The latest version of FORScan had added measures to limit functionalities on certain ELM327 products.

When using the latest version of FORScan, you will likely get a warning saying: "The adapter is NOT recommeded for this car - some FORScan functions may not be available or not work properly." 

These measures were implemented to address the issues relating to low-quality ELM327 products that do not adhere to the FORScan standards. It has not affected the performance of our OHP ELMconfig OBD2 USB Adapter. Our adapter should continue to work as it was designed to do. We’re currently monitoring the situation and have reached out to the FORScan team for feedback.

General Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Restart FORScan: Close and restart the FORScan software.
2. Reconnect Adapter: Unplug and reconnect the OBD-II adapter to the vehicle’s OBD port.
3. Reboot computer: Sometimes, the software may fail to recognize the adapter after an initial connection. A reboot can reinitialize the connection.
4. Test with Basic Functions: Try reading DTCs (diagnostic trouble codes) or checking real-time data without attempting advanced features.
5. Check FORScan Settings: Ensure you’ve selected the correct vehicle make and model in FORScan’s settings before running any diagnostics.
6. Use a Different Adapter: If possible, test with a different OBD-II adapter that’s known to be compatible with FORScan and your vehicle.

If ever you’ve experienced issues connecting or accessing certain functionalities with the  FORScan software, please send us an email at support@ohptools.com.