[jfedor]

When I plug my cable I'm unable to connect via VIN. Its grayed out and says no ZGW. Any idea what this could be? I also do not see a link light on my Ethernet port. Could it be a bad cable?

 

[jfedor]

I think its a cable issue since it says cable disconnect and I don't even have a link light on the Ethernet port

 

[jfedor]

Could be. At least you can pickup a 2nd one for only $20 and see if it works.

So the ebay guy was nice enough to send a second cable. Same issue and no link light at all on back of laptop.

I did notice it fits very loose and easily drops out. Is that a common issue with the F10's? I noticed the vertical OBDII position is not something I have dealt with before. I also noticed the esys cable I got is still looser that a normal OBDII I have from a standard tester. See pic attached ESYS on right standard on left.

Could it be an issue with windows 7 64bit?

Thanks,
Josh

 

[jfedor]

Cable should fit snuggly. Not sure why his don't, but I am doubtful he sent you two bad cables, so I think the issue is your laptop.

E-Sys runs on Windows XP, 7, or 8, and 32-Bit or 64-Bit. This is not an issue.

I have used OBII before on my old car and it snapped in. This definitely doesn't snap in. How hard should I be pushing? The whole kick panel is moving so I don't want to push very hard.

 

[jfedor]

I wouldn't say it "snaps" in. It should push in with some slight resistance, and stay put when it is attached. It shouldn't be loose.

So it was my fault, I didn't push hard enough. Now I see link light on the laptop. Next step is to try coding.

Thanks,
Josh

 

[jfedor]

quick question, I had the firmware updated on my car by the dealer earlier but I haven't gotten around to re-coding. Can I use the same Eys and data file I have been using or is there a benefit to moving to a newer version (3.24.3 and 52.2)

thanks and happy thanksgiving all.

 

[jfedor]

quick question, I had the firmware updated on my car by the dealer earlier but I haven't gotten around to re-coding. Can I use the same Eys and data file I have been using or is there a benefit to moving to a newer version (3.24.3 and 52.2)

thanks and happy thanksgiving all.