How to Install ELM3. USB Cable on Windows and OBD2 Software. STEP 1 Download and Install Latest Tested ELM 3. Driver FilesCable should NOT be connected to your laptop yet. Only connect it when instructions say so. If you bought genuine ELM3. Total Car Diagnostics then you only need to install DRIVER PACK 3. After install, go to Step 2 to test its working ok. If you bought ELM3. Bay, other manufacturers then install all Driver Packs below, because they cover widest range of chip makers. Thats it Go to Step 2 below to test if everything is working ok. If you bought genuine ELM3. How To Install Windows 2000 With Usb Keyboard' title='How To Install Windows 2000 With Usb Keyboard' />Discussion Thread Date Premium Member DRIVER NEEDED Microsoft microsoft wireless comfort keyboard model 1027 windows 10 Windows 10 USB Apr 9, 2017. A waveshaped keyboardwith a cushioned palm restputs you ahead of the comfort curve without the learning curve. Learn more about Logitech for Business. I have the exact same problem. All was running fine when i unplugged my usb hub, mouse etc to take the laptop upstairs, once i wanted to plug it back in, nada. Total Car Diagnostics here, then you only need to install DRIVER PACK 3. Then go straight to Step 2 to test its working ok. If you bought ELM3. Bay, other manufacturers then install all Driver Packs below, because they cover widest range of chip makers. DRIVER PACK 1   Steps to install Driver Pack 1 If you have 6. Windows, double click on CP2. VCPInstallerx. 64. I/415-g850%2BfL._SL500_AC_SS350_.jpg' alt='How To Install Windows 2000 With Usb Keyboard' title='How To Install Windows 2000 With Usb Keyboard' />If you have 3. Windows, double click on CP2. VCPInstallerx. 86. DRIVER PACK 2. DRIVER PACK 3. DRIVER PACK 4. DRIVER PACK 5   Most Important   Steps to install Driver Pack 5 Please FIRST move the unextracted folder to your Desktop, else below 2 step wont show Install option. Right click on ser. Install, as per below pic Connect ELM3. Then. Go to Control Panel System Device Manager Ports COM LPT You will likely see a yellow mark next to Prolific, like this Right click on it Update Driver Software. The keyboard is a device used to input text into a computer or other device. A keyboard typically connects wirelessly or via USB. Heres more. SIIG. IT connectivity solutions, including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy IO adapters. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. UNcheck Show compatible hardware. Select Prolific driver version 3. Install. Thats it The yellow triangle next to Prolific. Thats it Go to Step 2 below to test if everything is working ok. STEP 2 Test if ELM3. USB Cable is Installed CorrectlyYou can now CONNECT your ELM3. USB cable to any port on the laptop. Ok, were almost ready to start scanning your vehicle. First, lets ensure that everything is working fine Heres how. Step 1 Access Device Manager. Windows Vista781. Control Panel System Device Manager. Windows XP Control Panel System Hardware tab Device Manager. Step 2 Expand Other Devices and Ports COM LPTNotice any device with any one of the following names FT2. R USB UARTProlific USB to Serial. USB Serial Port. USB2. Serial Silicon Labs CP2. USB to UART Bridge. NONE of above devices should have a yellow mark next to them. If none of the above has a yellow mark, then congratulations Youre ready to begin scanning your cars. Click here on how to connect to your car in the next 5 minutes. If any one of above devices has a yellow mark, then Right click on that device Uninstall. Unplug cable. Restart PCDownload and unextract DRIVER PACK 6. Double click on Install. USB to install Connect cable to laptop. Yellow mark should now be gone. Success If yellow mark is STILL not gone after doing 1 6 above, then do this a While cable is plugged in, right click on device with the yellow mark. Click on Update Driver Softwarec Choose Browser my computer for driver softwared Browse to and select folder where you unextracted Driver Pack 6. Make sure Include subfolders is ticked ON. Click on Nextf If you get RED warning, choose Install this driver software anywayg After it installs successfully, another yellow mark may appear under Other Device. Eg h If g above is true, then do steps a f for Unknown Device. It may also show as COMx. Arcsoft Software 7 In 1. Even DRIVER PACK 6 didnt help Then likely its a Code 1. Prolific USB to Serial device. Click here to fix that. Even Code 1. 0 error fix didnt help and yellow mark is STILL not gone Go to Troubleshooting below. How To Scan or Diagnose Your Car with OBD2 Software. Step 1 Install your OBD software if you dont have it get our professional TOAD OBD software. Dont launch it yet. Step 2 Connect ELM3. Step 3 Place the key in the ignition and turn it forward to ON position. Position where all dashboard lights are on. This is one position before engine starts. Step 4 Start your OBD diagnostic software. Click Connect, and it should instantly auto connect to your vehicle. Thats it TIP If you want maximum data reported from the car turn on the engine. And yes, you can safely drive the vehicle while diagnosing it. Keep eyes on the road at all times. Troubleshooting Solutions for ELM3. Connection Issues. If youre unable to connect successfully to your car, then thats because of 2 reasons Your vehicle is not. OBD2 compatible. This is reason in 9. OBD1 scanners. Random issues that can be fixed with below solutions. Here are solutions in recommended order First check that ELM3. When you plug in the cable into a USB port, all the lights on ELM3. And then itll return to 1 red light power. Condition of a defunct ELM3. All lights will not initially flash, and only red light will be on. Restart computer while keeping cable connected to laptop. Try again. Plug USB into different physical port of your computer. Try again. If all above solutions fail, then we will help you only if you are Total Car Diagnostics customer. Heres all you need to do. Connect ELM3. 27 USB cable into laptop. Dont need to plug the other end to carStep 1 Go to Control Panel. Windows Vista781. Control Panel System Device Manager Windows XP Control Panel System Hardware tab Device Manager. Step 2 Expand Ports COM LPT and Other Devices. Step 3 Take picture of the screen Press Print Screen key on the keyboard then paste into any graphics program. Or take shot with cameraphone. Step 4 Contact us and attach the picture. Step 1 Install Easy. OBD. Do not launch it until Step 4 below. Step 2 Connect ELM3. USB cable to laptop and car. Step 3 Turn on car ignition. One step before engine turns onStep 4 Launch Easy. OBD. It will automatically connect. If first 3 lines are GREEN as per below pic then your cableWindows is 1. In which case, click here on how to connect to your car in the next 5 minutes using proper OBD software. If first 3 lines are not GREEN refer to Common Solutions above. First 3 green lines means your ELM3. Windows is properly installed. How to Add Windows Media Player Global Hotkeys for the Non Pro Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard. Edit Article. There are two versions of the Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard the pro version, which has buttons for playstopetc, and the non pro version, which does not. This article shows how to assign the favorites buttons to perform these functions.