Connection Troubles on 2012 Fiesta

[Giangoo75]

Hello everybody,
I'm an italian Ford Fiesta owner and I'm having problems with my modified ELM327.
First I got a "Bad clone " warning so I dowgrade to 2.2.7 software version.
Bad clone warning disappeared but I'm not able to connect to my car (2012 Ford Fiesta tdci 95hp - the one with DPF filter).
With or without phisical connection between ELM327 and car ODB, I get this error message: " Please check if ignition key is in position II and retry"

Any advice?
Many thanks in advance

Gianpiero

[fred08155]

Did your ELM327 ever work before? If possible try it with another car.
Also you can try other software like Torque.
If all fails throw away ELM327 and get a working unit.

[FORScan]

Unfortunately it seems you really have a bad clone

Version prior to 2.2.10 had no "bad clone" check, but it doesn't mean the problem with adapter doesn't exist.

[Giangoo75]

Thanks for Your feedback guys,
This is my first attemp with this modified ELM327 clone ( FYI is made by KKMOON) . I tought about a software version problem; I can test it with my 2015 Ford Focus but probably You are both right: I have to trash this unit and get a good one.
Probably a Viaken...not so expensive but looks good.

Thank You again

Gianpiero