Vgate BLE 4.0 Pro iCar Bluetooth User Guide

: June 16, 2024
: Vgate

Table of Contents

Vgate BLE 4.0 Pro iCar Bluetooth
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions:
Install OBDII App on your Phone Pad
Oﬀ Position
How to pair
- Pair iCar Pro BLE4.0 to iOS device
- Pair iCar Pro BLE4.0 to Android device
iCar Pro BLE4.0 support
OBD Codes
Product Upgrade(PC)
ISED Warning
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Vgate BLE 4.0 Pro iCar Bluetooth

Product Information

Specifications:

Product Name: Vgate iCar Pro BLE 4.0
Compatibility: iOS & Android
OBDII Compliance: 1996 or newer model year vehicles sold in the United States, 2001 or newer model year gasoline vehicles sold in the European Union, 2004 or newer model year diesel vehicles sold in the European Union
OBDII Protocols Supported: SAE J1850 PWM, SAE J1850 VPW, ISO
9141-2, ISO 14230-4 KWP, ISO 15765-4 CAN

Product Usage Instructions:

Install OBDII App on your Phone or Pad:

Download an OBD II app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
We recommend using the OBD AUTO DOCTOR app.
- Scan the QR code below to download the OBD Auto Doctor Android App:

Scan the QR code below to download the OBD Auto Doctor iOSApp:

Plug iCar Pro BLE4.0 adapter to DLC (OBDII Diagnostic Link Connector):

The OBDII DLC is usually located under the instrument panel (Dash) on the driver’s side. For more information about DLC, please visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_link_connector_(automotive)

Turn vehicle ignition to Key On, Engine Off position:

Check the status of the LED indicators on the iCar Pro BLE4.0 adapter:

RED: Power indicator. Light will be on.
GREEN: OBD indicator. Blinks once.
BLUE: Bluetooth indicator. Off

The iCar Pro BLE4.0 adapter will automatically wake up and enter Super Power Saving mode. You can leave the iCar Pro in the OBD Socket without unplugging and plugging it again. The power consumption is low, around 2.7mA.

How to pair iCar Pro BLE 4.0 to your device (using OBD Auto Doctor):

Pair iCar Pro BLE4.0 to iOS device:

Step 1: Enable Bluetooth on your iPhone.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: If you can’t see the Bluetooth device name in your iPhone, don’t worry. This device only requires configuring the Bluetooth device name in the OBD app settings.
- Just enable the Bluetooth button on your iOS device and continue to the OBD app settings in step 2.
- Only iOS supported Bluetooth profiles can show the device name.
  Bluetooth LE 4.0 technology is not applicable for the supported Bluetooth profiles from iOS. So, you cannot find the iCar Pro BLE4.0 Bluetooth device name.
- For iOS supported Bluetooth profiles, please refer to this page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204387
Step 2: Configure connectivity settings on the OBD Auto Doctor:
- Run the OBD Auto Doctor app.
- Tap the Extras button on the Status page.
- Tap Connectivity in the settings menu to select connection type.
- Select adapter type as Bluetooth.
- Select device as Vgate.
- Go back to the Status page and click Start connect.
- The app will initialize the adapter and connect to the vehicle.
  The Bluetooth indicator LED (BLUE) and OBD data indicator (GREEN) will keep blinking while the system is connecting. It may take about 30 seconds to connect.
- The connection is successful when all LED indicators are lit while syncing data from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Different OBD II apps may have different Bluetooth setup steps. Please follow the steps provided by the app to configure the Bluetooth connection.

Install OBDII App on your Phone Pad

Download OBD II app and install

Download 3rd party apps from App store
The App developer tested and recommended iCar Pro BLE4.0

Download OBD II app and install

Torque Lite < Most popular.Lite version is free>
OBD Auto Doctor < Excellent app, Upgrade to Pro in-app >
OBD Fusion <Excellent 3rd party app>

Plug iCar Pro BLE4.0 adapter to DLC (OBDII Diagnostic Link Connector)

The OBDII DLC is usually located under instrument panel (Dash)on the driver side.
If you want to know more above DLC, Please visit :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_link_connector_(automotive)

Oﬀ Position

Turn vehicle ignition to Key On, Engine Oﬀ position

LED indicator status

RED: Power indicator. Light will on
GREEN: OBD indicator. Blink once
BLUE: Bluetooth indicator. Oﬀ

Automatically OBD device wake up and Super Power Saving on iCar Pro series

Allow the user to leave the iCar Pro in OBD Socket without unplug and plug operation.Supper low power consumption is low to “2.7ma” level.
Automatically wake up function to power on iCar Pro every me when you are start with key on engine oﬀ (KOEO) position. The device wake-up speed is fast to “ms” level . Allow user to start the diagnosc operation more quickly.

Troubleshooting note:

No LED lighting?

Please check blown fuses on the vehicle
The adapter is improperly installed. Please remove it from DLC port and plug it again.

How to pair

How to pair iCar Pro BLE 4.0 to your device (use OBD Auto Doctor)

Pair iCar Pro BLE4.0 to iOS device

Step 1:
Enable Bluetooth on your iPhone .
Get ready to pair with device .

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Can not see Bluetooth device name in iPhone?

Don’t worry. This device only require to configure Bluetooth device name in the OBD app setting. Just enable Bluetooth button on the iOS device and continue to the OBD app setting in step2
ONLY iOS supported Bluetooth profiles can show device name. Bluetooth LE 4.0 technology isn’t apply for the supported Bluetooth profiles from iOS.So user can not find iCar Pro BLE4.0 Bluetooth device name.
For iOS supported Bluetooth profiles, please refer check this page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204387

Step 2: Configure connectivity setting on the OBD Auto Doctor

Run OBD Auto Doctor app
Tap Extras button on the Status page
Tap Connectivity in the setting menu to select connection type
Select adapter type to Bluetooth
Select device as Vgate
Back to Status page, Click Start connect
Initial adapter and connecting to vehicle .Bluetooth indicator LED (BLUE)and OBD data indicator (GREEN) keep blinking while system connecting.It will take about 30 seconds to connect
Connected. All LED indicators lights on while sync data from vehicle

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Different OBD Il app has different Bluetooth setting steps.
Please follow the steps on the app to configure the setting.

Pair iCar Pro BLE4.0 to Android device

Step 1:

Enable Bluetooth on your Android Phone or Pad.
Turn on Bluetooth,Enable visibility
Select device name as“Android-Vlink” to pair. Enter password “1234 “
Get Paired

Step 2: Conﬁgure connectivity setting on the OBD Auto Doctor

Run OBD Auto Doctor app
Tap Extras button on the Status page
Tap Connectivity in the setting menu to select connection type
Select adapter type to Bluetooth
Search Bluetooth device
Select ”Android-Vlink”
Back to Status page,click to start connect
Initial adapter and connecting to vehicle .Bluetooth indicator LED (BLUE)and OBD data indicator (GREEN) keep blinking while system connecting.It will take about 30 seconds to connect
Connected. All LED indicators lights on while sync data from vehicle

iCar Pro BLE4.0 support

What parameters and sensors does iCar Pro BLE4.0 support?

Car Pro BLE4.0 supports the standard OBDIl parameters (PIDs) as defined in SAE J1979 AUG2014(OBD AUTO DOCTOR app) .The actual list of available parameters is vehicle-specific. Your vehicle must have those sensors to work with app.Different OBDII app might support different list of parameters and sensors.

Please refer to : https://www.obdautodoctor.com/obd-parameters

Supported Parameters(NOT FULL LIST):

PID Sensors
$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

OBD Codes

How to read and understand OBD Codes?

P0123

Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High Input

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
( When the PCM sees a voltage that is higher than the normal upper limit, P0123 will set) .User can internet the OBD Code meaning and know the possible causes)

More description please visit here : https://www.obd-codes.com/p0123

Need Help?
Please email to us anytime: [email protected]
We will take response within 12 hours.
Thank you for your purchase!
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Product Upgrade(PC)

http://www.vgatemall.com/downloadcenter

To upgrade the product, please download the upgrade package and user manual of the corresponding model.

Product Upgrade(MobilePhone)：

Scan the QR code to download”VgateFwUpdater” APP.
Open the APP to scan the same QR code to upgrade the firmware.

Vgate Forums

https://forum.vgatemall.com

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

ISED Warning

This device contains licence-exempt transmitters)/receivers) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS-102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

FAQ:

How do I know whether my vehicle is OBDII compliant?
1996 or newer model year vehicle sold in the United States.United States legislation requires all cars and light trucks model year (MY) 1996 and newer to be OBD2 compliant.
2001 or newer model year gasoline vehicle sold in the European Union. 2004 or newer model year diesel vehicle sold in the European Union

What OBDII Protocols does iCar Pro BLE4.0 support?

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

What is the best OBDII app works great with iCar Pro BLE4.0?
We recommend OBD AUTO DOCTOR app. iCar Pro series are well tested with this app.Scan below QR Code to get the APP( in-app upgrade to Pro)

Q: How do I know if my vehicle is OBDII compliant?
A: Your vehicle is OBDII compliant if it is a 1996 or newer model year vehicle sold in the United States, or a 2001 or newer model year gasoline vehicle sold in the European Union, or a 2004 or newer model year diesel vehicle sold in the European Union.

Q: What OBDII Protocols does iCar Pro BLE4.0 support?
A: The iCar Pro BLE4.0 supports the following OBDII Protocols: SAE J1850 PWM, SAE J1850 VPW, ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230-4 KWP, ISO 15765-4 CAN.

Q: What is the best OBDII app that works great with iCar Pro BLE4.0?
A: We recommend using the OBD AUTO D OCTOR app. The iCar Pro series has been well tested with this app. You can scan the provided QR codes to download the app.