Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) OBD2 adapter for iOS and Android
Model code: iCar2 BLE Manufacturer: Vgate
Vgate iCar2 BLE is a small ELM327-compatible Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy OBD-II adapter for iPhone/iPad and Android. On iOS it is connected directly in the app (no pairing in the phone settings). It sleeps automatically about 30 minutes after communication stops; the iCar2 BLE needs a press of the power button to wake up. Firmware can be updated. Available in black and white.
Typical functions with an OBD-II app: read and clear generic and manufacturer-specific trouble codes, turn off the check engine light (MIL), live sensor data (RPM, speed, coolant temperature, engine load, fuel trims, MAP, throttle position, O2 sensors and more), fuel consumption, data logging and graphs.
The adapter only provides the vehicle connection; the diagnostic app is chosen by the user. Some apps (or their advanced functions) are paid and are not included. Coverage depends on the vehicle and the app.
| Product type | Device with software installed on a computer / tablet / phone |
|---|---|
| OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product? i | No |
| For which vehicle | Cars |
| Price (USD) | $24 – $30 |
| What programs does it work with? | Car Scanner ELM OBD2, OBD Fusion, Torque (Android), DashCommand and other BLE-capable ELM327 apps |
| Can be installed on a mobile phone | Yes |
| Mobile operating system | Android, iOS (iPhone) |
| Connection with computer / tablet / phone | Bluetooth |
| Vehicle power supply system | 12V |
| Supported protocols | K-line, KWP2000, SAE J1850, CAN, ELM327, J1979 |
| Other protocols (details) | All OBD-II protocols: SAE J1850 PWM/VPW, ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230-4 KWP, ISO 15765-4 CAN, SAE J1939 |
| Frequency of new updates | Firmware updates published by Vgate in the download center (vgatemall.com/downloadcenter) |
| Months of free updates | free for life |
| Menu language | English |
| Other language (details) | Depends on the app used |
Notes added by the manufacturer that apply only to the vehicles listed below — the function itself is supported.
Generic OBD2 functions on OBD2/EOBD-compliant cars and light vehicles using standard OBD-II protocols. Vgate states "all 1996 and newer" but gives no list of makes, models or model years; EU-market vehicles are entered from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel). Functions depend on the third-party app you choose (not included); paid apps and paid app functions are not included. The adapter itself does not provide manufacturer-specific diagnostics or service resets. Heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles and OBD-I vehicles are not listed by Vgate.
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Vgate (Vgate Technology Co., Ltd / Shenzhen Chebotong Technology Co., Ltd) is a Shenzhen, China based maker of OBD-II diagnostic adapters and code readers. Its best-known product lines are the iCar series (iCar2, iCar3, iCar Pro, iCar Pro 2S) of compact Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ELM327-compatible adapters, and the vLinker series (MC, BM, FD, FS, MS) of high-speed adapters with HS-CAN / MS-CAN / SW-CAN support, built for apps such as FORScan, BimmerCode, BimmerLink, Torque, OBD Fusion and Car Scanner. Vgate also makes standalone handheld OBD-II code readers (VS890, VR800) and workshop test tools. The adapters support firmware updates, low-power sleep modes and work with iOS, Android and Windows depending on the model. Vgate products are sold worldwide through vgatemall.com, Amazon, eBay, AliExpress and sales agents in the USA, Europe and Asia.
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