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15-05-2014, 10:06 AM
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Starter Motor
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It came in the mail yesterday, downloaded the latest version of Forscan and plugged it in. Instantly recognised my car and went through all the tests. Then told me all the errors.... :-(
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18-05-2014, 09:41 PM
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20-05-2014, 01:16 PM
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I was doing a quick search on Ebay for one of these and came up with a couple of anomalies .....
Autel Maxiscan MS300 from China $11.21 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Maxiscan-...item5d4b771c73 Autel Maxiscan MS300 from Aus $429.99 !! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Autel-Max...item2ecc63f50c Now that's what I call making a profit (assuming he sells some) 
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20-05-2014, 02:49 PM
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Not sure what link you are looking at Rog, but I see the Buy it Now price at $49.99? A key point to remember, AUs are not fully OBDII compliant, which is mentioned in the listing.
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20-05-2014, 06:06 PM
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Former BTIKD
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Hmm, I dont know where the link took you Stu but it definitely reads $429.99.
I cant cut and paste the page so this is the best I can get. It's not for the Barge, that went months ago. It's for the little Black German Taxi  Autel Maxiscan MS300 OBDII OBD2 Car Auto Diagnostic Code Reader Scan Tool CAN | Add to watch list For this item, the seller provides: eBay Premium Service Seller information yigounet (67132 ) 99.4% Positive feedback Follow this seller See other items Visit store: Yigounet AdChoice - opens in a new window or tab Item Information Item condition: Brand New Quantity: Last one / 1 sold Price:AU $429.99 Add to cart Add to watch list Add to collectionExperienced Seller Free Postage Last item Available Postage: FREE Standard Postage | See details Item location: Sydney,NSW, Australia Posts to: Australia
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20-05-2014, 06:14 PM
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5.6L x 2 pilot
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Was referring to the 'From China' link sorry. Certainly not $11.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Maxiscan-...item5d4b771c73 Ahmm! Black German Taxi? Early 2000 Aussie taxi thread here mate! Cheers Stu
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024 2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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20-05-2014, 08:24 PM
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Former BTIKD
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$14.44..... still not a bad profit margin though  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Autel...item1c40bb3915
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12-06-2014, 03:12 PM
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Hey fellas. I bought an Elm327 OBD bluetooth dongle thing from ebay last week and it arrived today.
It is not a USB version. I plug in into my Car (territory) and the red light comes on but I can't find it when scanning with my phone to connect to it via bluetooth. Of course, it didn't come with any instructions. |
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12-06-2014, 03:55 PM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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you may need to first install an app to recognise the scanner. I have exactly the same bluetooth unit but I use a laptop and the Forscan program and my laptop wouldn't find the scanner till I installed Forscan.
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12-06-2014, 06:24 PM
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I am not sure if it will make a difference because I don't have a USB cable connector on the unit? I have 2 different apps on the phone that connect to OBDII but I can't even find the device with my phone when it is plugged in and powered up (red solid light) to.
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12-06-2014, 07:55 PM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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USB cable ? I thought you had a bluetooth ELM327. If you have the right app installed then as soon as you turn on your ignition so the idiot lights are illuminated then the bluetooth should become active and begin to transmit and your phone should see it. I think, like most bluetooth devices, you only have a short amount of time to see it before it stops transmitting a handshake so maybe you need to set your phone to search just before you turn on your ignition.
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. HERS- BFIII Wagon Gold, alloys, dual fuel, bullbar, big tow pack, trans cooler, fully rebuilt HD suspension, Clarion, alarmed, full 2 1/2" sports system, mint body MINE- AUII Forte Meteorite, dual fuel but otherwise bog stock. MINE- AUII Fairlane Sportsman Liquid Silver over meteorite,HIDs', Airhog, Eagle Leads, dual fuel, custom rear springs, BA slotted discs + a second one for spares . |
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12-06-2014, 09:06 PM
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19-06-2014, 07:13 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Ok people,
Can anyone provide me with some instructions? I've got an old laptop and successfully installed the drivers and able to connect to my Ford AUII via the ORBII using Serial to USB connector. The programme ForScan sees my vehicle and done a cycle test on the doors, but that's about it. I would like it to go through my vehicle to see if there are any fault codes from the engine or elsewhere. Can anyone let me know how to get ForScan to do this? Thanks Bondy99 |
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01-08-2014, 08:58 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
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which would you recommend for an au series one ?
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01-08-2014, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
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I paid $5 for one off these elm readers off ebay. Tried it with forscan on my girlfriends mazda as it had a check engine light and it was instantly able to find the issues. Very cool product for such a low cost ! Haven't tried it on my AU as there hasn't been a need yet, it should work just fine!
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01-08-2014, 03:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Western Australia
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Can anyone confirm this should work for me, AU2?
It is OBDII, CAN-BUS with ELM327. Should be good, right? Also, didn't want Bluetooth, want USB. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELM327-V1...-/251567979267 |
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01-08-2014, 11:49 PM
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I've had no problem with it. The installation disc was the tricky one, you have to install the right drivers for your pc / laptop so the ELM327 can be recognised otherwise it wont work Cheers, Bondy99 |
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02-08-2014, 08:59 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I also have the USB version of ELM 327, I installed the drivers on my laptop (Win 7) but no joy. Have tried many times with the same result, possibly a faulty ELM327 interface?
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02-08-2014, 09:19 AM
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If your car (any brand) is made/imported AFTER 1 Jan, 2006 — then it's 100% OBD2 compliant.
is this right?
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02-08-2014, 10:34 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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My vehicle is made June 2000 and works good with the OBDII interface. It's a matter of playing with the driver software. I use this in conjunction with ForScan, works brilliantly The unit I use is ELM327 Interface supports all OSBDII protocols - USB v1.5aThat's the unit I use and works. I cannot say if the USB version after v1.5a works or not as I did not purchase it. |
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02-08-2014, 10:36 AM
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Maybe Windows 7 does not support it |
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02-08-2014, 05:35 PM
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I am running it on my surface pro with win8.1 64bit no problems at all.
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02-08-2014, 05:54 PM
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The elm 327 should work with all versions of windows XP upwards, mobile phones and tablets. Something to note though if some of you aren't tech savvy the iPhone/iPad will not pick up the bluetooth version of the ELM due to Apple's very limiting software, you require the WiFi version, any android phone will be able to use the bluetooth version. Also if people are using laptops, you also require bluetooth/wifi capabilities to use subsequent wireless ELMs.
One thing to note is at least for me the computer will not pick up the bluetooth ELM unless my ignition is on, phone seems to pick it up still regardless....My 2cents
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02-08-2014, 08:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Yeah, that's correct, you need to have the ignition on for it to connect.
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03-08-2014, 09:05 AM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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Bluetooth version and Windows 7 on a laptop here. Turn on ignition, start up Forscan and it finds the car immediately and then asks me what model AU ford I'm sitting in. It all works perfectly for me.
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03-08-2014, 09:25 AM
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what if your pc don't have bluetooth
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03-08-2014, 07:04 PM
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04-08-2014, 07:30 AM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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There's also a Wifi version for under $20 and I haven't seen a laptop made in the last 10 years that doesn't have Wifi.
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07-09-2014, 09:57 PM
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Hi All
Having an issue connecting to my wifes AU XR8 series 3. Connects then displays the following.  I have no problems connecting or reading with my AU XR8 pursuit 250 or my AU XR6 series2. Works very well with these vehicles. Any thoughts? Cheers Dazza |
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Re: OBD II reader and Forscan program.
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