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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 11:18 AM
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Where can I find a list of acronyms? Sometimes I get lost in the alphabet soup some of the more technical posts.
Question about Forscan: I have an older tablet, that works when connected to my WiFi in the house, If I download Forscan will it work via bluetooth as I go down the road? I'm not as tech savvy as some, I graduated in 1974 The week after I was in Ft Lenardwood Mo, for basic training.. I didn't go to college, I was busy learning things, not ideas.
While I might not do ALL the work myself anymore, at least I can tell the mechanic whats wrong. God bless those who can and do their own work.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 11:31 AM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles...tive-acronyms/

https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/terminology.html/

I have an Excel spreadsheet list as well. I believe that I can post the file if needed. I like Excel, because of how convenient "searching" is with it.

Edit - link to the Excel file:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...2&d=1495412815
 
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 09:44 PM
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Thanks Bismic for posting that Excel file. I like using Excel as well.
 
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Yeah, you only the WiFi internet to down load the program onto your tablet. From there use the recommended adapter cable for Forscan to plug into a USB port on your tablet. Do you have a USB port on your tablet? If not then you will need the correct bluetooth adapter to work Forscan. B.
 
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I had to use the following on my older laptop to connect the truck to Forscan, since it did not have bluetooth. It depends on what u have on yur tablet what reader u need. Since yur tablet works with wifi in the house this should work for u.

Amazon.com: BAFX Products 8523900508 for for iOS Devices OBD Reader for Check Engine Lights & Other Diagnostics: Gateway Amazon.com: BAFX Products 8523900508 for for iOS Devices OBD Reader for Check Engine Lights & Other Diagnostics: Gateway
 
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