Explorer EFI swap VIN question

[Rickb1b]

I did the explorer EFI swap a while back. Had EFI Gary program my 2000 explorer computer. Everything works great. Now I am trying to install one of these IPhone OBDII readers. It wants my VIN to make it work. So; is there any way to find the VIN associated with the computer.

 

[sykanr0ng]

As far as I know there is not.
I would get my money back if that happened, those should work without a VIN.

If it worked right you could use it to scan any OBD2 car or truck before you buy it without going through all the VIN nonsense.

 

[onpier55]

I use OBD fusion I like it. It does not ask for my vin. But it does tells me it’s a 1999 mountaineer.

 

[Steve83]

A decent OBD-II scanner should be able to read the VIN out of the PCM. Try a few. Or ask Gary if he noted it. Or find any similar Explorer & try its VIN.

 

[EPB72]

What Steve 83 said .. some scanners will auto ID ,maybe a few shops in your area could try there scanners to see if will auto id in the manufacture specific mode.

 

[73azbronco]

Thats a scam, it wants your vin to send you spam.

 

[Rickb1b]

Thanks guys. I’ll try some of the shops around.

Curious how knowing my VIN would cause spam.

 

[needsmoarturbo]

Thanks guys. I’ll try some of the shops around.

Curious how knowing my VIN would cause spam.

If they have your contact info from purchasing the app, them they can send you fun ads or call you and offer you extended warranties for your 2000 explorer

 

[73azbronco]

Rick send me your phone number I can personally hook you up with no less than 5 extended warranty companies and two credit card refinancers, sweat deal huh?

 

[garberz]

When using the IPhone, I use the ELM327 with WiFi. The IPhone doesn’t like the Bluetooth mode. Also for the app, I use FORScan lite.

https://www.amazon.com/Interface-Scanner-Diagnostic-Original-Support/dp/B07L4926C1/ref=asc_df_B07L4926C1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312029767170&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4964317032093144253&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031152&hvtargid=pla-625356713193&psc=1

Mark