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It looks like the MX+ is simply the updated version of the MX, it now just has support for all Apple devices and free OEM add ons. I wanted to get the MX+ for the bluetooth feature, but when I realized that they won't make changes to code I opted for the wired version. Turns out that's fine though, I ended up getting a Banks iDash so it stays plugged into my OBD port now. When I want to mess with Forscan I just unplug it, make the changes, then plug the iDash back up. Still though, according to the Forscan.org website, the "Lite" devices won't allow configuration and programming.
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Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe that the MX+ will allow you to write/change code, however, it will do everything else. If you are wanting to make changes (bambi mode, global open close, OCR, etc...), I don't believe the MX+ will allow you to do it (yet - maybe they are working on it though...) If you want to write code, you will need to get the OBD Link EX, which is simply the wired version (but it's also less than half price.) There is a chart on the Forscan site that shows comparisons between the different applications. (Note that the MX+ runs a "Lite" version. If you want full access, you will want "Forscan for Windows with Extended License" which uses the OBD Link EX.)
One would think that adding Plus to something wouldn't remove a previously usable feature. But I suppose stranger things have happened in the tech world. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem using a wired device if it came to that.
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From: Southeast MO
Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe that the MX+ will allow you to write/change code, however, it will do everything else. If you are wanting to make changes (bambi mode, global open close, OCR, etc...), I don't believe the MX+ will allow you to do it (yet - maybe they are working on it though...) If you want to write code, you will need to get the OBD Link EX, which is simply the wired version (but it's also less than half price.) There is a chart on the Forscan site that shows comparisons between the different applications. (Note that the MX+ runs a "Lite" version. If you want full access, you will want "Forscan for Windows with Extended License" which uses the OBD Link EX.)
You can write, read, make changes etc. with the MX+. All the same things you can do with the wired version as long as your laptop has Bluetooth. I have both versions.
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Thats good to know. Everything I read before buying mine indicated that the MX+ would do everything except write, including the current information posted on the Forscan.org site. Like I said though, I picked up a Banks iDash so I keep that plugged into my OBD port anyway… Maybe it just hasn’t been updated on the Forscan page. Thanks for confirming.
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Thats good to know. Everything I read before buying mine indicated that the MX+ would do everything except write, including the current information posted on the Forscan.org site. Like I said though, I picked up a Banks iDash so I keep that plugged into my OBD port anyway… Maybe it just hasn’t been updated on the Forscan page. Thanks for confirming.
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From: Uh oh, CA
Ok... I see where I was thinking wrong, I didn't think about connecting the MX+ to a laptop... when I think bluetooth I think to either tablets or phones. That makes sense though being able to connect to a laptop via bluetooth. Thanks for clearing that up.
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MX+ here also, i can read write, etc using a windows laptop connected via bluetooth.
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