Forscan...
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It's not a scanner It's a software - Winders, Android - that uses a BT or wifi OBD-II adapter; I use the one for Torque Pro. It does everything AE does including buzz and CC tests Unlike AE it's free.
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From: Springfield, PA
I forget the website but I believe it's forscan.org. Search for it. You do not need the paid license version, that's for those changing the security features, I think for the Excursions.
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You will probably want the regular version and not the Wine Edition:
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You mean besides typing in the word Amazon or ebay in your browser? 
The search function in the top right on this site still works, try it, you'll like it
plenty of posts with recommendations on one's that work with our engines
The search function in the top right on this site still works, try it, you'll like it
plenty of posts with recommendations on one's that work with our engines
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OBDII tools link in my signature. A "cheap" OBDII adapter can sometimes not work at all on our somewhat exclusive protocol. Using some of the money you saved by not having to buy an expensive software, I'd suggest spending a little time and money seeking out a superior quality OBDII adapter. I went Bluetooth for my Windows and Android devices with the OBDLink MX.
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I only use BT because I already had the OBDLink MX for Torque Pro to connect with my phone if I want the extra gauge info while driving. When I realized my old Win7 laptop from AE had built-in BT, then it was a no brainer to use Forscan via BT for me. WiFi might have a longer range, but BT works great. The laptop can sit on the workbench while the truck runs outside, about 20' feet away. Rich probably knows better, which has better bandwidth, but I don't think that comes into play. Although using BT frees up the WiFi for internet connectivity so you can post to the forum while working on your truck as well.
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I recently got this one but haven't tried it yet:
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I was waiting for that one person with this response so it’s not very witty...Seen a lot of different things and downloads for different devices don’t know what the differences are or if I get a cable for windows etc...additionally I’ve never used the magnifying glass here...