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

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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?

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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