ERROR "Cannot communicate with controller"

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Redneckrodshop
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ERROR "Cannot communicate with controller"

Post by Redneckrodshop »

I have a MS 1 v 2.2 that I bought already assembled. I downloaded the hyperterminal program to my laptop, and ran the check of my cable by shorting pins 2 & 3, all OK. I downloaded Megatune 2.25 P1, and set up the constants. I hooked up the Megastim, and the display gauges on Megatune work and respond to the tweaks of Megastim, but when I try to burn the constants, or the generated VE table to the ECU, I get a "could not connect to the controller" message, and all of the Megatune gauges go to pink, and stop responding. If I unplug the power supply to the Megastim, and reconnect it, the Megatune gauges respond again, but I cannot burn anything to the controller.

Could I have a bad board, or do you suspect my laptop???

I appreciate all responses!
Bernard Fife
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Re: ERROR "Cannot communicate with controller"

Post by Bernard Fife »

Rnrs,

Check this: http://www.megamanual.com/connect.htm

Lance.
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Redneckrodshop
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Re: ERROR "Cannot communicate with controller"

Post by Redneckrodshop »

THANK YOU LANCE!!!!! I followed the links you sent, and can burn and fetch to and from the ECU now. Will keep you posted on the progress!!

GREAT ADVICE!

:yeah!:
Bernard Fife
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Re: ERROR "Cannot communicate with controller"

Post by Bernard Fife »

You are very welcome!
"Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it.” - George Bernard Shaw
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