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Old 11-23-2016, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by KG7BTU
Maybe it was my iPhone, but the wifi version would not maintain a connection. I settled on a cheap USB version since the only reason I would want wireless would be to use with my phone, and Bluetooth isn't compatible either.
Ahh, programming with phone = no go, PC needed, bt or wifi is ok

basic stuff to access like any obd.....
apple iphone = only wifi.....battery sucking pita
android = do want you want
..........and don't have to pay the apple tax for the usb hub(apple carplay reference)...if i won an iphone i would only accept the prize to sell it.
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Old 11-23-2016, 09:20 AM
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Wait. You can use wifi with Forscan? I thought it had to be BT. Did I misunderstand? hope so as the laptop I'd like to use has wifi but no BT .
The driving requirement is not the Bluetooth feature. It's functionality in both can modes. The MX Bluetooth transmitter has the less common ability to function with both modes. With many units - especially the cheaper ones - you get one or the other and it restricts what you can access.
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Old 11-23-2016, 09:25 AM
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thanks! ordered one finally
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Old 11-23-2016, 10:13 AM
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Guys, have a couple of questions for the 'experts'.

1. If I get this, will I be able to disable the daytime running lights (Canadian thing) so I can run the LED parking lights with the fogs?

2. The wife has a 2017 Escape without a remote starter. I was told its plug & play but I need to bring it to the dealer to 'activate' it. Would this work for that too?

3. What is the Ford enhanced add-on? Does that need to be purchased also?

Thanks in advance!
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Good find! Just ordered mine for $53.99...Thanks!
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Old 11-23-2016, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by J15
The driving requirement is not the Bluetooth feature. It's functionality in both can modes. The MX Bluetooth transmitter has the less common ability to function with both modes. With many units - especially the cheaper ones - you get one or the other and it restricts what you can access.
So will the wifi version posted above work just as well as the Bluetooth version? Any reason to get one version over the other? Thanks!
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Old 11-23-2016, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Lurch96
So will the wifi version posted above work just as well as the Bluetooth version? Any reason to get one version over the other? Thanks!
I've read reviews where the wifi version sucks - loses connectivity, etc - the one they recommend in the forscan thread is the bluetooth one - but I'm sure there are people who have it and like it or they wouldn't sell it...
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Old 11-23-2016, 01:47 PM
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check the reviews on the wifi vs the bluetooth before buying...not that amazon is the gospel but still...

wifi reviews

https://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-OBDL...i-Fi+Scan+Tool

bluetooth reviews

https://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-4261...i-Fi+Scan+Tool
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Hmm, I just tried to order the Bluetooth version. It shows $66.97 after the discount code (no tax or shipping). What am I missing?
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Looks like they took off the special - when I ordered it, it said 79.99 on special like the wifi one does...then the coupon code took it down to 54.99 or whatever it was...

Now it says 99.99...sorry dude maybe they didn't mean to discount it that much and pulled the other sale.

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Hmm, I just tried to order the Bluetooth version. It shows $66.97 after the discount code (no tax or shipping). What am I missing?
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