simgabe

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Hey guys. I picked up a used hand controller from a fellow forum, the problem is I think I was sold a dead one. When I plugged in the controller, switched on the car I got nothing. Correct me if I am wrong but dont you just plug and play?
Is it fried or am I doing something wrong?
Also if it is fried, can I have it repaired?

thanks

BluRR

iTrader: (1)

Check to make sure your cable is good and is the right cable. A proper serial cable.

rx72c

iTrader: (8)

Either handset is dead or cable is dead. Or if your really unlucky, the socket on the microtech is dead.

simgabe

iTrader: (8)

Laptop works fine with the cable, so I guess the handset is dead. Wish I did not get ripped off by a fellow member .
Any chance of having it repaired?

BluRR

iTrader: (1)

did you remove the dongle/laptop adapter before hooking it up the hand controller? So that the cable goes straight from the ecu to the hand controller?

rx72c

iTrader: (8)

good point. Pull it apart. You might be able to see whats going on with it.

13angryB's

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I had a 10' cable that would work with my laptop,
but not with my Handset.

I got a new 6' cable & the handset works now.

rx72c

iTrader: (8)

awesome.
its weird how some cables dont work...

asiandude15

iTrader: (6)

What brand works? I have a belkin and I'm not sure if it works....

viperkiller7

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i was going to make a thread on this as i sold mine to asiandude.. he is having the same problem..i worked perfect on my car but i kept my cable it came with..can anyone give him advise on exactly what cable to use..mine has no name on it..thanks in advance