How easy is Forscan to use?

[ZMan]

when you guys are using Forscan, are you using it with a laptop or your phone?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

when you guys are using Forscan, are you using it with a laptop or your phone?

I only use a laptop.

I like my OBDII to USB cord as well.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

when you guys are using Forscan, are you using it with a laptop or your phone?

Laptop and USB dongle. They recommend that method if you’re going to mess around in the anti-theft stuff because if you’re programming say keys, and the Bluetooth connection drops, it can potentially brick the system. With my luck, I’m not playing that game. If I need to drive around running live data I just put the laptop on the passenger seat.

 

[sgtsandman]

Same here. Laptop and a physical connection with a cord. I only use my tablet and a USB device for when I'm on a trip for if I end up with some kind of code. It takes up less room and I'm not messing with settings.

 

[superj]

laptop and physical cord to the obd port. no issues at all

 

[bobbywalter]

a power bleeder can often get by needing a scan tool up till 2018 or so...


or just hooking to a vacuum line.

 

[SenorNoob]

I used it Wednesday to get the door code and turn of the passenger seat belt alarm on my mom's new (to her) 13 Fusion. I spent 10 minutes trying to remember how to get that. It's 5 different PIDs BTW.