Note: N2MB provides no warranty for the WOT Box GUI software.

Version 3.2 - 6/9/09

  • Added in temporary fix for SRT4 2-Step causing code P2302
  • Swapped Nitrous Output polarity to allow use with new Nitrous Cable

WOTBoxUserInterfaceV3.2.exe

Version 3.1 - 5/9/09

  • Fixed VW / Audi 2-step problems

WOTBoxUserInterfaceV3.1.exe


Instructions

You will need:
  • Computer with Windows XP or later
  • WOT Box
  • Installed WOT Box harness or AC Adapter
  • Serial Cable or USB to Serial Adapter if you don’t have a Serial Port on your computer
    (one is included in the WOT Box kit.)
  • WOT Box User Interface Software

Operating Instructions


1) Before you plug in the USB to Serial adapter for the first time, make sure you install the driver. 

To determine which driver to install, take a look at the USB to Serial adapter. There will be writing on it.


If your USB to Adapter says "HL-340" on it as shown below:

Install the following driver if you have Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7:
http://sites.google.com/a/npcompleteperformance.com/www2/wotboxsoftware/CH341SER.zip?attredirects=0

If your USB to Adapter says "HL-2303" on it as shown below:

Or it looks like this:

Install the following driver if you have Windows 2000 or Windows XP 32-bit:


Install the following driver if you have Windows Vista 32-bit:
PL-2303VistaDriverInstaller.exe

 

Install the following driver if you have Windows XP 64-bit , Vista 64-bit or Windows 7: PL2303_Prolific_GPS_AllInOne_1013.exe

 
Ignore the driver CD that is included in the package.

2) Connect the Serial Cable or USB to Serial adapter to the WOT Box Serial Port and to your computer.

 

3) Turn your key to the "on" position.

Note: If the WOT Box does not remain powered with the key in the "on" position without the engine running, then you will need to start the car to be able to use the User Interface Software, or use our AC adapter, available from our website at: http://www.n2mb.com/wotbox Known cars that require this are the Dodge Neon SRT-4 and the Audi A4.

 

4) The WOT Box GUI is currently a single .exe file that requires no other files. Open this file.

If the program fails to run or displays an error message and crashes, you may need to install the .NET framework from Microsoft on your computer. This is available from Microsoft for the following operating systems:

Another trick you may need to do to get the application to run is to right click on the application instead of double clicking on it to launch it, and select "Run as Administrator". See below.

5)When the program starts, “Tutorial Mode” is active. This will walk you through the rest of the connection procedure and explain the features of the GUI.

6) If this is the first time you have used this version of the software, then the first thing you will need to do is load the new firmware onto your WOT Box. To do this, select Select the COM port that the WOT Box is connected to. In Windows, this can be found in CONTROL PANEL > SYSTEM > HARDWARE > DEVICE MANAGER > PORTS. Look for the COM port labeled with USB to Serial. 
You can be sure you have the right com port by doing the following. Close the software, unplug the USB to serial adapter. Open the software and note all the comm ports that are listed. The correct one will not be any of these. Close the software again. Reconnect the USB to serial adapter to the computer. Restart the software. The new comm port that shows up will be the right one. If no new ports show up, then you need to install or reinstall the driver for the USB to serial adapter. The driver is available at the top of this page.

7) After you have selected the correct COM port, select "Single Feature" or "Dual Feature" based on which WOT Box you have and then click "Load Firmware". DO NOT TRY TO FLASH A SINGLE FEATURE WOT BOX AS A DUAL FEATURE WOT BOX OR VICE VERSA- THIS WILL LOCK THE WOT BOX AND THE SOFTWARE, AND YOU'LL HAVE TO REBOOT THEN PERFORM A RECOVERY PROCEDURE TO RETURN THE WOT BOX TO FUNCTIONALITY.

8) Click Load Firmware.  If this doesn't work, check to make sure that you have the right COM Port and that if you're using a USB to Serial adapter that your computer is recognizing it.  If not, you may have a bad USB to Serial adapter or the drivers may not be installed properly. The drivers are available above.

9) Click the Down Arrow next to the RPM Source Box.  If your instructions say to connect the YELLOW WOT Box Wire to a crank position sensor or cam position sensor and your vehicle is listed, select your vehicle.  If not, if your set of instructions say to connect the YELLOW WOT Box Wire to an ignition signal, select OTHER-Ignition Signal, and if your set of instructions say to connect to a fuel injector, select OTHER-Fuel Signal.

10) Next, make sure that the number of cylinders box is correct. Once you have set the number of cylinders, click WRITE to program your changes. 
 
11) If your car is not running at this point, start your car. Click READ again and verify that the RPM 
Box in the lower left shows your idle RPM.  If the number of cylinders is correct but the RPM isn't, check the instructions to make sure that you've selected the right signal and check your wiring.  Remember, the WOT Box GUI only reads a snapshot- you have to press WRITE after you make changes in the GUI or READ if you make changes to the wiring.

12) Make sure that the clutch and accelerator pedals are up, and press read.

13) If the TPS box in the lower left reads DN, click the checkbox for Inverted TPS and click WRITE.

14) If the Clutch box in the lower left reads DN, click the checkbox for Inverted Clutch and click WRITE

15) If you made any changes, press read and make sure that both TPS and Clutch read UP.  If these still don't read correctly, check your wiring.

16) Press the clutch down and click READ.  Make sure that the clutch box reads DN.

17) Press the accelerator down and click read, making sure to lift off of the accelerator quickly enough to keep from hitting the rev-limiter. Alternately, if your car keeps the WOT Box powered without the engine running, this test is much easier to run with the engine off, but key on. You can keep the accelerator floored and then click read.

18) Make sure that the TPS box reads DN.  If not, check your wiring.

19) Unplug from the WOT Box serial port and test the WOT Box as outlined in your set of directions.

20) At any point you may re-connect the WOT Box to your computer and the WOT Box GUI to change settings to your liking.  DO NOT TRY TO USE THE WOT BOX FEATURES WHILE READING, WRITING, OR LOADING FIRMWARE.

Recovery Procedure

If your WOT Box stops responding and isn't fixed by powering it off and then on, then you may have lost your settings and must perform the Recovery Procedure.

1)Connect the WOT Box to the computer with the serial cable and make sure that the WOT Box DOES NOT have power.

2)Open the User Interface, select your COM Port, click either the single or dual feature box (depending on your WOT Box), and click LOAD FIRMWARE.

3)When you see the message:

“Waiting for WOT Box Power. If the WOT Box has power and you see this message for more than a few moments, check to make sure that you've selected the correct COM Port.”


in the lower left Interface Box, power on the WOT Box by turning your key to the "on" position.

Note:If your vehicle does not provide power to the WOT Box with the key in the "on" position without the engine running, you will need start your car in this step. Start from the "off" position and smoothly but quickly go to the "start" and then "on" position after the engine has started. This will allow continuous power to be provided to the WOT Box to allow the firmware upgrade to complete. Known cars that require this are the Dodge Neon SRT-4 and the Audi A4.

3)

If you've performed the procedure correctly, the WOT Box will be programmed and the interface will display the stock settings. Once you see this, the recovery procedure is complete, and you can change settings again.