Applications and functionalities

The interface cable facilitates diagnostic and execution tasks through targeted serial data exchange between vehicle control units (ECUs) and PC software.

• Reading and clearing fault codes (DTCs): Access to faults in engine, transmission, ABS, and airbag modules via standard OBD2 protocols and specific CAN channels.
• Live data streaming: Real-time monitoring of sensor values such as injection pressures, intake air temperatures, and battery voltages for dynamic performance analysis.
• Actuator tests: Manually electronically controlling components such as relays, fuel pumps, and actuators to verify physical operation via software commands.
• Service interval resets: Communication with the instrument cluster (IPC) to reset maintenance intervals, oil service indicators, and inspection messages.

Special features and capabilities

Thanks to the physical hardware modification (the switch), this cable provides access to deeper architecture levels normally reserved for dealer equipment.

• Dual-Network Access: The toggle switch physically bridges the OBD2 pins, allowing direct data communication with the MS-CAN network (Medium-Speed) without rewiring.
• As-Built Data management: Enables reading, backing up, and writing hexadecimal code blocks (As-Built configurations) in central control units.
• Module configuration (Coding): Supports enabling or disabling hidden vehicle parameters, such as automatic door locking, tire pressure monitoring (TPMS), or adding cruise control.
• DPF and learning functions: Facilitates initiating static soot filter regenerations and clearing adaptation values after replacing engine components such as injectors or throttle bodies.

Compatible vehicles

The interface cable supports standard OBD2 diagnostics for most vehicles (gasoline from 2001, diesel from 2004). However, the built-in network switch is specifically designed for vehicles with a separate HS/MS-CAN infrastructure:

Ford:

• Focus / C-Max: From generation Mk2.
• Mondeo / S-Max / Galaxy: From generation Mk4.
• Fiesta / Fusion: Compatible with models equipped with CAN-bus.
• Kuga / Transit / Ranger: Models with distributed module architecture.

Mazda / Lincoln / Mercury:

• Mazda: Mazda 2, 3, 5, 6, CX-5, and CX-7 (models based on shared network platforms).
• Lincoln & Mercury: Various models equipped with compatible CAN-bus components.

Compatible software and operating systems

This USB interface cable functions as a pass-through and is fully dependent on third-party PC software for operation.

Compatible software:

• FORScan: Extensive diagnostics, programming, and As-Built modifications (highly recommended for this cable type).
• ELMConfig: Specialized tool for configuring central vehicle modules on specific platforms.
• Focccus: Software focused on modifying central configuration parameters in BCM modules.
• ScanMaster-ELM: Suitable for standard generic OBD2 emission-related diagnostics.

Operating systems:

• Windows: Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 (requires assignment of a virtual COM port via Device Manager).

Package Contents

• 1x Universal ELM327 (CHT340) with HS/MS-CAN Switch | USB interface cable

Technical specifications