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How to Distinguish the OHP ELMconfig OBDII USB Scan Tool from Bad Clones and Counterfeits

20 Nov, 2019

How to Distinguish the OHP ELMconfig OBDII USB Scan Tool from Bad Clones and Counterfeits

The car diagnostic tool market has long been littered with copycat products with questionable quality and performance. One of the most popular and often copied PC-to-OBD diagnostic interface is the ELM327 command protocol. About 80% of the ELM327 interface adapters today are either bad clones or counterfeits. The OHP ELMconfig OBDII USB scan tool is not one of them, and here are the qualities that would differentiate the OHP ELM327 interface USB device from the pretenders.
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How to Run FORScan on Mac OS X using the VirtualBox Emulator

30 Oct, 2019

How to Run FORScan on Mac OS X using the VirtualBox Emulator

Currently, the FORScan software only runs with Windows OS and does not support Mac OS X computers. However, you can still run the software by using a Windows emulator on your Mac computer. In this guide, we'll show you how to run the FORScan software on your Mac OS X computer using the VirtualBox Windows 10 OS emulator.
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How to Disable the Ford MyKey Settings using FORScan

23 Oct, 2019

How to Disable the Ford MyKey Settings using FORScan

The Ford MyKey is a safety feature available in the newer models of Ford vehicles. The feature allows users to program keys with restrictions and driver-friendly safety settings, such as limits on the maximum speed of your vehicle, radio volume restrictions, and automatic seatbelt alerts. This feature is useful for those who want to develop safe driving habits or protect teen drivers who are using the vehicle. Once Ford MyKey settings are activated, some users find it hard to disable. Here's how you can do it using FORScan.
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How to Disable the Panic Alarm System on your Ford Truck using FORScan

02 Oct, 2019

How to Disable the Panic Alarm System on your Ford Truck using FORScan

Most Ford vehicles are equipped with a panic alarm button on its key fob. The panic alarm is activated or turned off by pressing the button on the key fob. Some users often press the panic alarm button accidentally, which they find annoying. You can actually configure the panic alarm system in your Ford truck using FORScan, here's how to do it.
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