More RR problems 3rd one died after 30 sec

[dc_justin]

No problems here. Have it semi-permanently mounted in my Trans Am, but have taken it out to use on other vehicles without any problems.

Justin

[minytrker]

I have been trieing stuff off and on today. I tired a differnt laptop, tried the wireless, tried wrapping in foil and it still doesnt work. I really think the thing crapped out. It did work without doing anything to it, then it quit. I didnt change anything, it just wont work.

[Doc]

Wired and wireless? Were the failures on wired or wireless, or both? I am sorry for what must seem like another "been there done that" question but I would hope your situation just ends up being a mathmatical/statiscal anonomly.

[Alvin]

It seems like I have confused mine everyonce in a while. Usually letting it sit out of a car for 30 minutes brings it back to life.

i'm honestly pretty hard on my equipment as I also do this for a living. The roadrunner has been damn reliable for me. I have one of the very first ones and the only thing that has ever broke is the usb cable and that was my fault.

[VT LS1 NZ]

When you plug the RR into your laptops USB does it activate or does it search for hardware?
If your tried wireless then it won't be the cable.
If youve checked that there is power to RR then the RR at fault.
There was an issue early on that was fixed by a following certain steps(I'll have to look for them) or leaving the power off the RR over night.

Are you using an extra length attached to your USB cable?
I had an issue on the weekend with the car I was tunning I added an extra length to the cable and I couldn't talk to the RR.Mind you that was fixed my closing everything down & restarting.
If you are doing that this could be the cause of all your problems.

[minytrker]

Im using the stock cable. I am going to try the wireless, since I have it sitting here. I have been working with Craig to get ths sorted out, his customer service is top notch and he stands behind his products.

[Craig Moates]

Lorenz,

When you get back, I've got something else I want to try.

It does sound like you're having a noise susceptibility problem. It is something that might be addressed with something as simple as a modified interconnect cable. I'm going to do some testing on my side and see if I can reproduce and then subsequently and brutally destroy the issue.

We'll continue working with you (and anyone else who ever has any issue) to get your Roadrunner to be an 'Old Faithful' unit. You should be spending your time tuning cars and not troubleshooting hardware. Thank you very much for your patience though, and apologies for any inconvenience.

Best regards,
-Craig

[minytrker]

Thanks Craig,

The surgery went well so hopfully in about a week I will be able to get back with you. I will give you a call when I up and going again.

[minytrker]

Well it works now with the wireless thanks to Craig!!!!! It still doesnt work with the usb but I can live with that if the wireless works. I only used it today for a few mins but hopfully tomorrow I can try the rr out with the wireless some more.

[Delco]

Well it works now with the wireless thanks to Craig!!!!! It still doesnt work with the usb but I can live with that if the wireless works. I only used it today for a few mins but hopfully tomorrow I can try the rr out with the wireless some more.

HAd similar issues with the USB cable, since converting to wireless I havent had a failure , the only downside is not beign able to suck the tune out of the RR when wireless and the wireless dropping out when restartign the car , if you try and make a change then it corrupts the sram and a full flash fixes it once the wireless connection is remade.

I wouldnt tune without the road runner these days - even with some of its minor quirks the customer service is great and the unit is indispensible.