Anybody in DFW want to help me out?

[tsigwing]

Added the door lock keypad to my 25, now need to enable it in FORScan. Be happy to compensate anyone who can help me out.

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[Graygoose2021]

@Jesse-Infotainment ?

 

[roadPilot]

Open your horizons by picking up an OBDLink dongle and doing it yourself. Not only is it so easy, even a caveman can do it, but you'll be making far more changes that you'll love.

 

[tsigwing]

I thought the cable needed to use forscan was rather expensive?

 

[rugedraw]

I thought the cable needed to use forscan was rather expensive?

No, that's the FDRS cable. This will work just fine for FORScan:

https://www.amazon.com/vLinker-USB-...-5-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

On sale for under $27 with the coupon applied.

 

[tsigwing]

No, that's the FDRS cable. This will work just fine for FORScan:

https://www.amazon.com/vLinker-USB-Programming-Modification-Hacker-Proof/dp/B0CZ92SLDY/ref=sr_1_5_sspa?crid=1RWBRYFJZ6Y43&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.h2fYKq3DClTSTXmml2NWLmIAU-JbQAtFd2Dh8kFSgkH9PPstNb7qBI0UWYEuBX9pCwiAWoP1PLrLFyDSmpJ6p5I0V_Je9bERLXfVTVdtotZbFpVoS89VJYoEzpU35CcgAwnVLCSywFW3xG06awkixtk3Xl2fLxCKLv3t1PyUW29TXyj3-afO_4SWNLsd5Cx2hePASEyUTpEr6f2SgAkrDzZm812J1lZ3QAb2lQFY3svT7lRCa0t1a3KdbpslC6dYEdwmt9QOpG9nulS4Q2hH9Jg6_teJjxejlOtBI1hqLIA.SPNZvRU_CHZT0mU_qTDEaE0Z7PUM-6Wj8age-ysqIE0&dib_tag=se&keywords=ford+vlinker&qid=1745361273&sprefix=ford+vlinker,aps,134&sr=8-5-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

On sale for under $27 with the coupon applied.

Thanks. Any idea on how that cable compares to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081VQVD3F
which is what is recommended in the FORScan tutorial

 

[rugedraw]

Thanks. Any idea on how that cable compares to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081VQVD3F
which is what is recommended in the FORScan tutorial

Same thing. Both will work, but one is cheaper. I use the vLinker myself.

 

[mxwrk]

Now, whos got a good cheap laptop recommendation? I have a macbook so would need something different

 

[bigfish]

It doesn’t require anything powerful a cheap simple laptop works fine. I bought the recommended cable link which was still cheap. I’m not a computer guy but I was able to do forscan changes quite easily. Everyone told me it seems hard but it isn’t at all . They were correct.

 

[tsigwing]

Same thing. Both will work, but one is cheaper. I use the vLinker myself.

Thank you, I ordered it.

What is the difference between this and the one that is being borrowed in another thread?

 

[SilverPigeon]

...What is the difference between this and the one that is being borrowed in another thread?

The Mongoose-Plus Ford2 is the most cost effective adapter that's sure to work for FDRS software updates to modules. It can also be used for FORScan configuration changes. Because I do both, I have the mongoose. If you don't plan on doing your own software updates, just get the vLinker or OBDLink and save money.

 

[JEB]

Same thing. Both will work, but one is cheaper. I use the vLinker myself.

Be careful with the vLinker. The FORScan folks have removed it as a recommended adapter. See the February 5 posting here: https://www.forscan.org/

 

[FirstTimeFord]

Open your horizons by picking up an OBDLink dongle and doing it yourself. Not only is it so easy, even a caveman can do it, but you'll be making far more changes that you'll love.

Agree, it's a walk in the park!! I strongly suggest only using the "Non As-Built" method! It makes things so much easier and you are far less likely to make a mistake.

This is the cable I went with, no drivers needed just plug in and go.

$60 CABLE AT AMAZON

 

[rugedraw]

Be careful with the vLinker. The FORScan folks have removed it as a recommended adapter. See the February 5 posting here: https://www.forscan.org/

Interesting. I just used the vlinker to flash software on my truck last night. Lol

Edit: After reading the link, it seems to be a rare issue regarding compatibility between usb 2.0 and 3.0. I guess since my laptop is an older one, the issue doesn't affect me, but good to know.

 

[tsigwing]

Interesting. I just used the vlinker to flash software on my truck last night. Lol

Edit: After reading the link, it seems to be a rare issue regarding compatibility between usb 2.0 and 3.0. I guess since my laptop is an older one, the issue doesn't affect me, but good to know.

Did you download the driver for the cable, or was it good to go as is?

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