Vgate vLinker FD+ | ELM327 Interface (Bluetooth 4.0)
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The Vgate vLinker FD+ is a Bluetooth 4.0 OBD2 interface made by Vgate specifically for FORScan. You plug it into the OBD2 port and read and code Ford and Mazda vehicles wirelessly using your phone, tablet or laptop.
In addition to HS-CAN, the FD+ also supports MS-CAN, the comfort module network, without a switch. It works with ELM327 and STN commands, enters sleep mode automatically, and the firmware can be updated free of charge. Suitable for iOS, Android and Windows.
KEY BENEFITS
POINTS TO NOTE
Applications and functionalities
The vLinker FD+ is designed for Ford and Mazda drivers and workshops that want to read and code with FORScan.
Features
- Fault codes: Read and clear in all modules.
- Live data: Sensor values in real time.
- Coding: Adjust settings with FORScan.
- MS-CAN: Access to comfort modules.
How to use it
- Connect: Plug the FD+ into the OBD2 port.
- Ignition on: Switch the ignition on.
- Pair: Android: pair using code 1234. iPhone: connect in the app.
- Read: Start FORScan and select the vLinker as the adapter.
Special features and capabilities
What sets the vLinker FD+ apart from a standard ELM327:
- ELM327 and STN commands: Widely supported by software.
- Firmware updates: Free of charge via Vgate.
- Sleep and wake: Automatic, without a button.
Compatible software and operating systems
Vgate makes the FD+ for FORScan:
- FORScan (Windows): Diagnostics and coding, full version.
- FORScan Lite (iOS and Android): Diagnostics and live data on your phone.
- Other OBD2 apps: Also works with common ELM327 apps.
Operating systems: iOS, Android and Windows. On an iPhone you connect within 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 FD+ is made for:
- Ford: Including modules on MS-CAN.
- Mazda: Including modules on MS-CAN.
- Lincoln and Mercury: Via FORScan.
Package contents
- 1x Vgate vLinker FD+ (Bluetooth 4.0)
- 1x User manual
Technical specifications
General
- The manufacturer of the interface. Universal indicates an unbranded ELM327 clone.Brand
- Vgate
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)
- Yes
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
- FORScan
- 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
- MS-CAN
- SW-CAN (GMLAN)
- A switch to toggle between two CAN networks. Required to reach all modules on Ford and Mazda with FORScan.HS-CAN and MS-CAN switch
- Yes
Functions
- Shows how the engine was running at the moment a fault occurred. Useful for finding the cause.Freeze frame
- Yes
- Adjusting vehicle settings, such as enabling hidden options. Works only with apps like BimmerCode or FORScan.Coding
- Yes
- Resets and learning functions, such as resetting the service interval. This offers more than just reading fault codes.Service resets
- Yes
- The interface automatically goes to sleep when the car is switched off. This prevents the battery from draining if left connected.Automatic sleep mode
- Yes
- Protects the interface and the car against excessive voltage or current.Overvoltage protection
- Yes
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
- 3 mA
- How much power the interface uses while reading data.Power consumption during use
- 24 mA
- Command set
- ELM327 v2.2 and STN
Other specifications
- Type
- OBD2 interface (Bluetooth)
- Connection
- OBD2, 16-pin
- Protocols
- Incl. ISO 15765-4 (CAN), MS-CAN, ISO 14230-4, ISO 9141-2, SAE J1850, SAE J1939
- Sleep mode
- Automatic sleep and wake-up