the disc. What platform did you use, was it Office Word?? If so, would it be possible to do the same on a PDF format?? Or can you send by email same on a compatible format to me??
The information appears to need a platform I do not have.

Cheers Robert

[Cerberab]

anyone......

[Nickccc]

Cerberab said:

anyone......

I have it all in a zipped file, mail me and I'll send it over, might work.
Nick.

[TT Tim]

I have converted the Word Doc' to PDF format..

I've uploaded it to one of my websites click here

HTH

Tim

[Cerberab]

Got the real time diagnostic screen up now thanks, like I said it was basic computer know how which was missing! Just need to try and work out what I'm reading now...

[Byker28i]

Well, important bits are checking the throttle settings, making sure they are roughly matched as you open the throttle. If you open the throttle by hand, check the cable hasn't become detatched from the quadrant on the nearside of the assembly.

You can make sure the lambdas are working, you can read the fault codes, the actual temp of your engine rather than what the guage says, etc etc.

edit: Oh and read Peppe's doc/pdf (the speed 6 one above). It's a really good read and explains lots.

Edited by Byker28i on Wednesday 9th April 09:06

[Cerberab]

Having done a quick diagnostic look last night, I suspect all is not well with the lambdas - the sp6 software states lambda 1 is for front cylinders 1,2 & 3 and lambda 2 for rear4,5&6 - what is configuration for V8?

and while I'm on, £99 for a new sensor - FFS! are they made by NASA??





(bettergo-feelrantcomingon)

[TT Tim]

Cerberab said:

Having done a quick diagnostic look last night, I suspect all is not well with the lambdas - the sp6 software states lambda 1 is for front cylinders 1,2 & 3 and lambda 2 for rear4,5&6 - what is configuration for V8?

and while I'm on, £99 for a new sensor - FFS! are they made by NASA??





(bettergo-feelrantcomingon)

I'll correct that as it appears the the Cerb' uses the same lambda sensors as the RV8!

I have a NTK one here, number on is is: OTD3G-3A1

Where were you quoted £99? Does sound about right though.

http://www.lambdasensor.co.uk/main/lrntk.htm

Tim

Edited by TT Tim on Wednesday 9th April 12:50

[Cerberab]

MO157 from Clever Trevor - £99.88 + Del - £107.38.

I'll say it again - FFS!!!

Edited by Cerberab on Wednesday 9th April 17:10

[TT Tim]

Get down the motor factors, you pay through the nose for a lot of things that are sold for TVRs when in reality they are used on a multitude of other vehicles.

Tim