Cliffnet Wizard Cable problem
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: July 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Topic: Cliffnet Wizard Cable problem
Posted By: deocder
Subject: Cliffnet Wizard Cable problem
Date Posted: February 01, 2005 at 7:38 AM
I am having problems with my clifford wizard interface cable. At first, I plugged it in to my com port with a gender changer since the cable has a male end and so does the computer. I ran the wizard and get a message when it scans for ports "port available but system not found."
I plugged the other end into the alarm unit and turned the ignition on. I still get the same message. I figured my cable was bad between the module and the 9-pin connector. I reterminated the end so that it is female and will plug right into the computer. I still get the same error.
What could be causing this? Does the cable have to be plugged into the alarm module to be recognized?
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Posted By: deocder
Date Posted: February 01, 2005 at 9:45 PM
What could be causing this? Does the cable have to be plugged into the alarm module to be recognized?
Posted By: extreme1
Date Posted: February 02, 2005 at 1:12 AM
what version of wizard are you running and what OS.
versions earlier than 2.1 won't run on NT or XP.
my cliffnet cable plugs into my serial port no problem.
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Shaughn Murley
Install Manager, Dealer Services
Visions Electronics
Red Deer, Alberta
Posted By: deocder
Date Posted: February 02, 2005 at 9:37 PM
I am using the new Wizard Pro software that is backward compatible for the G4 systems. I did originally install the older Wizard software accidentally. But I de-installed it and installed the newer version.
Posted By: DAVE WALKER
Date Posted: February 04, 2005 at 6:58 AM
Wizard can be a bit fussy. Boot your computer without the cable attached to the alarm. When PC is up and running, connect cable to alarm, then start wizard. If there is no alarm connected it will only allow you to run offline Hope this helps
Posted By: deocder
Date Posted: February 06, 2005 at 5:44 PM
I just cant get it to work. I'd hate to buy a new one and it not work either. I've opened the case and checked the solder joints, but they look fine.
Any more suggestions?
Posted By: bretbowman
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 12:47 PM
bobk]H wrote:
oking up a device when the computer is on to a com port can blow the com port on the mother board.
*** Sorry, but this is COMPLETELY untrue. You CAN hook up a serial connection while the system is on, though it does not function like hotswap USB and it is NOT recommended changing the cable while the port is actually IN USE. Best regards! ------------- 2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited 2WD (Clifford G5 Avantguard 5 w/ 2 SmartWindows modules) - IT Engineer - NRA Life Member - LDS Return Missionary - Married for time AND ETERNITY - Eternally sealed family
Posted By: bretbowman
Date Posted: February 26, 2005 at 6:51 AM
Basic hardware knowledge. It's quite simple. Done it 1,000 times myself. No blow motherboard. Sorry.
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2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited 2WD (Clifford G5 Avantguard 5 w/ 2 SmartWindows modules) - IT Engineer - NRA Life Member - LDS Return Missionary - Married for time AND ETERNITY - Eternally sealed family
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