Quote Originally Posted by FSJ Guy View Post
That cable is just for the CABLE. No transistors or circuit inside to allow it to talk to the laptop or ECM.
Yes, I know. :) Hence a "start" of a DIY cable. :) Sorry for the confusion. What I meant was, you start with that handy cable, then add the FTDI stuff. I'm still working on what that stuff would be. :)

But, if you have the money to spare, IIWY I'd get some form of ALDL / USB cable pre-made like the one phonedawgz sells. Avoid the headaches.