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Has anyone had any success running a serial port adaptor?

Posted by: q2quest on 2008-08-29 21:30:54
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I have an older Vag Com cable interface with a serial port end, but I want to run it on my new laptop that only has usb ports. I know Ross Tech doesn't recommend it, but I was hoping for other opinions. Thanks

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Has anyone had any success running a serial port adaptor? - q2quest 2008-08-29 21:30:54 (123 views)

Try with any USB to Serial adapter especially one with the FTDI Chip.. it should work - Maini 2008-08-30 21:57:32 (137 views)

Thank you. - q2quest 2008-09-05 00:43:46 (83 views)

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