did you "validate the PID's after connecting tot he al5?
yes, many times
So if you aren't recording, it will show data, but as soon as you try recording, it craps out?
no, anytime you hit the pause or record button, it wont show data, just what is in the picture. as soon as you hit stop, i get like a screen shot of data for a split second in that same area i took the picture in but nothing shows up in the graphs.
ive tried checking the pins at the TCM (all good), tried all different ways of hooking up the v2 and getting the scan tool to connect which made no difference, validating parameters many times and validating modules (no difference).
Now i dont think i have the very newest update but its not more than 1-2 months old cause i had to update when i put the LLY tune in from Steve. that my only other thought