nickh 0 Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Ok, got the programme running! Have to admit im no computer boffin, so got some help! From what i understand, when you try to open the cfg file you need to right click on it then select 'open with' and change it from adobe (which it downloads from), to in my case, notebook. Then you can change the mode from 1 to 0............i think???!!! Sorry but that's the best explanation i can manage! Hope that helps you Adrian. My fault is traced to r/h rear wheel sensor, so now i can sort it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 251 Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 oh, yes, you use "notepad" to edit the config files. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Link to post Share on other sites
philip600 15 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi, I'm having similar problems. I've now got it to run on my laptop but it will not communicate with my car ( although Freescan works ok using the same ALDL cable )) Can someone tell me how to change the cfg\lotus.cfg to zero (0) as this is what it says in the box when I open Espritmon or suggest what I'm doing wrong. I need to set it up to read the codes on my ABS. Thanks, Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 251 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 in the Espritmon_v3k folder, there is a folder called "cfg" inside that folder there is a file called "lotus.cfg" right click on that file and choose edit, or open with notepad. it should have this inside mode=1 com=4 baudrate=8192 gpscom=0 gpsbaudrate=115200 make sure you have the correct COM port # and try changing the mode=1 to mode=0 Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Link to post Share on other sites
philip600 15 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks Travis, I'll give this a try tomorrow. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philip600 15 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hi Travis, I've managed to get it working (of sorts ) Many thanks for your help & to Erik for writing & making Espritmon available to everyone. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunters 0 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) hello all I have just got me espritmon working (talking to the car) am I right in thinking if there is a red light near a number say the 62 low accum as in the manual of espritmon this is where the fault may lie, if so is this the same for the engine side also regards martin Edited April 29, 2013 by hunters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunters 0 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I only used the 62 as an example(from the manual) and if it was then it is the same for the ecu also as espritmon does both, this was to see if I was using the software correctly not asking for help on abs fault Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 251 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Yes Martin, Espritmon will highlight the fault code by turning on a little read light. This is true whether it is an ECU, ABS or SIR code. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Link to post Share on other sites
G8nightman 10 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 This is great stuff guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jphoenix13 24 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I just downloaded a log file from my 95 S4. I've had the car just over a week. Got the ALDL cable from Sanj and downloaded espritmon - re-learned my DOD from twenty years ago (gawd, it's been quite a while!!) and was able to view my downloaded log. Very, very cool! I think the engine is OK, haven't fully absorbed all the data yet, trying to understand the IAC and boost MAP 1.03. I think boost is MAP minus ambient pressure? Or is 1.03 my real manifold pressure? Jim Phoenix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philip600 15 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hi, it's me again ! Having bought a new laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium after my last one gave up I'm yet again trying to get Esprimon running. At first it wouldn't open so I downloaded a program to open cfg files, this worked ok but I now need to change the Com port to 1. I'm now where at was on post 29 above which with Travis's help I managed to get it to work last time but when I right click on the lotus.cfg file this time I don't get the option to 'open with' to allow me to open in with 'notepad' The options I get by right clicking are - Open Open in new window Share with Restore previous versions Scan cfg Include in library Norton 360 Send to Cut Copy Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties If I double click it I can get to the lotus file & when I open this I can see the page with - mode=1 com=4 baudrate=8192 gpscom=0 gpsbaudrate=115200 But it will not allow me to alter the values, I presume because it's not opening with notepad, can anyone tell me how to do this ? Many thanks, Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,111 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Open Notepad then use 'file' then 'open' in notepad to open the file up Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
philip600 15 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Thanks Bibs, that worked a treat. Need to test it out on my Esprit next. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,340 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I haven't got a laptop, but if I get one, what does it need to run Espritmon or Freescan? I mean ports, cables, which OS, etc. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 251 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 USB is fine these days, the ALDL cables are sold in USB versions that are compatible with the Lotus. Windows XP seems easiest, but I think Win 7 can work, not sure about Win 8 though. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Link to post Share on other sites
eriks4 9 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 USB is fine these days, the ALDL cables are sold in USB versions that are compatible with the Lotus. Windows XP seems easiest, but I think Win 7 can work, not sure about Win 8 though. Yes Win 8 works too, I'm running Espritmon on a ASUS Vivotab Smart with Win 8. Only additonal thing needed for this is a conversion cable from micru USB to USB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,340 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 So what cable ends are required to plug into the car? USB? Quote Margate Exotics. Link to post Share on other sites
eriks4 9 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 So what cable ends are required to plug into the car? USB? OBD-I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,340 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Thanks! Quote Margate Exotics. Link to post Share on other sites
eriks4 9 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I just put Espritmon V4 up for download. Some minor modifications, for baro and MAP also the voltage is displayed. A raw dataview capability has been added (press 'u' to toggle). I will update the manual at a later time. Have fun, Erik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikieP 40 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hi Erik, Link does not seem to work. TIA. MikieP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,085 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Erik, I can't seem to get to the link to your website to work either? Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,111 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Erik, I'd be happy to host the files on TLF if you like? Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
eriks4 9 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Erik, I'd be happy to host the files on TLF if you like? I think some people are using the old (ipact) link, but the correct on (also specified in my profile on TLF) is: http://tudl0493.home.xs4all.nl/ I just checked it and it still works, Erik 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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