Best Forscan scanner?

[TrailMaster]

Seeing quite a few on Amazon and FleaBay with varying prices. Any recommendations which ForScan scanner is the best choice for functionality and bang for the buck? Thanks

Sponsored

 

[Automate]

Either of the 2 recommend by FORScan https://forscan.org/download.html

But they are more expensive than the cheap knock-offs

 

[TrailMaster]

Thanks. Looks like Windows version has the most capability. I hope I can make it work with my 1 USB port Dell Venue Windows tablet. I may need a splitter or Bluetooth keyboard because I've been using that port for a wired keyboard.

Anyone tried the Android version?

 

[Automate]

Anyone tried the Android version?

Yes, but the android version can not write to the vehicle / change settings.

 

[TrailMaster]

Yes, but the android version can not write to the vehicle / change settings.

Thanks. I just ordered a cheap used Windows laptop to use for this purpose.

 

[TrailMaster]

Leaning toward the Elm327 USB v. 1.5 with auto switching. Anyone using it?

 

[breal]

I ended up using the USB vLinker FS (one of Forscan.org recommended) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094Z7PBLS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[TrailMaster]

I ended up using the USB vLinker FS (one of Forscan.org recommended) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094Z7PBLS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Thanks, I read some more and apparently Forscan does not recommend the Elm327.

 

[Darnon]

Yeah, I wouldn't bother with the cheapie ones that require physically switching between MS-/HS-CAN. Maybe back when the only option was the OBDLink, but the vlinker is only ~$30.

 

[viperman]

I used this one and had no issues, pretty straight forward.

Amazon.com: OBDLink EX FORScan OBD Adapter : Automotive

 

[Montana]

Pay attention to the software when it tells you to update the device firmware too. Couple posts about people having issues because they skipped that step or never got the prompt for it.

 

[Gpp]

As usual us mac users dont yet have a version for us but i think im getting one and my grandson said he can take care of the truck.

 

[TrailMaster]

I ended up using the USB vLinker FS (one of Forscan.org recommended) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094Z7PBLS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I ended up going with this scanner also. It was considerably less expensive than the other recommended unit, and looks like it'll have all the features I'll need.

 

[Decayed]

I have an old manually switched cable and it sucks. If anyone is on the fence, spend the $60 and get the automatically switching one.

 

[sprubs]

Thanks. I just ordered a cheap used Windows laptop to use for this purpose.

is this still the only option? kind of a bummer as my portable computers are all android/chrome OS.

Sponsored