Link G4 - PCLink/Communication with Laptop Problems

[max.]

Hey guys,

Have already sent an email to the guys at Link just thought i would post this up here and see if any of you have any idea. Anyway, bought a link g4 off here a while ago, yesterday decided i want to have a look at the previous tune that was loaded on to it etc. Had downloaded PCLink ages ago done all the driver installs etc everything installed fine. So got on the laptop loaded up PCLink connected up ECU and as soon as do that i get -

"USB Device Not recognized"

More specifically it comes up with,

Windows has stopped the device because it reported problems. (Code 43)

Sooo.. im like wtf installed everything fine, following to the letter the freaking manual. Thinking that it still might be the drivers i go and uninstall all of the USB drivers which then reinstall themselves fine on the next boot, reinstall PCLink and drivers install fine and still coming up with USB Device Not Recognized.

So the question is am i just being a freaking idiot and havent done something simple? Or something wrong with hardware on G4 or the PCLink Cable?

If anyone has any input it would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Max

[F.F.Sltd]

Have you checked ecu firmware matches pclink. As if this doesnt match will cause same issue. Would roll back drivers to earlier firmware till you find firm that works.

[Guest]

A long time ago mine played that game. Now its just a cunt falling offline or not coming online like it should. I just swear at it and get fucked off till it comes online. My laptop would only register it being there if it was on com 17 a few other coms wouldnt work.

Dont bother emailing link they are good at responding but way easier over the phone and they usually take under 30min to answer lol.

Btw good work dude update soon with results?

[max.]

Ahh...

Just tried rolling back the drivers went through the whole list, no dice. Yeah think i will be giving Link a call tomorrow haha. Thanks for the input guys.

[max.]

Have been talking to Simon from Link on the G4 Forum today and from what he has said i believe the USB chip in my G4 has failed. Will be doing a bit more stuffing around with the drivers etc.. to see if i can get it to work tonight but if not looks like i will be sending it off to get that repaired. Damn. Anyone know roughly what price i would be looking at to get that repaired? Also will i have to send it specifically to link to get repaired or can i take it to say a PC repair shop to replace it? Cheers

[gotasuby]

Just send it to link. Will be cheaper and definitely fixed in to long run. They are good to deal with

[shore_boy]

I just paid 180 to have my possumlink repaired. Not terrible...

[max.]

Sweet thanks guys will be sending it off in the next couple of days hopefully.