Vgate vLinker FS Bluetooth

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Bluetooth OBD2 adapter for FORScan (Apple MFi) - iOS, Android and Windows

Model code: vLinker FS Bluetooth Manufacturer: Vgate

Description

Vgate vLinker FS Bluetooth is an Apple MFi certified Bluetooth OBD-II adapter for iOS, Android and Windows, built for FORScan on Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury. It gives access to HS-CAN and MS-CAN in addition to all legislated OBD-II protocols and supports all FORScan functions, including the 18V FEPS programming voltage. Up to 3 Mbps, OBD requests up to 4 KB, hacker-proof link security, works on 12V and 24V vehicles, automatic sleep / wake-up and free firmware updates. Note from Vgate: on iOS the choice of third-party apps may still be limited.

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 typeDevice with software installed on a computer / tablet / phone
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product? iNo
For which vehicleCars, Trucks
Price (USD)$60 – $73
What programs does it work with?FORScan, OBD Fusion, Car Scanner ELM OBD2, Torque (Android) and other ELM327 / STN apps
Operating systemWindows 10
Other OS (details)Windows PC with a compatible app (e.g. FORScan, ScanXL)
Can be installed on a mobile phoneYes
Mobile operating systemAndroid, iOS (iPhone)
Connection with computer / tablet / phoneBluetooth
Vehicle power supply system12V, 24V
24V adapterNo 24V adapter is required
24V softwareSeparate software does not need to be purchased
Supported protocolsK-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, HS-CAN / MS-CAN (Ford/Mazda), FEPS 18V, STN command set
Frequency of new updatesFirmware updates published by Vgate in the download center (vgatemall.com/downloadcenter)
Months of free updatesfree for life
Menu languageEnglish
Other language (details)Depends on the app used

Supported functions (12)

All 72 compatible 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.)

Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury only ·
4 functions
Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury

Advanced Diagnostics

  • Manufacturer-specific DTCs i (Manufacturer-specific codes from all modules via FORScan.)

Coding / adaptation

  • ECU coding i (Module configuration (as-built) in FORScan.)

Diagnostics

  • Full system (all modules) scan i (All-module scan via FORScan. Requires the FORScan app (Android / Windows). Works on HS-CAN and MS-CAN modules of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Mazda vehicles.)

Programming

  • Offline programming i (Module programming in FORScan; vLinker FS provides 18 V FEPS programming voltage output.)
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. Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Mazda: full-module scan, manufacturer codes and configuration through the FORScan app (Android / Windows). Module programming in FORScan with 18 V FEPS programming voltage output. Vgate states 12 V / 24 V operation but lists no heavy-duty vehicles. 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)

Check if it fits your vehicle:

Abarth (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Acura (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Alfa Romeo (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Alpine (all models) 8 of 12 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 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Audi (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
BMW (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Bentley (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Bugatti (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Buick (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Cadillac (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Chevrolet (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Chrysler (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Citroen (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Cupra (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
DS (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Dacia (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Daewoo (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Daihatsu (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Dodge (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Ferrari (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Fiat (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Ford (all models) all 12 functions
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
GMC (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Genesis (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Honda (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Hummer (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Hyundai (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Infiniti (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Isuzu (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Jaguar (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Jeep (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Kia (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lamborghini (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lancia (all models) 8 of 12 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 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lexus (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lincoln (all models) all 12 functions
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lotus (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
MG (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Maserati (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mazda (all models) all 12 functions
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
McLaren (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mercedes-Benz (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mercury (all models) all 12 functions
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mini (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mitsubishi (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Nissan (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Oldsmobile (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Opel (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Peugeot (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Plymouth (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Pontiac (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Porsche (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
RAM (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Ravon (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Renault (all models) 8 of 12 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 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Rover (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
SEAT (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Saab (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Saturn (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Scion (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Skoda (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Smart (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
SsangYong (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Subaru (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Suzuki (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Toyota (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Vauxhall (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Volkswagen (all models) 8 of 12 functions · A8
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Volvo (all models) 8 of 12 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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