Vgate vLinker MC+ 4.0 Diagnostic Interface for Bimmercode and Forscan

Why choose the Vgate interface?

Vgate offers regular software updates, ensuring access to the latest features and better compatibility with various applications. This keeps the device up-to-date and secure.

Popularity and trust: Over 100,000 satisfied customers in Poland use Vgate interfaces, creating an active community that shares their experiences on forums and social media.

Wide application support: Vgate collaborates with many application publishers, ensuring that every new update will be compatible with current and future car models and diagnostic applications.

Ease of use: The package includes a Polish-language user manual, and the application can be easily downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

Advantages of the Vgate vLinker MC+ model

Advanced model: The Vgate vLinker MC+ is an improved version of the iCar Pro, designed for applications that require a large amount of data.

Support for special protocols: The device supports SW-CAN and MS-CAN networks used by General Motors and Ford, in addition to standard OBD-II protocols.

Latest Bluetooth LE chip: The device is compatible with Android and iOS systems, supporting Bluetooth 4.0 and newer versions, ensuring a fast and stable connection.

Automatic operation: The interface automatically turns on with the engine start and goes into sleep mode 30 minutes after the engine is turned off, eliminating the need for manual activation.

High-quality MIC331X chip: This advanced chip supports more commands than other popular chips, ensuring full compatibility with them and more efficient operation.

Advanced diagnostic capabilities

Vgate vLinker MC+ turns your mobile device into an advanced diagnostic tool, allowing you to monitor vehicle performance and code various functions. The device supports OBD request bytes up to 1024 bytes and USART data buffer up to 2000 bytes, increasing data transmission speed to 500 Kb/s.

Compatibility with AT ELM and ST commands: The interface is fully compatible with ELM327, ELM329, and STN commands, enabling collaboration with many diagnostic applications.

How to use the device

Connect the interface to the OBD port in the car, then pair it with the appropriate application on your mobile device. A detailed step-by-step instruction in Polish is included in the package.

Compatibility with cars

The Vgate vLinker MC+ works with a wide range of vehicles, including BMW, Ford, General Motors cars, and many others. Full compatibility with the Bimmercode application allows coding of BMW series E, F, and G, while support for the MS CAN protocol enables handling of Ford vehicles. For General Motors, support for the SW CAN protocol is available, covering brands such as Opel, Saab, Chevrolet, Vauxhall, Holden, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Pontiac, Saturn, Oldsmobile, and Hummer.

The interface also supports most Ford models produced after 2000 and about 92% of models produced after 1996. Additionally, it is compatible with the MotoScan application for BMW motorcycles and AlfaOBD for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep cars. With the CarScanner application, you can code vehicles from brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and General Motors.

The interface works with almost all vehicle models that have a standard OBD2 connector, both in Europe and other markets, including gasoline cars from 2001 and diesels from 2004.

Supported applications

vLinker is primarily designed to work with Bimmercode and FORScan applications, but it also supports other popular diagnostic applications available on the market, such as CarScanner, Torque, SDPROG, Piston, JScan (for Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge cars), OPL MONITOR (for Opel cars), OBD Auto Doctor, and DashCommand.

Supported protocols

• ISO 15765-4 (CAN 250/500 kbps, 11/29 bit)
• ISO 14230-4 (Keyword Protocol 2000)
• ISO 9141-2 (Asian, European, Chrysler cars)
• SAE J1850 VPW (GM)
• SAE J1850 PWM (Ford)
• SAE J2411 Single-Wire CAN (SW-CAN) – standard for GM
• Medium-Speed CAN (MS-CAN) – standard for Ford
• All diagnostic protocols for BMW motorcycles

Support for electric and hybrid cars

The vLinker MC series interfaces are designed to work with the latest models of electric and hybrid cars and their applications. With the Car Scanner application, you can support many electric and hybrid vehicles available on the market. There are also dedicated programs for specific brands, such as Deep OBD for BMW and VAG group cars, Leaf Spy Lite/Pro for Nissan Leaf, ScanMyTesla for Tesla, and vctool.app for VAG group cars.

Other applications include Hybrid Assistant for hybrid Toyotas and Lexuses and ABRP, which allows route planning for electric cars.

Programming capabilities with the Bimmercode application

The vLinker MC+ BT4.0 interface allows programming various functions in vehicles using the Bimmercode application, such as activating emergency braking lights, daytime running lights, welcome lights, automatic folding and unfolding of mirrors, and alarm duration. The possibilities are extensive, and detailed information can be found in the application.

OBD diagnostic functions

The Vgate vLinker MC+ interface offers a wide range of diagnostic functions, including reading and clearing OBD-II errors, clearing the CHECK ENGINE light, reading pending and registered error codes, and reading manufacturer-specific error codes. Detailed functions can be found in dedicated applications.

Compatibility with mobile devices

The interface works with phones equipped with Bluetooth (versions 3.0, 4.x, or 5.0) and operating systems Android and iOS. It also works with computers running Windows and macOS. Please note that some car radios with Android systems may not be supported due to the specifics of the Bluetooth chip.