FORSCAN EXTENDED KEY MANUAL

I have an Android head unit in my Explorer, and have nice gauges that monitor any pid I want(even 4Р“вЂ”4 percentage, converter lockup). There is an Android version for a few bucks, but it isnРІР‚в„ўt bi-directional (author is working on that). If youРІР‚в„ўre buying an OBD2 connection tool, make sure it can read the MS CAN signals. One thing to note РІР‚вЂњ Ford uses multiple CAN protocols in their modern vehicles. IDS is much more capable than Forscan, but for most people that doesnРІР‚в„ўt really matter.Р”Р‡orscan works with VCM2Р’В just fine, but itРІР‚в„ўs easier if you use a Bluetooth OBD2 connection РІР‚вЂњ I use an OBDLink MX РІР‚вЂњ and unless you have the VCM for some other reason, Bluetooth is way cheaper too.

FORSCAN EXTENDED KEY MANUAL

IDS is designed for people to do things exactly the way the manual says РІР‚вЂњ itРІР‚в„ўs pretty clear that it wonРІР‚в„ўt let you color outside the lines.

IРІР‚в„ўm a shade-tree mechanic and I have IDS and VCM2 (both real, fully licensed) and I have Forscan.Р”Р‡orscanР’В is designed for people who want to tinker with settings, clear codes and customize the electronics in their vehicles. If you have a Ford this should be the only tool you need.Р”Р‡orscan runs with the VCMII I believe. It can read any PIDs and even the mileage on my 95 Lincoln, so it covers pretty much everything from some 94s-17, including air suspension and ABS wheel speed. It will start by scanning all the computers in your car, autodetecting it, and reporting any codes.Р”Р‡or newer Fords, there are two CAN buses, and you could either modify a cheap adapter or buy one that can deal with the other bus.

It works with most adapters that work with Torque. I think it can even do flashing with some cars. The reason why you must have a Forscan adapter:Р”Р‡orscan is a free scan tool that is bi-directional and almost as good as IDS.

Forscan extended key