Installing Your VINT OBDII Driver on Windows

This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing your Vint Obdii Driver on various Windows operating systems (XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11). A correctly installed driver is crucial for your OBDII software to detect the VINT OBDII adapter and communicate with your vehicle.

VINT OBDII Driver Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

First, connect your VINT OBDII adapter to your laptop’s USB port. Windows will typically attempt to install the drivers automatically.

To confirm the successful installation of the drivers, follow these steps:

1. Open Device Manager. You can search for it in the Windows search bar.

2. Expand Ports (COM & LPT).

3. Look for devices like “USB-Serial CH340,” “FT232R USB UART,” “Prolific USB-to-Serial,” “USB Serial Port,” “USB2.0-Serial,” or “Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge.” Crucially, ensure there are no yellow exclamation marks (!) next to any of these devices.

   If there are no yellow exclamation marks, your VINT OBDII driver is installed correctly, and you’re ready to start diagnosing your car!

   If you see a yellow exclamation mark, you’ll need to manually install the correct driver. Proceed to the next section for detailed instructions.

Manual VINT OBDII Driver Installation

If the automatic installation fails, download and install one of the following driver packages. Try each one sequentially, restarting your PC after each installation and checking Device Manager again.

• Driver Pack 1 (CP210x): http://totalcardiagnostics.com.s3.amazonaws.com/CP210x_VCP_Windows.zip

  • For 64-bit Windows: Run CP210xVCPInstaller_x64
  • For 32-bit Windows: Run CP210xVCPInstaller_x86

• Driver Pack 2 (Prolific PL2303): http://totalcardiagnostics.com.s3.amazonaws.com/PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v1.8.0.zip

• Driver Pack 3 (FTDI): http://totalcardiagnostics.com.s3.amazonaws.com/CDM_v2.10.00_WHQL_Certified_FTDI.zip

• Driver Pack 4 (CH340): http://totalcardiagnostics.com.s3.amazonaws.com/CH340-USB-Driver.zip

• Driver Pack 5 (Prolific for Windows 8): http://www.totalcardiagnostics.com/files/prolific_Win8_x64_x86.zip

  1. Important: Move the unextracted folder to your Desktop.
  2. Right-click on “ser2pl” (gear icon) and select “Install.”
  3. Connect the VINT OBDII adapter. In Device Manager, under Ports (COM & LPT), update the driver for the “Prolific” device by browsing your computer and selecting Prolific driver version 3.3.2.102. Ensure “Show compatible hardware” is unchecked.

• Driver Pack 6 (Total Car Diagnostics): http://www.totalcardiagnostics.com/files/TotalCarDiagnostics-ELM327-Driver-Package.zip

  1. Download and extract the files.
  2. Run “InstallUSB.”

Troubleshooting Persistent Issues

If you still encounter issues, try these additional steps:

1. Verify Adapter Functionality: When plugged in, the VINT OBDII adapter’s lights should flash initially. A single red light indicates power. No flashing lights suggest a faulty adapter.
2. Restart your computer with the adapter connected.
3. Try different USB ports.

Testing Your VINT OBDII Driver

Download and install EasyOBD: http://www.totalcardiagnostics.com/files/EasyOBD-Test-OBD-Software.zip. Connect your adapter, turn on the car’s ignition (not the engine), and launch EasyOBD. Green lines indicate a successful connection. Red lines suggest incompatibility.

This guide provides a comprehensive solution for installing your VINT OBDII driver. By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth connection between your diagnostic software and your vehicle.