I’ll cover some of the basics of setting up ForScan here but ForScan already have a very good and in depth getting started guide here they also have a paid version for android / iphone which is great for when you are on the go. The free software ForScan can be downloaded here.

Auto switching (no manual switch on device) Pros – Also works with Ford IDS software and can be used to update the ECU Software, reprogram modules, remove speed limiter etc (but not on mk6 transit), Fast and reliable connection, Compatible with Windows / Android / iPhone. More Expensive Version (ebay link £70 ships from china) – USB / WiFi – Ford IDS Software Compatible Can be used over 10 meters away from the vehicle. Pros – Compatible with Windows / Android / iPhone. Pros – Works with most phones and laptops, No cables, Can be used upto a few meters away from the vehicleĬons – Does not work with iPhone, not as fast as USB, sometimes unreliable when trying to connect Pros – Faster and more reliable than wifi/bluetoothĬons – Only works with Windows and some Android device, Need to install driver for windowsīluetooth Version (ebay link £22) also available on ebay from china for £ *I say should as these units have been modified to work with ForScan but I have heard of there been some bad clones out there. The switch isn’t needed when used with a MK6 transit All of those listed are ‘modified’ ELM327 units which means they have had a switch added to be fully compatible with newer Fords like the MK7 transit. I have compiled a short list of some units that should* work with ForScan. If you have your own recommendation you can add it in the comments at the bottom of the page Below you can view a list of ForScan compatible units on ebay. They range in price from about £5 upwards but not all of them work with ForScan as there are plenty of bad clones out there. You can read and clear codes, view live data, program new keys and more. However if you have a Ford then you are in luck as when used with the free software ForScan the cheap ELM327 becomes capable of almost dealership level diagnostics. You may have come across these before as they are popular to use with many phone apps, ‘Torque’ being the most common app. One thing that has paid for itself many times over with my van is a cheap bluetooth ELM327 diagnostic reader.

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