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[Sariandan]

I will try a new profile.

This is the odb cable I got.

My bet is the cable isn’t compatible with all Forscan functions. I went through the same thing with an ELM327 cable. ELM327 cables are no longer recommended by the developers.

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[Gizmokid2005]

My bet is the cable isn’t compatible with all Forscan functions. I went through the same thing with an ELM327 cable. ELM327 cables are no longer recommended by the developers.

That's not strictly true, they're still supported, you just need to make sure to not buy a "clone" ELM device, which can be hard to find. right on their supported adapters list:

• ELM327-compatible (fully compatible with original ELM327, please also see important note below)

Important note: after many years of continued project development, even those of few ELM327 that have relatively good quality, ceased to meet all of the FORScan requirements. Besides, majority of the adapters that are being sold under ELM327 trademark have quite dubious quality that dropped a lot in the past: in fact, they have nothing common with the famous "ELM327" brand but name. Thus we do not recommend any "ELM327" anymore. If possible, please use adapters recommended above (OBDLink, vLinker). FORScan will continue to support ELM327 adapters, but some new functionality may be limited or refuse to work on outdated adapters.

The switchable ELM that I've been using has been fine, the only annoyance is needing to flip the switch when FORscan instructs you, which was worth a $40 savings for me.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083FML519/

 

[Porpoise Hork]

That's not strictly true, they're still supported, you just need to make sure to not buy a "clone" ELM device, which can be hard to find. right on their supported adapters list:



The switchable ELM that I've been using has been fine, the only annoyance is needing to flip the switch when FORscan instructs you, which was worth a $40 savings for me.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083FML519/

For just a little more this cable works perfectly and no having to flip the switch.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

For just a little more this cable works perfectly and no having to flip the switch.

Yup, that's their "recommended" cable for FORscan. The $60 vs $20 price-tag was what kept me away from it. If it was half the price it would've been a no-brainer IMO.

 

[Dgc333]

That's not strictly true, they're still supported, you just need to make sure to not buy a "clone" ELM device, which can be hard to find. right on their supported adapters list:



The switchable ELM that I've been using has been fine, the only annoyance is needing to flip the switch when FORscan instructs you, which was worth a $40 savings for me.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083FML519/

FWIW, I had an ELM 327 cable with the switch that I had been using for years with my Mustang. When I got my Ranger it worked but didn't read all the modules. I purchased the Forscan recommended OBDLink EX+ and it works perfectly.

 

[19dangerRanger]

That's not strictly true, they're still supported, you just need to make sure to not buy a "clone" ELM device, which can be hard to find. right on their supported adapters list:



The switchable ELM that I've been using has been fine, the only annoyance is needing to flip the switch when FORscan instructs you, which was worth a $40 savings for me.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083FML519/

This is the one I have.

When it cools down out side ill try a new profile. If not then I'll order another adapter.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

This is the one I have.

When it cools down out side ill try a new profile. If not then I'll order another adapter.

This one works for me, I just needed to create a new profile in FORScan for the newer added modules to show up.

 

[SVTPaul]

For just a little more this cable works perfectly and no having to flip the switch.

This one works perfectly and no switches. Was worth the premium to me.

 

[Porpoise Hork]

Yup, that's their "recommended" cable for FORscan. The $60 vs $20 price-tag was what kept me away from it. If it was half the price it would've been a no-brainer IMO.

The price is a little steep, but I had a gift card from work so it made the price a bit easier to swallow. Then again $60 for this cable is down-right cheap compared to the Vin number limited Vag-Com cable for VW/Audi's. Those run $2-300 for the cable, but at least the software's "free."

 

[Sariandan]

That's not strictly true, they're still supported, you just need to make sure to not buy a "clone" ELM device, which can be hard to find. right on their supported adapters list:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083FML519/

Actually, what I wrote is strictly true. They even say it in the part of their webpage that you quoted, as highlighted below. I stand by what I wrote. I'll bet the cable being used is not compatible with some functions of FORscan. And, the developers no longer RECOMMEND ANY ELM327 cables.

 

[19dangerRanger]

Ok. Finally got to try again. Made a new profile. Still not able to access the ipc. Guess I'll order a new adapter listed above and try again.

 

[ReigleCM]

DOes anyone know of a way to keep the foglights on at all times? 2021 XLT. When I change the DRL option to fog lights instead of low beams, it says the changes can not be made.

 

[Frenchy]

DOes anyone know of a way to keep the foglights on at all times? 2021 XLT. When I change the DRL option to fog lights instead of low beams, it says the changes can not be made.

Its a thing called Bambi Mode that you are looking for, it will use them with High Beams. As for DRL's I cant say

 

[ReigleCM]

Its a thing called Bambi Mode that you are looking for, it will use them with High Beams. As for DRL's I cant say

YEah, I have bambi mode enabled, but more so just looking to use them as DRLs as I have some bright amber LEDs in there that are perfect as DRLs, and I hate having to switch them on/off all the time since they don't turn off when the key is off...

 

[Gizmokid2005]

YEah, I have bambi mode enabled, but more so just looking to use them as DRLs as I have some bright amber LEDs in there that are perfect as DRLs, and I hate having to switch them on/off all the time since they don't turn off when the key is off...

It sounds like however you wired the amber LEDS in them was wired hot instead of to an ignition sourced power trigger. Fog lights will not stay on through the factory harness when the key is off.

There's no way, currently, to set fog lights as your DRLs AFAIK.

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