I can't get any data from my '84 with my win ALDL and cable that I made according to these instructions http://winaldl.webhop.net/ I tried powering it with the cigarette lighter and with pin 4 on the serial port. When I start the program I get an error message that says 'Error loading type library/DLL' does anyone know what that means? I'm using a 486 Toshiba running windows 95. I've run out of ideas except for redoing the cable.

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Alan Frazier
'86 GT-'92 3.4 TDC
'84 2m4 daily driver
'88 Silver coupe, auto For Sale

The WinALDL program should start (with no errors) without the cable connected. It sounds like you have a software problem, not a cable problem. Try installing it on another computer.

Pat

plus make sure you have the correct PCM selected as there are about 10 different ones

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Proud Owner of a Black 86 2M6!
AIM: Hutchmyster85

As T-top said, you're having trouble with the program, not the cable.

I didn't think it was the cable, it's pretty simple. I tried it on a different computer, started without any error codes but still didn't work. I have the correct ecm selected. Wish I were better with computers, thanks guys.

Are you selecting the correct Com port?

You would really think it is really simple to make a cable but I have seen many people screw it up. I used to help out by repairing other peoples cables. Now I just sell my own.

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I've tried both com 1 and com 2 and shut down and restarted the compter for each one etc. My computer says they're both working properly. I'm using 1/4 watt resistors is that enough?