Gadgetjq Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 OBDLink, which makes the highly regarded bluetooth and wifi code readers LX, MX and MX+ now has a reader for those who prefer the speed and security of a wired reader. The new OBDLink EX is billed as being faster and more accurate than the wired units many Ford owners use now with FORScan and there's no switch to deal with. Here's a link: https://amzn.to/36xWwLP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 The auto HS / MS CANBUS switching is nice, assuming it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 As per the ForScan Dec. 10 update, the team was involved in the development of this adapter. So it should good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDGE ST Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 I have been using the EX for about a month and it is spot on. Absolutely no Issues. Using it with a windows laptop. Also have the MX 'bluetooth' unit. Use it with a Kindle fire for dashboard. Usually have a problem connecting, but once connected it is great.I don't blame the MX, it is probably something I have set incorrectly. I have to go into settings and check that it is set to bluetooth and then it connects. That's my two cents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 5 hours ago, EDGE ST said: Usually have a problem connecting, but once connected it is great.I don't blame the MX, it is probably something I have set incorrectly. I have to go into settings and check that it is set to bluetooth and then it connects. That's my two cents. Make sure you have the latest firmware on the MX, might be a cause for your connection issues. Connecting with the OBDlink should prompt you for the update. MX reached Firmware V4.6.1, also the EX reached V5.1.3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillE Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Does anyone know if OBDLink has discontinued the MX+ model? I received one as a Christmas present and have not used it yet. I was searching the internet yesterday and noticed that Amazon and other merchants indicate the MX+ is out of stock. It was advertised with life time updates an and a 3 year satisfaction guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) That's an interesting find. The MX+ is still posted in the 'products' section at OBDLink but clicking links to both Amazon and Scantool bring up 'out of stock' messages as BillE mentioned. Good news though. Recent updates to the MX+ are posted on Scantool.net so no worries, we haven't been abandoned. I'm going to speculate it's a supply chain problem with so many shipments from China now being held up due to Coronavirus. Edit to add: I've just reached out to OBDLink asking why the MX+ is out of stock at their two primary outlets. I don't expect an answer today but will update this thread when I do receive a reply. Edited March 15, 2020 by Gadgetjq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillE Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 After posting on the forum I also reached out to OBDLink. I will post the OBDLink response that I receive also. Hope the responses are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillE Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Gadjetjq, Your speculation was right on. Below is OBDLink's reponse to my questioning if the MX+ was discontinued. Hi William, Not at all. MX+ has not been discontinued. We are just out of stock. Due to manufacturing delays caused by the recent Coronavirus outbreak, we are experiencing significant supply disruptions. Unfortunately this is impacting the availability of OBDLink MX+. Once inventory levels return to normal you will see availability return to normal. Best, Micah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted March 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Hey Bill, Thanks for posting the follow up. I received pretty much the same message. All is well in OBDLink land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVic Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 8:19 AM, BillE said: Does anyone know if OBDLink has discontinued the MX+ model? I received one as a Christmas present and have not used it yet. I was searching the internet yesterday and noticed that Amazon and other merchants indicate the MX+ is out of stock. It was advertised with life time updates an and a 3 year satisfaction guarantee. On 3/15/2020 at 8:37 AM, Gadgetjq said: That's an interesting find. The MX+ is still posted in the 'products' section at OBDLink but clicking links to both Amazon and Scantool bring up 'out of stock' messages as BillE mentioned. Good news though. Recent updates to the MX+ are posted on Scantool.net so no worries, we haven't been abandoned. I'm going to speculate it's a supply chain problem with so many shipments from China now being held up due to Coronavirus. Edit to add: I've just reached out to OBDLink asking why the MX+ is out of stock at their two primary outlets. I don't expect an answer today but will update this thread when I do receive a reply. i just ordered one yesterday from Amazon. The ScanTool.net sight is still showing none available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVic Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 5:14 PM, EDGE ST said: I have been using the EX for about a month and it is spot on. Absolutely no Issues. Using it with a windows laptop. Also have the MX 'bluetooth' unit. Use it with a Kindle fire for dashboard. Usually have a problem connecting, but once connected it is great.I don't blame the MX, it is probably something I have set incorrectly. I have to go into settings and check that it is set to bluetooth and then it connects. That's my two cents. Are you using Forscan as the dashboard on the Kindle Fire? If so can you change the settings to show Fahrenheit and also PSI versus the metric equivalent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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