Turbolink problem

[sheckyZ28]

I found a version o turbolink v2.13 and installed it into an older computer running windows 3.1 and a parallel port. I finally have the program running but it is not reading any data from the ecu. I never had a problem prior to this on my other old computer. Ecerything is hooked up right, what am I missing?

 

[1quick6]

I always booted to DOS back in the days of 2.13. Windows might not be letting it access the parallel port correctly.

 

[GNeric]

I still have that version on an old IBM Thinkpad 750ce and I found that I had to buy the little battery adapter with the 4 AA batteries and it worked fine after that. Hope this helps. Remember to not hook up a 9volt. That will fry the "cable" according to the literature.

 

[sheckyZ28]

I still have that version on an old IBM Thinkpad 750ce and I found that I had to buy the little battery adapter with the 4 AA batteries and it worked fine after that. Hope this helps. Remember to not hook up a 9volt. That will fry the "cable" according to the literature.[/QUOTE


I have never used the 9v battery nor can I find my manual. What is the 9v battery adapter for and what is this AA battery adapter you speak of.

 

[GNeric]

It said something about a port not having the proper power and that the 6 volts from the 4AA's would make it work. I would have to find my booklet too. I always booted mine in dos also and it would sometimes not read data. The two little indicators would turn and then "no data", or the likes, would show up.

 

[1quick6]

Here's the user manual.

It states you need Radio Shack part no: 270-383 for the 4xAA battery holder. That was as of 1999, so who knows if that part no is still in use at the Shack

 

[sheckyZ28]

Thanks for all of yur help so far while I try to figure this out Ne putting up with me typing on an iPhone