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Review on πŸš— OBDLink EX Adapter for Improved FORScan OBD Performance by Charles Julian

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A GREAT choice for FORScan users!

First, I have a FOMOCO VCM II that I use every day, so I have something to compare OBDLink EX to. I'm amazed at what this thing is capable of! to show this VCM. I don't know if it had an effect or not, but when the cable arrived and I plugged it into the USB port, a yellow light came on immediately. I played with OBDWiz first, and if you're only interested in PCM troubleshooting or Check Engine Light diagnostics, a free program might come in handy, but it's a bit limited. I believe that paid add-ons improve user experience, but for a free program, that's impressive. The real beauty of OBDLink EX is revealed when you open FORScan, WOW! It seems to do everything my dear FOMOCO VCM II does. Granted I've only used a few Fords and a Mazda so there may be some features that require a more complex VCM, but I've looked through all the software and graphics PIDs and haven't found anything that's missing. I use my VCM. II wireless, so some modifications need to be made to use this cable. In the FORScan settings in the "Connection" section, the connection type must be changed to FTDI and the Automatic connection check box must be checked if it is not already checked. Then check the "Automatically increase" box in the "Baud rate" section. READY. What an exceptional OBDLink EX product! I wasn't paid for this endorsement, I'm just very impressed!

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