FORD OEM Software with RLink Connection Instructions

FORD OEM Software with RLink Connection Instructions

1.      Open the RLink Platform and click Login, it will automatically jump to the login screen upon the first use. Log in to the account bound to the RLink device.

Note: After binding and activating the device and downloading the driver, you can use the RLink device to perform vehicle diagnostics without opening the RLink Platform later.





2.      Click the settings icon. Then click About to check whether there is an update for the RLink Platform. If yes, click Update.





3.      Click Driver Management > Driver Download. (Download the corresponding driver according to the OEM software. Do not download drivers that are not related to the OEM software.)

4.      Click FORD and click Download to download the driver.



5.      Click Driver Management > Drive Info. Then click FORD to configure the driver mode.



6.      When using RLink devices, select RLink as the diagnostic interface on the OEM software. If you are connecting to the original VCI or third-party VCI, open the OEM software and select the original VCI or third-party VCI as the diagnostic interface. This driver will not have any impact. 



7.      Double click the icon to open the FDRS.



8.      Click the icon on the lower right corner. Click Other Device and choose RLink. Then click OK to continue.



9.      Log in to the FDRS account.



10.      Double click the FJDS to start diagnostics.



11.      Check the device driver on the FJDS.


12.      Follow the orders in the figure below to select the device.



13.      When the connection is successful, a successful connection message will be displayed.



14.      Select vehicle for diagnostics after successful connection.





15.      The system will detect the vehicle automatically.



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