T4 TestBook / HHT question

Dougy · 29th February 2024, 12:00

Gents,

after spending so many years with TestBooks, there are still a few questions remaining (for me).
I've been in touch with Phil some time back, but I guess he isn't around that often anymore nowadays.

Here's my problem: I'm using a T4 Dock with a HandHeld Tester and want to upgrade the software on the HHT. I do have the DCD0L05 CD for Handheld, but this does not communicate with the Handheld. I Tested every possible configuration, but the Laptop does not recieve the data packtes from the Dock (However diagnose of my Car works perfectly).

It seems there must be a newer DCD0L06 CD .... does someone has a copy of that one?

Second: for upgrading the Firmware of the T4 Dock, there's the DTC4216A Interface card with serial cable. Could someone post a picture of the card for me please?

When I fixed my broken T4, I spent DAYS with replacing Processors and Memory ICs. So I would be happy if I could also get the rest working.

BR
Ralf

Dougy · 5th March 2024, 05:41

... I know this isn't something which is asked frequently, but I thought that here's the center of competence and wisdom re TestBook questions ;-)

SD1too · 5th March 2024, 08:27

Ralf, send a PM to member Jamie Welch.

Simon

Dougy · 5th March 2024, 08:57

Thanks Simon!

Edit: Would do! However, Jamiewelch has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space.

:-D

X10Rich · 5th March 2024, 15:47

Sorry, the only HHT Update disc I have is DCD0R01

Happy to try your "05" on my HHT/dock to see if it works to eliminate that from the equation.

Curious to know what was wrong with the dock side, and you replaced IC's (how did you knwo to replace them)

got a dock here that doesnt want to seem to talk over IP at the moment.

found this as well

https://www.diag-auto.biz/eshop/en/m...and-rover.html

Dougy · 5th March 2024, 17:08

Thanks Rich,

the DCD0R01 I do have as well, but I'm happy to share my copy with you.

re my Dock: the previous owner must have applied wrong polarity to the unit, which resulted in the H8 Processor to blew up.
I found spare parts in China and worked my way through the rest of the PCB.
Was a long story. At the end a RAM Chip was blown as well.

For your Dock I also know the solution. The Info for your LAN Chip is corrupt and needs a new EEprom. Happy to fix it for you.

And for the link for the Card: I only need a picture of the PCB side. I need to know if only the serial line is connected or if something else is bridged.

X10Rich · 5th March 2024, 20:06

Thanks Dougy -

Thats really interesting. Ill PM' you reguards the disc.

The dock is not mine, but I offered to take a look to try with my own setup. It seems to have had a non-standard IP' set, but would not let me set a new one, or ping on the non-standard IP. I'll mention it to the owner..

ITs really great you can fix these as we need to keep them running

I just resurrected two T1's over the weekend, but when it comes down to low level electronics (iC's etc) im out of my depth

By a long shot - I dont suppose you know anything about the TIM unit (for Microcheck emulation) do you? I have 5 of them, and have tried each of them in all manor of configs, with my T4's, various laptops, the T1's and each time I get a an error 324 . At a loss.

Dougy · 6th March 2024, 06:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by X10Rich

By a long shot - I dont suppose you know anything about the TIM unit (for Microcheck emulation) do you? I have 5 of them, and have tried each of them in all manor of configs, with my T4's, various laptops, the T1's and each time I get a an error 324 . At a loss.

...in fact I do

I tried to summarize some info some time back

https://youtu.be/30Sc1lEAEeM?si=FpA3w7lUm3-5CI_c

I have to ask for aplologies for the bad english.

The Microlink Interface DTC0001B however is vulnerable. It contains a NiMH Backup Battery, which dissolves like the T1 Battery Pack and destroys parts of the PCB when not replaced early enough.

Jamiewelch · 6th March 2024, 07:12

I have a copy of DCD0L07 is that could be of any help.

Dougy · 6th March 2024, 07:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamiewelch

I have a copy of DCD0L07 is that could be of any help.

Thanks for getting back, sir!
That would be more than helpful, Jamie!

Would it be possible making an iso available for download somewhere?

BR
Ralf

29th February 2024, 12:00	#1
Dougy Newbie Lotus Elise Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Krefeld Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	T4 TestBook / HHT question Gents, after spending so many years with TestBooks, there are still a few questions remaining (for me). I've been in touch with Phil some time back, but I guess he isn't around that often anymore nowadays. Here's my problem: I'm using a T4 Dock with a HandHeld Tester and want to upgrade the software on the HHT. I do have the DCD0L05 CD for Handheld, but this does not communicate with the Handheld. I Tested every possible configuration, but the Laptop does not recieve the data packtes from the Dock (However diagnose of my Car works perfectly). It seems there must be a newer DCD0L06 CD .... does someone has a copy of that one? Second: for upgrading the Firmware of the T4 Dock, there's the DTC4216A Interface card with serial cable. Could someone post a picture of the card for me please? When I fixed my broken T4, I spent DAYS with replacing Processors and Memory ICs. So I would be happy if I could also get the rest working. BR Ralf Last edited by Dougy; 29th February 2024 at 12:02..

5th March 2024, 08:27	#3
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,380 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Ralf, send a PM to member Jamie Welch. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

5th March 2024, 08:57	#4
Dougy Newbie Lotus Elise Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Krefeld Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Simon! Edit: Would do! However, Jamiewelch has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space. :-D Last edited by Dougy; 5th March 2024 at 09:12..

5th March 2024, 17:08	#6
Dougy Newbie Lotus Elise Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Krefeld Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Rich, the DCD0R01 I do have as well, but I'm happy to share my copy with you. re my Dock: the previous owner must have applied wrong polarity to the unit, which resulted in the H8 Processor to blew up. I found spare parts in China and worked my way through the rest of the PCB. Was a long story. At the end a RAM Chip was blown as well. For your Dock I also know the solution. The Info for your LAN Chip is corrupt and needs a new EEprom. Happy to fix it for you. And for the link for the Card: I only need a picture of the PCB side. I need to know if only the serial line is connected or if something else is bridged. Last edited by Dougy; 5th March 2024 at 17:13..

5th March 2024, 05:41	#2
Dougy Newbie Lotus Elise Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Krefeld Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	... I know this isn't something which is asked frequently, but I thought that here's the center of competence and wisdom re TestBook questions ;-)

5th March 2024, 15:47	#5
X10Rich Loves to post MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chipping Norton Posts: 393 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	Sorry, the only HHT Update disc I have is DCD0R01 Happy to try your "05" on my HHT/dock to see if it works to eliminate that from the equation. Curious to know what was wrong with the dock side, and you replaced IC's (how did you knwo to replace them) got a dock here that doesnt want to seem to talk over IP at the moment. found this as well https://www.diag-auto.biz/eshop/en/m...and-rover.html

5th March 2024, 20:06	#7
X10Rich Loves to post MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chipping Norton Posts: 393 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	Thanks Dougy - Thats really interesting. Ill PM' you reguards the disc. The dock is not mine, but I offered to take a look to try with my own setup. It seems to have had a non-standard IP' set, but would not let me set a new one, or ping on the non-standard IP. I'll mention it to the owner.. ITs really great you can fix these as we need to keep them running I just resurrected two T1's over the weekend, but when it comes down to low level electronics (iC's etc) im out of my depth By a long shot - I dont suppose you know anything about the TIM unit (for Microcheck emulation) do you? I have 5 of them, and have tried each of them in all manor of configs, with my T4's, various laptops, the T1's and each time I get a an error 324 . At a loss.

6th March 2024, 07:12	#9
Jamiewelch Posted a thing or two Alpina D3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cheslyn hay Posts: 1,002 Thanks: 58 Thanked 294 Times in 227 Posts	I have a copy of DCD0L07 is that could be of any help.