1. How do I know whether my vehicle
is OBDII compliant?
2. I want to know which OBDII protocols
supported by vLinker BM?
√ 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. Download & install APP.
4. vLinker BM Wide APP Compatibility.
Many apps may be added to the compatibility list. Product
page will be updated accordingly or contact us regarding
app compatibility.
vLinker BM Bluetooth 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, Garage Pro, inCarDoc, etc.
vLinker BM Series is recommended by
BimmerCode and BimmerLink APP.
5. Plug vLinker BM into the OBD port.
√ Torque Lite<most popular Lite version is free>
√ OBD Auto Doctor<Excellent Free app, Upgrade to Pro in-app>
√ OBD Fusion<Excellent 3rd party app>
√ BimmerCode<Download from google play of Android>
BimmerLink for Android is the direct link
to your BMW or Mini.
Using vLinker BM 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)
6. 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.
7. BimmerCode Connection Guide for
Android (example)
You will be able to code this and much more
by yourself with the BimmerCode app.
9. If you want to get more data from
your BMW, please choose the
BimmerLink App.
Step 1: Insert the adapter into the OBD interface of the car.
Turn ignition to Key On Engine Off Position.
Open the Bluetooth settings. Search for the device name
"vLinker BM" and click Pair.
Step 2: Enter the pairing code: 1234
If the pairing is successful, you can open the APP to set up
the connection.
Step 3: Open the app's Settings and select Adapter.
Step 4: Choose "vLinker Bluetooth".
Step 7: Wait for the APP to communicate with the car.
If the communication is successful, you can open the
control unit you want to select.
8. 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?
We will reply you within 24 hours of the working
day.
"POWER" green LED is turn on, and the "Bluetooth" blue LED
starts to blink twice, the "OBD" orange LED and "HOST" red LED
blink once.
—LEDs are off? Check vehicle for blown fuses.
Step 5: Return to the main page of the app, click CONNECT.
Step 6: Choose your vehicle model (eg: BMW 7 Series...)
ATTENTION:
Different OBD II app has different Bluetooth
setting steps. Please follow the steps on the
app to configure the setting.
BimmerCode BimmerLink
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.
Supported Cars
BimmerCode supports nearly all BMWs and Minis manufactured
from 2008 onwards and the 2019 Toyota Supra.
Supported Cars
BimmerLink supports all BMWs and Minis built in 2008 or later.
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 Quick Start Guide
for Android and Windows
vLinker BM can support G series, F
series, R series, I series and E Series
in Bimmercode app.
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