tiguanito Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I haven't tried my other BT OBDII adapter but this is the one I used so I know it works: http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-34t5-Bluetooth-Android/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=lp_4920137011_1_1?srs=4920137011&ie=UTF8&qid=1462404440&sr=8-1 I have the same camera issues on my 2012 Edge (lost the lines, etc). I would like to order an OBDII adapter to try to re-activate it and see if it will lose the signal again. I'm still unsure if I need the more expensive OBDII MX ($80) that supports MS-CAN, or a cheap OBDII without MS-CAN can work for that purpose (re-calibrate/activate the camera ) ? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKisaGeek Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 For what it's worth, I can confirm that i was able to successfully use the $21 tool in the link above along with the Windows version of Forscan to restore the gridlines, it took less than a minute. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
factor99 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I believe the camera settings are on the MS-CAN bus. A cheap ELM 327 can be modified to access that bus, you don't have to have the $80 adapter The trick is finding a cheap device that will work properly. I have one and I am currently wiring in a switch, i will be posting details soon if it works (and later if it doesn't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I bought thesame item as this, from the same seller, works fine for HS & MS Can with Forscan. The Camera programme function can also be done. http://m.ebay.com/itm/281861294247 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 That one I linked to on Amazon didn't require any mods to reprogram the camera but I do think I got a message about some sensors it couldn't read. But it did allow me to run the set up in FORSCAN to get the lines back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterhyde Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I haven't tried my other BT OBDII adapter but this is the one I used so I know it works: http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-34t5-Bluetooth-Android/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=lp_4920137011_1_1?srs=4920137011&ie=UTF8&qid=1462404440&sr=8-1 Hey wlepse, I also have this adapter and you have just lead me to the fact that it might work on my 2011 Edge Ltd. I had the camera replaced a few years ago (less than 1 year after getting it), and it either did not get programmed with the lines and color box warnings, or one of the MFT updates messed it up (??). So, should I buy/download FORscan Lite for windows and use my BT dongle in my laptop (I use it for headphones on my work desktop), or will the adroid version of FORscan Lite allow me to switch them on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKisaGeek Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 FYI, I was unable to perform the update on my Android but it worked like a dream on my laptop w/bluetooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterhyde Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 FYI, I was unable to perform the update on my Android but it worked like a dream on my laptop w/bluetooth! So you're saying, you connected your laptop to the BAFX using bluetooth, correct? Now, I was able to connect my android phone FORscan Lite (free) to my BAFX plugged into my 11 Edge last night. Seemed like it saw everything. But I saw no options to change settings in the car. Is this same as you experienced? Or do you think I need to buy the full version to get that option on Android? I do have a USB plug in that gives a computer Bluetooth. So could try that also. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Changing settings/programming updates requires an extended license for Forscan, which currently is available for the Windows OS only. So either a mobile device running Windows or a laptop should work. I think the license lasts 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
factor99 Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) I realize I didn't update on my cheap ODB2 adapter. It worked on my phone but the Bluetooth was flakey and I couldn't get it to connect at all to a laptop, The switch mod worked for accessing the MS-CAN bus though (but the Bluetooth would cut our before it was finished reading all the data). I ordered a USB adapter, it connected fine but then Forscan said it doesn't support all commands. It seems cheap is not a good approach! Edited April 18, 2017 by factor99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 You would think wired would be good, but I guess not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
factor99 Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 You would think wired would be good, but I guess not! Yes, I though I was safe getting version 1.5; version 2.1 is apparently quite bad. The issue is that the ELM327 clones are not exact copies of the original. This doesn't matter if you are just monitoring i.e Torque, but if you want to change parameters (i.e reset the battery monitor), there are extra features that are needed. I suspect that mine meets some or maybe most of the extra requirements, but Forscan has set the bar very high, possible for good reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifteroth Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I tried the calibration procedure using elm327 like the one below amd it didnt recognizrd the vehicul https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B016C5722U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504059840&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=elm327+wifi&dpPl=1&dpID=51YhpE%2BhGwL&ref=plSrch Then i ordered the odblink mx BT and it worked like a charm!! Lesson learn... dont by crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifteroth Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I tried the calibration procedure using elm327 like the one below amd it didnt recognizrd the vehicul https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B016C5722U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504059840&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=elm327+wifi&dpPl=1&dpID=51YhpE%2BhGwL&ref=plSrch Then i ordered the odblink mx BT and it worked like a charm!! Lesson learn... dont by crap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
factor99 Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I tried the calibration procedure using elm327 like the one below amd it didnt recognizrd the vehicul https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B016C5722U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504059840&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=elm327+wifi&dpPl=1&dpID=51YhpE%2BhGwL&ref=plSrch Then i ordered the odblink mx BT and it worked like a charm!! Lesson learn... dont by crap We learned the same lesson. I just got the Obdlink MX and it worked great. fyi to others, I got it for CAN$115 on amazon.ca. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I bought this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY Works fine with Forscan. I reprogrammed a few things on my truck and my brothers truck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 On 8/30/2017 at 10:04 AM, IWRBB said: I bought this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY Works fine with Forscan. I reprogrammed a few things on my truck and my brothers truck. I bought the same one on Amazon and it works with my wife's Mustang and my Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 On 5/4/2016 at 7:30 PM, wlepse said: I haven't tried my other BT OBDII adapter but this is the one I used so I know it works: http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-34t5-Bluetooth-Android/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=lp_4920137011_1_1?srs=4920137011&ie=UTF8&qid=1462404440&sr=8-1 BAFX Products Bluetooth Diagnostic OBDII Reader/Scanner for Android Devices That's not going to work with the Foscam full Windows version which is the only version capable of writing changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmantis Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 8/30/2017 at 10:04 AM, IWRBB said: I bought this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY Works fine with Forscan. I reprogrammed a few things on my truck and my brothers truck. I also bought this one was on sale a few days ago but was looking at this one also - https://www.amazon.com/VINT-TT55502-modified-Windows-ELMconfig-compatible/dp/B01N18TOFB/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 https://topscantool.com/modify-bafx-obd2-adapter-ms-can-bus.html How to modify the BAFX adapter to enable MS-CAN capability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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