have lt1edit software- what cable?
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Racer
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From: Edwardsville, Illinois 88 stroked s10, 92 stock 6spd
have lt1edit software- what cable?
a friend of mine just purchased a car and the guy he bought it from gave him the lt1edit software with it- however there was no cable with. just wanting to know where he could buy the cable or how to make the correct cable he needs. i know nothing about tuning the lt1 cars- as i am a tpi guy. thanks for your help
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by bumpnzx3
a friend of mine just purchased a car and the guy he bought it from gave him the lt1edit software with it- however there was no cable with. just wanting to know where he could buy the cable or how to make the correct cable he needs. i know nothing about tuning the lt1 cars- as i am a tpi guy. thanks for your help
THe cables are linked to the software. You can just build one.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05
sorry, i mean't to say you can't build one. If you still need that software or capability try www.tunercat.com
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Racer
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From: Edwardsville, Illinois 88 stroked s10, 92 stock 6spd
he told me he called someone about the lt1edit cable- whoever it was he talked to told him it would run him about $200- thats why i was wanting to know if a diy cable was possible. sounds odd to me that a cable would cost that much- but like i said- i know nothing about the lt1 computers
Melting Slicks
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to clarify, yes there is a dongle that is locked to the VIN of the car... however there is a cable that also connects t the dongle to the plug to the right side of the steering wheel under the dash....
Mo
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Racer
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From: Edwardsville, Illinois 88 stroked s10, 92 stock 6spd
i think i just need to head over to his house and acually see what in the world he is talking about. although he wasn't drunk- he did have some beer in him when he was telling me about his cable problem 
i will report back when i see what exactly he has. thanks for the help thus far
i will report back when i see what exactly he has. thanks for the help thus far
Pro
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What are some of you guys talking about?! It's been a little while since I bought LT1 Edit or a cable but the cable is not VIN encrypted to the car. LT1 Edit is car specific (VIN encrypted) unless you got the professional version ($$$) but the cable is generic ALDL version. The cable needed will depend on which year car you have (i.e. ODBC1 ODBC1 1/2 or ODBC2). I have a '94 Vette and I believe '94-'95 Vettes use the ALDL ODBC1 1/2 cable (not quite ODBC1 and not fully ODBC2).
If Andrew Mattei's still in business you can order a cable from him and I believe he has instructions on how to build one aswell. Of course it'll be much easier to just order one for <$100.
URL to cables --> http://www.akmcables.com/
Sorry if I miss read some of your posts.
If Andrew Mattei's still in business you can order a cable from him and I believe he has instructions on how to build one aswell. Of course it'll be much easier to just order one for <$100.
URL to cables --> http://www.akmcables.com/
Sorry if I miss read some of your posts.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05
I'm pretty sure hes talking about the OBD2 LT1 edit.. Nobody in thier right mind would buy the OBD1 version with tuner cat being so much cheaper.
The obd2 cables are linked to the software and vin.
The obd2 cables are linked to the software and vin.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fremont Oh
XTTurbo,
I agree That's what I was saying.. the cable is generic, there is dongle that is locked to the VIN once you enable the software... so cables are cable...
I use the Autotap cable ( generic)that goes fromthe ALDL to the little dongle then a 9 pin -9 pin form the dongle to the PC...
I agree That's what I was saying.. the cable is generic, there is dongle that is locked to the VIN once you enable the software... so cables are cable...
I use the Autotap cable ( generic)that goes fromthe ALDL to the little dongle then a 9 pin -9 pin form the dongle to the PC...
Pro
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Originally Posted by Alvin
The obd2 cables are linked to the software and vin.
Guess I have been out of the LT1 Tuning world for too long.
Heel & Toe
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From: Winter Springs fl
What year?
You never mentioned what year corvette you have.
Try this site http://www.akmcables.com/
Also this site http://www.wotelectronics.com/cables.html
They sell complete cables and kits. All depending on the year of your corvette. These sites also have a lot of usefull information
Dave
Try this site http://www.akmcables.com/
Also this site http://www.wotelectronics.com/cables.html
They sell complete cables and kits. All depending on the year of your corvette. These sites also have a lot of usefull information
Dave