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    Can't get my RTD to read my vehicle

    After numerous times and getting almost no help from my tuner figuring out this issue, I've come here hoping to get some answers.

    I purchased a HP Tuners RTD for my 2021 Ford Explorer ST. I synched the RTD unit on the HP Tuners website as per the intructions. I downloaded "RTD Flasher" to my laptop. I then inserted the RTD in the OBD port and connected the USB-C cord into the RTD and connected the other side of my laptop "USB" port. I turn the power to "on" in the vehicle. The power light is green on the UTD. I do not start the vehicle.

    When I bring up "RTD Flasher" on the laptop I select "read vehicle". I get an error code saying "Interface not found or not responding". I am connected to WiFi, even tried my mobile hotspot. Nothing. I've even changed out the USB cords. It will not read my vehicle information. Please advise...

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    Did you install the RTD drivers first?
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    Quote Originally Posted by STAGEUP View Post
    Did you install the RTD drivers first?
    Yes. I believe so. TWICE for good measure. I even switched from the old "RTD Flasher" to the stable version of VCM. No difference. Maybe it's my laptop, I don't know. It has Windows 10, should work. I'm used to handheld tuning devices like Cobb's AccessPort and that's so easy to read, download maps and datalog, a baby could do it practically. I'm not very computer savvy, so I'm probably not doing something right.

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    Last edited by pelotonracer2; 05-04-2021 at 01:57 PM.

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    I know this sounds redundant, but have you tried rebooting the laptop after reinstalling the drivers?
    2009.5 PBM G8 GXP M6 W/Roof-Self tune, OBX LTs, Kooks axleback, LSA blower, cam,
    Monster LT1-SC clutch, flex fuel, 12 psi [email protected] 1,800 D.A
    2007 TBSS-Self tune, bolt ons [email protected], 1,900 D.A
    1991 GMC Syclone- Self tune/catback 12.8@104, 4,200ft D.A

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    Quote Originally Posted by STAGEUP View Post
    I know this sounds redundant, but have you tried rebooting the laptop after reinstalling the drivers?
    by default yes lol. Iget disgusted and shut everything down
    Last edited by pelotonracer2; 05-04-2021 at 07:47 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by STAGEUP View Post
    I know this sounds redundant, but have you tried rebooting the laptop after reinstalling the drivers?
    I bought a new laptop today, DL'd VCM, updated the firmware and now I get....
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    I'm sorry you're having troubles and we'd love to help you. Have you already opened up a support ticket? If so, do you have your ticket number so that we can review the status? If not, please open a support ticket here: https://support.hptuners.com
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