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Laughing Gas
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I don’t have Forscan and I don’t have a laptop.
I did find a local shop that has access to forscan and said any programing and they charge an hourly rate of $120.
right now I was just looking to get my DPF filter activated in the dash but if he is going to charge me one hour I figure I might as well get the most out of it and have other things activated while he is in there.
what are some of the things you folks have had activated in your diesel trucks?
I did find a local shop that has access to forscan and said any programing and they charge an hourly rate of $120.
right now I was just looking to get my DPF filter activated in the dash but if he is going to charge me one hour I figure I might as well get the most out of it and have other things activated while he is in there.
what are some of the things you folks have had activated in your diesel trucks?
Laughing Gas
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Especially if they start to charge you for more than 1hr of work! Plus if you ever wanted to make any changes you won't have to fork over more cash in the future.
Lead Driver
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I would suggest buying a laptop and the cable yourself like others suggest. I bought a Gateway laptop for $150 from Walmart that runs Windows 10 and the cable for $50 on Amazon. I have made several changes over several different times so at the rates he quoted you, I have saved hundreds of dollars. Also, Forscan is pretty easy to use so I wouldn’t sweat it if your worried about that aspect.
Fleet Mechanic
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I switched on global window open/close screen. So now I can roll the front windows down and up with the remote on my xlt. I turned in the Lincoln style folding mirrors, put the read text messages while in motion on even tho I always have sync read them to me. I put the heated seat buttons on the sync display easier for me to use without taking my eyes off the road. Turned drl to full brightness, remember fogs so they are on when lights come on. I’m sure there are a few more things I am forgetting.
not a diesel truck but can apply to any.
not a diesel truck but can apply to any.
Cargo Master
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From: Southeast MO
Yes like others have said just buy a cheap laptop and learn it. Once you make a few changes you'll realize you want other things changed. Plus it's a great resource just to have.
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Lead Driver
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That's the way I look at it. I've used FORScan on 3 or 4 trucks now. All my stuff is Mac so I bought a cheap Lenovo laptop from Best Buy. Used exclusively for FORScan.
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Laughing Gas
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Lead Driver
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You don’t. It’s very minimal. Like I said I bought a Gateway computer from Walmart that barely has the required specs to run Windows but it’s still fine for Forscan. I also use it for all of my Garmin stuff and my Victron stuff.
Lead Driver
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I'll put it this way: it's worked for me for several years but the little Lenovo could probably stand to be replaced. It'll barely run a browser and FORScan these days. Slower than slow. I've even taken it in to a little independent shop that does all of my work for a tuneup. He installed a newer version of Windows on it but said that the little thing is pretty much at it's limits.
Lead Driver
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I'll put it this way: it's worked for me for several years but the little Lenovo could probably stand to be replaced. It'll barely run a browser and FORScan these days. Slower than slow. I've even taken it in to a little independent shop that does all of my work for a tuneup. He installed a newer version of Windows on it but said that the little thing is pretty much at it's limits.
