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Thread: New LM2 without serial port?

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    Default New LM2 without serial port?

    Just received my LM2 and it was my understanding that it had a serial port on the device so that I could use the serial cable that came with my flash Scan....

    Well, no luck.. no serial port..

    I prefer TaQ but they are back ordered...


    Does anyone know if the "LM2 to USB" cable can be used for the EFILive Scan tool if I don't run their software?


    Any help would be appreciated.


    Best,

    john

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    Hi John,

    No, it has to be a serial cable.

    Did Innovate remove the serial port...?

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    Yes they did. I'll be trying a combination of several things to get their output a serial to a null modem to meet up with your serial cable to the V2.

    If that does not work or produces less than accurate data I guess I'll need to use their serial I/o and wire it to the v2 as a last resort.

    John-

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    Does Innovate write the serial data thru their USB port (so you can use a USB-serial converter)...?


    Can you post the new LM-2 user manual pdf here.

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    Here is the short version user manual at 51 pages.



    LM2_Manual.pdf

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    They have a 4-pin MTS Serial IN -

    Not sure if this is what was supplied on the old units or not. I assume I could use their cable and wire in a male serial end to connect to the V2...

    Hope this helps.


    John-

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    On page 4 of the user manual, it shows MTS Serial OUT... does your LM-2 not have this...?

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    Joecar,

    Yes. I was expecting a "serial" port in my limited knowledge of old school serial ports on computers.. Do I just need to wire one together that mates with their 4 pin MTS?

    This would then connect to the efiL cable..

    I apologize in advance if these are very basic questions. I appreciate everyone's time with me.

    Best ,

    John

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    It should come with an MTS to 3.5mm cable... cut that cable and crimp the RJ12 connector and you have a perfect cable for your system. Don't know if the TAQs are still being made.
    "All that is needed for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing..."

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    Highlander,

    Thanks.. The setup I just received did not contain the MTS to 3.5 but I can get one and modify the cable. Appreciate the advice..

    John-

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