Ebay has been a pregnant dog lately...
Anyway, bought a PCIII on ebay. They guy said it was a USB. it isnt. its for a 2003 620IE. Anyone know if i can load up a map for an S2R and make it run? Honestly, I am asking because i CANNOT find someone with a serial to USB cable. I dont even have a serial port.
Can you even connect the PCIII USB software to the serial versions?
You can't file a complaint that the item is not as advertised?
I haven't had a serial port in more than 5 years. ???
I did. And he's being a pregnant dog. He said "it will work" etc. i said no it wont. filed a claim. in the resolution center, he says okay, i will take it back, and he also sends me an email saying hell return the shipping cost both ways. So I replied (in the resolution center) okay, give me your address, and verify the that you said you are goign to give me a full refund + shipping costs back to you. He hasn't said anything and its been over 24 hours.
I have 2 PCIII's in my house a PCIIIR an a PCIII USB. I found out my onw answer thouhg. USB software is not backwards compatible, so i have no way of loading a map onto it, which means im not even going to bother looking for a serial cable.
Anyone have a PCIII for sale? lol a USB ONE!
Best Buy, and probably Circuit City will have a USB to Serial converter.
Expensive, $40 if I remember.
$17.00
http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_details.cfm?sku=CA-232-1MB&cats=199&catid=2345%2C199%2C461%2C106%2C1009%2C601
we use those USB / serial converters at work here. its a crap shoot ... i wouldn't rely on it.
you can also by a pcimcia card that has 2 serial ports on it This will work for sure. the usb to serial adapters do work most of the time. the old ones didn`t work as well.
Quote from: abby normal on September 18, 2008, 06:50:33 AM
we use those USB / serial converters at work here. its a crap shoot ... i wouldn't rely on it.
+1 Things only work about half the time..Vista hates them too!
Wouldnt matter anyway. PCIII USB software will not talk to a PCIIIR.
Hell, just go out and buy an old computer for your garage. They practically give them away on craigs list. Probably get one cheaper than a new cable!
But where would i get the program to speak with the PCIIIR?
Quote from: He Man on September 18, 2008, 02:47:20 PM
But where would i get the program to speak with the PCIIIR?
They used to have it on their website. I can't seem to find it now...
Email DynoJet and ask if they still have it available.
make the beast with two backs it. Paypal refund approved. Sending item back tomorrow. Im jsut gonna drop the money on a brand new one.
link to the auction?
Quote from: Heath on September 18, 2008, 11:49:04 PM
link to the auction?
+1. What's the guy's username? Glad you decided to go with straight USB. Those adapters are really iffy. Unfortunately a lot of the stuff I work on at work is still 9-pin serial, the stuff's a pain to work with.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220278878453&rd=1
brand new? Box was cut on the corners to open.
2003-2006? no, just 03. USB version came out and that one is made for 2003-2006.
PCIIIUSB? no PCIIIR. ONTOP of that the unit has been installed. theres grease on every thing.
I hate people that are like that on eBay. Good thing you are getting your refund though. Thanks for the link