EMS hook up trouble(pics) - SRT Forums

supermech21 · 07-19-2008, 10:38 AM

I have read Fraziers thread and the Sticky, still no help. I need to connect and change a tune on my ems. Im follwing Aarons step by step:
Re boot comp
Plug in cord
Click AEM software
Turn key(wait second)
Hit connect
And then immediatly I see this:

So......This is my cable:

Then, hook it in and hit AEM software:

Hit connect:

Check my conection type:

How do I get my comp to recognize this USB connector? I tried downloading shit from the internet, no work. Tried the auto updates on comp, no work. Tried on 2 different lap tops, no work. So is there another usb connector type than this one(from best buy, like 15 bucks i think)....

**littlepvt** · 07-19-2008, 10:51 AM

you need to select serial then select the virtual com port that it is using

onthedwnlow · 07-19-2008, 10:59 AM

you need to also hit connect then turn key on.......not vise versa

joe smalls · 07-19-2008, 11:02 AM

this is how i run mine
plug usb into port on laptop(ig off laptop on and fully booted)
click AEM pro should automatically allow you to select port under usb
click connect (should say ECU OFFline)
Key ig on at this point

never2muchboost · 07-19-2008, 01:54 PM

keyspan usa-19hs /thread

supermech21 · 07-19-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by never2muchboost

keyspan usa-19hs /thread

please excuse my rather "noob-ness" but what the fuck does that mean? Is that a drop down inthe AEM software menu? I need to buy that somewhere?

When im at the serial or usb screen and hit the drop down nothing shows....do i need to manually write something in there?

ghost-1 · 07-19-2008, 03:43 PM

Ok I think I can remember the sequence. If it does that turn key off unplug usb cord close aem pro. Plug in usb open aem pro turn key on click connect. If it does not reconize the usb like you posted you may have to try another port.

reysrt4 · 07-19-2008, 07:33 PM

that keyspan thing on his post is a connection cable that uses a usb to 9pin connector, that you purchase, which is better for connection purposes. the black plastic connector that aem has,is not really goo(i have heard). i hard wired the wires that connect inside the plastic piece, directly to the odb connector under the drivers side(you should know what i am talking about.then after i bought the keyspan cable, i could not connect(i have vista)until i downloaded the updated software from the keyspan website. it all sounds crazy, but to be sure to always connect, i did it that way. it is quite possible that aem has worked on the connection issue and you may be able to connect eventually.

never2muchboost · 07-20-2008, 04:36 PM

this is what i meant

here are some links where you can buy it

Walmart.com: Keyspan High-Speed USB/Serial Adapter, USA-19HS: Computers

Amazon.com: Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter ( USA-19HS ): Electronics

Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter - USA-19HS - Buy.com

here is where you can download the most up to date drivers for it

Keyspan | Downloads | Select Your OS

thats is the most reliable usb to serial adapter i have found.i have used it to connect to tons of cars without any problems

aaronneon@RealTune · 07-20-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supermech21

please excuse my rather "noob-ness" but what the fuck does that mean? Is that a drop down inthe AEM software menu? I need to buy that somewhere?

When im at the serial or usb screen and hit the drop down nothing shows....do i need to manually write something in there?

Hit up radio shack and pick up their usb/serial converter. Thats what I use on both of my lap tops.

It looks like your EMS is not even seeing your port though. So your cable might actually be fine

ghost-1 · 07-20-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by aaronneon@RealTune

Hit up radio shack and pick up their usb/serial converter. Thats what I use on both of my lap tops.

It looks like your EMS is not even seeing your port though. So your cable might actually be fine

I would not trust this guy

nutz · 07-21-2008, 01:14 PM

lol, did you install the drivers for the adaptor ?

supermech21 · 07-26-2008, 09:36 AM

buying today, thank you for the info jay and everyone else...

This seems like a stupid (easy) but stupid problem for a handfull of new EMS users. Its a 1900-2200 system, why the fuck cant this thing connect easier/better....

Oh well, im a buy this today and give it a shot. Thanks again

never2muchboost · 07-26-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by supermech21

buying today, thank you for the info jay and everyone else...

This seems like a stupid (easy) but stupid problem for a handfull of new EMS users. Its a 1900-2200 system, why the fuck cant this thing connect easier/better....

Oh well, im a buy this today and give it a shot. Thanks again

no problem, if you are still having problems shoot me a pm with your number and ill try to get you up and running on the phone

supermech21 · 08-09-2008, 05:16 PM

ok, well i got the keyspan and now i can connect and get into the software but how do i change tunes? I was sent a updated tune from aaron via email and i saved it and now it seems like the ems doesnt recognize it anywere...

I looked arround for another post about this, maybe i missed it in the stickys....where should i go to "re flash" or change to one of my other tunes?