The good side is that USB scanners have a stronger and more stable connection than Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices. There are positives and negatives of that. So if you’re using a Mac or Linux you can’t use this scanner. But not all of them its only compatible with Windows PCs (from XP all through Windows 10). Since it’s a USB adapter, the OBDLink EX works with computers. Note that the adapter works on non-Ford mainstream brands, but with limited functionality. That fairly simple connection is your route to DIY diagnostics.
The other end has a USB port that goes into a PC. On one end of the adapter is a 16-pin port that plugs into the car’s OBD2 port. It works on Fusion, Ranger, Focus, F150 all through F450 and pretty much any car/light truck from the Ford family. This FORScan adapter is designed for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Mazda vehicles. You can, therefore, use it for special functions like service procedures (e.g. Generally speaking, it supports all the functions available on FORScan. Special diagnostics: there are a ton of special features in this adapter.
#COST OF FORSCAN EXTENDED SOFTWARE#
FORScan software is great for customizing PIDs on the dashboard. Live Data: alongside codes, you will get live streams of sensor data ranging from RPM to throttle body position and everything in between. You can diagnose the transmission, ABS, SRS, TPMS, EVAP and basically every other on-board system in your car. Once those issues are fixed, you can use the adapter to turn off the CEL.Ĭodes: apart from engine codes, the OBDLink EX also retrieves and erases trouble codes from all available systems. Standout Functional FeaturesĬheck Engine Diagnostics: read engine codes and diagnose any issues that may be causing the Check Engine Light (CEL). That’s a solid selling point right there. It detects the car’s CAN bus and tunes to the appropriate network.īy doing so, the adapter prevents you from accidentally transmitting over the wrong CAN bus. The purpose of the switch is to manually toggle between MS-CAN, HS-CAN and any other available network. Does that make it the best FORScan adapter? Probably! The OBDLink EX is one of those that doesn’t have the switch. Some FORScan adapters have the famous “ toggle switch” while others don’t.
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