Vgate vLinker BM+

Bluetooth OBD2 adapter for BMW / Mini coding (BimmerCode) - iOS, Android and Windows

Model code: vLinker BM+ Manufacturer: Vgate

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Description

Vgate vLinker BM+ is a Bluetooth (classic + BLE 4.0) OBD-II adapter made for BimmerCode and BimmerLink on BMW and Mini, working with iOS, Android and Windows. It supports all BimmerCode functions and covers most BMW / Mini models supported by the app, and also works on other makes with standard OBD-II protocols. 2 KB buffer, up to 500 kbps, OBD requests up to 1024 bytes, ELM327 v2.2 / ELM329 compatible. BatterySaver: about 51 mA in operation, about 3 mA in sleep. On iOS connect directly in the app.

Functions depend on the app, e.g. reading/clearing codes, live data, module resets, and coding / configuration of hidden features in FORScan or BimmerCode. Over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature and battery-drain protection; firmware updates from Vgate.

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.

Specifications

Product type	Device with software installed on a computer / tablet / phone
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product? i	No
For which vehicle	Cars
Price (USD)	$45 – $55
What programs does it work with?	BimmerCode, BimmerLink, FORScan, Torque, Car Scanner ELM OBD2, OBD Fusion and other ELM327 apps
Operating system	Windows 10
Other OS (details)	Windows PC with a compatible app (e.g. FORScan, ScanXL)
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, ISO 11898 raw CAN, ELM329 command set
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

Supported functions (9)

BMW, Mini + 70 other makes ·
8 functions
Abarth, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Cupra, Dacia, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Dodge, DS, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MG, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Opel, Peugeot, Plymouth, Pontiac, Porsche, RAM, Ravon, Renault, Rolls-Royce, Rover, Saab, Saturn, Scion, SEAT, Skoda, Smart, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo

Advanced Diagnostics

Live data graphing i (Custom dashboards and graphs in the app.)

Diagnostics

Reading the VIN i
Read fault codes (DTC) i (Engine / emission-related codes (check engine light). Requires a compatible third-party app (e.g. Car Scanner ELM OBD2, free).)
Clear fault codes (DTC) i (Turns off the check engine light.)
Live data stream i (Generic OBD2 PIDs; extra PIDs depend on the app and vehicle.)
Freeze frame data i
I/M readiness monitors i (Smog / emissions readiness.)
ECU information i (Calibration IDs (CALID / CVN), where the app shows them.)

BMW, Mini only ·
1 function
BMW, Mini

Coding / adaptation

ECU coding i $ optional (Coding via BimmerCode (paid app), BMW and Mini model year about 2008+; supported chassis depend on the app - check the BimmerCode website.)

Conditions for specific vehicles (1)

Notes added by the manufacturer that apply only to the vehicles listed below — the function itself is supported.

Notes for specific vehicles (all functions)

Alpine (1)

Alpine
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Citroen (1)

Citroen
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Cupra (1)

Cupra
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

DS (1)

DS
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Dacia (1)

Dacia
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Daihatsu (1)

Daihatsu
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Lancia (1)

Lancia
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

MG (1)

MG
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Opel (1)

Opel
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Peugeot (1)

Peugeot
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Ravon (1)

Ravon
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Renault (1)

Renault
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Rover (1)

Rover
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

SEAT (1)

SEAT
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Skoda (1)

Skoda
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

SsangYong (1)

SsangYong
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Vauxhall (1)

Vauxhall
EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Compatibility disclosure

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. BMW and Mini: coding through the paid BimmerCode app (about 2008+; check the app website for your chassis). The product page also claims support for all FORScan functions, but the adapter is positioned for BimmerCode, so FORScan is not listed on this portal. 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.

Compatible vehicles (72 makes)

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Abarth (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Acura (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Alfa Romeo (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Alpine (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Aston Martin (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Audi (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

BMW (all models) all 9 functions

All models of this make (1996–…)

Bentley (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Bugatti (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Buick (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Cadillac (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Chevrolet (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Chrysler (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Citroen (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Cupra (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

DS (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Dacia (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Daewoo (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Daihatsu (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Dodge (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Ferrari (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Fiat (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Ford (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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GMC (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Genesis (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Honda (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Hummer (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Hyundai (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Infiniti (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Isuzu (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Jaguar (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Jeep (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Kia (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Lamborghini (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Lancia (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Land Rover (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Lexus (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Lincoln (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Lotus (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

MG (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Maserati (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Mazda (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

McLaren (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Mercedes-Benz (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

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Mercury (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Mini (all models) all 9 functions

All models of this make (1996–…)

Mitsubishi (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Nissan (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Oldsmobile (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Opel (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Peugeot (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Plymouth (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Pontiac (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Porsche (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

RAM (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Ravon (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Renault (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Rolls-Royce (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Rover (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

SEAT (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Saab (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Saturn (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Scion (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Skoda (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Smart (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

SsangYong (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Subaru (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Suzuki (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Toyota (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Vauxhall (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Volkswagen (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

Volvo (all models) 8 of 9 functions · A8

All models of this make (1996–…)

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About the manufacturer: Vgate

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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