The software probably isn't syncing with the BECM properly, either dodgy USBtoSerial drivers (best to use an old laptop with a real serial port) or the OBDII socket on the car could be dodgy - not uncommon. Plenty of threads on here discussing the issue - use search.
 
just found the fault its cos im running win 7 64bit its fell out with it self no compatible drivers :confused::mad:
 
I have used the EAS Software on a Laptop running Win7x64 using a Serial Adpator I have had since about 2002....I attached the USB Adaptor, told Win to search the web for the best driver using Win Update...loaded driver...used Device Manager to find out the Comm Port Number...opened EASUnlock....set the port number....connected and bingo was his name-o......

Cleared the faults out, unplugged etc and up she jumped - don't believe me, ask Dopey - it was his P38 I did the work on!!
 
P38guy said:
Mine works, I think datatek mentioned somewhere before about downloading framework ?????????/ he will put you right :)
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You need netframework to run the software, but I assume he has the software running but it is not connecting due to duff USB to serial adaptor drivers.
 
i can get tx /rx values ff and 1 it gets height values 130/131 fronts and rear 132/133 so it seems to be talking now but it will not empty the tank

and high profile is lower that access profile is that correct there is 4points difference
 
mutsnutz said:
i can get tx /rx values ff and 1 it gets height values 130/131 fronts and rear 132/133 so it seems to be talking now but it will not empty the tank

and high profile is lower that access profile is that correct there is 4points difference
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Those figures look like wading height. Do you get the green good idle button?
Access figures should be lower than any other height.
 
just done that when i checked the properties of the device this is what it said This device cannot start. (Code 10)
 
Some USB to serial adaptors using the Prolific chip are Chinese clones and it's very difficult to get them working. Adaptors using the FTGD chip are reputedly better and easier to get working.
 
where can i get a good lead that will work don't want to go through another day of bugging the brains on here when i doesn't work again :D looked on internet and more confused than i was in the beginning :eek: everyone one ive looked at seems to have the same problem dodgy chinky chips :mad:
 
mutsnutz said:
where can i get a good lead that will work don't want to go through another day of bugging the brains on here when i doesn't work again :D looked on internet and more confused than i was in the beginning :eek: everyone one ive looked at seems to have the same problem dodgy chinky chips :mad:
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I got my USB to serial adaptor from Maplin, it was not cheap but I was in a hurry at the time as the car was on the bump stops. It has worked on every computer I've tried it on. You could also try CPC.
 
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