vLinker FFS USB Scanner

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Kappy
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vLinker FFS USB Scanner

Post by Kappy »

Hi
New here, having recently acquired a 2010 Mazda BT 50, that has developed a key issue.

I purchased a vLinker FS USB OBD2 scanner for Windows.

It arrived today and I followed instructions, downloaded a paid version of FORScan.

On connecting the device to the USB input on PC running Windows 10, I received an error message basically USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNISED.
I attempted to download drivers that had no affect.
I connected the device to an old Laptop running Windows 7, this the device was recognised but not drivers, I'll add later when I re connected it to network.
But mainly looking for some guidance on the windows 10 connectivity issue TIA

Cheers
Kappy
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Re: vLinker FFS USB Scanner

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projectsho89
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Re: vLinker FFS USB Scanner

Post by projectsho89 »

If your laptop has only USB 3.0 port(s), the vLinker USB won't work with them as it's USB 2.0 only.

On my newest laptop that has only a USB 3.0 port, I have to use an external USB hub that has backward compatibility.

Surprised vLinker and Forscan hasn't addressed this, I've had mine for several years now and it's still a PITA.
terbo
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Re: vLinker FFS USB Scanner

Post by terbo »

Both my Lenovos Laptops have USB3.0 (Blue) Ports and never had any Issue with the FS VLinker USB.
If you can´t fix it - don´t break it :-)
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