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 392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
16th Dec, 2009 at 10:40:24pm
hi, i have bought a unit which didnt come with the software cd. It has firmware V3.2.1 labelled on the back. i have tried downloading the configuration software from autosport labs but none of the old V3 ones work and the V4.0.1 software works but i cannot connect to the MJ properly. it gives an error saying "timeout reading cylinder count" does anyone know what i can do about this? thanks |
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5795 Posts Member #: 80 AFRacing LTD Newbury, Berks |
16th Dec, 2009 at 11:34:13pm
yeah you need to match the firmware to the software....
AlexF |
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392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
17th Dec, 2009 at 10:53:28am
Thanks Alex, so is this a common error when the versions are different? Im struggling to find V3.2.1 software but i think i may be able to use the V4.0.1 firmware if i can flash it to the jolt.
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5795 Posts Member #: 80 AFRacing LTD Newbury, Berks |
17th Dec, 2009 at 12:21:22pm
They have to be at the same software level or they won't communicate.
AlexF |
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392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
17th Dec, 2009 at 02:14:21pm
Ok i will give it a try tonight :) |
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392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
17th Dec, 2009 at 04:30:11pm
right ive uploaded the V4.0.1 firmware to the jolt so the two are now matching, but im still getting "timeout reading ignition configuration" quickly replaced by "timeout reading cylinder count" any ideas? :( |
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 10023 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
17th Dec, 2009 at 04:35:15pm
Are you running vista on your laptop?
If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
17th Dec, 2009 at 06:13:35pm
No its XP with a serial port. |
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 4890 Posts Member #: 1775 Post Whore Chester |
17th Dec, 2009 at 06:52:45pm
comm setting in your bios / XP / MJ software al the same?
I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
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392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
17th Dec, 2009 at 07:53:46pm
not 100% sure about how to check bios/XP, in device manager it shows the com port as com1 and ive set this in the software. when i tried flashing the firmware at first it faulted where the calibration pulse is being sent, then i changed the port's bit rate to a lower one and it uploaded properly. Ive noticed now that the software still gives the faults even when the cable is unplugged? |
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5795 Posts Member #: 80 AFRacing LTD Newbury, Berks |
17th Dec, 2009 at 08:44:12pm
so have you tried uploading the lastest firm ware to the MJ and loading the same version onto your pc? AlexF |
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4890 Posts Member #: 1775 Post Whore Chester |
17th Dec, 2009 at 09:15:32pm
Can to try a different machine? I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
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458 Posts Member #: 1840 Senior Member Kings Lynn, Norfolk |
17th Dec, 2009 at 09:46:22pm
Just incase anyone else needs it, i have a copy of the V3 software. |
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5795 Posts Member #: 80 AFRacing LTD Newbury, Berks |
17th Dec, 2009 at 09:55:07pm
which version? there are many! AlexF |
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458 Posts Member #: 1840 Senior Member Kings Lynn, Norfolk |
17th Dec, 2009 at 10:07:14pm
Ooops forgot that bit, v3.2.1 |
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392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
17th Dec, 2009 at 10:26:34pm
Alex - the newest software i found to be working from autosport was the V4.0.1, i upgraded the firmware from V3.2.1 to V4.0.1 but still have the problem.
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3006 Posts Member #: 2500 Post Whore Buckinghamshire |
18th Dec, 2009 at 08:31:20am
All this talk about software and firmware is confusing me even more - can someone put it in simple terms for this moron, please ? |
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
18th Dec, 2009 at 09:43:37am
software goes on your computer. firmware goes on the chip(s) in the megajolt.
On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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5795 Posts Member #: 80 AFRacing LTD Newbury, Berks |
18th Dec, 2009 at 10:05:14am
What ECU have you got?
AlexF |
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90 Posts Member #: 7555 Advanced Member |
18th Dec, 2009 at 11:35:09am
On 18th Dec, 2009 AlexF2003 said:
What ECU have you got? You need v3 software on a v3 MJ.... What he said.... I'd suggest joining the Autosport forum and asking, you'll most likely get a rapid response from Brent, the guy who designed your ECU. |
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3006 Posts Member #: 2500 Post Whore Buckinghamshire |
18th Dec, 2009 at 12:19:00pm
OK - I have to get my head round this now I am so far down the road but I wont really know what I have until Iget the new engine running, which will hopefully be next week. |
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392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
18th Dec, 2009 at 03:03:10pm
its a V3.2.1 and it didnt come with software, the V3.2.1 software download from autosport would not work on my computer. I have posted on their forum and brent confirmed you have to use the V3 software and sent me the link for the V3.2.1 software download but i cannot open it once downloaded.
Edited by haimesyboi on 18th Dec, 2009. |
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3006 Posts Member #: 2500 Post Whore Buckinghamshire |
18th Dec, 2009 at 04:55:49pm
Did you read the earlier post by advantage 998 ? (Very helpful guy BTW)
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392 Posts Member #: 5702 Senior Member Cornwall |
20th Dec, 2009 at 02:08:42pm
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5795 Posts Member #: 80 AFRacing LTD Newbury, Berks |
21st Dec, 2009 at 11:49:35am
Glad you got it sorted AlexF |
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