Forscan Like Computer Software
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W212 E550 & V167 GLE450
Forscan Like Computer Software
Hey everyone,
I had the CEL come on this morning and it made me realize that I don't have a way to scan it. Kind of crazy that this is the first time it's come on in the nearly 5 years that I've owned the car. I have an OBDII to USB cable that I use with Forscan on my Mustang to read CELs, play with modules, etc... I was wondering if there is a similar software that I can download that with work on my E550, or at least to read the CEL.
I had the CEL come on this morning and it made me realize that I don't have a way to scan it. Kind of crazy that this is the first time it's come on in the nearly 5 years that I've owned the car. I have an OBDII to USB cable that I use with Forscan on my Mustang to read CELs, play with modules, etc... I was wondering if there is a similar software that I can download that with work on my E550, or at least to read the CEL.
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No, Forscan is one of those rare free packages that only works on Fords and some Mazda cars. For all other cars, you have to buy a scanner that does MB specific codes. If you're looking for cheap, there's Thinkcar Pro on Amazon, normally cheaper directly from aliexpress, but they're offering $14 off right now. Then you can move up in price to the Autel AP200, and yes there are many others out there, iCarsoft, Foxwell, etc. The AP200 use to be on Amazon for $70 but can't seem to find it right now, it's more capable than the AP200C, AP200H, or AP200M although some of those cost more and offer less features.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002910944030.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002910944030.html
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Thanks for the reply. I did a little more research after posting and the company that sold me the ODB2 to USB cord for Forscan has a free software. I gave that a shot and was able to read and clear the code.
https://www.obdlink.com/obd-apps/obdwiz-app/
https://www.obdlink.com/obd-apps/obdwiz-app/
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Thanks for the reply. I did a little more research after posting and the company that sold me the ODB2 to USB cord for Forscan has a free software. I gave that a shot and was able to read and clear the code.
https://www.obdlink.com/obd-apps/obdwiz-app/
https://www.obdlink.com/obd-apps/obdwiz-app/
