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even my desk top pc im using for the off board, i had to hook it up to the obd2 port, have a pcm plugged in, and power to it. went through on the second try on the desktop pc. only cause i knew how to do it once, so it was easy the second time. it is possible the cable is bad, im sure you can test it with a ohm meter. maybe the pins are dirty? try cleaning them with elctrical parts cleaner maybe? dab of di electrical grease on the plug, work it in good by taking the plug off and on a few times.</p>