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DannyCarr · 10-09-2006, 06:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ashtray

First up Hi I'm new

I'm trying to use Opel tech2 to clear fault codes on a 98 Vauxhall Astra, when i connect up the cable to the car and the laptops rs232 port it trys to comunicate with the car then says connection unsuccessful, I have tried with the ignition on and with the car running with no success

I have noticed in the software window it says baud rate 10400 and windows xp wont let you set the baud rate to that

Have also tried several different softwares on 3 different laptops and still it wont work. Also tried on the Vauxhall Opel forums for help but no luck so far
Is there any way of making this thing work?

Thanks

J

Hi I am informed that this is usually caused by using a Serial To USB converter cable with your tech2 interface. Im not sure if it is a hardware or driver issue, I will try to find out soon. Some Serial to USB converter cables will work, but it is hit and miss to find one that does.

10-09-2006, 06:40 PM	#5
DannyCarr Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 My Photos: ()	Opel TECH2 Software Baud Problem Quote: Originally Posted by ashtray First up Hi I'm new I'm trying to use Opel tech2 to clear fault codes on a 98 Vauxhall Astra, when i connect up the cable to the car and the laptops rs232 port it trys to comunicate with the car then says connection unsuccessful, I have tried with the ignition on and with the car running with no success I have noticed in the software window it says baud rate 10400 and windows xp wont let you set the baud rate to that Have also tried several different softwares on 3 different laptops and still it wont work. Also tried on the Vauxhall Opel forums for help but no luck so far Is there any way of making this thing work? Thanks J Hi I am informed that this is usually caused by using a Serial To USB converter cable with your tech2 interface. Im not sure if it is a hardware or driver issue, I will try to find out soon. Some Serial to USB converter cables will work, but it is hit and miss to find one that does.