Thread: Pc Freezing...When the power locks are used.

Ok little update,

I just took everything apart to get to my car pc, and this is whats happening:

With just power from the HDD to the USB hub, everything works just fine, so its not a short. BUT!! when i plug in the usb cable from the Hub to the mother board AND with the power, and tap on the power locks, it freezes.

Does this mean I have bad drivers or a bad Connection or a bad USB hub??

Thanks!

that's a common issue when dealing with externally powered usb hubs. You're getting a voltage spike from the car's power, that in turn, locks up the computer.

However, to overcome this issue it is best to use hubs that use two connections to your computer in the form of an USB "Y" cable- one for the usb signal, the other for the 5v input. But, you must also try not exceed your motherboards USB output amperage.

It also sounds like you're powering the hub through the cars power window fused circuit.

Originally Posted by dMand

that's a common issue when dealing with externally powered usb hubs. You're getting a voltage spike from the car's power, that in turn, locks up the computer.

However, to overcome this issue it is best to use hubs that use two connections to your computer in the form of an USB "Y" cable- one for the usb signal, the other for the 5v input. But, you must also try not exceed your motherboards USB output amperage.

It also sounds like you're powering the hub through the cars power window fused circuit.

Thats what a friend of mine said as well, that I was powering the hub through my cars power window circuit, But the thing is that it has nothing to do with my power window circuit, My carputer run directly to the battery??

Could It be possible that i have the usb hub wired improperly? Like I said before, its wired to the 5v HDD wiring.

I am using this hub http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...odsInSession=1

What hubs are recomended to use with car pc's??

I don't think it's your wiring, or hub, you're getting some type of RadioFrequency Interference or ElectroMagnetic Interference.

There are several things in a computer that can generate noise. All computers use digital signals -- square waves rich in harmonics. These signals can be generated by the several oscillators found in most computer systems. Signals from the oscillators can interfere with the signals we want to receive. In addition to the oscillators, all computer circuits sub-divide these oscillators into signals that are sub-multiples of the oscillator frequencies. Additional digital noise can be generated by the video monitor circuits. Computers also use switching power supplies. "Switchers" can also be prolific generators of RF noise. The monitor has a separate power supply, plus sweep and high-voltage circuits that can also generate noise. When you put them all together, a computer system can generate RF signals from below the HF band well into VHF, colliding with your car's remote.

I see. So what are my options for a solution.... Sorry for sounding so blunt but this is just giving me the biggest head ache..

What im thinking of trying tomm is the following, the local pep boys has this type of 12v usb gaget

http://www.adorama.com/LRAIDCUF.html...26211333649668

Since usb uses 5v that means that adapter must have something in it reduces 12v to 5v. so if i just run a positive and negative lead from where the usb socket begins i can wire that to my current usb hub for the 5v power instead of using my HDD, correct? And if it doesnt work then the most ive wasted was a half hour of my time and 10 dollars.

Do I have a good thought going or is it going to be a waste of time?? Oh and sorry about my wording on this post, I didnt exactly know how to explain what I wanted to do, Hope you understand

I was thinking along the lines of something like an Universal plug-in auto adaptor for 12Vdc - 13.8Vdc cigarette socket, switchable from 1.5V-12V.

that might work, it's worth a try.

thanks for all the help man. i will give it a try tomm and let you know how it turns out.!!

N/P dj.

If not, it's definitely interference from your remote transmitter.

Let me know how other functions from the remote react while your pc is turned on. trunk lock, alarm, etc...try them out and observe your pc to see if the problem arises.

Where is your PC located?