add physical com port

Bill: That software package sounds interesting, I will have to look into it. Sounds like it would beat using a multi-meter and counting the pulses…

If I were you, I would try the program on your com port in place of the UPS.

If that doesn’t work, you could install a PCI card that will give you another com port. That assumes you have an open slot for the card.

Or you could go the USB/Com adapter.

Any one of these should work without a hitch or require any intervention on your part. Plug and Play combined with PCI steering have pretty well removed all the hair ripping instillations of DOS days.

Jim Hardin wrote:
- Bill: That software package sounds interesting, I
- will have to look into it. Sounds like it would beat
- using a multi-meter and counting the pulses…

Yeah, I've used the "count the beep" route and this software is certainly a far cry above those rudimentary devices. It provides complete code reading capability and some ability to reprogram keyless remote entry functions. The package that I bought is only sold by the author and is only for VW and Audi products. Check http://www.ross-tech.com for more info. In his FAQ the author is not enthusiastic about the use of USB<>Serial adapters with this program.

Thanks for he heads up on the PCI upgrade. I didn't realize that these would self configure. Think I'll order one, as I do have a slot open.


Bill Houston

Bill: Thanks for the link - don't have a VW or Audi...