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Vgate  |  SKU: B0117

Vgate VLinker BM+ | ELM327 Interface (Bluetooth 4.0)

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€46,95 incl.
€38,80 excl.

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The Vgate vLinker BM+ is a Bluetooth 4.0 OBD2 interface made by Vgate specifically for BimmerCode and BimmerLink. You plug it into the OBD2 port and code or read your BMW or Mini wirelessly with your phone.

Coding involves a lot of data traffic, so the BM+ has a 2 KB buffer and a fast internal connection. It consumes 51 mA in operation and sleeps at just 3 mA. Other brands can also be read via the standard OBD2 protocols.

KEY BENEFITS

✔Made for BimmerCode — and for BimmerLink.
✔Energy-efficient — 3 mA in sleep mode.
✔Fast — 2 KB buffer for coding.
✔iOS, Android, Windows — Wireless via Bluetooth 4.0.

POINTS TO NOTE

✕Focused on BMW and Mini — Other brands via OBD2 only.
✕Separate licence — BimmerCode and BimmerLink are paid.
✕No ENET cable — Not for ISTA or E-Sys via ENET.
✕Check your model — See in the app which models work.

Applications and functionalities

The vLinker BM+ is intended for BMW and Mini drivers who want to code with BimmerCode or read out with BimmerLink.

Features

  • Coding: Switching options on or off with BimmerCode.
  • Fault codes: Reading and clearing with BimmerLink.
  • Live data: Sensor values in real time.
  • OBD2: Reading other brands too.

How to use it

  1. Connecting: Plug the BM+ into the OBD2 port.
  2. Ignition on: Switch the ignition on.
  3. Connecting: Android: pair with code 1234. iPhone: connect in the app.
  4. Coding: In BimmerCode, select the vLinker as the adapter.

Special features and capabilities

What makes the vLinker BM+ practical:

  • Low power consumption: 51 mA in operation, 3 mA in sleep mode.
  • Three ways of waking up: Wakes up automatically when in use.
  • Firmware updates: Free of charge via Vgate.

Compatible software and operating systems

Vgate makes the BM+ for:

  • BimmerCode: Coding of BMW and Mini.
  • BimmerLink: Diagnostics and live data for BMW and Mini.
  • Other OBD2 apps: Standard OBD2 diagnostics.

Operating systems: iOS, Android and Windows. On an iPhone, you make the connection in the app; on Android, you pair using code 1234.

Compatible vehicles

For standard OBD2 diagnostics, the interface works on most cars with an OBD2 port: in Europe, petrol from 2001 and diesel from 2004. The BM+ is made for:

  • BMW: Most models; see the list in BimmerCode.
  • Mini: Models supported by BimmerCode.

Package contents

  • 1x Vgate vLinker BM+ (Bluetooth 4.0)
  • 1x User manual
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Good to know: When coding, connect a battery charger or jump starter with a stable voltage. A falling battery voltage while writing back can cause the coding to fail.

Technical specifications

General

The manufacturer of the interface. Universal indicates an unbranded ELM327 clone.Brand
Vgate
The chip inside the interface. A good chip ensures a stable connection and faster data.Chip
32-bit processor

Connection

How the interface communicates with your phone, tablet or laptop: wirelessly via Bluetooth or with a USB cable.Connection to phone or PC
Bluetooth
The version of Bluetooth. A newer version often connects faster and more reliably.Bluetooth version
Bluetooth 4.0
With BLE, the interface also works with an iPhone or iPad. Without BLE, this is usually not possible.Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Compatibility

Which devices you can use the interface with. Pay particular attention to iOS if you have an iPhone.Operating systems
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Windows
Which diagnostic apps and programs the interface works with. Some apps offer more, such as coding for BMW or Ford.Compatible apps
  • BimmerCode
  • BimmerLink
The communication languages the interface supports. Older and American cars sometimes use protocols not every interface recognises.Protocols
  • SAE J1850 PWM/VPW
  • ISO 9141-2
  • KWP2000

Functions

Shows how the engine was running at the moment a fault occurred. Useful for finding the cause.Freeze frame
Checks whether the car is ready for the emissions test, for example after clearing fault codes.I/M Readiness
Adjusting vehicle settings, such as enabling hidden options. Works only with apps like BimmerCode or FORScan.Coding
Resets and learning functions, such as resetting the service interval. This offers more than just reading fault codes.Service resets
The interface automatically goes to sleep when the car is switched off. This prevents the battery from draining if left connected.Automatic sleep mode
Protects the interface and the car against excessive voltage or current.Overvoltage protection

Power

The voltage the interface operates on. Most are designed for 12 volt cars, not 24 volt trucks.Supply voltage
12 V
How much power the interface uses when the car is switched off. Lower is better for the battery.Power consumption in sleep mode
51 mA in operation, 3 mA in sleep mode
Command set
ELM327 v2.2, ELM329

Other specifications

Type
OBD2 interface (Bluetooth)
Connection
OBD2, 16-pin
Data buffer
2 KB

Reviews

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★★★★★ NorbertVerified buyer

Super simple

I had been to the BMW dealer, and they couldn't activate my steering wheel paddles. With the tone, I activated the paddles in 5 minutes, very easily. It works very easily thanks to the short instructions included with the product. In one word: just TOP.

  • Super simple
  • Fast download
★★★★★ ArnaudVerified buyer

Works as expected. Note that most functionality within the BimmerLink app has to be purchased for an additional 40 euros.

★★★★★ Kevin H.

Great fast delivery

Great fast delivery.
Product is amazing, definitely a recommendation

★★★★★ michel M M A.

Great product and fast delivery.

Great product, works as it should.

★★★★★ M T.

Fast good transaction

Fast good transaction.