Laptop will not communicate with the car (Power Logger)

[blackgn1]

I cannot get powerlogger to communicate with the car. Had my laptop cleared and software reinstalled. I have reflashed. Have the latest Powerlogger software. I'm no computer guy.

 

[blackgn1]

I downloaded the software from the turbotweak website. It's possible that the powerlogger doesn't know I am using windows xp and I can't find where to tell it.

 

[TurboBuRick]

Check the device manager for missing drivers.

 

[dennisL]

You need certain files in order for PL to work properly with the usb port on Win2K and WinXP. These usb driver files should be included with the PL installation software. They are grouped into two directories: "2000 and XP" is one of them and "Win98" is the other. The first time you run PL, then plug in the usb cable, Windows asks you for the location of the Driver Disk. Point it to the "2000 and XP" directory. If I remember correctly, Windows asks twice for the driver location, so browse to the same directory twice. This installs the correct drivers.

 

[blackgn1]

When I downloaded the software online it didn't ask for any drivers. Guess thats the problem. How do I fix it?

 

[TurboBuRick]

It will not ask for the drivers until you plug into the pl.

Here are the drivers. Unzip and save to your desktop. http://www.fullthrottletech.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1384&d=1258764832

When it asks for the driver direct it to the folder on your desktop.

HTH

RL

 

[dennisL]

Just to be absolutely clear ...
1. DO NOT plug in the usb cable to PL.
1. Unzip and save the driver files to your desktop (from the link Rick provided).
2. Run the PL program
Note: You can put a shortcut to the program on your desktop by right-clicking on the PL.exe file, in drop-down menu pick Send To, then click on Desktop (create shortcut).
3. Now plug in the PL usb cable.
This is when Windows should ask you for the location of the driver files. If it doesn't, its because it thinks it already has them. This is more complicated to fix but can be.

 

[blackgn1]

Tried it. Didn't work. I then deleted powerlogger from the computer and tried installing the older version from the disk. Still didn't work. Never asked what version of windows I was using. Good grief!!!

 

[GNONYX]

Lets do one step at a time and try this and get back to us.
http://www.fullthrottletech.com/showthread.php?t=6602

 

[GNONYX]

This the lastest version of powerlogger software
http://www.fullthrottletech.com/showthread.php?t=2627
Keep us posted of your findings

 

[blackgn1]

Didn't work. I have the drivers showing up in my powerlogger file. When I try to "monitior" computer says com port error. Also the link posted was for windows 7. I have xp if that matters. I just don't know enough about computers to do this. I guess I need to stay under the hood and away from computers. One day my wife is going to want her laptop back. It has windows 7 and works.

 

[northerngn]

Didn't work. I have the drivers showing up in my powerlogger file. When I try to "monitior" computer says com port error. Also the link posted was for windows 7. I have xp if that matters. I just don't know enough about computers to do this. I guess I need to stay under the hood and away from computers. One day my wife is going to want her laptop back. It has windows 7 and works.

pick a different com port then

 

[GNONYX]

What typed of window are you running is it a 32 bit or 64 bit window xp?

 

[EVIL]

subscribed

 

[GNONYX]

subscribed

What do you mean subscribed?
I see this a lot when reading the threads

 

[blackgn1]

I picked com ports 1-5. Nothing!! Not sure on the bit. I will have to check when I get back home.

 

[blackgn1]

This is just bothers me. I can do motor installs. Trans installs. And I can't get a laptop to work!!

 

[GNONYX]

I picked com ports 1-5. Nothing!! Not sure on the bit. I will have to check when I get back home.

Did you reboot after select a port? If not try it

I did more searching on Full Throttle support forum and found this :http://www.fullthrottletech.com/showthread.php?t=3064&page=2
This is why I was asking if you knew if your laptop is 32 bit or 64 bit.

 

[EVIL]

What do you mean subscribed?
I see this a lot when reading the threads

By posting to this thread I am now subscribed and will recieve an allert email every time there is a new post on here.
I'm also have an issue installing my power logger and by following this particular thread I may find a solution.

D

 

[RatFink]

What do you mean subscribed?
I see this a lot when reading the threads

Just means he is interested to see the outcome of the thread without having to type an opinion or information.
I am interested too, as I have yet to get a powerlogger and want to know what is involved.

Good luck blackgn1, computer often suck for me too and that's what I do everyday...