Tactrix Cable V1.0 or V1.2 - Any Difference?

[Tkon]

I've searched for differences, and have found that cables bought after October '05 should be version 1.2. I have an opportunity to purchase a used Tactrix cable, but I do not know it's version. Is there any functionality difference between a version 1.0 or version 1.2 cable?

[cboles]

1. The 1.2 has an electronically switchable reprogramming voltage, versus the "always on" voltage of the 1.0. This allows you to plug it safely into non-Subarus

2. The 1.2 can operate at higher speeds, which allows it to relfash DBW Subarus like the STi.

[Tkon]

Would you say that for a 2005 Subaru WRX, the cables are functionally the same? The version 1.0 cable would work fine, albeit, it may run slower?

[cboles]

The speed is determined and fixed by the software, not the hardware. The 1.0 will work fine for a 2005 WRX.

Colby

[Tkon]

Thank you for your help. Now, I just need to negotiate the price down a bit. If the seller won't budge, I'm ordering a new cable from you, because it would be about the same price.

[cboles]

If the price is that close, I would just get a new one. It works with more cars.

Colby