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OBDLink MX Wireless. Should I or Shouldn't I?

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Old 02-22-2017, 10:04 AM
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Question OBDLink MX Wireless. Should I or Shouldn't I?

Want to get a WiFi OBD adapter (I use an iPhone and ForScan) that can automatically connect to HS CAN and MS CAN without having to flip a switch. The OBDLink MX Wireless seems to do this, but I am seeing a lot of bad reviews about connecting and stability issues. What is your experience? I have a Veepeak that works, but doesn't support MS CAN.

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Mine works for the first connection, after that I have to close the app on the iPhone and press the reset button on the dongle. It is a pain but it is what it is, the reality is that now that the motor is running well I don't need to monitor as frequently as I thought I might.

If towing, then I'm monitoring.
 
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Old 02-22-2017, 10:34 AM
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I bought a Scangauge before I found out about Forscan. I'm thinking of using Forscan for checking out the trucks I am looking at buying and the Scanguage as my monitor once I get my truck. Does this sound like a good idea?

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Any approach will work. All have limitations, in the end it comes down to being able to read the screen if/when you need.
 
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