LOG ON REQUIRED!!

 

Sorry, but the menu you just clicked is non-operational for anyone who is not logged in. Already a member? Log on here. Not a member? Register here. There's lots to see and do once you are signed in!

Subscription required!

 

The Wiki and the VIN Decoder are accessible by subscribed members only. If you are subscribed, you can also choose to hide the WIKI/VIN panel and Quick Links menu

If you would like to subscribe, or simply see more information about subscribing, please click here

 

Edit your...

 
 

Find my posts

 
 

PM Options

 
 

Edit your...

 
 

View Memberlist by....

 
 

QUICK LINKS

It worked!

This is a free T4 Operator / owner finding service offered to all owners of 75 / ZT cars.
The map has been set up by Phil-T4 to help owners and he has given us permission to make it available to all.

It worked!

Post Number:#16  Post by Zeb » February 24th, 2014, 2:01

That would depend on what options Phil enabled on it! Anyway, people are imaginative, they manage to mess up their cars in all sorts of ways already! :-)
User avatar
Zeb
Site Admin
 
Posts: 12008
Member No: 2
Joined: May 19, 2012
Location: Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds
Zeb's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#17  Post by Scoubix » February 24th, 2014, 2:08

Zeb wrote:That would depend on what options Phil enabled on it! Anyway, people are imaginative, they manage to mess up their cars in all sorts of ways already! :-)


Yeah, including with real T4 machines, and I'm talking from experience :lol:
1999 2.5 V6 Rover 75 Connoisseur - Dealer Launch
2004 4.6 V8 MG ZT-T (the only known auto ZT-T V8)
1993 2.7 V6 Rover 827 Coupé / 1993 Rover 216 GSi / 1975 Rover P6 3500
User avatar
Scoubix
 
Posts: 659
Member No: 286
Joined: May 06, 2013
Location: Paris, France
Region: France
Scoubix's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#18  Post by MrDoodles » February 24th, 2014, 10:45

When you've developed a T4 "app" for my iPhone that I can download, let me know! ;) :lol: :hail:
Free vehicle valuations available to Club Members by PM!

lincsandnorfolk@75-zt.com
User avatar
MrDoodles
Rep for Norfolk
 
Posts: 2178
Member No: 61
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
Location: South Lincs
Region: Lincolnshire and Norfolk
MrDoodles's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#19  Post by Bolin » February 24th, 2014, 5:59

Fantastic stuff Phil - I won't pretend to understand all of that, but well done on creating a copy/emulator/whatever :clap: :clap:

Oh and ditching Windows is always a good thing, even if it means struggling a bit at working out how to fix your own computer - I ditched Windows in 2008 for Linux and wouldn't go back :)
One of Britain's Fine Cars
User avatar
Bolin
Rep for Hampshire
 
Posts: 1909
Member No: 64
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
Location: N. E. Hampshire
Region: Hampshire
Bolin's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#20  Post by terreneuve » February 26th, 2014, 3:54

What would be the optimal RTOS for this, Linux or possibly Windows CE?

Great job btw!!

John
User avatar
terreneuve
 
Posts: 29
Member No: 559
Joined: Dec 21, 2013
Location: Canada
terreneuve's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#21  Post by Jake » February 26th, 2014, 8:05

Excellent development Phil, well done!

If there's anything we can do to help, just give us a shout!
2005 ZT-T 180 Sports Auto SE - Rio Red
1999 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE - Dorchester Red
2004 Rover 75 Contemporary SE Tourer - Royal Blue
User avatar
Jake
Site Admin
 
Posts: 6289
Member No: 1
Joined: May 19, 2012
Location: Hitchin
Region: Lincolnshire and Norfolk
Jake's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#22  Post by Zaphod » February 28th, 2014, 12:51

Best bit of news a 75 owner could hear!
User avatar
Zaphod
 
Posts: 79
Member No: 387
Joined: Aug 01, 2013
Location: Wantage
Zaphod's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#23  Post by Phil-T4 » February 28th, 2014, 11:29

Have been doing bits and pieces to the code this week and have managed to carry out a DDE4 ECU upgrade with it :)

Unfortunately i can't ditch windows completely as the official T4 software runs on it and will be required but i have managed to speed it up a bit :)

I just need a good windows programmer to help out!!
All types of T4 Services Available
Diesel 135 and 160 Tune upgrades,
ZCS Coding, Keys Supplied and Programmed,
Rover 1.8T upgrade to 160, ZT V6 160 upgrade to 177
IPK's reflashed and fitted.
Telephone 07538 738070 or email t4.testbook@gmail.com
User avatar
Phil-T4
 
Posts: 74
Member No: 138
Joined: Aug 05, 2012
Location: Olney, Bucks
Phil-T4's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#24  Post by Zaphod » March 4th, 2014, 10:43

Err whats the code in? But as a thought although not looked into assuming a lead can be made, the thought of using an andriod device as the 'T4' and coneecting it via WiFi to the PC?
User avatar
Zaphod
 
Posts: 79
Member No: 387
Joined: Aug 01, 2013
Location: Wantage
Zaphod's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#25  Post by Howie666 » March 22nd, 2014, 1:47

I, like a great number of enthusiasts I suspect, am greatly interested in this. The point about messing things up is well taken. I am well aware of my limitations both as a mechanic of sorts and of course when it comes to the specialised subject of programming the car's software.
That said, some of the less dangerous aspects of T4 - daylight running lights, speed locking, bathrobe locking, dealer modifications I believe, would be the sort of thing I would feel confident attempting. I also appreciate that many of these options are generally set once ('on' or 'off') and left set.
In addition, a useful knowledge of T4 might help in fault diagnosis, saving an owner time and energy identifying faulty parts for repair or replacement.
User avatar
Howie666
 
Posts: 30
Member No: 327
Joined: Jun 22, 2013
Location: Preston
Howie666's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#26  Post by vitesse » March 24th, 2014, 12:07

Share some of concerns voiced above. It would of course be great if there were a "light” version released with ready made hardware leads to persons who perhaps could contribute something back financially. Basic fault finding, dealer options changes, deleting fault codes, perhaps even vis testing. All with a clear series of step by step instructions, and importantly, where to get advice if stuck.

But for the fully fledged testing then we need something like KDA4G’s Remote diagnostic T4, where all the tools are available in the experienced T4 operator’s hand and he can help members, whether they are in the UK, Sweden or even Australia, all the member needs is the ability to carry out the Teamview instructions eg “start the car and run it up to 1200rpm. And here you have to forgot geographical distances, it’s connection speeds that are important.

And if, as Phil T4 has said that he’s managed to speed things up a bit that is indeed good news for those of us on a rural connection (like me). What I feel would be even better news is if these two boffins can sit down and somehow compliment each other’s projects.

Phil you mentioned a need for a good windows software programmer to help out, I’ve got a friend who works with something called C Sharp (his full time job) any use to you?

Regards
vitesse
 
Posts: 39
Member No: 237
Joined: Jan 29, 2013
Location: Place called Gävle, 200kms north of Stockholm
vitesse's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#27  Post by Borg Warner » March 24th, 2014, 1:49

Mechanical bits can always be made or sourced from somewhere, I think it's the software that will really be the killer for our cars, however seems as someone is on the ball here - Phil?

Look forward to the App.

Er does the swear filter not work here????

Gary M.
MG Stands for......MG.
Freelander V6 2.5 Petrol - Gulp
Jaguar S-Type V6 3.0 Petrol Gulp Gulp.
User avatar
Borg Warner
 
Posts: 1012
Member No: 66
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
Location: Suffolk
Region: Suffolk and Cambridgeshire
Borg Warner's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#28  Post by Phil-T4 » March 25th, 2014, 9:43

Update for you all, the Virtual T4 is working very very well, it is just as fast as the T4 hardware now after a lot of tweaking and can access all the ZT/75 modules. Reflashing/upgrading the engine management systems is now possible as well. It appears to be very stable and runs perfectly on a my T4 laptop which is a 900Mhz Pentuim machine, leaving it running monitoring the real time data consumes an average 20% CPU Utilisation this also includes the T4 RDS software as well so not too bad :-D

With regards to experienced T4 operators, most of the operators have not had any training and only know things because of what they have been told! Yes i did do the course which was on a T1 back in 1995 :P

Going to start field trials tomorrow with a health check and a 160 upgrade, the T4 will be in stand by mode just in case :o
All types of T4 Services Available
Diesel 135 and 160 Tune upgrades,
ZCS Coding, Keys Supplied and Programmed,
Rover 1.8T upgrade to 160, ZT V6 160 upgrade to 177
IPK's reflashed and fitted.
Telephone 07538 738070 or email t4.testbook@gmail.com
User avatar
Phil-T4
 
Posts: 74
Member No: 138
Joined: Aug 05, 2012
Location: Olney, Bucks
Phil-T4's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#29  Post by KDA4G » March 25th, 2014, 9:46

Well done Phil, that's good news!
User avatar
KDA4G
Club staff
 
Posts: 2908
Member No: 140
Joined: Aug 09, 2012
Location: Norfolk
KDA4G's car profile

It worked!

Post Number:#30  Post by Phil-T4 » March 25th, 2014, 9:57

Had lots of fun with it Derek, e.g. the KWP fast Init had me stumped for a few days, some of the EMS2000 and MEMS3 commands produce a double reply to a single request, DDE comms require an interbyte delay otherwise the ecu doesn't process it but so far so good but still a way to go yet.
All types of T4 Services Available
Diesel 135 and 160 Tune upgrades,
ZCS Coding, Keys Supplied and Programmed,
Rover 1.8T upgrade to 160, ZT V6 160 upgrade to 177
IPK's reflashed and fitted.
Telephone 07538 738070 or email t4.testbook@gmail.com
User avatar
Phil-T4
 
Posts: 74
Member No: 138
Joined: Aug 05, 2012
Location: Olney, Bucks
Phil-T4's car profile

Previous PageNext Page

Return to T4 Services



Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

Subscription is required!

 

The Wiki and the VIN Decoder are accessible by subscribed members only. If you are subscribed, you can also choose to hide the WIKI/VIN panel and Quick Links menu

If you would like to subscribe, or simply see more information about subscribing, please click here