Vgate iCar PRO is a simple ELM327 adapter under $30, which you can use to read car fault codes, and engine data or check the overall health of your motor. Works for both iOS and Android.
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iCar Pro Overview
Pretty good adapter that works on both operating systems, iOS and Android.
I had a connection issue at first because when you try to pair it it displays as 2 devices in your phone, “iOS link” and “Android link” and I didn’t notice the second one.
So I kept clicking on the iOS link with an Android phone and obviously it didn’t pair.
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Tester & Editor for this review: Juraj Lukacko
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Vgate Icar Pro test (VIDEO)
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Vgate Icar PRO looks cool, lol
Other than looking cool, it is very easy to connect and use with different OBD2 apps, while working on both iOS and Android.
However, there is a newer version of this adapter, so I would recommend getting that one instead. Link to a newer version here.
Features
| Feature | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Connection Type | Bluetooth |
| Device type | ELM327 adapter |
| Need extra device | Yes (smartphone iOS/Android) |
| Need internet | No |
| Own software | No |
| Can use 3rd party software | Yes |
| Subscription/Update | No |
| Vehicle coverage | All |
| Global OBD Modes | Yes |
| Live data graphs | Yes |
| Data logging | Yes |
| Scan other modules | No |
| Diagnostic report PDF | No |
| Full live data | No |
| Bi-Directional | No |
| Service Procedures | No |
| ECU coding | Yes (with the paid Carista app) |
| Full review + video | https://www.iamcarhacker.com/vgate-icar-pro-ble4-0-owners-review/ |
| Price range | $0-50 |
| Current price | https://amzn.to/3Q60aW0 |
How to pair
Make sure you choose the correct device name. “iOS Vlink” for phones or “Android Vlink” for Android phones.
If it asks for a code, type in the “1234”
Conclusion: Pretty good adapter (ELM327 new version with sleep function), just make sure you select the correct device when pairing to avoid connection issues.
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