U7164 Won't Connect to DS downloader

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U7164 Won't Connect to DS downloader

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U7164 won't link up to program. Have tried USB and Serial cables and all drivers are working and cables work fine. Is this one fried?
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what is the revision on the tool?
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9R15 is whats on it now. Have tried 2 computers one with serial and XP and another with Win 7 and USB to serial. DS shows the right com ports when searching for tool but never connects
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Check the device manager to see if the cable is showing up as a com port.

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Yes it shows as com 4 as a prolific usb device ans says working properly
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maybe the cable is bad?

It is very rare that the tool just does not communicate...
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Post by dieselguy1999 »

well I know my serial cable is good cause i use it and the computer with XP to update another type of box. it;s a mystery
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feel free to give us a call with it all hooked up to the PC, my guys will gladly run through it with you, or remote in and see whats going on if needed.

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