Vgate iCar Pro BLE 4.0 Quick Start Guide

Understanding OBDII Compliance

To determine if your vehicle is OBDII compliant:

• Vehicles model year 1996 or newer sold in the United States.
• Vehicles model year 2001 or newer (gasoline) sold in the European Union.
• Vehicles model year 2004 or newer (diesel) sold in the European Union.

For more information on the OBDII Data Link Connector (DLC), visit: Wikipedia - Data Link Connector (Automotive)

Supported OBDII Protocols

• SAE J1850 PWM
• SAE J1850 VPW
• ISO 9141-2
• ISO 14230-4 KWP
• ISO 15765-4 CAN

Supported Parameters and Sensors

The iCar Pro BLE 4.0 supports standard OBDII parameters (PIDs) as defined in SAE J1979 AUG2014. The actual list of available parameters is vehicle-specific and depends on the sensors your vehicle is equipped with. For a detailed list, refer to: OBD Auto Doctor Parameters

Example Supported Parameters:

• $01 Monitor status since DTCs Cleared
• $02 DTC that caused required freeze frame data storage
• $03 Fuel system status
• $04 Calculated load value
• $05 Engine coolant temperature
• $06, $08 Short term fuel trim
• $7, $9 Long term fuel trim
• $10 Air flow rate from mass air flow sensor
• $11 Absolute throttle position
• $0A Fuel pressure
• $0B Intake manifold absolute pressure
• $0C Engine RPM
• $0D Vehicle speed sensor
• $0E Ignition timing advance for #1 Cylinder
• $0F Intake air temperature

How to Read and Understand OBD Codes

P0123 indicates a 'Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High Input'. This means the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a voltage higher than the normal upper limit for the throttle position sensor. For more details on this code and its possible causes, visit: OBD-Codes.com - P0123

Code Structure:

• P - Powertrain (Engine & Transmission/Gearbox)
• 0 - Generic OBD Code
• 1 - Fuel & Air metering
• 2 & 3 - Fault description: Throttle Position Sensor(TPS) /Switch A Circuit High Input

Pairing iCar Pro BLE 4.0 to Your Device

Pairing with iOS Devices

1. Enable Bluetooth on your iPhone/iPad.
2. Note for iOS Users: You may not see the device name "Vgate" in your iPhone's Bluetooth settings. This is normal due to Bluetooth LE 4.0 technology not being fully supported in iOS's Bluetooth profiles. Simply enable Bluetooth and proceed to the app settings. For more information on iOS supported Bluetooth profiles, see: Apple Support - Bluetooth Profiles
3. Open the OBD Auto Doctor app.
4. Tap 'Extras' on the Status page.
5. Tap 'Connectivity' in the settings menu.
6. Select 'Bluetooth' as the adapter type.
7. Select 'Vgate' as the device.
8. Return to the Status page and tap 'Start connect'.
9. The adapter will initialize and connect to the vehicle. The BLUE Bluetooth indicator LED and GREEN OBD data indicator LED will blink during connection, which typically takes about 30 seconds.
10. Once connected, all LED indicators will be lit.

Pairing with Android Devices

1. Enable Bluetooth on your Android Phone or Tablet. Ensure visibility is enabled.
2. Select the device name "Android-Vlink" to pair. Enter the password "1234".
3. Once paired, open the OBD Auto Doctor app.
4. Tap 'Extras' on the Status page.
5. Tap 'Connectivity' in the settings menu.
6. Select 'Bluetooth' as the adapter type.
7. Search for Bluetooth devices.
8. Select "Android-Vlink".
9. Return to the Status page and tap 'Start connect'.
10. The adapter will initialize and connect to the vehicle. The BLUE Bluetooth indicator LED and GREEN OBD data indicator LED will blink during connection, which typically takes about 30 seconds.
11. Once connected, all LED indicators will be lit.

Note: Bluetooth settings may vary slightly between different OBDII apps. Always follow the specific instructions within your chosen app.

LED Indicator Status

• RED: Power indicator. Stays lit when powered.
• GREEN: OBD indicator. Blinks once when data is received.
• BLUE: Bluetooth indicator. Blinks during connection, stays lit when connected.

Super Power Saving

The iCar Pro series features a super power-saving mode with low power consumption, down to "2.7mA" in sleep mode. It automatically wakes up when the vehicle ignition is turned to the 'Key On, Engine Off' (KOEO) position, allowing for quick diagnostic operations.

Recommended OBDII Apps

• OBD Auto Doctor: Recommended app, excellent free version with in-app Pro upgrade.
• Torque Lite: Popular free version.
• OBD Fusion: Excellent third-party app.

Scan the QR codes below to download the OBD Auto Doctor app:

Android App: [QR Code for Android App]

iOS App: [QR Code for iOS App]

Troubleshooting

No LED lighting?

• Check for blown fuses in the vehicle.
• Ensure the adapter is properly installed in the DLC port. Remove and re-insert if necessary.

Product Upgrade

For product upgrades, download the latest upgrade package and user manual from the Vgate download center: Vgate Download Center

Contact and Support

For assistance, please email Vgate at: info@obd2solution.cn. Responses are typically provided within 12 hours.

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