Just got my CTS today... Quick question?

**baycountry16** · #1 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 07:51 AM

Just received my CTS today and can't wait to get it hooked up to check the vitals of my newly purchased truck. My question is: Is it a necessity to first hook it up to a computer and download the latest updates from the Fusion software? Will it work fine if I don't? I only own a mac and the disc is not compatible. go figure. I'll probably need to hook it up to a buddies PC at some point to update it. Anyone know if there is a way to make it compatible with my mac as well? Thanks for any info and I'll post my vitals if anything is out of whack.

**dhanna6powerstroke** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by baycountry16

Just received my CTS today and can't wait to get it hooked up to check the vitals of my newly purchased truck. My question is: Is it a necessity to first hook it up to a computer and download the latest updates from the Fusion software? Will it work fine if I don't? I only own a mac and the disc is not compatible. go figure. I'll probably need to hook it up to a buddies PC at some point to update it. Anyone know if there is a way to make it compatible with my mac as well? Thanks for any info and I'll post my vitals if anything is out of whack.

It will work. I would still update it soon though just to have everything.

**baycountry16** · #3 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 08:12 AM

any idea what I'm missing out on by not updating?

bwillis2003 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 08:13 AM

When I got mine, I immediately had to update it to get the FICM volt readings, and a couple other things I think, but mainly, the FICM. I got mine about 5ish months ago, so it might already be on yours if you just bought it. The main stuff is there though.

**dhanna6powerstroke** · #5 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 08:16 AM

Yeah, all the major things will be there. They may have just added some more that won't appear.

**baycountry16** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 08:21 AM

cool, anyone know if there is anyway to get it to work with a mac?

ralderman · #7 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 08:53 AM

I don't think they offer any mac products, but you may be able to run a WinXP in a virtual setup on your mac. Sometimes they are a pain for USB support, but should be able to get it to work. Try virtual box if you have a copy of XP sitting around.

**baycountry16** · #8 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 08:54 AM

cool thanks for the info

Face Down · #9 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 09:29 AM

I just got mine last week, did the update thing first per instructions. There was no new updates for the device....you should be fine.

**baycountry16** · #10 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 09:35 AM

sounds good to me. I'm not gonna worry about it too much

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