OBDResource ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan

For Ford Coding With Switch HS-CAN MS-CAN

Professional ELM327 V1.5 with PIC18F25K80 chipset was made for FORScan.

Before Order (No Disk):

1. There is no CD, we will send you link to download USB driver and software , or please download please follow the User Manual.
2. Please run the 【CH340】 USB driver as administrator on installation.
3. This ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan only works on windows computer, not work on smartphone.
4. Please switch the toggle to HS-CAN position on first connection.
5. 【New 2019+ Mazda 3 and CX-30 does not Support】

There are many ELM 327, but does this somehow differ?

1. This ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan works with 12V ford cars and F Series trucks, such as F150. F250. F350. F450
2. Special Design with Switch: Connect different CAN buses , such as MS CAN bus and HS CAN bus.
3. Hidden functions of Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles: Speeding reminder,One-click skylight,Tire pressure monitoring, Automatic headlights, Automatic wiper, Emergency brake flashing light , and so on.
So supports specific features of the manufacturer protocols, making the FORScan more powerful in work with these models than any regular OBD2 scanner.

Why Choose The OBDResource ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan for Ford:

Please note that many for Ford and for Mazda models (approximately since 2003-2004) are equipped with MS CAN bus, in addition to the regular HS CAN bus. In contrast to HS CAN bus, MS CAN bus is not supported by the stock ELM 327, because MS CAN is a manufacturer-specific solution and located on non-OBDII pins. This ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan has been modified to allow it to implement the MS CAN bus.

OBDResource ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan for Ford Advantages:

1. Firmware Version is V1.5, with best PIC18F25K80 Chip

2. The ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan and laptop are connected via USB cable, USB Connection make your testing process more stable. No need to worry about vehicle damage due to programming interruption.

3. No Disk, directly download, easy to install

【Step1】We will send you link to download the CH340 & FORScan program
【Step2】Right-click CH341SER.EXE or FORScanSetup2.3.19.beta.exe , choose " Run as administrator" , install the USB Drive and FORScan Program.
【Step3】Please put the switch in HS Mode before use it .
【Step4】Connect the ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan with car and laptop, put car ignition on.

4. Main advantage of USB adapters against Bluetooth and WiFi ones is performance. The ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan Interface speed is 38400 Kbps

Powerful Softwares Compatible With OBDResource ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan for Ford:

FORScan, Elmconfig, FF2 , FoCCCus and Scanmaster

FORScan Support Windows XP / 7 / Win8 / most Win10.
●Note: only x86 architecture is supported for Windows. ARM architecture is not supported!

Vehicles Supported by FORScan:

All Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury vehicles that can be addressed by supported adapters. It is 99% of models after 2000 and around 92% of models after 1996 (the year when OBD-2 became a standart in USA).
●Note: New 2019+ Mazda 3 and CX-30 are not support

Scanmaster Program Supported Vehicles as Check Engine

1/ American car support car after 2000 year
2/ European car support car after 2003 year
3/ Asian car support car after 2006, (Japan & Korea)

FORScan Software Support :

FORScan can detect modules which are not visible for regular OBD-II scanners, can show you trouble codes which are never displayed by OBDII scanners, can show you PIDs which are not supported by any OBD-2
scanner, run specific tests and service procedures.
In other words, FORScan can do things that regular OBD-II scanners can not do.

FORScan Supports PATS Programming - Require Extended License

Note: the functions may be implemented not for all models. Please check for the function presence in the functions' list when FORScan is connected to the vehicle
Service -> PATS Programming
Configuration and Programming -> Module Configuration
Configuration and Programming -> Module Configuration(AS BUILT format)
Configuration and Programming -> Central Configuration
Configuration and Programming -> Module Reset/Configuration (required to learn central configuration changes related to these modules)

All the rest functions do not require an Extended License!

OBD-II Compliant

If you are not sure, look under the hood and try to locate a label that explicitly states that the vehicle was designed to comply with OBD2 legislation.

If the vehicle is not OBD-II compliant, you cannot use this ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan to obtain diagnostic information from your vehicle.

Packing List

1pc * OBDResource ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan for Ford
1pc * User Manual

Questions & Answers:

Q: What is Extended License, why and when do I need it?
A: Extended License provides access to Configuration and Programming functions of FORScan, and also few Service functions (such as PATS programming). Base FORScan functionality (connection, retrieving vehicle information, reading parameters, read and reset diagnostic trouble codes, run tests and service functions etc) do NOT require Extended License. There is a free 2 month Extended License that can be issued for anyone who has account on forscan official forum. Also there are paid longterm and lifelong licenses. More information about Extended License can be found on forscan official store.

Q: Why FORScan doesn't show function Y for my car? When this function will be added?
A: Functions may be very different for different models and especially different generations of models and different brands. For example, at this moment there are 50+ known versions of ABS bleed procedure for Ford models, only 10+ are implemented in FORScan.
We do not add functions just for fun, as number of functions is huge because of multiple versions. So we add functions by requests. More requests from users for a function - more chance for this function to be added in the near future.

Q: How can I get Extended License after trial period?
A: At this moment only 2 months free Extended License is available. When it is expired, you will be able to issue another 2 months one, also for free. Or you can buy long term (1, 3, 5 years) or lifelong Extended License.

Q. What is the “Module Initialization” function, why and when do we need it?

A. Module initialization function is required for the vehicles that have distributed PATS, so two or more modules (ECUs) are involved into the vehicle security. One of modules is "primary" one that stores keys and manage the programming process. Other modules are "auxiliary" that provide security on the specific block (usually PCM, FIP or ABS). For example, instrument cluster (IC) is a primary PATS module for EU Focus Mk2 and PCM is an auxiliary. If IC cannot read a key, PCM will not let run the engine. Primary and auxiliary modules have to be "matched" (paired), otherwise a theft may run the engine with his own PCM. So the Module Initialization function performs the pairing.

The above explains when user needs to use this function: it has to be used ONLY if you have replaced one or several PATS modules. It is BAD idea to run this function "just in case" after keys programming (although some rare cars require it - for example, AU models).

Problem 1: The laptop no connection with ELM327 USB V1.5 FORScan cable.

Solution:
Step1: Please check is the USB Driver installed : Right-click " My computer" ,"Device Manager" , Ports (COM & LPT) shows "CH340" , if doesn't see CH340, please reinstall the USB driver.

Step2: If the USB driver was installed, please check the USB Connection and OBDII Connection, make sure well connections.

Problem 2: No connection with the vehicle , if you are using Win10 system

Solution:
Step1: Right -click the FORScan icon on desktop, Choose " Properties" , Choose "Compatibility", Choose " Windows7 " , then save.

Step2: Right-click FORScan icon, choose " Run as administrator" , connect the cable to car and laptop, put ignition on to test.

Problem 3: this adapter will not recognize my IPC module on my 2018 F 150 I have tried to access with the MS Can switch but it does not recognize it . Other Modules OK.

It is mainly a software problem. You can click follow link to install FORScan 2.3.17
https://forscan.org/download/FORScanSetup2.3.17.beta3.exe

FORScan Supported Modules