Hi Guys,
Got my 19.75 Everest the other week (YAY), and had to fly away for work the day after so I cant confirm anything myself so had to ask here.
I had a Prado and have a OBDLINK MX bluetooth (not the +). see photo my wife sent me below.
https://imgur.com/a/5LSIUXj
Is this dongle okay to use to get forscan working its best on my laptop with windows 10 etc? want to change a few settings but Im a bit worried I dont have the MX+ that is always mentioned. Sorry for something that may have been repeated but I am at a remote location and my internet is garbage.
I hope this is one of the best dongles to use and i dont need to shell some more $$ at a new one.
Cheers
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Is this one ok to use?
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Aussie 2019 Ford Everest (MY19.75)
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OBDLINK MX Bluetooth.
https://imgur.com/a/5LSIUXj
Melbourne Based
OBDLINK MX Bluetooth.
https://imgur.com/a/5LSIUXj
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Hi.
If you just want to do changes and not monitor then the dongle available from this site is the way to go
wp/product/forscan-usb-dongle-windows-10-support/
This is the MX +, it works with Android & iOS
http://www.obdlink.com/mxp/
This is the MX in your pic, it only works with Android
http://www.obdlink.com/mxbt/
They are both fine with W10 & Forscan, but if you are not going to monitor, the dongle from this site is the better value, just plug it in & go.
If you just want to do changes and not monitor then the dongle available from this site is the way to go
wp/product/forscan-usb-dongle-windows-10-support/
This is the MX +, it works with Android & iOS
http://www.obdlink.com/mxp/
This is the MX in your pic, it only works with Android
http://www.obdlink.com/mxbt/
They are both fine with W10 & Forscan, but if you are not going to monitor, the dongle from this site is the better value, just plug it in & go.
2018 XLT PX2 in Winning Blue
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Sorry, im not sure that is a definitive answer to my question, no offence, you have just linked some product pages (which is fine).
I already own the MX. and ios support does not worry me, so i have no need to spend another $65 on the dongle sold here no? I realise it is cheaper than the MX but I already possess one from my last vehicle.
I guess I am just trying to determine if i need to spend any more money on another dongle, or the MX i ALREADY own will be fine and provide the exact same function as the $65 product you linked as 'better value' (for someone who has not purchased a dongle yet I assume). I think your last sentence is telling me I will be fine with the hardware I currently own... But I just want to make certain.
I dont care about monitoring as I plan to use my Ultragauge MX for that (also from my old car)
I already own the MX. and ios support does not worry me, so i have no need to spend another $65 on the dongle sold here no? I realise it is cheaper than the MX but I already possess one from my last vehicle.
I guess I am just trying to determine if i need to spend any more money on another dongle, or the MX i ALREADY own will be fine and provide the exact same function as the $65 product you linked as 'better value' (for someone who has not purchased a dongle yet I assume). I think your last sentence is telling me I will be fine with the hardware I currently own... But I just want to make certain.
I dont care about monitoring as I plan to use my Ultragauge MX for that (also from my old car)
Aussie 2019 Ford Everest (MY19.75)
Melbourne Based
OBDLINK MX Bluetooth.
https://imgur.com/a/5LSIUXj
Melbourne Based
OBDLINK MX Bluetooth.
https://imgur.com/a/5LSIUXj
- RossPat
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The MX you have will do what you want, no worries.
I didn't realise you already had it.
I didn't realise you already had it.
2018 XLT PX2 in Winning Blue
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All good mate cheers. Was worried you were trying to sell me something i didnt need for a moment.
Aussie 2019 Ford Everest (MY19.75)
Melbourne Based
OBDLINK MX Bluetooth.
https://imgur.com/a/5LSIUXj
Melbourne Based
OBDLINK MX Bluetooth.
https://imgur.com/a/5LSIUXj