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XTS3000 What kind of cable is needed for SmartRIB?

MatthiasTHM

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I have tried to FLASH my XTS 3000, but it didn’t work and it gives me an error saying I need to turn the radio on, which it was.

I had bought a few weeks ago an aftermarket DB25 cable for my XTS 3000. The cable has three or four pins on it that connect to the XTS 3000.

Is there a specific cable made by Motorola that is used to FLASH the 3000 with the SmartRIB?
 

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To do anything short of normal programming in CPS (ok and basic alignments in Tuner), you typically need the OEM cable. Especially on anything that needs a SRIB. They will have extra pins/wiring for the functions requiring a SRIB.
 

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Yeah. The
To do anything short of normal programming in CPS (ok and basic alignments in Tuner), you typically need the OEM cable. Especially on anything that needs a SRIB. They will have extra pins/wiring for the functions requiring a SRIB.
Yeah, I found an OEM cable that had all the pins. I was fortunate enough that the seller lowered the price.
 
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