Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7

Stewart Way · 02-24-2021, 10:41 PM

Have an MSD 7530T Programmable 7 box and wanted to reset the launch RPM. Can't find the 7550 hand held programmer so I down loaded the program to my laptop only find out the laptop doesn't have a 9 pin connection. I see there is a USB-9 pin adaptor and was wondering if anyone has tried this with any luck.

FireSale · 02-24-2021, 11:07 PM

Can't really speak to MSD as an application but I needed a 9 pin to USB adapter to hook my Innovate Motorsports O2 controller to my laptop. I got one from a local computer outlet - Best Buy or Office Max - and it worked fine.

Jeff Niceswanger · 02-24-2021, 11:48 PM

I use IOGear. (GUC232A) Its called a serial adapter. 24.95

Stewart Way · 02-25-2021, 12:02 AM

Thanks. I had seen they were available but just wanted to see if anyone had used one in this application. As soon as I buy one the hand held will show up.

terry1 · 02-25-2021, 07:58 AM

Stewart, I use the/an adapter with my Digital 7.
No problem, works perfectly.
Terry K

FireSale · 02-25-2021, 12:37 PM

General question. Why do high tech auto electronics use computer interfaces that are totally outdated? My HP is 6 years old and I still needed an adapter. Even a Racepak Sportsman has a Serial (9 pin) interface. They give you an adapter but if you loose it you can't just go to the junk drawer and grab a spare USB cable. Just a personal beef...

voltdr · 02-25-2021, 09:29 PM

Just like everything else "racing" related. Always have a spare.
Dan

james schaechter · 02-25-2021, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart Way

Have an MSD 7530T Programmable 7 box and wanted to reset the launch RPM. Can't find the 7550 hand held programmer so I down loaded the program to my laptop only find out the laptop doesn't have a 9 pin connection. I see there is a USB-9 pin adaptor and was wondering if anyone has tried this with any luck.

If you are at No Problem this weekend I have an adapter you can try or borrow a 7550 to change it

JHeath · 02-26-2021, 08:52 AM

efi analytics.com has many different serial adapters

Stewart Way · 02-26-2021, 08:22 PM

James, not at Belle Rose but will be at Gainesville next weekend. Terry says he has rounded up a cable but thanks. This is old dogs-new tricks for us.

02-24-2021, 10:41 PM	#1
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 475 Likes: 15 Liked 70 Times in 21 Posts	Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 Have an MSD 7530T Programmable 7 box and wanted to reset the launch RPM. Can't find the 7550 hand held programmer so I down loaded the program to my laptop only find out the laptop doesn't have a 9 pin connection. I see there is a USB-9 pin adaptor and was wondering if anyone has tried this with any luck. __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS

02-24-2021, 11:07 PM	#2
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 Can't really speak to MSD as an application but I needed a 9 pin to USB adapter to hook my Innovate Motorsports O2 controller to my laptop. I got one from a local computer outlet - Best Buy or Office Max - and it worked fine. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

02-24-2021, 11:48 PM	#3
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 771 Likes: 586 Liked 839 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 I use IOGear. (GUC232A) Its called a serial adapter. 24.95 __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS

02-25-2021, 12:02 AM	#4
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 475 Likes: 15 Liked 70 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 Thanks. I had seen they were available but just wanted to see if anyone had used one in this application. As soon as I buy one the hand held will show up. __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS

02-25-2021, 07:58 AM	#5
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 Stewart, I use the/an adapter with my Digital 7. No problem, works perfectly. Terry K

02-25-2021, 12:37 PM	#6
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 General question. Why do high tech auto electronics use computer interfaces that are totally outdated? My HP is 6 years old and I still needed an adapter. Even a Racepak Sportsman has a Serial (9 pin) interface. They give you an adapter but if you loose it you can't just go to the junk drawer and grab a spare USB cable. Just a personal beef... __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

02-25-2021, 09:29 PM	#7
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 700 Likes: 77 Liked 87 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 Just like everything else "racing" related. Always have a spare. Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

02-26-2021, 08:52 AM	#9
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 788 Likes: 2,890 Liked 370 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 efi analytics.com has many different serial adapters __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ" Last edited by JHeath; 02-26-2021 at 08:52 AM. Reason: spell

02-26-2021, 08:22 PM	#10
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 475 Likes: 15 Liked 70 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Changing settings in MSD Programmable 7 James, not at Belle Rose but will be at Gainesville next weekend. Terry says he has rounded up a cable but thanks. This is old dogs-new tricks for us. __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS