FORScan OBD2 Adapter

[SteveF]

I am certain that this has been posted before, but I can't find it. What OBDII adapters should I buy? And which should I avoid?

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[userdude]

@Ducati1098 and @mpeugeot might be able to help if they're around.

 

[Ducati1098]

@Ducati1098 and @mpeugeot might be able to help if they're around.

I just use my VCM 3 so I’ll be no help here unfortunately.

 

[Shrek27]

I am certain that this has been posted before, but I can't find it. What OBDII adapters should I buy? And which should I avoid?

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/pro...-327elm-connector?_pos=4&_sid=0036778e0&_ss=r
I plan to buy this one and also to call them for their scan service whenever I get around to adding a sub and better speakers

 

[RagnarKon]

If you just need to read codes, do all of the normal troubleshooting stuff, reset TPMS, etc.... Ancel FD700 or Bosch OBD 1350.

If you want something that works with Forscan... this ELM327 adapter or the OBDLink EX. (The latter is recommended by Forscan themselves.)

If you want something that can actually do most dealership-level programming... Mongoose Plus. There are some cheaper J2534 adapters available that I know that @mpeugeot uses, and I think he's been (mostly) successful with it. Admittedly not sure what those are though.

If you want full shebang that can do literally everything your dealership can do... get the VCM3 (same thing @Ducati1098 uses). Personally I have a Bosch MasterTech 2 VCI, which is effectively the VCM3 in a green shell instead of a red shell.

 

[Brian_B]

I’ve had good luck with the OBDLink EX and Forscan. It will not work with FDRS though

 

[da_jokker]

I bought this one for Forscan. Ideally it would be nice to have one that is BT and would work with both Windows/Forscan as well as Android/Torque so if there is one out there, might be worth the extra $$



This one is $35

Vgate vLinker FS OBD2 USB Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094Z7PBLS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[helifino16]

Look at the Forscan website - they have links to the recommended Adapters. I tried something 'cheap' and just had to eat that cost as I could never get it to work.

 

[SteveF]

Wow! Thanks for laying out the options!

 

[Fly by Nite]

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If you want something that works with Forscan... ..... or the OBDLink EX. (The latter is recommended by Forscan themselves.)
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There's a Youtube vid with a discount code for the OBDLink EX. Worth 30% off, a great buy at under $40 with discount.

 

[TEAMSLO]

I went with this to work with forscan:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081VQVD3F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[DesertMike680]

Look at the Forscan website - they have links to the recommended Adapters. I tried something 'cheap' and just had to eat that cost as I could never get it to work.

I went with a cheaper one with the toggle switch adapter and got the error - "the adapter is NOT recommended for this car - some FORSCAN functions may not be available or not work properly. So, its unable to load the ACM module.

 

[SierraBronco]

My old OBDMXLink lasted seven years before finally giving up the ghost. Currently running this guy without issue.

OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFRFJG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Brian_B]

My old OBDMXLink lasted seven years before finally giving up the ghost. Currently running this guy without issue.

OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFRFJG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I’ve had good luck with this one as well

 

[flashpunk]

Hey all, Ive gone ahead and purchased a Mongoose-Plus J2534 adapter and have been trying to connect via Forscan. Every time I try and connect I get a message "Adapter not found". I've checked the configuration on forscan and everything seems right.

My only question is does my Mongoose-plus need to be activated for it to work? im worried about activating it and it still not working, and then be prevented from being able to return it from where I got it.

Thanks!


UPDATE: i answered my own question by RTFD - yes it needs to be activated.

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