Connectivity Kit V4 PMT probe not working (PhatKey failed!)

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Connectivity Kit V4 PMT probe not working (PhatKey failed!)

strawdog74

I bought a "Connectivity Kit V4 with Integrated PMT and Unlock Probe" from Canada and have noticed the following strange behaviour when trying to use the PMT probe switch :-
1. The DVD drive ONLY recognised when PMT is set to ON
2. The PMT switch affects both PIN 4 (off=3.3v on=0v) and PIN 6 output (off=1.5v on=3.3v)
3. The "OP" led is lit when the drive is closed (and pin 3 output reads 0v)

I have checked and double-checked the cable and connectors are in correctly, and am running out of ideas. Could it be a faulty board? I would have thought the PMT switch should ONLY affect PIN 6 (and toggle between 0v & 3.3v)
Any ideas what I've done wrong?

strawdog74

I followed up on the above and found that UNPLUGGED from my Lite-On DG-16D2S 94350C (now 02510C) the pinouts did indeed read the correct voltage when the switches/leds are in the relevant position.
Has anyone else had the same problem with their drive EJECTING with 3.3v applied to Pin 3? (as opposed to CLOSING)

[deleted]

i wouldn't worry about the CL/OP lights, mine don't always correspond to the tray status and even if they were if you ever flash a Hitachi then it takes 2 presses to open the tray when its flashed. but if you must have the lights to match tray then just close the tray manually

i also got mine from Canada and for the money its a bloody bargain compared to team xecuter kit.

strawdog74

After much frustration and expense, I have determined that the problem was not related to the DVD power, but to the SATA connection.
When I tried probing the drive plugged into either the Primary or Secondary SATA connector on my HP Pavilion motherboard (Asus Amberine with ATI xPress200 Chipset (RS480)), all I was getting was PhatKey failed.
So I bought an X360USB Pro to allow me to connect the SATA connector to the USB port, and hey presto! It worked!!!!
The strange thing is the drive was recognised by JungleFlasher, but it just couldn't seem to read the flash. Not sure why.
ps - Thanks Ako, you're right the OP/CL issue was nothing to do with it.

moroxbis

Hello
i ve the same pb but i dont't want to buy another item
This connectivity kit V4 must work , is somebody have success with a liteon ?
thx a lot

[deleted]

if you think you have the same problem, then you don't have a problem as he thought his C4 was not working right.
what problems are you having?

moroxbis

Always fatkey failed
I ve try different timing !
I va pci via vt6421
thx

[deleted]

have you un-installed the via drivers?
also when you power cycle, don't use the C4 main on/off switch, but use the Probe power switch.

moroxbis

Yes i use different drivers and different pc
and also power off just 3,3v pmt
I don't unterstand what is wrong
thx

[deleted]

what do you mean by different drivers?
you don't want any drivers for the via card.
maybe you should explain in detail the steps your taking to flash your drive.

moroxbis

i ve test with via drivers , microsoft drivers and drivers here
http://www.tiaowiki.com/w/Extracting_key,_spoofing_firmware_and_flashing_XBOX_360_Lite-on_DVD_drive_using_JungleFlasher_in_Windows_(No_PC_Freezing)
i used the same steps as jungleflasher's tuto

[deleted]

ok i'll say it again, remove the via drivers!!!
For use of the VIA Cards in Windows 7 it is recommended to uninstall the VIA driver. This can be
done like follows:
- start "Device Manager" > expand "Storage controllers" > right click on "VIA RAID Controller" >
choose "Uninstall" > "OK"
- rename C:\Windows\inf\vsmraid.inf to vsmraid.inf_
- rename C:\Windows\inf\vsmraid.PNF to vsmraid.PNF_
- rename C:\Windows\System32\drivers\vsmraid.sys to vsmraid.sys_
- reboot computer

moroxbis

Hi
i didnt'find this files i'm under xp pro sp3
another idea
Thx a lot

[deleted]

i also flashed my drive with a xp pc and had to remove the drivers!
if you don't try it you'll never know

moroxbis

I ve got the dvdkey ;D but the pc freeze and i just got the dummy.bin
So my lite on is briked
with dosflah and l-o-erase i ve make it back to life and flash again with LT3 ,but my xbox is green flashing and eject does'nt work.

what can i do
thx

[deleted]

did you remove the via drivers?
1b.Windows XP owners must right click "My Computer", click Hardware tab then go into Device Manager.
2. Disable your VIA card under "Storage controllers".
3. Go to C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers and remove "viamraid.sys" or "vsmraid.sys".
4. Re-Enable VIA card in Device Manager.
5. Re-Boot PC.
sound like a bad flash. try flashing it again, Liteons are easy bricked but also easy to unbrick.

moroxbis

Hi
yes via drivers are remove and i flash many times but always xbox is greeflashing.
i always must erase my liteon before flashing , without this is doesn't work
i try an old ms25 and put my dvdkey in
xbox is great an eject ok but i ve "disc unreadable"
thx a lot

pego99

How can I get instructions for this kit? The Connectivity Kit V4. Thanks.

pego99

So the Connectivity Kit V4 is no good?

hick23

The V4 is not documented yet. I was told it works by the seller so bought one. My current problem which I have a thread open for is how to get the probe recognized as a com port.