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Old 28-12-2017, 07:24 PM   #1
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Hi,

I would appreciate any help with this. I have two au3 gas powered cars. One is a station wagon and one ute. I also have a petrol au1.

The ute has become very difficult to start. We are at the stage where we need to check the car computer diagnostics.

There are a number of OBD2 units on ebay. Can anyone recommend one to buy for a novice like myself?

Many thanks,

Ian
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Old 29-12-2017, 09:38 AM   #2
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I bought this one a couple of years ago now, though not sure if the same seller:

https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/2017-V1-5-...kAAOSwTM5Y5Nxp

I have used it with three different Android phones and have not had any trouble pairing it. Worked on my AU1, Wq Fiesta, but not my FGII. Its a bit too big physically but I'm not complaining as it worked first shot.

Best thing I've bought actually. Combine it with FORScan and it's a very useful tool for the price.
Helped me diagnose a stuffed coil very easily.


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Old 29-12-2017, 11:01 AM   #3
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[QUOTE=Ken_AUXR8;6057271]I bought this one a couple of years ago now, though not sure if the same seller:

https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/2017-V1-5-...kAAOSwTM5Y5Nxp

I have used it with three different Android phones and have not had any trouble pairing it. Worked on my AU1, Wq Fiesta, but not my FGII. Its a bit too big physically but I'm not complaining as it worked first shot.

Best thing I've bought actually. Combine it with FORScan and it's a very useful tool for the price.
Helped me diagnose a stuffed coil very easily.


Hi Ken,

Thanks for the help. Do I need any other plugs or adapters? I have the android phone and have ordered the unit.

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Old 29-12-2017, 11:41 AM   #4
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Nope, nothing else needed.
Mine came with instructions. Basically you pull off the fuse panel beside the steering column, plug it in, turn ignition to on and stair the pairing procedure.

Once posted with Bluetooth the Forscan app should connect and download your vehicle info and error codes etc.

The demo version will work fine for testing and will get you your codes. But the full version is worth it as you can monitor live heaps of parameters.

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Old 10-01-2018, 07:40 PM   #5
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Hey Ken (or anyone else),

I've bought the unit and can connect to it via bluetooth. However, it can't connect to the cars ECU.

Just confirming that the au3 built november 2001 is compliant with obd2 as i've read conflicting reports on the internet.

I've used both the forscan app and torque

Appreciate any input people can give.

Ian


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Nope, nothing else needed.
Mine came with instructions. Basically you pull off the fuse panel beside the steering column, plug it in, turn ignition to on and stair the pairing procedure.

Once posted with Bluetooth the Forscan app should connect and download your vehicle info and error codes etc.

The demo version will work fine for testing and will get you your codes. But the full version is worth it as you can monitor live heaps of parameters.

Cheers
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Old 11-01-2018, 11:28 AM   #6
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Mine is a Series 1.

I had to follow the instructions to the letter in the first instance as i do recall having some initial issues on getting it working. But essentially once it was paired to my phone ok, i tap the little connect button (looks like a power plug) at the top of the screen and it connects.

Here's what i normally do
1. Plug unit into odb port
2. Turn ignition to on, but no need to start vehicle
3. Open forscan app and hit connect, making sure bluetooth is enabled beforehand of course.
4. Watch pretty lights on the front of the dongle flash many times. Eventually (10-15 secs) it comes up and asks me what variant Au body it is eg ute, sedan.

Then i am able to access menus and options ok.
As mentioned I've used it with three different android phones, so maybe try another device.

As per my previous post it works on my Au and Fiesta but not my FGII. Some folks appear to have it running fine with FGs so i don't know why sometimes they work and sometimes not on different models.

I'd say try different phones. Maybe contact the eBay seller for support too, or someone in here with an Au series 3 might have some ideas.

I'll try and find the instructions to mine and post them if you have no success. Might be the same instructions you received though.

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Old 17-01-2018, 09:32 AM   #7
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Hi,

I contacted the seller and they were very helpful but not always clear. They
provided this from icarsoft but neglected to mention if it worked with the unit i purchased. In stead they suggested i buy the more expensive model. See copy of email below.


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Hi Ian,

For the xls file top column, it's the function modules that the FD II can support on the target Ford Vehicle, like ABS, Engine, 4X4 part, please check the list to see if the function that you wish to scan on your car .

We got the FD II in stock, the price is $235, as followed link in our store:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/iCarsoft-...-/162765164121

If you wish, you can upgrade to the FD II with just paying the price difference

Sincerely,
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Old 17-01-2018, 10:42 PM   #8
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If you go to ebay and type in Ob2 forscan you'll see the ford modified ones. I bought one from seller sosv5 and it works unlike the first one About $14 I got the usb model for the laptop. Hope this helps
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Old 23-01-2018, 03:02 PM   #9
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hi everyone. thanks for the input. I got it sorted
thanks again
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Old 22-02-2018, 11:11 AM   #10
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If you go to ebay and type in Ob2 forscan you'll see the ford modified ones. I bought one from seller sosv5 and it works unlike the first one About $14 I got the usb model for the laptop. Hope this helps

I bought mine of sosov5..
It arrived yesterday and it works great on Win10 64bit Pro laptop
took 1/2 hour from opening the parcel to clearing the alarm queue in Forscan.
Had to google what the switch was for, but soon found out.

Cheers

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