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I keep seeing it in various YouTube vids.
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It is very handy if you want to get to know your truck better. But you need an OBD2 reader for the app to talk to.

You can customize your own pages with the sensors you are interested in. It records the info and you can get charts and graphs later.

These are two of the pages, I was looking at today, especially with the hot day we were having, I wanted to know how the temps in different areas were doing. The battery temp bar in the dash is useless. Mine stays in the middle for a wide range of Temps.

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It is very handy if you want to get to know your truck better. But you need an OBD2 reader for the app to talk to.

You can customize you own pages with the sensors you are interested in.

These are two of the pages, I was looking at today, especially with the hot day we were having, I wanted to know how the temps in different areas were doing. The battery temp bar in the dash is useless. Mine stays in the middle for a wide range of Temps.

Screenshot_20240622_193643.jpg
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"But you need an OBD2 reader for the app to talk to."

Any specific recommendations for an iPhone/Mac?
 

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"But you need an OBD2 reader for the app to talk to."

Any specific recommendations for an iPhone/Mac?
OBD2 reader is a hardware that connects to the truck. It is independent of your phone operating system. I can not recommend any since I have only used one. This is what I have and I have been very happy with it:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XKQQQW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

There are others with more capabilities but I still have not used all of this one.

P.s. I have android for the app and I am happy with car scanner
 

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It is very handy if you want to get to know your truck better. But you need an OBD2 reader for the app to talk to.

You can customize your own pages with the sensors you are interested in. It records the info and you can get charts and graphs later.

These are two of the pages, I was looking at today, especially with the hot day we were having, I wanted to know how the temps in different areas were doing. The battery temp bar in the dash is useless. Mine stays in the middle for a wide range of Temps.

Screenshot_20240622_193643.jpg
Screenshot_20240622_192422.jpg
That's handy. I have a hacker brain so this intrigues me.
 

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"But you need an OBD2 reader for the app to talk to."

Any specific recommendations for an iPhone/Mac?
This one works well.
OBDLink CX Bimmercode Bluetooth 5.1 BLE OBD2 Adapter for BMW/Mini, Works with iPhone/iOS & Android, Car Coding, OBD II Diagnostic Scanner https://a.co/d/0bVH7moQ
 

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OK. Now I'm still confused. In the iPhone App Store I find no title "Car Scanner Pro". Some have suggested the module for reading, but not the actual app. When using any of the suggested modules that you plug into the truck, do you use the app that comes with the module or do you go to the App Store to choose an app specific to to a `lightning?
 

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OK. Now I'm still confused. In the iPhone App Store I find no title "Car Scanner Pro". Some have suggested the module for reading, but not the actual app. When using any of the suggested modules that you plug into the truck, do you use the app that comes with the module or do you go to the App Store to choose an app specific to to a `lightning?
Here’s the link. Once you install it go to Settings and choose “Ford Mustang Mach-E/F-150 Lightning/E-Transit” for the connection profile. The Pro features are an in-app purchase for about $6. I forget what extra features you get but it’s a good app so I want the developer to get something.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/car-scanner-elm-obd2/id1259933623

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OBD2 reader is a hardware that connects to the truck. It is independent of your phone operating system. I can not recommend any since I have only used one. This is what I have and I have been very happy with it:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XKQQQW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

There are others with more capabilities but I still have not used all of this one.

P.s. I have android for the app and I am happy with car scanner
I've been successful
This one works well.
OBDLink CX Bimmercode Bluetooth 5.1 BLE OBD2 Adapter for BMW/Mini, Works with iPhone/iOS & Android, Car Coding, OBD II Diagnostic Scanner https://a.co/d/0bVH7moQ
I "Bimmer coded" my i3 for larger gas tank and RE choices. I still have that device. I'll have to go hunting around.
 

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OBD2 reader is a hardware that connects to the truck. It is independent of your phone operating system. I can not recommend any since I have only used one. This is what I have and I have been very happy with it:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XKQQQW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

There are others with more capabilities but I still have not used all of this one.

P.s. I have android for the app and I am happy with car scanner
I’d be sure to get a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) adapter, like the one in your link, to minimize battery drain.
 

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