Vgate vLinker FD+ OBD2 Car Diagnostic Tool User Manual

1. Уводзіны

The Vgate vLinker FD+ is an advanced OBD2 car diagnostic tool designed for comprehensive vehicle diagnostics and programming, especially for Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers Bluetooth 3.0/4.0 connectivity for Android and iOS devices, enabling users to read/clear DTCs, monitor engine parameters, activate hidden functions, and more.

2. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

• 1 x Vgate vLinker FD+ (BT3.0/BT4.0 version)
• 1 х Кіраўніцтва карыстальніка

3. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

4. Настройка

4.1 Устаноўка абсталявання

1. Locate your vehicle's OBD2 diagnostic port. This is typically found under the dashboard on the driver's side.
2. Insert the Vgate vLinker FD+ device firmly into the OBD2 port.
3. Turn the vehicle's ignition to the 'ON' position (engine off). The device's indicator lights should illuminate.

4.2 Усталёўка праграмнага забеспячэння

Download a compatible OBD2 diagnostic application from your device's app store (e.g., Google Play Store for Android, Apple App Store for iOS). Recommended applications include Torque Lite, OBD2 Fusion, BimmerCode, JScan, FORScan Lite, and OBD Auto Doctor.

4.3 Bluetooth Connection (Android)

1. Устаўце адаптар у інтэрфейс OBD аўтамабіля. Уключыце запальванне ў становішча "Выключаны рухавік".
2. Open the Bluetooth settings on your Android device and wait for available devices.
3. Tap "vLinker FD" to pair. If "vLinker FD-Android" does not show under "Available Devices", tap "Scan".
4. Enter the pairing code: 1234.
5. Successfully paired with "vLinker FD".
6. Open your chosen diagnostic application (e.g., FORScan Lite).
7. Go to the app's settings, select "Connection type" as "Bluetooth", and choose "vLinker FD" from the list of Bluetooth devices.
8. Дачакайцеся паспяховага падлучэння.

4.4 Bluetooth Connection (iOS)

For iOS devices using the BT4.0 version, connect to Bluetooth directly within the diagnostic application. Do NOT connect to Bluetooth through your phone's general settings.

Video demonstrating the unboxing and Bluetooth connection process for the vLinker FD+.

5. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

5.1 General OBD2 Functions

Once connected, your diagnostic application will allow you to access various OBD2 functions:

• Прачытайце коды: Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the vehicle's ECU.
• Сцерці коды: Clear DTCs and turn off the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
• Пошук DTC: Get descriptions for retrieved trouble codes.
• Праверка сістэмы EVAP: Monitor the Evaporative Emission Control System.
• I/M гатоўнасць: Check the status of emission-related diagnostic monitors.
• MIL Fault Light: Indicates the status of the Malfunction Indicator Light.
• Паток дадзеных: View real-time sensor data.
• Жывыя даныя: Access live parameters from the vehicle.
• Замарозіць кадр: View a snapshot of sensor data at the moment a DTC was set.
• Тэст датчыка O2: Сачыце за працаздольнасцю кіслароднага датчыка.
• Інфармацыя аб аўтамабілі: Retrieve vehicle identification number (VIN) and other details.
• Тэст бартавога манітора: Access results of on-board diagnostic monitoring tests.

5.2 Special FORScan Functions (Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury)

The vLinker FD+ is specifically optimized for FORScan software, allowing access to advanced programming and diagnostic features for compatible vehicles:

• Аўтаматычная блакіроўка
• Напамін аб перавышэнні хуткасці
• Мігальныя агні аварыйнага тармажэння
• Зачыніце машыну і свісніце
• Ксенон лamp рэжым
• Мансардны люк адным пстрычкай мышы
• Маніторынг ціску ў шынах
• Лагатып сняжынкі
• Круізная функцыя
• компас
• Сярэдні (імгненны) расход паліва
• Рэжым энергазберажэння ECO
• Рэгуляванне рулявога ўзмацняльніка

5.3 Auto Sleep and Wake-up

The vLinker FD+ features intelligent power management. If there is no data communication on the serial port and OBD bus within 20 minutes, the device automatically enters sleep mode. It can wake up in two ways:

• Wakes on OBD bus activity.
• Wakes on Battery Voltagзмена.

6. Падтрымліваемыя пратаколы

The vLinker FD+ supports a comprehensive set of protocols, covering almost 99% of OBDII cars on the market:

6.1 Multiple Protocols

• 15 пратаколаў фармату ELM
• 23 пратаколы фармату STN
• Да 64 карыстальніцкіх пратаколаў

6.2 OBDII 5 Standard Protocols

• SAE J1850 VPW
• ШІМ SAE J1850
• ISO 9141-2
• ISO 14230-4
• МОЖНАСЦЬ ISO 15765-4

6.3 Additional Protocols

• Кантайнэр SAE J1939
• ISO 11898 (сыры CAN)
• Medium Speed (MS CAN)

7. Выпраўленне непаладак

• Connection Issues (iOS BT4.0): If using an iOS device with the BT4.0 version, ensure you connect to Bluetooth directly within the diagnostic application. Do not attempt to pair or connect via your iPhone's general Bluetooth settings.
• No Data Communication: If the device enters sleep mode (no data communication for 20 minutes), it will wake up automatically upon OBD bus activity or a change in battery voltage. Ensure your vehicle's ignition is on.
• Праграма не выяўляе прыладу: Double-check that the vLinker FD+ is securely plugged into the OBD2 port and that your device's Bluetooth is enabled. Verify the correct connection type and device selection within your diagnostic app's settings.
• Няправільныя паказанні: Ensure your diagnostic app is up-to-date. Some advanced functions or specific vehicle models may require specific app versions or configurations.

8. Карыстальніцкія парады

• Software Costs: While the vLinker FD+ is compatible with various diagnostic software like FORScan, some advanced functions or the software itself may require additional payment to the software developer. The adapter only provides the hardware interface.
• Абнаўленні прашыўкі: The device features a secure bootloader for easy firmware updates. Check the Vgate official website or your diagnostic app for available updates to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.
• Сумяшчальнасць з аўтамабілем: The vLinker FD+ is universally compatible with Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, and supports almost 99% of OBDII cars. However, specific advanced features may vary by vehicle model and year.

9. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

• Трымайце прыладу ў чысціні і без пылу і вільгаці.
• Калі прылада не выкарыстоўваецца, захоўвайце яе ў прахалодным сухім месцы.
• Не кідайце прыладу і не падвяргайце яе моцным ударам.
• Не спрабуйце разбіраць або мадыфікаваць прыладу, бо гэта прывядзе да анулявання гарантыі.

10. Гарантыя і падтрымка

The Vgate vLinker FD+ comes with a 2-year official store warranty. For any technical assistance or support, please contact the Vgate Official Store. They aim to answer all messages within 24 hours.