just bought an OBDlinkMX+ scanner

[chl]

See this thread for more info:

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/f150-lightning-forscan-thread-version-2.23634/

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[davehu]

will watch for that.

was able to load Car Scanner on my chromebook as well.

 

[B177y]

what's with the splitter? the MX+ connects via bluetooth

It splits the OBD into two plugs, so I can run two OBD dongles.

 

[davehu]

It splits the OBD into two plugs, so I can run two OBD dongles.

I get that but with the OBlink M+ being bluetooth, why two dongles. Today I connected with my phone and my chromebook simultaneously. I haven't tried it but will in the next couple days connect to the OBDlink app and Car Scanner at the same time.

 

[B177y]

Link to your splitter please!

Extension and switch:
https://a.co/d/0aXWFKBh

Splitter:
https://a.co/d/0cKaxKsK

4-way splitter (overkill):
https://a.co/d/0eUkojrM

BLE dongle for ABRP:
https://a.co/d/09UOz7R1

The MX+ for Carscanner, the BLE for ABRP.

 

[B177y]

I get that but with the OBlink M+ being bluetooth, why two dongles. Today I connected with my phone and my chromebook simultaneously. I haven't tried it but will in the next couple days connect to the OBDlink app and Car Scanner at the same time.

ABRP only uses the BLE Bluetooth. The BLE will also work on Carscanner, but it's not as fast or reliable as the MX+. I run both apps on the same phone at the same time, but the best reliability for me comes from running both OBD dongles simultaneously. Each OBD is Bluetooth, but they are different Bluetooth protocols.

 

[mr.Magoo]

I've had "issues" updating software / tinkering with FDRS while also having an OBD2 adapter plugged in.

So I went "backwards" and pulled the Y-split harness in favor of a either/or extension.

 

[B177y]

I've had "issues" updating software / tinkering with FDRS while also having an OBD2 adapter plugged in.

So I went "backwards" and pulled the Y-split harness in favor of a either/or extension.

I don't use the splitter during FDRS or Forscan programming, that seems way too risky. Reading data for apps is a different animal, and I do that frequently.

 

[PreservedSwine]

I just bought the same one (OBD MX-plus) well.
After initial disappointment, my opinion has changed 100%.

Having never used a b/t scanner and app, was not at all familiar with how it works. (I downloaded car-scanner), it would not connect. Changed setting from wi-fi to b/t and it started working. Still frustrated with sensor menu, and realized I needed to use the Ford Mustang MachE EV, as the Ford Lightning was not listed.
Was still very disappointed and frustrated with the lack of sensor readings, so I paid $6 or $7 bucks for the "lifetime" carscanner membership, and BAM, this thing is glorious.
Absolutely love it after finally getting it connected, choosing the Mustang MachE, and paying a few bucks.

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