Requirements:

After running the FORScan software installer and completing it, click on the new Desktop shortcut to start the software. You will see the  FORScanMain Menu.


Go to the Settings Menu, the Gear Icon found 2nd from the bottom left menu and on the right tab [Connection]. Here you will be able to select the [Connection Type]. 

Depending on your connection type, select:

  • Bluetooth Adapter (if you're using a Bluetooth Scanner)
  • WiFi Settings (if you're using a Wi-Fi Scanner)
  • COM settings ( if you're using a USB Scanner)


For this guide, I'm using our ELM327 USB Scanner:

  • [COM 4]
  • FTDI based Serial/USB chip, the Baud Rate (speed) is set to [Auto]
  • Auto-increase box is checked, which will allow the Baud rate (speed) to increase if possible
  • MS-CAN Support is set to [HS/MS switch] because our ELM327 Scanner has a modified toggle switch


For ELM327 Bluetooth:

  • Select the Bluetooth Adapter from the pull down menu
  • MS-CAN Support is set to [HS/MS switch] because our ELM327 Scanner has a modified toggle switch


For ELM327 WiFi:

  • In most cases, the default WIFI settings can be used. There is no need to change anything
  • MS-CAN Support is set to [HS/MS switch] because our ELM327 Scanner has a modified toggle switch




While connecting to your car, the log will show step by step connection info such as:

  • COM Port detected
  • Adapter: [ELM327 v1.5] an ELM327 firmware v1.5 scanner was detected
  • Established Connection
  • Vehicle info
  • Control Modules Detected


On the [Configuration] tab, you can see detailed info about the ELM327 scanner. As you can see, the Min.delay is 10ms (Good), which is good for a scanner. 


Note: We highly recommend using a high quality ELM327 scanner that uses genuine Microchip micro-controllers and for USB scanners, an FTDI FT232RL USB Converter, such as our ELM327 USB Cable Modified HS MS CAN Switch with FT232RL + PIC18F25K80


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