FORscan Help

[B-rad351]

I have a ‘24 Badlands 4dr 2.7 that I want to get FORscan so I can change some things that I’ve read about others being able to change. I’ve used namely Snap-On scan tools since 1981 when they put rudimentary computers on cars and have progressed through the years until I retired in 2020.
I see there are several versions out there, from Bluetooth with my iPhone to others that plug into a laptop. I searched and found these that are recommended from the FORscan people.
What are you using? Is it user friendly? What brand name and cost is it?
Thanks for everyone’s input.

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[BudgetBronco]

I have the corded one in your second picture. Works perfectly and I have never had any problems with it. It is one of the connectors recommended by the FORScan people: https://forscan.org/download.html

 

[Deadpool392]

OBD Ex is what you want for Forscan usage, I have the Bluetooth version also and use it with their APP on my iphone for reading info and monitoring information.

 

[B-rad351]

I have the corded one in your second picture. Works perfectly and I have never had any problems with it. It is one of the connectors recommended by the FORScan people: https://forscan.org/download.html

Yes, I went there also and they recommend both of these. I just want to make sure I can make a few changes with one or both of them.

 

[B-rad351]

OBD Ex is what you want for Forscan usage, I have the Bluetooth version also and use it with their APP on my iphone for reading info and monitoring information.

The one you refer to is the corded one but you have it in a Bluetooth version or can you make this one a Bluetooth version with their app?

 

[Brian_B]

My son has the BT version of what you link and it works well both with their app and Forscan

 

[B-rad351]

My son has the BT version of what you link and it works well both with their app and Forscan

The Bluetooth version of the second one above?

 

[Brian_B]

The Bluetooth version of the second one above?

The MX+

 

[B-rad351]

The MX+

Thank you

 

[Deadpool392]

The one you refer to is the corded one but you have it in a Bluetooth version or can you make this one a Bluetooth version with their app?

I have the Bluetooth OBDLink MX+ that I use for reading codes and monitoring different things while driving. I have a different corded OBD to USB that I use with FORScan to read and write with my computer. The OBDlink Ex is the more stable option for using, I wouldn’t want to worry about the Bluetooth connection dropping/having interference while trying to make changes with FORScan.

 

[B-rad351]

I have the Bluetooth OBDLink MX+ that I use for reading codes and monitoring different things while driving. I have a different corded OBD to USB that I use with FORScan to read and write with my computer. The OBDlink Ex is the more stable option for using, I wouldn’t want to worry about the Bluetooth connection dropping/having interference while trying to make changes with FORScan.

Ahh, I understand now. Yes, I want to make some changes, not just monitor. I had a feeling it was like this, but the phone app with the Bluetooth version threw me off.
Thanks a lot!

 

[Beggsie]

I have a ‘24 Badlands 4dr 2.7 that I want to get FORscan so I can change some things that I’ve read about others being able to change. I’ve used namely Snap-On scan tools since 1981 when they put rudimentary computers on cars and have progressed through the years until I retired in 2020.
I see there are several versions out there, from Bluetooth with my iPhone to others that plug into a laptop. I searched and found these that are recommended from the FORscan people.
What are you using? Is it user friendly? What brand name and cost is it?
Thanks for everyone’s input.

Use the cord.

 

[Beggsie]

I have the Bluetooth OBDLink MX+ that I use for reading codes and monitoring different things while driving. I have a different corded OBD to USB that I use with FORScan to read and write with my computer. The OBDlink Ex is the more stable option for using, I wouldn’t want to worry about the Bluetooth connection dropping/having interference while trying to make changes with FORScan.

^this right here^

 

[Haykayy]

I use the BT version and it works great.

 

[B-rad351]

I use the BT version and it works great.

Cool, but can you go in and make some changes through your phone or can you monitor readings only?

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