Solid ABS light, no codes
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Solid ABS light, no codes
Howdy. Hope all is well. My X decided to turn on her ABS light. Solid, no flashes, no performance issues noticed. Hooked up the code reader and nothing. Any ideas???
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Correct me if I am wrong but Forscan is an app that connects via bluetooth to a phone to read right?
Which adapter should I purchase to be able to run Forscan?
I dont think my scanner pulls ABS, so I figured a better scanner doesnt hurt
Which adapter should I purchase to be able to run Forscan?
I dont think my scanner pulls ABS, so I figured a better scanner doesnt hurt
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Forscan has an App but it is the lite version and doesn’t do ABS as far as I know.
to run the full featured version you need a Windows 7 computer and the extended license ....both free but you can buy them for cheap as well
the full version does 2 way communication and programming so you do not want to use Bluetooth as it is not reliable.
you must use an adapter with a chip that is proven to work with Forscan and they only recommend a couple of specifics ones.
here are great diagnostic computers with win7 pro for $70
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Latitu...ty!95648!US!-1
and the recommended USB OBD adapter
Forscan here....read the forum and download section.
https://forscan.org/
to run the full featured version you need a Windows 7 computer and the extended license ....both free but you can buy them for cheap as well
the full version does 2 way communication and programming so you do not want to use Bluetooth as it is not reliable.
you must use an adapter with a chip that is proven to work with Forscan and they only recommend a couple of specifics ones.
here are great diagnostic computers with win7 pro for $70
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Latitu...ty!95648!US!-1
and the recommended USB OBD adapter
Forscan here....read the forum and download section.
https://forscan.org/
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Thinking about it......the lite version might read ABS codes....I was thinking ABS bleed procedure and speedo calibration in ABS module.
oh well....read up and verify if the lite works
oh well....read up and verify if the lite works
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either way the lite is handy for other things and worth the $
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ya I have it also... just make sure to get the correct adapter, I have an iPhone and Forscan specs a WiFi not Bluetooth for IOS
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me too, and my OBDlink MX i bought before switching to iphone so I keep an old android around to run it.
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Mine has had ABS light come on twice since I got it in 2014, both times it came from the speed sensor on the rear differential. First time I believe it was damaged when my pinion bearing went out, had a light after I rebuilt until I finally remembered to order a new sensor. Second time was recently, drove it that way a few months, happened to notice the sensor and surrounding area was oily while I was checking oil in the diff before a trip. Tried to clean the sensor and plug, worked for a while, but the o ring was damaged, so it got oily again. Replaced sensor again because I couldn't find an o ring that fit right, and sensor was only 14 bucks. No more ABS light for at least 3 months now. Might be worth a shot to at least check your sensor, clean it up a little.
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Mine has had ABS light come on twice since I got it in 2014, both times it came from the speed sensor on the rear differential. First time I believe it was damaged when my pinion bearing went out, had a light after I rebuilt until I finally remembered to order a new sensor. Second time was recently, drove it that way a few months, happened to notice the sensor and surrounding area was oily while I was checking oil in the diff before a trip. Tried to clean the sensor and plug, worked for a while, but the o ring was damaged, so it got oily again. Replaced sensor again because I couldn't find an o ring that fit right, and sensor was only 14 bucks. No more ABS light for at least 3 months now. Might be worth a shot to at least check your sensor, clean it up a little.