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As above, rebuilt standard engine on jenvey throttle bodies TIA

https://business.currys.co.uk/catalogue/item/StarTech.com+USB+to+RS232+DB9+Serial+Adapter+Cable/P129909P? That's about 4-5x the price of similar on ebay. IMO, speak to Alex and buy the one they sell, which is proven to work. I have used the cheap ones before....but they are hit or miss. Some work, ...

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Brilliant thanks guys. Glad to know my current laptop will work so will get on the hunt for an adapter. Cheers

Rob stevens yes it does. Now I feel even more stupid lol.
So to recap, i need a laptop with the comms lead port and has to still be running xp?

I'm not sure how to post pictures on here, but I have the leads infront of me! White lead which fits into the ecu that has 15 pins(male) Other end of white lead 15 pins(female) Then plugs into black lead Black lead 15 pins (male) Other end of black lead (female) this is what I assume plugs into a la...

Cheers steve I'll get some more details tomorrow when I'm back in the garage

Sorry I've not got them infront of me at the moment. I think they are called comms leads. Like the old printer connections with the 2 little screws that you hand tighten

Finally had time to get my project up and running due to this lockdown. I bought an old e48 ecu and loom which came with 2 laptop leads. They were both joined together when I purchased it from the previous owner. Is this the way its meant to be? Also it looks like I'm going to have to find an old la...

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