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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 12:36 PM
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ODB bluetooth suggestion

Hey guys I’ve been trying to research for a scan tool since I switched to the PHP tuner and was curious what ODB bluetooth plug in you recommend and what has the best features to monitor engine parameters from my phone (if there’s any that do that) I have a boost and EGT pillar gauge, but didn’t know or can’t find any info on if the Bluetooth ODB will read others while driving.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 01:42 PM
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https://www.obdlink.com/products/obd...p/?ref=forscan

https://forscan.org/download.html

This is what i use.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 01:47 PM
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that’s the one I have in my cart. Can you use it with forscan and basically have everything while driving or is it only for checking codes?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 01:49 PM
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And the iOS lite version works well?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mattbo505
that’s the one I have in my cart. Can you use it with forscan and basically have everything while driving or is it only for checking codes?
yes you can use it while driving. Check/clear codes and run tests. I use Android but im sure the ios version works fine.


 
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 04:01 PM
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Awesome thank you that’s what I was looking for! Just something extra to be able to monitor while driving vs a standard code reader that just sits.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 11:33 PM
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This is the one i have for a fraction of the price. Works with Torque Pro and FORscan too...dont waste your money on those expensive ones that dont do anything extra.

Panlong OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth OBDII Diagnostic Tool Car Code Reader Turn Off Check Engine Light Support Android Torque App https://a.co/d/hFSquu6
 
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Old Jul 4, 2023 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Theboneskes
This is the one i have for a fraction of the price. Works with Torque Pro and FORscan too...dont waste your money on those expensive ones that dont do anything extra.

Panlong OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth OBDII Diagnostic Tool Car Code Reader Turn Off Check Engine Light Support Android Torque App https://a.co/d/hFSquu6
I just looked at it. It is significantly cheaper, but it doesn’t seem to specify what trucks it’s compatible with do you by chance have a part number or model number?
 
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Im using it on my 2003 Excursion 6.0

Ive used it on a friends 2001 Excursion 7.3. Have one installed on our "beater" 2006 Chevy Traiblazer EXT 4.2 gas motor.

Its a bIuetooth dongle. Will work on every car/truck that has a OBD2 port.
 
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So I ordered the Panlang and I cannot get it to show up in my Bluetooth connections any advice?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2023 | 10:39 PM
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I use a cheap
WIFI scanner off of Amazon WIFI scanner off of Amazon
and OBD Fusion on my iPhone. I paid the fee for the Ford advanced pack and it gives me everything I could need.
 
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I bought the pan Lang blue driver off of Amazon. It plugs in and turns on it will connect to the Chinese car, scanner QR code on the box. No problem, but trying to connect it to torque pro or forescan It doesn’t even show up.
 
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I ended up just returning it and ordered a different one we will see.
 
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