Automotive technology you miss.

[Dirtman]

Plug you laptop into any basic elm327 adapter.

 

[Dirtman]

https://www.amazon.com/OHP-ELMconfig-Adapter-Compatible-Diagnostics/dp/B01F0GVBWY/ref=pd_sbs_263_t_1/137-5936061-1175202?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01F0GVBWY&pd_rd_r=46f2dc8b-0368-42f0-8fb4-48e69091a255&pd_rd_w=opS8P&pd_rd_wg=bwHaM&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=28GD59FH5RHW5SH6P5S9&psc=1&refRID=28GD59FH5RHW5SH6P5S9

Download FORScan

forscan.org

So ok itll cost you 30 bucks total... and you end up with the best obd2 software for fords and can go to town disabling all that fancy crap you hate, program your own keys, scan, read codes, graph, data log etc.

 

[ericbphoto]

https://www.amazon.com/OHP-ELMconfig-Adapter-Compatible-Diagnostics/dp/B01F0GVBWY/ref=pd_sbs_263_t_1/137-5936061-1175202?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01F0GVBWY&pd_rd_r=46f2dc8b-0368-42f0-8fb4-48e69091a255&pd_rd_w=opS8P&pd_rd_wg=bwHaM&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=28GD59FH5RHW5SH6P5S9&psc=1&refRID=28GD59FH5RHW5SH6P5S9

Download FORScan

forscan.org

So ok itll cost you 30 bucks total... and you end up with the best obd2 software for fords and can go to town disabling all that fancy crap you hate, program your own keys, scan, read codes, graph, data log etc.

You just made me spend $30.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I have a wireless one, connectivity issues make it a pita to use.

 

[4.0blue98]

You had me until *basic knowledge needed."

 

[Dirtman]

I have a wireless one, connectivity issues make it a pita to use.

I have a wireless one as well and don't like it either. The usb model never fails.

 

[Dirtman]

The wireless ones dont have MS CAN either so you dont get full control over all the modules when using forscan. They work fine with basic obd2 programs like torque (god I hate torque). But forscan needs both HS and MS CAN for full functionality.

 

[8thTon]

https://www.amazon.com/OHP-ELMconfig-Adapter-Compatible-Diagnostics/dp/B01F0GVBWY/ref=pd_sbs_263_t_1/137-5936061-1175202?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01F0GVBWY&pd_rd_r=46f2dc8b-0368-42f0-8fb4-48e69091a255&pd_rd_w=opS8P&pd_rd_wg=bwHaM&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=28GD59FH5RHW5SH6P5S9&psc=1&refRID=28GD59FH5RHW5SH6P5S9

Download FORScan

forscan.org

So ok itll cost you 30 bucks total... and you end up with the best obd2 software for fords and can go to town disabling all that fancy crap you hate, program your own keys, scan, read codes, graph, data log etc.

Thanks, I may have to get one. Even though it's Windows only - yuk.

 

[snoranger]

I miss people who could drive...
But that will never make a comeback.

 

[8thTon]

I miss people who could drive...
But that will never make a comeback.

No, that's why they want self-driving cars. More learned helplessness.

 

[4.0blue98]

Alexa, drive me to the bar...

 

[8thTon]

Alexa, drive me to the bar...

No need, your internet connected fridge just ordered more beer. Alexa will make videos of you drinking it.

 

[adsm08]

I miss people who could drive...
But that will never make a comeback.

Today some gomer sat at a stop sign, clear both ways except for me, then waited until I was dangerously close to pull out in front of me and not even go the speed limit.

 

[adsm08]

The wireless ones dont have MS CAN either so you dont get full control over all the modules when using forscan. They work fine with basic obd2 programs like torque (god I hate torque). But forscan needs both HS and MS CAN for full functionality.

I had a wireless one, with MS-CAN, and it worked well. I found the trick was that it HAD to be in HS-CAN mode to start the connection. Until I figured that out it was a pain.

 

[G8orFord]

OBDLink MX+ or MX. MS-CAN and SW-CAN built-in and no switch. Works every time. Cost a little more but very fast and reliable.