Another update.
Using the other program I found I was able to get the consult adapter to work and display data correctly. Seems the previous library didn't do a good job of connecting with the ecu. the good news is that with the new program I was able to get it to interface using a RS232-TTL converter, so I will be able to use my Mega and maybe do some data logging as well as add some other features that I was wanting.
I'm using the interface and initialization logic from the other program I found an implementing it into a new program along with a couple other features (wideband o2, boost pressure, etc) as well as eventually doing some data logging.
Robtillart - thank you for the assistance in helping figure the library was wierd. Now that I found something that works I can go down a road that I know will lead to success.