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Scandinavian mode

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Hello, I have ford fiesta 2018 diesel and my lights are always on when the switch is on auto and also the screen is always in dark mode. 

I bought an obd vLinker FD+, and I have forscan to my laptop. 

Anyone knows how to turn off Scandinavian mode and fix the screen also step by step? 

Thanks in advance 



Well firstly, if you don't already have one you are going to need a vLinker FS cable for your laptop.

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VLinker FD+ with Bluetooth is not good? I read that it's compatible with forscan so I bought this from Amazon and I have it in my car right now 

I think, what is meant, is that the adapter you have may not be suitable for the detailed programming that looks like you need to achieve?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FSXYXLG?th=1

Note on adapter page:
We recommend that you can choose the Vgate vLinker FS USB OBD adapter, which can achieve more complete functions with FORScan.

Is that right guys?

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I didn't notice that. I read that is compatible. I will try connect tomorrow evening and let you know. I don't know if I will have all the features because am new at this 😅

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In the site it says that is compatible though 

It is compatible with FORScan but not necessarily for Configuration and Programming, which is different to the many other functions that FORScan allows you to do.

FORScan recommends that you use Wired Adaptors for Configuration and Programming, they don't specifically say that you can't use Wireless ones but don't actively encourage it. What they do now though is when you connect to FORScan Windows version they test the speed of the Adaptor and if it is not fast enough they will flag up a warning, that applies to Wired Adaptors too.

If you don't get a warning then it is up to you if you proceed with the Programming with a Wireless one.

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I understand, I will try connect tomorrow and see what happens. 

I didn't buy with cable from Amazon because it couldn't shipped to Greece. 

Nevertheless, if it is working, anyone know how to turn off Scandinavian mode? 

2 hours ago, iliasv13 said:

VLinker FD+ with Bluetooth is not good?

It is very good, but you can not make programming changes using a Bluetooth device, FORScan will only allow changes to be made using the wired version.

This is to protect you encase there is a failure of the Bluetooth signal at a critical point in programming.

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Fantastic, I bought wrong obd 🤣

Do u know an obd can sent to Greece, or website? 

12 minutes ago, iliasv13 said:

Do u know an obd can sent to Greece, or website? 

I'm not sure why Amazon would not ship to Greece ??? 🙁

You could try eBay and search for 'vLinker FS' which is made by Vgate.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165918696853?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395206518215?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364060008664?

OR

https://tunnelrat-electronics.fwscart.com/product/vgate-vlinker-fs-usb

OR

try this one from Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-vLinker-Adapter-FORScan-MS-CAN/dp/B0952P4MLP/ref=asc_df_B0952P4MLP?

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Okay, I found it from the app, change it to Germany and I will buy it. 

Can you then tell me the steps try to program? 

Also, it is necessary to have internet access? It would be okay to have Hotspot? 

Btw. I have a Scandinavian mk8 Fiesta and the screen actually does switch to day mode during the daytime.

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Can you send me a picture of lights in forscan? 

Sorry but I don't have forscan or an adapter for it.

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