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OBDLink CX / Re: Comments about CX sleep
« Last post by STN-Manny on Today at 10:21:44 am »
Based on what you’re describing, this behavior may be related to how the Car Scanner app manages the connection, rather than the adapter itself.

There are a couple of settings you can try adjusting on the adapter side that may improve behavior:

Reduce UART inactivity timeout:
Lowering this value will allow the adapter to enter sleep mode more quickly when there is no activity.
Disable VCHG wake:
Turning off voltage-change wake can help prevent the adapter from waking unexpectedly due to small voltage fluctuations. This should not interfere with the app waking the adapter when a connection is initiated.

After making these changes, please test again and see if the behavior improves.

If the issue persists, we would also recommend reaching out to the Car Scanner app developer, as background connection handling can vary between apps.
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OBDLink EX / Re: Windows 11 crash with OBDLink EX
« Last post by Shawnf350 on Yesterday at 05:54:18 pm »
Has the Obdlink EX worked previously on this machine before the update.
Or is this a fresh install of ObdWiz and Forscan on this machine?
The computer crashes when loading either program? Or when trying to connect to a vehicle.


Kind regards,
Shawn
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OBDLink EX / Windows 11 crash with OBDLink EX
« Last post by dejan on Yesterday at 10:53:42 am »
I installed the latest drivers and ObdWiz software on a fully uptodate Lenovo X1 laptop with an Intel CPU, however when starting ObdWiz or FORScan the machine crashes due to a memory protection error - I can only assume that the driver tries to access some memory area that is protected and causes the kernel crash.

Is there a solution to this issue?
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OBDLink / Re: request-Forester 2018 PID
« Last post by brwsr on Yesterday at 09:48:31 am »
I got this from Subaru forums, but there seems to be a problem with the equation part. I can't read any of the information.

https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/help-need-pid-equation-for-subaru-cvt-temp.258273/


Quote from: Shawnf350 on April 06, 2026, 06:03:40 pm
Sorry for the confusion, Obdlink app doesn't provide enhanced PIDs as ActiveObd does for Subaru vehicles.
Your only going to be able to get generic PIDs using the Obdlink App.

I thought you were saying you had the calculations that you needed to manually input it into the app.

What info are you referring to that you've found online in your first post?

Kind regards,
Shawn
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OBDLink EX / Re: unable to connect to vehicle message
« Last post by Shawnf350 on Yesterday at 03:31:20 am »
We don't really provide support for AlfaObd (I believe they do have a forum for more in depth explanations on how to communicate with different modules using the adapters. 

https://www.jeepgarage.org/threads/alfaobd-%E2%80%93-diagnostic-configurator-software.214063/

Regarding ObdWiz, have you connected the tool successfully using your EX to your Jeep?
When you connect to your vehicle, you DO NOT need the engine running.  You only need ignition on with engine off.
I don't suggest using any colored adapters until you get more familiar connecting to your Jeep with OBDWiz and then you can try AlfaObd.
Have you done any basic connections just reading generic PIDs yet?

Kind regards,
Shawn





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OBDLink / Re: request-Forester 2018 PID
« Last post by Shawnf350 on April 06, 2026, 06:03:40 pm »
Sorry for the confusion, Obdlink app doesn't provide enhanced PIDs as ActiveObd does for Subaru vehicles.
Your only going to be able to get generic PIDs using the Obdlink App.

I thought you were saying you had the calculations that you needed to manually input it into the app.

What info are you referring to that you've found online in your first post?

Kind regards,
Shawn
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OBDLink EX / Re: unable to connect to vehicle message
« Last post by jljljljl on April 06, 2026, 04:20:15 pm »
Hi,

   I recently ordered and received OBD2 scanners from Amazon. They're the typical ones displayed multiple times on Amazon.
They work, more or less, with typical software for the devices, e.x. OBDWiz, OBDSpy, pyOBD and Multiecu scan.
I decide to try and get the gear that would give me the most data from my car. My car is a 2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 1.4L AWD.
My current setup is OBDLink EX, OBDWiz, grey adapter, blue adapter, and AlfaOBD.
AlfaOBD will not connect.
OBDWiz connects (w/grey adapter). The problem is , after many messages appear on my Jeep dashboard display, the OBDWiz app stops and
informs me the OBDLink device was connected, but the connection to the Jeep could not be made. Kind of strange after the messages ("Air bag.." etc.)
The engine had been running all this time. When I turned the engine off, the Traction Control icon was lit and remained lit,
until I turned the key off and restarted the engine.
There are disagreements on the proper starting procedures for most devices/apps, so I'm consulting OBDWiz.
What steps need to be taken to get the optimum operation from the OBDLink EX and OBDWiz pair.
Any tips on uisng the AlfaOBD with the OBDLink EX would be appreciated.
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OBDLink / Re: request-Forester 2018 PID
« Last post by brwsr on April 06, 2026, 11:43:04 am »
@Shawnf350;
To be honest, I didn't fully understand what you wrote.
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OBDLink / Re: request-Forester 2018 PID
« Last post by Shawnf350 on April 02, 2026, 09:54:08 am »
Do you have the data that you need to get the PIDs?

If so, could you post them here.

Thanks,
Shawn
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OBDLink MX+ / Re: iOS developer documentation
« Last post by Shawnf350 on April 02, 2026, 08:12:33 am »
Martin, I've sent you an email with information.

Kind regards,
Shawn
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