Hello all Diesel Place members,

EFILive is pleased to announce that our new LB7 scanning / programming software is now available for purchase. Here's a quick run down incase you missed what has been happening since our Beta test announcement.

EFILive is a PC based data scanning and ECM reprogramming package for the LB7 (and LS1 engines).

Our PC scantool is considered by many to be the most powerful scantool on the market, EFILive's scantool gives you the ability to chose from over 100 data parameters on the Duramax to monitor real time just like a Tech II can. Of course you can also read and clear fault codes as well as totally customize the look of all charts and gauges.
No laptop?, no problem, our USB hardware interface between the PC and the vehicle can also log approx 25mins of data without a laptop connected that can be downloaded to a desktop PC at anytime.

Our PC based tuning package is the first of it's kind for the Duramax, this will change the way you think about electronic performance add-ons. You have full control over what the ECM does, no need for add on boxes that 'fool' or 'alter' the ECM signals for more performance, no more one size fits all tunes, you can customize any of the 125+ tables and parameters that control how your engine operates any way you desire. Just 30 seconds to reprogram any changes you make and away you go.

So what does it cost?
We have 3 pricing levels.

Personal = $699
Commercial = $849
Workshop = $6980

Personal - Gives unlimited data logging of any vehicles supported by EFILive, for Duramax applications this is currently LB7 & LLY. It allows you to program any 2 vehicles (LB7 Duramax or LS1) as many times as you wish once the vehicle is licensed to the hardware adaptor, you can however read the contents of as many vehicles as you wish without using a license. If you want to program more vehicles each additional programming license costs $99 with a maximum of 25 per adaptor, a license is not limited to any specific year or model, if EFILive supports it, you can license it. Additional licenses are ordered via Email, no need to return the hardware back to base.

Commercial - Gives the same functionality as the personal version and also comes with 2 licenses, but also adds the ability to lock the ECM so no-one else (your competitors!) can read or program the ECM, only you know the secret numbers to unlock the ECM again. The commercial version also offers the ability to do a full reprogram of the ECM, for example, to upgrade from a 2001 program to a 2003 program.
A Personal version can be upgraded to Commercial at anytime via Email.

Workshop - No limits, reprogram as many vehicles as you wish.
Personal and Commercial versions cannot be upgraded to Workshop level via Email.

All versions come with free software upgrades, so as we add features and more tuning parameters / tables you can download the updates for free from our web site.

There are several options for ordering the product.
You can purchase directly from the EFILive on-line store -
http://www.efilive.com/
Look for "Buy Now" on the home page.
However, orders placed at the EFILive store will be shipped from New Zealand, not the US.
OR
We have several resellers in the US.
http://www.efilive.com/resellers.html

For LLY owners, we are expecting to have LLY programming support just in time for Christmas.

Please note, as of today (2nd Dec) the CD's that our resellers have do not include the Duramax enabled software, only LS1, the updated CD's with Duramax support get to the resellers early next week (approx the 7th/8th). If you purchase the product before your reseller has the CD's you will be given a link to download the updated software from the EFILive website (approx 70Mb) to get you underway. You will also be sent a replacement CD once the resellers get them.

Thank you,
Ross Myers

Great News Ross,

Now I can get started on this for the weekend.

Thanks,

:ro)

Great news Ross! Finally the Duramax world can enjoy scanning and writing their own tunes.

Flashscan can be purchased here::D

www.socaldiesel.com (http://www.socaldiesel.com)

Ross, sent ya a pm....

With EFIlive could you turn the injectors on and off kinda of like the new multi-displacment motors?

No

I ordered mine. Hurry up Trippin I want to play :). GMC-2002-Dmax did you start tuning yet?

No

You can't kill cylinders like TechII to diagnose problems (I.e. injectors) ? or did I read this wrong?

Sorry, I thought the question was along the lines of can the ECM be made to cut a bank of cylinders whilst driving, like the LS2 & HEMI gas motors do.

However, the current release does not have the ECM overrides for Duramax functional, but they will be included in the very near future, so yes you will be able to cut each cylinder, command fixed rail pressures, turn glow plugs on/off etc. Once that is all functional in the software it is just a matter of downloading an update.

Cheers,
Ross

Yes the question I was asking is if you could program it to do like the LS2 & Hemi.

Yes the question I was asking is if you could program it to do like the LS2 & Hemi.

Ahh, no.
There is more to it than switching off injectors.
Check out this link -
http://superchevy.com/technical/engines_drivetrain/accessories_electronics/0405sc_gmdod/

Cheers,
Ross

I ordered mine. Hurry up Trippin I want to play :). GMC-2002-Dmax did you start tuning yet?

When you get your copy from Trippin send me your stock tune........I should have a few tunes to for you to try out........:cool:

I will try to pre-test them on my truck, but unfortunately we have snow here. I am sure since Trippin has an LB7 that he will be the west coast test mule, again.
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I have just pulled my stock tune out to play with, now the fun has really began.

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Here are some screen shots of the software interface.......

Cool Stuff........:cool:
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Awesome. Can't wait.

Can you turn pilot injection off entirely with this?

I believe you could.

Can you turn pilot injection off entirely with this?

One table has pilot injection with main injection pulse, another table is just main injection pulse width.

There is also a table that references the crank degrees to wait from pilot to main injection pulse.

Another table allows adjustment of throttle based injection quantity.

This is going to be an awesome tuning tool and the data logging I did was very nice.

There is a dashboard feature that allows you to graph the data like Ross posted or watch it replay on a dash board.

This will IMHO be a great value for guys contemplating a flash tuner as you get data logging, code resets, and there will be plenty of tune swapping. I would compare this to the LINUX open code OS that allows people to improve upon it all the time.

As soon as I get more familiar with it I would like to try a bunch of these at the dyno. The stock tune was saved in less than 2 minutes. All USB plug and play, software install was simple.

This is going to be huge...........trust me, don't wait on getting a copy if you want a Christmas Gift to yourself this is the one to get.
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T:) NY
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i like the sound of this

Tony, so it sounds like you could basically get rid of pilot injection then, huh? I like the sound of loud as hell diesel engine noise. :D

I almost ordered it immediately on an impulse buy when I saw that it was available. I may just order one up for myself this week.

Tony, so it sounds like you could basically get rid of pilot injection then, huh? I like the sound of loud as hell diesel engine noise. :D

I almost ordered it immediately on an impulse buy when I saw that it was available. I may just order one up for myself this week.

I don't think you want to get rid of it, I have not played with any uploaded changes but the software allows you to change values by a % by adding a value or subtracting a value.

You can also view 2D charts, 3D cubes, etc.

It has an UNDO edit feature and any changes are tracked if you save data, as I made some changes just to make them and then did a comparison.

The more I am looking at the tables the more interesting this is becoming.

This will expand on features as they refine the software, Ross has already stated they will be adding features, hopefully the tranny software becomes a part of it as well.

The really nice thing is you are unlimited with the personal version on two ECM's. I only need one for now.........:cool: .....but if I were to get another Dmax or if my father decides to get one I can tune that ECM as well and add licenses for $99.00/each after that.

Since tuners lock to one vehicle at a time this can be a great deal for guys with fleets of tow vehicles and or personal vehicles.

This is the BOMB..........:ro)
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Can you turn pilot injection off entirely with this?

I have yet to find something that is a simple "Pilot or no Pilot" parameter in the ECM, however, commanding a pilot injection quantity of '0' for the entire table would have the same effect. Never heard of anyone doing that though.
Yes, the noise would increase (which you wanted) but I think there would be some other negative effects (emissions, smoke, power) by not running the pilot. I'm sure someone will try it soon enough.

Cheers,
Ross

It wouldn't be something that I would change on a permanent basis, but I think it would be interesting to play around with the pilot injection feature.

I was also kind of interested in trying it because it seemed like a lot of the dodge guys thought that pilot injection was to blame for the common rail cummins being a disappointment with regard to fuel economy compared to the older versions of the engine.

Does this device marry to the first two vehicles? Or can you remove the programming from them and then put it into another vehicle? Like if you were to sale the truck and buy a new one! Or would it be another $99?

Thanks!

Does this device marry to the first two vehicles? Or can you remove the programming from them and then put it into another vehicle? Like if you were to sale the truck and buy a new one! Or would it be another $99?

Thanks!

It marries to the vehicle when you upload into the ECM. You may download from as many supported vehicles as you wish.

Each additional vehicle is $99.00. Returning the vehicle to stock does not free up the license.

There is company that tunes Fords that allows you to do that, however IIRC each of their licenses is $300-$400.

Clarification: Marries to the PCM moreso than the vehicle. In other words you can't have 5 PCM's for the same vehicle and program them all.

I think (Ross could answer this) that the PCM could be given any VIN or calibration once "married" but don't hold me to it.

Clarification: Marries to the PCM moreso than the vehicle. In other words you can't have 5 PCM's for the same vehicle and program them all.

I think (Ross could answer this) that the PCM could be given any VIN or calibration once "married" but don't hold me to it.

John,

You are correct. It marries to the PCM regardles of Vin. Not applicable for "most" users.

You are one of the only people I know that has so many PCMs and TCMs for one or two vehicles. :D

Actually, with EFI Live, I really no longer have the need for extra PCM's...

You are one of the only people I know that has so many PCMs and TCMs for one or two vehicles. :D

We have 9 does that count? :D

It marries to the vehicle when you upload into the ECM. You may download from as many supported vehicles as you wish.

Each additional vehicle is $99.00. Returning the vehicle to stock does not free up the license.

There is company that tunes Fords that allows you to do that, however IIRC each of their licenses is $300-$400.


THANKS Trip! It is still a great deal.

Once a few (Or a lot) of you smart guys get some programs wrote, we can all win.:ro)

This sounds great! And I thought I didn’t have any free time before.:confuzeld I assume that you copy the stock program and can always revert to that if necessary for a trip to the stealer if necessary, right?:cool: Man, I need to get that dyno….:help:

This sounds great! And I thought I didn’t have any free time before.:confuzeld I assume that you copy the stock program and can always revert to that if necessary for a trip to the stealer if necessary, right?:cool: Man, I need to get that dyno….:help:

Correct. You save a copy of your stock tune. To be safe I would save it on more then one computer :exactly:

THANKS Trip! It is still a great deal.

Once a few (Or a lot) of you smart guys get some programs wrote, we can all win.:ro)
I am testing a few tunes I made already as I type this........

One of them will smoke like a train and feels pretty good........lot's of fun.......:cool:
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Oh the possibilities!!! I'd imagine it would be possible to detune as well, strictly for fuel economy...

HMMMMMMMMMM........HURRY UP WITH THE LLY VERSION ):h :D

We have 9 does that count? :D

I should have known....................:D

possible to detune as well




:wtf1: u fall and bump your head?



:joke:

With EFILive can you hold the truck in 4th gear lockup for dynoing like you can with a tech2?

With EFILive can you hold the truck in 4th gear lockup for dynoing like you can with a tech2?

Nope. That's a transmission control feature. Right now they only control engine functions. They are looking at controlling the Allison but have not committed to it yet.

:wtf1: u fall and bump your head?



:joke:

:eek: What did I just say?????? I think I have a fever...:badidea: ):h

(PS, that's my way of getting it past the wife..."Uh, yeah dear, it will increase fuel milage"...haha)

Nope. That's a transmission control feature. Right now they only control engine functions. They are looking at controlling the Allison but have not committed to it yet.


This is a bit off topic but how does the Tech II comtrol it?


Smoke Show
Mitch

Just a message on the data bus to the Trans computer.

Cheers,
Ross

Ross

I think if your efi live could at least lock the trans in a gear then that wouls be a big selling point. Oh and as a bonus if you could make it clear tapps and use fast learn feature then WOW.

Ross

I think if your efi live could at least lock the trans in a gear then that wouls be a big selling point. Oh and as a bonus if you could make it clear tapps and use fast learn feature then WOW.

This is what the entire D/A community has been waiting for forever. No one has cracked the TCM yet but many are working on it. Too bad that the ECM doesnt control it.

Im a little confused about all this, I would have to have a laptop wouldnt I?

Im a little confused about all this, I would have to have a laptop wouldnt I?
Or a computer close to the truck.

Ross

I think if your efi live could at least lock the trans in a gear then that wouls be a big selling point. Oh and as a bonus if you could make it clear tapps and use fast learn feature then WOW.

That will happen, It is pretty much a must have feature.

Cheers,
Ross

If it hooks to a reguar usb cable I think you can get an extension...

I figure I'll just pull the truck right up to the window of my house... Should reach.. :lol:

Since it is powered by usb I would definitely suggest not using too long of an extension or maybe non at all. It's not something you want to have fail on you in the middle of a download!

Ooo, didn't think of the power part... Yeah probably wouldn't want a long extension... Oh well like I said, I'd redneck it and pull the truck up to my window...

:grd:

Ooo, didn't think of the power part... Yeah probably wouldn't want a long extension... Oh well like I said, I'd redneck it and pull the truck up to my window...

:grd:

LOL, I can't wait to see a picture of that. I've very seriously considered installing a computer in my truck before. Might have no choice now :D

I'm trying to figure out how to mount my laptop in my truck also. I don't care for the RAM mounts for laptops, I think I might have to get my "Redneck Enginering" tablet & tools out and do some thinking. :rolleyes: I would like to be able to make it so it's easilly removable yet functional. When they finally release the LLY stuff I hope the roads are all clear.


P.S. Redneck Enginering tablet & tools= graph paper :D

I haven't done it yet but I have bucket seats with the center console. I was thinking of mounting a base under the cub holder then just remove the cup holder and screw a mount into the base when I want to run my laptop in the truck. So basically I would be able to remove it altogether without any trace.

My truck doesn't have the center console, I have the 40/20/40 bench. I was thinking along the lines of PVC pipe and using the cup holders to hold them. Then make it so the base that holds the laptop slides over the pipes and then slides into the open cubby hole in the dash. Paint it all flat black of course. I hate to tie up alot of room in the front of my truck, but want to make it solid. I don't want my computer in the backseat when launching. I would like to use the laptop for navigation with my GPS when I'm on the road, so the mount would have to be user friendly for more than just testing&tuning.

That will happen, It is pretty much a must have feature.

Cheers,
Ross

That`s what we need to hear! I just hope I have play money when the time comes. (Not play money, but play money:) )

If it hooks to a reguar usb cable I think you can get an extension...

I figure I'll just pull the truck right up to the window of my house... Should reach.. :lol:

You have a Duramax, just drive through the house to where the PC is :eek: ;)

Cheers,
Ross

You have a Duramax, just drive through the house to where the PC is :eek: ;)

Cheers,
Ross

:muahaha::muahaha::muahaha:

That's great...

I've been looking at these cool tablet PC's made by DT Research.. small 8.6" touchscreen. you can get them with ahrd drives, USB, wireless, and bluetooth...

I've been looking at these cool tablet PC's made by DT Research.. small 8.6" touchscreen. you can get them with ahrd drives, USB, wireless, and bluetooth...

:D

I've been looking at these cool tablet PC's made by DT Research.. small 8.6" touchscreen. you can get them with ahrd drives, USB, wireless, and bluetooth...

I like :ro)

I haven't read through all of the posts about this but was wondering if efilive can raise the rev. limiter on 01's or any of the other model years. Also was wondering if you can change the fast idle speed with it. If I was to get one of these would I be able to update the program when the beta testing for the llys are done so that I could tune either an lb7 or an lly or do I have to buy seperate programs for the different engines.
Thanks, Wayne

I haven't read through all of the posts about this but was wondering if efilive can raise the rev. limiter on 01's or any of the other model years. Also was wondering if you can change the fast idle speed with it. If I was to get one of these would I be able to update the program when the beta testing for the llys are done so that I could tune either an lb7 or an lly or do I have to buy seperate programs for the different engines.
Thanks, Wayne

Wayne,

They are still working on the 01 issue.

I'm not sure what you mean by fast idle speed, because I don't use it here in SoCal. As I understand it you would like to change the speed of the preprogrammed fast idle speed?

Currently the release version of EFILive will allow you to data log LLY engine parameters. Upload and download for the LLY are in Beta right now and expect to be released in the near future. At that time a software download will update the existing release version.

Reading all this is making me really want one but Im afraid of tearing something up, could I download the software and kinda play around and see how I like it and how hard it looks or do you have to have all the hardware first, and one more thing, the tts has the switcable levels on a custom ecm, is there any way to put a switch on the ecm so you could switch between your custom tunes or am I just dreamin. Thanks

Reading all this is making me really want one but Im afraid of tearing something up, could I download the software and kinda play around and see how I like it and how hard it looks or do you have to have all the hardware first, and one more thing, the tts has the switcable levels on a custom ecm, is there any way to put a switch on the ecm so you could switch between your custom tunes or am I just dreamin. Thanks

The software is downloadable here:
http://www.efilive.com/downloads/downloads_7.html

It is fully functional in Demo mode but lacking the ability to save tunes.
PM me your E-mail address and I'll send you a stock tune to play with. :D

Ok cool, Ill need about a day or so to get everthing downloaded(dial-up) but my email is chevy9465@yahoo.com, man this stuff sounds cool

Trippin I was talking about raising the high idle for the colder states but its not as much of an issue to me as it would be to some others I know. When you say that the demo is fully functional but unable to save tunes does that mean that I could download the software on my laptop and make a tune to try out and it will work on my truck but I just can't save it or disconect the laptop?

You can't save it in the program. You can open something and look at it but can't make and save changes. You couldn't hook to your truck without their hardware anyway.

You can't save it in the program. You can open something and look at it but can't make and save changes. You couldn't hook to your truck without their hardware anyway.

:exactly:

Many USB toys that receive power from the computer itself are limited to 22 inch cables (such as hard drives, etc).

Powered items theoretically can be a long way away (my cousin always complains about things being more than 25 feet).

If you are plunking down the cash for this program you can get decent deals that will give you a $500 or so computer to do this. I personally favor Dell but there are butt tons of awesome computers out there.

Think ahead, join Dell's Employee Purchase program, and they will email you crazy deal coupons. Recent ones were 45% off laptops over $999, which gets you a nice laptop for $600 or so.

The software is downloadable here:
http://www.efilive.com/downloads/downloads_7.html

It is fully functional in Demo mode but lacking the ability to save tunes.
PM me your E-mail address and I'll send you a stock tune to play with. :D
I just downloaded the 65.7 MB file in 32 seconds:eek: It`s nice to have 10 MB highspeed cable. (And it never hurts to download from someone that also has a very fast connection.)

I've been looking at these cool tablet PC's made by DT Research.. small 8.6" touchscreen. you can get them with ahrd drives..

LOL... do they come with drboayek's too?):h

The scan module isn't being powered by the USB/computer. It's being powered by the ODB port (truck power), same as a tech 2. Cable length shouldn't matter in this case.

Is it possible to view the tuning with just the free software? If so someone please e-mail to me one of the tunes you have made at mlucas3@columbus.rr.com

I would like to view and maybe play with the tune if possible.

Thanks!

The scan module isn't being powered by the USB/computer. It's being powered by the ODB port (truck power), same as a tech 2. Cable length shouldn't matter in this case.

It is using 100ma of power though from the USB Cable.

It is using 100ma of power though from the USB Cable.

It must be activating the USB portion of the module because the module runs without the USB cable. I used a 25' USB cable on it once yesterday and didn't run into issues. I wouldn't recommend using a longer cable unless it's needed though.

The software is downloadable here:
http://www.efilive.com/downloads/downloads_7.html

It is fully functional in Demo mode but lacking the ability to save tunes.
PM me your E-mail address and I'll send you a stock tune to play with. :D


Ok, I finally got it downloaded but now I cant get it to run, what am I supoose to do, it says ------------------- is not a valid win 32 application.

The hardware will power from either USB only, Vehicle only or both, it auto switches depending on what is connected.

As for the download that won't install, I'm afraid that sounds like it was corrupted (I too had dial-up once!!), you can try downloading the entire thing again! in 14 smaller sections. This also has a checksum validation program so you don't end up with 65Mb of corrupted data.

Cheers,
Ross

Oh well, its to complicated for me, I assume if I was to buy one it would come with all that on discs anyways right? I know I want one its just a matter of when I can afford it.

Oh well, its to complicated for me, I assume if I was to buy one it would come with all that on discs anyways right? I know I want one its just a matter of when I can afford it.

Yes it comes with a CD in the package, as for the funds, sorry, I can't help you out there ;)

Cheers,
Ross

as for the funds, sorry, I can't help you out there ;)

Cheers,
Ross

YES U CAN, just say 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' and send them too everyone here :eek:

YES U CAN, just say 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' and send them too everyone here :eek:


Whats that I hear, Ross is giving out free efilive for everyone here ?

Sure I'd be happy to have one, Thanks. :ro) :beerchug: :Handshake



DD :driver:


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The hardware will power from either USB only, Vehicle only or both, it auto switches depending on what is connected.

As for the download that won't install, I'm afraid that sounds like it was corrupted (I too had dial-up once!!), you can try downloading the entire thing again! in 14 smaller sections. This also has a checksum validation program so you don't end up with 65Mb of corrupted data.

Cheers,
Ross

Ross, I downloaded that the other day to try it out, got everyting installed and what not, but it would not connect to the vehicle? Am I needing an adapter from you or something as I thought I read that the AutoTap ALDL connecter would work? I have the AT123 connector and I believe it is supported? I also noticed that there is no selection for 6.6L either in the light truck? Sure would like to preview this program to see if it's what I'm looking for. Of course maybe I didn't do something right? As that could never happen:D On a side note, I actually tried taking just the ALDL connector straight to the laptop without the Autotap box in there, that seemed like a bad idea as my gauge cluster lit up like a christmas tree! Disconnected that in a matter of seconds! Need a lil help!!!

Ross, I downloaded that the other day to try it out, got everyting installed and what not, but it would not connect to the vehicle? Am I needing an adapter from you or something as I thought I read that the AutoTap ALDL connecter would work? I have the AT123 connector and I believe it is supported? I also noticed that there is no selection for 6.6L either in the light truck? Sure would like to preview this program to see if it's what I'm looking for. Of course maybe I didn't do something right? As that could never happen:D On a side note, I actually tried taking just the ALDL connector straight to the laptop without the Autotap box in there, that seemed like a bad idea as my gauge cluster lit up like a christmas tree! Disconnected that in a matter of seconds! Need a lil help!!!

When you download the software as is it will let you navigate around etc but you cannot actually use it unless you are licensed, that's what you get when you pay for the product. So it is not one of those try for 30days fully functional type demo's it's more to give you a 'feel' for what it can do.

Connecting the ALDL cable direct :eek: , oh well, someone had to do it ;)

Cheers,
Ross

When you download the software as is it will let you navigate around etc but you cannot actually use it unless you are licensed, that's what you get when you pay for the product. So it is not one of those try for 30days fully functional type demo's it's more to give you a 'feel' for what it can do.

Connecting the ALDL cable direct :eek: , oh well, someone had to do it ;)

Cheers,
Ross

I see, by chance then did you check on which upgrade I would need if any apply? It'd be much appreciated.

Yeah I'm glad I could be "that guy"! The pucker factor on that one was about an 8, saw all that going on and was like oh boy! That now be stored away on things NOT TO DO!

The EFIlLive Scan Tool will support the AutoTap AT123 interface cable. You cannot read or reflash a PCM using the AutoTap cable (its a Scan cable only).

In order to use your AT123 with EFILive's Scan Tool software you need to purchase one of two Scan Tool licenses form AutoTap:
- Standard (ATEFISTD) is the EFILive Scan Tool only.
- Professional (ATEFIPRO) is the EFILive Scan Tool and bidirectional controls - although we don't have any bidirectional controls activeated for the Duramax yet so there would be no point in getting the Professional version to scan a Duramax.

See here for upgrade prices:
http://www.autotap.com/autotap_all_products.html

Once you have upgraded to the EFILive/AutoTap Scan Tool, if you ever want to upgrade from that to the EFILive/FlashScan Scan and Tune Tool combo, the upgrade prices are:
Upgrading from Standard: $449
Upgrading from Professional: $349

Regards
Paul

Yeah I'm glad I could be "that guy"! The pucker factor on that one was about an 8, saw all that going on and was like oh boy! That now be stored away on things NOT TO DO!
These quotes from EFILive's User Manaul:
Never connect the OBD II cable directly to your computer’s RS232 serial COM port. and
Never connect the OBD II cable directly to the USB to serial converter.
The vehicle will almost certainly not be damaged, the OBDII specs say the connector port must allow for voltage surges and shorts well in excess of anything that can be generated by a (non faulty) laptop.

It is the laptop's serial port you should check. When you connected the cable directly, the OBDII connector may have supplied 12V at up to 4amps directly into your serial port. Check that your PC can still communicate with the AT123 via that serial port.

Regards
Paul

These quotes from EFILive's User Manaul:
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The vehicle will almost certainly not be damaged, the OBDII specs say the connector port must allow for voltage surges and shorts well in excess of anything that can be generated by a (non faulty) laptop.

It is the laptop's serial port you should check. When you connected the cable directly, the OBDII connector may have supplied 12V at up to 4amps directly into your serial port. Check that your PC can still communicate with the AT123 via that serial port.

Regards
Paul

I'm sure it says that in the AutoTap manual too, but..... let's just say, my bad.

Well looks like I'm good to go, still connects/works.

That is the link I'm looking for, Ross said he was gonna check on it but never got back, no big deal. Now I know, much appreciated!

I'm sure it says that in the AutoTap manual too, but..... let's just say, my bad.

Well looks like I'm good to go, still connects/works.

That is the link I'm looking for, Ross said he was gonna check on it but never got back, no big deal. Now I know, much appreciated!

I checked it out and sent Paul over to answer ;)

Cheers,
Ross