Fiat Coupe Forum
- Funded by the Club for the benefit of all owners
- Please consider joining the Club to help keep the Forum running
- Or you can choose to make a Donation
Fiat Coupe Club UK
join the club
Fiat Coupe Forum
 
» Announced
    Posting images


» Related sites
    Main club site
    fiatcoupe.net

 
Who's Online Now
0 registered members (), 1,367 guests, and 6 spiders.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums48
Topics103,728
Posts1,170,185
Members1,668
Most Online39,516
Apr 16th, 2026
Top Posters(All Time)
barnacle 33,794
stan 32,123
Theresa 23,347
PeteP 22,313
bockers 21,083
Edinburgh 18,927
JimO 17,919
Nigel 17,386
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Diagnostic cables and software #1454440
21/10/2013 20:28
21/10/2013 20:28

R
razor1983
Unregistered
razor1983
Unregistered
R



Can someone tell me what cables and software I need to check for faults and reset lights etc. Many thanks

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454446
21/10/2013 21:00
21/10/2013 21:00

G
GrahamL
Unregistered
GrahamL
Unregistered
G




Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454448
21/10/2013 21:10
21/10/2013 21:10

R
razor1983
Unregistered
razor1983
Unregistered
R



Many thanks but when I click on the link for my car it comes up with win zip and wanting me to purchase it for $30 - do you know what this means for I thought the software was free to download, thanks.

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454451
21/10/2013 21:16
21/10/2013 21:16

G
GrahamL
Unregistered
GrahamL
Unregistered
G



Windows should have unzip built in, but if it's not working you can use the free 7 zip software from:

http://www.7-zip.org/

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454455
21/10/2013 21:47
21/10/2013 21:47

P
phatphiat
Unregistered
phatphiat
Unregistered
P



I've just downloaded an unzipped this myself for free. I'm using windows xp. I got the leads cheap off ebay.

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454458
21/10/2013 22:07
21/10/2013 22:07

R
razor1983
Unregistered
razor1983
Unregistered
R



Hi
I have just downloaded winzip for free and have then got two startrek files in my winzip file and at the top there is a button to press saying unzip do I need to select this, thanks

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454466
21/10/2013 23:28
21/10/2013 23:28

G
GrahamL
Unregistered
GrahamL
Unregistered
G



Yes, you need to unzip the archive. Or just right click the file and unzip it directly to the directory there.


Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454588
22/10/2013 21:00
22/10/2013 21:00

R
razor1983
Unregistered
razor1983
Unregistered
R



Hi thank you for all you information
I have now unzipped the files and they have saved to my documents. When I go into it and click open one file says incorrect command line and the second file comes up with a box with a selection to run when I click that a box pops up and then goes.
Is there anything else I need to do or do I need the cables from here.
Thanks

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454599
22/10/2013 21:45
22/10/2013 21:45

G
GrahamL
Unregistered
GrahamL
Unregistered
G



You need the cable to do anything useful, yes.

It's a command prompt program so you need to run it from a prompt, not directly from windows explorer, or it'll just open and close like you say.

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454602
22/10/2013 21:58
22/10/2013 21:58

R
razor1983
Unregistered
razor1983
Unregistered
R



Thanks for your time and help Graham.

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1454619
23/10/2013 05:36
23/10/2013 05:36
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 33,794
Berlin
barnacle Offline
Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle  Offline
Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
Forum Demigod

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 33,794
Berlin
When you get the cables, you may need to download and install the drivers. I'm always *very* cautious about 'run me' disks that come with the cables... Windows 7 and 8 may do the installation automatically.

If not, check http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm and follow their instructions.

Check in 'device manager' to see which serial port the USB has been attached to, and use that number as the last parameter in the command when you run it.


[Linked Image]
Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!
Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1456247
31/10/2013 22:54
31/10/2013 22:54

R
razor1983
Unregistered
razor1983
Unregistered
R



To run the startrek software, does your engine have to be running as when I select it, the screen pops up for a split second then goes

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1456256
31/10/2013 23:47
31/10/2013 23:47

G
GrahamL
Unregistered
GrahamL
Unregistered
G



No, but the ignition will have to be on.

You need to run the program from a command prompt otherwise it'll shut down instantly.

Click START, RUN, type "CMD" and hit enter. A command prompt window will open and you then have to navigate to wherever you unzipped the files to and run the main program.

Re: Diagnostic cables and software [Re: ] #1456288
01/11/2013 09:51
01/11/2013 09:51
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,705
Harpenden
S
sugerbear Offline
Je suis un Coupé
sugerbear  Offline
Je suis un Coupé
S

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,705
Harpenden
My guide on making the cables is still out there (see the link below).



How to make a startrek widget cable >> http://tinyurl.com/dyje6fy

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1
(Release build 20190129)
PHP: 7.4.33 Page Time: 0.017s Queries: 14 (0.010s) Memory: 0.6362 MB (Peak: 0.7503 MB) Data Comp: Off Server Time: 2026-10-16 21:07:16 UTC