Vgate CV306 iCar Pro 2S Bluetooth V3.0 Car Scanner User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Vgate
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Vgate iCar Pro 2S Quick Start Guide
iOS & Android
CV306 iCar Pro 2S Bluetooth V3.0 Car Scanner
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 2S support?
√ SAE J1850 PWM
√ ISO 14230-4 KWP
√ SAE J1850 VPW
√ ISO 15765-4 CAN
√ ISO 9141-2
What is the best OBDII app works great with iCar Pro 2S?
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)
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.obdautodoctor&hl=en|
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id908897183
1.Install OBDII App on your Phone Pad
1.1 Download OBD II app and install
√ Download 3rd party apps from App store
√ The App developer tested and recommended iCar Pro 2S 1. 2 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>
2.
Plug iCar Pro 2S 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)
3. Turn
vehicle ignition to Key On, Engine Off position
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
√ Automatically wake up function to power on iCar Pro every time 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 diagnostic 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.
4.How to pair iCar Pro 2S to your device (use OBD Auto Doctor)
4.1 Pair iCar Pro 2S 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 settng. Just enable Bluetooth button on the iOS device and cont inue
to the OBD app settng in step2 ONLY iOS supported Bluetooth profiles can show
device name. Bluetooth technology isn’t apply for the supported Bluetooth
profiles from iOS. So user can not find iCar Pro 2S Bluetooth device name.
For iOS supported Bluetooth profiles, please refer check this page:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204387
Step 2: Configure connectivity settng on the OBD Auto Doctor
√ Run OBD Auto Doctor app
√ Tap Extras button on the Status page
√ Tap Connectivity in the settng 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.
√ Connected. All LED indicators lights on while sync data from vehicle
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Different OBD II app has different Bluetooth settng steps.
Please follow the steps on the app to configure the settng.
4.2 Pair iCar Pro 2S 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 settng on the OBD Auto Doctor
√ Run OBD Auto Doctor app
√ Tap Extras button on the Status page
√ Tap Connectivity in the settng 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.
√ Connected. All LED indicators lights on while sync data from vehicle
5.What
parameters and sensors does iCar Pro 2S support?
iCar Pro 2S supports the standard OBDII 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
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$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
6.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)
Explanation of OBD2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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. https://qr19.cn/D4ey2t
- Open the APP to scan the same QR code to upgrade the firmware.
Vgate Forums：
https://forum.vgatemall.com
FCC Warning:
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 transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operaton 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.
References
- Vgate Forums
- Bluetooth profiles that iOS and iPadOS support - Apple Support
- What OBD parameters does the software support? | OBD Auto Doctor
- Vgate