1. How do I know whether my vehicle
is OBDII compliant?
2. I want to know which OBDII protocols
supported by vLinker BM WiFi?
√ SAE J1850 PWM √ ISO 14230-4 KWP √ SAE J1850 VPW
√ ISO 15765-4 CAN √ ISO 9141-2
1996 or newer model year vehicle sold in the United
States. United States legislation requires all cars and light
trucks model year (MY) 1996 and newer to be OBD2
compliant.
2001 or newer model year gasoline vehicle sold in the
European Union. 2004 or newer model year diesel vehicle
sold in the European Union.
3. I want to know which App does
vLinker BM WiFi support？
vLinker BM WiFi is used in many apps, such as TORQUE
Lite/Pro, OBD Fusion, DashCommand, Car Scanner ELM
OBD2, Carista OBD2, BimmerCode, BimmerLink, JScan,
OBD Auto Doctor, LeafSpy, Dr.Prius, TrackAddict, Harry's
LapTimer, inCarDoc, etc.
Many apps may be added to the compatibility list. Product
page will be updated accordingly or contact us regarding
app compatibility.
vLinker BM Series is recommended by
BimmerCode and BimmerLink APP.
Note: You need to Click Decline when your phone shows
such a prompt, otherwise the connection will fail.
(You can not use network when connect Wi-Fi.)
4. Plug vLinker BM into the OBD port.
BimmerLink for iOS/Android is the direct
link to your BMW or Mini.
Using vLinker BM WiFi you can read
trouble codes or display sensor values in
realtime, check the current state of the
DPF in your car or register a new battery
after replacement.
BimmerLink even allows you to remotely
control the exhaust flap or mute the Active
Sound Design in your car.
The OBDII DLC is usually located under instrument panel
(Dash) on the driver's side.
If you want to know more about DLC, please visit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_link_connector_(
automotive)
5. Turn ignition to Key On Engine Off
Position.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When you configure your phone, in
order to get more engine data, you can
start your engine.
6. BimmerCode Connection Guide
(for example)
You will be able to code this and much more
by yourself with the BimmerCode app.
8. If you want to get more data from
your BMW, please choose the
BimmerLink App.
Android system
Step 1: Insert the adapter into the OBD interface of the car.
Turn ignition to Key On Engine Off Position.
Open the Wi-Fi settings and connect "vLinker BM".
Step 2: Open the app's Settings .
Step 3: Select Adapter “ vLinker Wi-Fi”
Step 4: Return to the main page of the app, click CONNECT.
iOS system
Step 1: Insert the product into the OBD interface of the car.
Turn ignition to Key On Engine Off Position. Enable your
phone WLAN, select device name
“vLinker BM”.
Step 2: Open BimmerCode APP, Click , enter the
Settings menu page.
Step 3: Click Adapter.
Step 4: Select Adapter for
“vLinker Wi-Fi”, then click on
the upper left corner to return.
Step 5: Click
“Done”, back to the main page of the app.
Step 6: Enter the main page, click Connect.
Step 7: Choose your vehicle model (eg: BMW 7 Series...)
Step 8: Wait for the BimmerCode APP to communicate
with the car.
Step 9: If the communication is successful, you can select
the control unit you want...
7. BimmerCode is a very powerful
software.
Allow you to code the control units in
your BMW or Mini to unlock hidden features
and customize your car to your liking.
1
Activate the digital speed display in the
instrument cluster or allow your passengers
to watch videos while driving in the iDrive
system.
2
Do you want to disable the Auto Start/Stop
function or the Active Sound Design?
3
Need Help?
Please email to us at any time: [email protected]
We will reply you within 24 hours of the working
day.
a
b
"POWER" green LED is turn on, and the "Wi-Fi" blue LED starts to
blink twice, the "OBD" orange LED and "HOST" red LED blink once.
—LEDs are off? Check vehicle for blown fuses.
Features of vLinker BM
Automatically OBD device wake up and Super Power Saving on
vLinker series
√ Allow the user to leave the vLinker BM in OBD Socket without
unplug and plug operation. Supper low power consumption<sleep
mode> is low to " 3mA" level.
Product Upgrade:
Website: http://www.vgatemall.com/downloadcenter
To upgrade the product, please download the upgrade
package and user manual of the corresponding model.
vLinker BM WiFi Quick Start Guide
for iOS and Android
vLinker BM can support G series, F
series, R series, I series and E Series
in Bimmercode app.
