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SCT X4 Micro USB Cable

Started by Vortech347, November 07, 2016, 01:39:45 AM

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Vortech347

Has anyone here gotten their X4 to interface correctly with their computer via a non-SCT specific Micro USB?

I ask because I'm on a road trip, I didn't bring the "specific" SCT one and the one I'm using will not recognize my X4.  I have deleted and reinstalled both updater and drivers twice.  It also works fine with my HP Touchpad to communicate.

The device powers up fine but it's not recognized.

Thanks.
Matt H.
2013 SHO Performance Pack, Daily, AJPTurbo tuned
2003 SVT Cobra 497rwhp/491rwtq, Self tuned, Cruiser
1990 Mustang GT 570rwhp/530twtq, Self tuned, Open Track
2017 F150 XLT 5.0

glock-coma

Yes, I'm using just a standard run of the mill cable and it's been working.
I think I got it from tjmaxx or marshals.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

StealBlueSho

I have had the issue before... A lot of the cables that come with devices just to be used as charging cables are missing a couple wires needed to complete communication with a PC.. saves the company making them money....

https://www.quora.com/How-is-it-possible-that-some-USB-cables-are-only-capable-of-charging-and-not-capable-of-enabling-data-transfer

You can usually tell by the quality of the cable..of it feels cheap/thin it's probably not going to work....otherwise it's crap shoot unless you just try it..

http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/140225/how-can-i-tell-charge-only-usb-cables-from-usb-data-cables

J-Will

Quote from: StealBlueSho on November 07, 2016, 06:03:01 AM
I have had the issue before... A lot of the cables that come with devices just to be used as charging cables are missing a couple wires needed to complete communication with a PC.. saves the company making them money....

https://www.quora.com/How-is-it-possible-that-some-USB-cables-are-only-capable-of-charging-and-not-capable-of-enabling-data-transfer

You can usually tell by the quality of the cable..of it feels cheap/thin it's probably not going to work....otherwise it's crap shoot unless you just try it..

http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/140225/how-can-i-tell-charge-only-usb-cables-from-usb-data-cables

This is correct.  Some USB cables are wired to only supply power, for charging capability.  They do not have the data wires connected. 
2014 Factory Order SHO (non pp) Deep Impact Blue
Gearhead Automotive Performance Tune
3-bar
SP-542 plugs w/ GH gap

Vortech347

Thanks folks.

I tracked down a cable at the front desk and loaded my tune.

Matt H.
2013 SHO Performance Pack, Daily, AJPTurbo tuned
2003 SVT Cobra 497rwhp/491rwtq, Self tuned, Cruiser
1990 Mustang GT 570rwhp/530twtq, Self tuned, Open Track
2017 F150 XLT 5.0

SHOdded

Very cool, good place you're staying at!  :thumb:
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

SHOurpp

i have found a samsung galaxy phone charge cable works well.

once more you can get a 10 foot cable from 5below -for u guessed it 5 dollars
duel 3 inch cat less down pipes
sct x4- as a scanner/logger only
3 bar map
hp tuners
both bovs vta