Working With Diagnostic Data Cable & Software

[katoranger]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Nope. Old '99 GMC truck with analogue gauges. Not the fancy modern type.

Mine are more for entertainment purposes than information.

[Weldangrind]

That's why I'm now using EOBD-Facile on my iPhone. I feel much better knowing the temperature.

[ClassicRacer]

I need help with the driver setup, I downloaded these files and I don't see the USB folder.
Installing USB drivers and running software
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The translated instructions included in my link should do the trick, so i will only write an overview here.

The setup.exe for the USB drivers can be found in the "USB数据线驱动程序及安装指南" folder

Run the setup without the cable connected to your laptop

[No1Vic]

ClassicRacer you need to open the 新版电喷检测软件（PCHud_Chinese）及数据线安装方法 folder.....you will find the USB driver folder in there.

[katflap]

I have now tested quite a lot of diagnostic software but PCHUD is still the only one which operates correctly.

In an earlier post i mentioned that PCHUD seemed unable to clear fault codes. This is still the case, i have been unable to figure out why.

Fortunatley i have found a russian diagnostic program that will.

This is useful because if you leave your ignition on for 60 seconds without starting your engine the MIL light on the RX3 will start to flash historic fault codes even after the initial fault is fixed.

This software will allow you to start with a clean slate.

The software will clear all fault codes but if you have an existing fault this will return after switching your ignition off and then back on again.

Here it is http://www12.zippyshare.com/v/HfiID0fh/file.html (tested on WIN8) - new link

instructions
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Install the program, locate where the program has installed and replace the OpenDiag.exe with the one in the katflap folder.

I have partially translated it to make it useable.

Getting It Up & Running
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plug in your cable in to the bike and laptop

run program

select adapter K-line

settings (f3)

select port or run "find adapter" then "ok"

select ECU (F2)

double click M74 , as shown in pic below



select Errors tab

Reset errors button then "ok"

Job done!

(All though i've not had any problems, any software that pokes around your ECU could cause damage, so please remember use at your own risk !)



Am I connected ?
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within 30 seconds of doing the above process data will be seen here


or here if you run the equipment definition (f1)


Can't get connected ?
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try using method 2 then press "tuning initialization" or enter "17" in the "TiniL/TiniH box.

(I had to use method 2 on one laptop but on a different laptop method 1 was fine )

[SpudRider]

It is good to hear from you, Kat. Thanks for posting the information on the Russian software.

[Weldangrind]

Good news that you can now clear historic codes!

[AdvDom]

My first post. My bike was on the first shipment and has been great. There was an issue with the regulator that I was able to diagnose with the key trick. Steve and Ryan at CSC provided world class customer service and the problem was corrected very quickly. No issues since.

I thought these links might be of interest to anyone looking to make a connection to an OBD-II Scanner. The 6-pin male connector looks to be available domestically through Cycleterminal (Furukawa RFW 090 6-Pin Male Connector) and the OBD-II 16-Pin Pigtail via eBay from China (eBay Item # 301594172330). I hope this is of help whomever might be looking for these items.


http://www.cycleterminal.com/furukawa-rfw-090.html


http://www.ebay.com/itm/301594172330?

[SpudRider]

Welcome; that is a great first post. Thanks for doing the research and providing the web links for the connectors.

[humanbeing]

The 16 pin female http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=12412865618

[katflap]

The PCHUD software enables you to capture data which is then saved as a .Log file

Bundled with the software is a log viewer (Log.exe) which is good but not great visually.

Log.exe has a function that allows you to export the captured data. "Export As Text" it will create a .csv file that can be viewed with Microsoft Exel.

I recently found some log viewing software that is visually much better, Giving colour to the graphs and the ability to play back the data in "real time".








To get this to work with our exported csv file requires a little tweeking.

1/ you need to delete the empty "Time" column.

2/ rename the "pc time stamp" to "Time" (without quotes)

Running the program
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click on the "Guide Me" button then select "i want to open a datalog file" and load your .csv file.

From here you can setup your gauges and graphs as required.

Here's the link to the free software (click on the "download now" writing)

http://sctflash.com/LiveLink.php


and here is a link for some files to play with.

https://mega.co.nz/#!lwx2ibrA!Xc54TN...2f9yjqIV9LSTxE

In my download there is

1/ RX3.log - a 10 miniute ride log capture file i did with a laptop in my top box.
this can be viewed using log.exe but you will need to zoom in with the controls to see the data.This is because there is quite a lot of dead time at the beginning.

2/ RX3.csv - exported from Log.exe

3/ RX3 Live Link Gen.csv - this is ready to be viewed with Live Link Gen software. Also i have cut the dead time from the beginning and some unwanted columns.

4/ RX3.ply - this is a snapshot file that can be viewed in PCHUD, it will show a freeze frame of the gauges.

[SpudRider]

Thanks for posting the update, Kat.

Have you found any software newer than PCHUD which works with later versions of MS Windows?

[katflap]

I'm afraid not, but I will keep looking

PCHUD works fine on Windows 7 (32bit) and in theory should be ok on Windows 8 (32bit). It's just 64bit that is a problem.

I do agree Spud, it would be nice to have some software that wasn't 20 years or more old.

The upside is that PCHUD is available for free, though perhaps not 100% legit.

[SpudRider]

I received my diagnostic cable in my last shipment from Taobao. Now I need to acquire an inexpensive laptop computer which uses older software, and which I can dedicate to RX3 diagnostics. Does anyone have any suggestions for obtaining such a computer?

As soon as I acquire the right computer, I will start experimenting with the PCHud software, and I hope to contribute more to this thread.

[humanbeing]

This http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asus_Eee_PC is popular among network installer in my area
Cuz they're light weight & cheap <$50 (used) http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14976359094 . Standard size: can't go wrong with IBM / Lenovo , parts are easiest to find