Support of J2534 (Pass-Thru) adapters in FORScan v2.2.*

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Re: Support of J2534 (Pass-Thru) adapters in FORScan v2.2.*

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oldtinfords wrote: Sun Jul 20, 2025 2:57 am If you plan on using Ford tuning software eg PCMtec or other Ford software where a J2534 cable is used, I'd look at the OBDX Pro FT. I use one of these, but they are a bit more expensive
https://obdxpro.com/product/obdx-pro-fx ... nd-tuning/
I have 4 x Mazda's, 1 x Audi TT 1 x Mitsubishi vehicles so my guess is to only use the vgate vlinker hardware you spoke of earlier? Am I correct?
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Re: Support of J2534 (Pass-Thru) adapters in FORScan v2.2.*

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2007 MZR-CD wrote: Sun Jul 20, 2025 3:36 am
oldtinfords wrote: Sun Jul 20, 2025 2:57 am If you plan on using Ford tuning software eg PCMtec or other Ford software where a J2534 cable is used, I'd look at the OBDX Pro FT. I use one of these, but they are a bit more expensive
https://obdxpro.com/product/obdx-pro-fx ... nd-tuning/
I have 4 x Mazda's, 1 x Audi TT 1 x Mitsubishi vehicles so my guess is to only use the vgate vlinker hardware you spoke of earlier? Am I correct?
The vLinker is cheap & is going to be ok for any vehicle supported by FORScan. The audi & mitsubishi will require different software & adapters.
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