


WiFi interface works unstable - it freezes and times out. Recommended for FORScan Lite for iOS, Android Recommended only for iOSĬan be used only with FORScan Lite for iOS Table 2.1 - Adapters' performance Adapter These parameters directly affect connection time, parameter (PIDs) reading frequence, overall programming time Max.interface baud rate - max possible data transfer baud rate between computer and adapter interface respone time (minimal response time or ping) - minimal possible time from the moment request to adapter is sent to the moment the response from adapter is received Two parameters are mainly important for performance: Table 1.3 - Ford protocols by adapters Chip Mondeo Mk3 after restyling - J1850, ISO9141, HS-CAN, MS-CAN Simplest and quite reliable way to find out what protocols are supported in your car is to make a photo of the OBDII jack. Some models used SAE J1850 PWM as primary S - auxiliary protocol (not mandatory for FORScan) Table 1.2 - Ford protocols by model generations Table 1.1 - Ford protocols OBDII name / Ford name J2534 Passthru devices will be addressed in a separate article. This article reviews only ELM327 familty of adapters. ELM327 family is recommended for amateur and semi-professional usage. Note: For professional work we would recommend to consider purchasing J2534 Passthru adapters that support Ford protocols. In this article we have tried to address most important issues of the choice problem in most compact way. The problem is that there is no easy answer, as there is no ideal adapter that would fit best every specific case. We are asked every day about adapter's choice.
