FOREScan software installed
More Turbo
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Does anyone know of any adapters that are Bluetooth and iPhone compatible? I have an old GoPoint BT1a that works great for reading codes, but will not work with FOREScan. I would rather have one that I can use with FOREScan, but also use my iPhone to read codes when on the road. I've done some searching and just about everything points to the ScanTool MX, but that doesnt work with iPhone.
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No, the BT is locked in iOS. So, for an iPhone you can only use a WiFi adapter. That said, the version of Forscan for the iPhone, Forscan Lite, can only read and not make any changes. You need a Windows based computer or tablet for that.
We're in the same boat on this. I also run an iPhone so I have two adapters. A cheap ELM327 WiFi to keep in the truck for code reading and reset via the phone while out on the road. Then the BT adapter for using Forscan to make changes.
We're in the same boat on this. I also run an iPhone so I have two adapters. A cheap ELM327 WiFi to keep in the truck for code reading and reset via the phone while out on the road. Then the BT adapter for using Forscan to make changes.
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No, the BT is locked in iOS. So, for an iPhone you can only use a WiFi adapter. That said, the version of Forscan for the iPhone, Forscan Lite, can only read and not make any changes. You need a Windows based computer or tablet for that.
We're in the same boat on this. I also run an iPhone so I have two adapters. A cheap ELM327 WiFi to keep in the truck for code reading and reset via the phone while out on the road. Then the BT adapter for using Forscan to make changes.
We're in the same boat on this. I also run an iPhone so I have two adapters. A cheap ELM327 WiFi to keep in the truck for code reading and reset via the phone while out on the road. Then the BT adapter for using Forscan to make changes.
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haha.
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You can try them on any truck without worry. That's how the F150 guys figured everything out. If it causes an issue and throws a CEL, you back out the change, clear the code, and it's like it never happened. You can't brick your truck despite what some irrationally fear...
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You can try them on any truck without worry. That's how the F150 guys figured everything out. If it causes an issue and throws a CEL, you back out the change, clear the code, and it's like it never happened. You can't brick your truck despite what some irrationally fear...
. I do plan to try most of the 150 items when I get back home in a week. Need to find out why writes are failing to one module and not others. Never got back to trying it with engine off.
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I'm not so worried about bricking any of the modules as setting something and not realizing the full changes it made until some bad moment. Like finding out I modified the ranging of BLISS at the same time as making the beep for it louder, or something .
I do plan to try most of the 150 items when I get back home in a week. Need to find out why writes are failing to one module and not others. Never got back to trying it with engine off.
. I do plan to try most of the 150 items when I get back home in a week. Need to find out why writes are failing to one module and not others. Never got back to trying it with engine off.
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From: Boise
Will this ScanTool WiFi adapter work the same as the bluetooth you all talk about? I am hoping I can just use my PC instead of having to buy a laptop. I park in my garage next to my office so I think the Wifi would not be a problem. Link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCYXTYY?ref=emc_b_5_t
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCYXTYY?ref=emc_b_5_t
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From: Sanger
Will this ScanTool WiFi adapter work the same as the bluetooth you all talk about? I am hoping I can just use my PC instead of having to buy a laptop. I park in my garage next to my office so I think the Wifi would not be a problem. Link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCYXTYY?ref=emc_b_5_t
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCYXTYY?ref=emc_b_5_t
You could also just borrow a friend's laptop or tablet.
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From: Boise
Ok, thanks guys. So do you think this set up should work for a PC:
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Blue...R76X3RPHB7HEZM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NZTZLQ?psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Blue...R76X3RPHB7HEZM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NZTZLQ?psc=1
