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    Reading error codes on an early 3200GT

    Hi Greg, Okay, I understand. Try this: look for all of the 3-pin plugs that look like they might fit behind that side bit of carpet and make sure you plug into the grey one... Good luck, Steve
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    Reading error codes on an early 3200GT

    Hi Greg, One final thing, there are a number of ISO connectors in the same viscinity. The one you need is grey (or was on my car) and is behind the side carpet to the right of the accelerator - there are at least 2 ISOs there. Once the ignition is on, the V A G led should come on and if you've...
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    Obd code reader

    Hi Greg, 2 things to try that might have gone wrong: 1. Did you plug the V A G lead in before installing the driver? If so, Vista will have looked for a driver online and won't be using the FTDI one. If this is the case you'll need to uninstall and start again by installing the FTDI driver...
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    Reading error codes on an early 3200GT

    Hi, Looking at your V A G adaptor, it's quite different from the one I use on my car. The important thing is that it must use the FTDI chipset that acts as a converter from USB to RS232, yours might have it but many don't (some use a generic Chinese adaptor) and if it doesn't use that chip the...
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    3200 Issues

    Unfortunately you can't tell by looking at the outside - if you unscrew the blue cover on the interface you should see that one of the chips is marked FTDI but you might need a magnifying glass. If not, it's probably the Chinese variant. The chip is used to convert your USB port into an RS232...
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    3200 Issues

    If you buy a *** interface, make sure you get one with the FTDI chipset as it's the only one that'll work. If you contact Sander on the Unidiag Yahoo forum he can send you the correct interface or make sure the eBay seller gives you the right one. Most of the problems people have setting them up...
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    Manual 2000 3200GT ..where do I find the diagnostic port ?

    As Dunnah said above, on a 2000 car it's usually behind the panel to the right of the accelerator pedal. If you have a look at this thread http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/7370-Reading-error-codes-on-an-early-3200GT I went through how I managed to read the codes on my car which was...
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    3200gt offside bottom arm needed

    It's the front ball joint that's failed.
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    3200gt offside bottom arm needed

    Hi, I need a serviceable o/s bottom arm for my 3200. Any help gratefully received. Thanks, Steve
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    3200 Indicators & alarm

    Hi, Have you checked the fuses in the footwell? It might be one of those, I know that fuse 16 is usually related to problems with the vertical accelerometer (which can be fixed with araldite) and that takes out the rear lights amount other things. Hope this helps, Steve
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    Reading error codes on an early 3200GT

    Tim, Here's the link: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm Cheers, Steve
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    Reading error codes on an early 3200GT

    Hi Tim, It looks like your PC is using the wrong driver i.e. not the FTDI driver and that's why you're not seeing the COM port. I recommend removing both drivers, reinstalling only the FTDI one (all without the lead connected) before trying again. Which version of Windows are you using...
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    Intermittent CEL

    Okay, you've got an EOBD ECU after the engine change then. The V A G lead won't help and you should be able to use your ELM. Although I've had my car since 2006, I haven't ever had a CEL without stored codes so I can't think what could be the problem here. As jluis says above, it could be a...
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    Intermittent CEL

    Pierre, it sounds to me like you'll need to get a V A G . C O M interface to get this to work. It uses a different handshake protocol amongst other things. Have a look at the guide and get hold of a cable that uses the COM port chips manufactured by FTDI (http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm)...
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    3200 Fault codes help

    I've used Unidiag for the past few years without problems. It's invaluable. Also, I've just found the guide to cleaning it. Have a look at: http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showthread.php/1097-DONT-forget-the-trottlePEDAL-potentiometer!!!! Cheers, Steve