Extended License Code. Can anyone please give me a trial extended license code? It says other wise I have to wait on email which could take a few hours. I'm kind I'm a rush though because my father in law going on vacation and I need it to reset something in his truck before the trip. Thank you any one who can help.
- Homepage: license: https://forscan.org/forum/extlic.php.
- With this device code, you can create the code for the Advanced License on the FORScan page. As of today, the code is valid for 3 months. After that, you can apply for it again. What is after that will be the time. The license is tied to the laptop by the device code. So you can’t use the license again on another laptop.
The FORScan extended license was introduced to limit access to critical functions in your vehicle. These functions are the potentially dangerous functionalities of you vehicle that can cause some serious issues if changes are incorrently applied.
An example of this critical function is the PATS programming feature, which should be put under limited access to prevent anyone from accessing and programming new keys of your vehicle.
The following is the list of functions that require the FORScan Extended License:
Service -> PATS Programming
Service -> TCM Adaptive Learning for vehicles with Powershift transmission 6DCT250 (DPS6)
Configuration and Programming -> All functions
The rest of the functions not included in the list don’t require the FORScan Extended License.
There are two types of FORScan Extended License - the Free Trial version and the Paid version. The free FORScan Extended License is a trial version that allows users to access the full functionalities of the FORScan software for up to two months. The paid FORScan Extended License version on the other hand, requires a subscription fee that allows users unlimited access to FORScan functionalities with 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and lifelong subscription plans.
Below are the steps on how to activate the Free and the Paid FORScan Extended License:
How to Get the Free FORScan Extended Lincense
Step 1. Download the latest version of FORScan here.
Then register to the official FORScan forum and wait until you are accepted (may take a couple of hours depending on time zones): https://forscan.org/forum/
You will receive an email notification from the forum admin once you are accepted.
Step 2. Once accepted, log in with your username and password.
Then submit request to generate the free 2 months trial Extended License Key here.
Step 3. Fill in the required information. You will be requested a hardware ID. This is your computer ID as identified by FORScan.
Launch the FORScan software and Go to the “About” section (the icon with a question mark). Click 'Copy to Clipboard' to Copy the hardware ID.
Then paste the copied hardware ID to the Support Request form.
Step 4. Click submit. Your request will start processing. Usually, it would take several hours for the processing to complete.
You will then receive an email notification for a succesful request. Please check your spam folder if you have not received the email after 8 hours.
Included in the email are the instructions on how to download and install the free 2-month trial FORScan Extended License key.
Internet connection is needed to activate the code. After activation, FORScan does not necessarily need Internet connection to use.
One Extended License is valid for single PC or single owner usage.
Step 5. A correctly applied FORScan Extended License will show under the “About” section the Extended License with the full name of the registered user and the date when the license is valid.
How to Get the Paid FORScan Extended Lincense
Step 1. Download the latest version of FORScanhere.
Then register to the official FORScan forum and wait until you are accepted (may take a couple of hours depending on time zones): https://forscan.org/forum/
You will receive an email notification from the forum admin once you are accepted.
Step 2. Once accepted, log in with your username and password. Then proceed here to go to the product section.
Buy the Extended License. You can choose between 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or lifelong subscriptions.
Step 3. Choose and order your prefered Paid Extended License.
Step 4. After you order is processed, you will receive an email confirmation with the activation code and installation instructions.
It's important to note that an Internet connection is required to activate the activation code. After activation, FORScan does not necessarily need Internet connection to use.
One Extended License is valid for single PC or single owner usage.
Step 5. A successfully activated Paid FORScan Extended License will show under the “About” section the Extended License with the full name of the registered user and the date when the license is valid.
This section is about the software FORScan and a step-by-step guide to how to operate and expand the functionality. This page is continuously expanded.
This page is continuously expanded and supplemented depending on how I have time.
The list below shows an overview of which version is possible with which version (as of February 2019). As you can see, only the PC version offers the possibility of configuration & programming, and we dedicate this to each other.
Software
Download the software here–> FORScan
So if you want to program, you need a license. This can be applied for free for 2 months to test the program. Then select a license that is desired depending on the duration.
How to apply for the (free) license is described in detail in the forum. Here’s the link if you missed that with the licenses: https://forscan.org/download.html
Hardware
Inexpensive entry-level hardware (manual switch)
Hardware recommended by FORScan (automatic switch)
The first steps
[su _ spoiler title = “Connect hardware and start software”] Install software and drivers, plug in USB OBD (left under the steering wheel, above the hawk to open the bonnet). Putting switches on HS (with me, that’s towards the middle of the adapter. Outpointing to the outside world, he stands on MS. Don’t be afraid here, the software tells you when to switch. Then start FORScan. The software now launched includes the default license (column 1 at the top of the picture). So you can do a lot from your house, only programming is not (yet) possible.[/su_spoiler][su _ spoiler title = 'Short Introduction to the Surface']Point 1-Vehicle and interface information
This point has 4 riders, namely protocol, configuration, modules, profiles.
- Protocol displays the current protocol, so which interface attempts to connect, which modules/control units have been found
- Configuration shows in detail the read data, such as Vehicle identification number, names of modules, part numbers and software versions
- Modules clearly shows the modules/control units found
- Profile shows the saved profile (after the connection is established, the question of whether you want to save a profile)
Point 2-Read DTC codes
DTC means Diagnostic Trouble Codes and here you get the saved error code for each module (if any)
Not only the error code as a number, but there is always a description of what it means.
This point can also be used to delete the error codes.
Point 3-Read PID Data
Here you can read out various values of the modules and follow them live. As a simple example, you can read the battery voltage permanently. With the standard license for PC, you have access to various parameters that you can read out. In the demo version of the Android app, only one read out of a parameter is possible at a time, in the paid version several can be read out in parallel
This is very useful if an error appears while drivi
ng/sporadically.
Point 4-Vehicle Tests
This point includes 2 riders, tests and protocol
- Tests show the possible tests that can be carried out
- Protocol shows the results during the tests
Point 5-Service Features
This also includes 2 riders, service procedures and protocol
- Service procedures displays the supported service procedures such as PATS Programming (PassiveAntiTheftSystem)
- Protocol shows results during service procedures
Point 6-configuration and programming
Also, this point includes two riders, configuration and programming and protocol
- Configuration and programming gives the possibility to read individual modules (standard license) and program (extended license)
- Protocol shows the results/current status of programming
Point 7-Settings
This point has 2 tabs, namely general and connection
- In general, the language can be set as well as the unit in which the display is to take place. In addition, Debug mode is active by default. This logging of everything and can be sent to the developer for error diagnosis if necessary. In demo mode, something can also be “played” without a dongle being connected, a vehicle is simulated.
- In connection, the connection can be set. By default, everything is set to car, which is perfectly sufficient. When connecting, you try to go through all possible connectivity options in order to establish a connection
Point 8-About
Here, the program shows you the version you have installed, general information, and the license you’re using.
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Detailed explanation
[su _ spoiler title = “The connection set-up”]At the first start, FORScan asks for the existing SYNC version, select SYNC 3 here.
After that, FORScan leaved out the vehicle data and searches for control device/modules. You will be asked if your adapter has an HS/MS switch, answer yes here. Then comes a hint to put this on MS (switch points outwards) and confirm with OK.
More control device/modules are displayed. Last but not least, the configuration found will be saved, you can keep the suggested name or choose another one.
The next start you ask if you want to load this configuration, then the start shortens a bit.
Your screen should now look something like this.
The Rider configuration shows you in detail all the components found, including. Part number, serial number, mileage, vehicle number, …
The Module rider shows an overview of the modules found and which bus you hang on to (high-speed or medium-speed).
The Rider Profile shows the saved profiles. This is actually only useful if you reconfigure multiple cars more often.
[/su_spoiler][su _ spoiler title = “read out error codes”]The DTC rider is used to read out error codes stored in memory. These are used for diagnosis if the vehicle has a fault/behaves comically. Will, for example, A defective part is replaced (e.g. A sensor) makes it essential to delete the memory. This can be done by the switch at the bottom of the screen.
[/su_spoiler][su _ spoiler title = “read PID data”]Using PID to read out data, you can read out various sensors of the vehicle. This looks chic depending on the configuration, but can also help with the error diagnosis.
[/su_spoiler][su _ spoiler title = “vehicle tests”]Various vehicle tests can be carried out here. This list (as well as all others) is constantly evolving, which is why other tests can be listed here depending on the version level.
[/su_spoiler][su _ spoiler title = “Service functions/procedures”]Currently not much possible except that you can reset the modules.
[/su_spoiler][su _ spoiler title = “configuration and programming”]This point is the one that needs the most explanation. This gives him his own page. Link is also at the bottom of the page, so you can read on as normal.
[/su_spoiler][su _ spoiler title = “Settings”]Forscan Extended License Code 2020
Here you can set the language, the units as well as whether the demo mode should be used. This simulates a car and some functions can be tried out like this.
Under connections, you can set different settings for different adapters. It’s a good idea to leave everything as it is, unless you know exactly what you’re doing.
[/su_spoiler][su _ spoiler title = “About”]Here you can see the installed version you are currently using. On top of that, you’ll see the license. The standard license will show you a device code. With this device code, you can create the code for the Advanced License on the FORScan page. As of today, the code is valid for 3 months. After that, you can apply for it again. What is after that will be the time.
The license is tied to the laptop by the device code. So you can’t use the license again on another laptop.