Vgate vLinker BM+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner — BMW/Mini BimmerCode

Vgate vLinker BM+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner — BMW/Mini BimmerCode

by Vgate

$43.99
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Key Features

  • Supports TP transmission protocol for high-volume BimmerCode data transfers
  • Ultra-low 3 mA sleep current — safe to leave plugged in permanently
  • 100% coverage of all BimmerCode-supported vehicles on Android
  • Compatible with iOS (BLE), Android, and Windows PC simultaneously
  • Built-in over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protection
  • Upgraded successor to iCar Pro Bluetooth, optimized for coding app performance

Product Details

Brand
Vgate
ASIN
B08BR4KY1G

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Vgate vLinker BM+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner — BMW/Mini BimmerCode — Overview

The Vgate vLinker BM+ is not a generic OBD2 dongle repurposed for BMW use — it is engineered from the ground up to meet the specific demands of the BimmerCode app. Where standard adapters stumble during coding sessions due to limited data throughput, the vLinker BM+ leverages the TP transmission protocol to handle the large, sustained data transfers that BMW module coding requires. This is a direct, meaningful upgrade over the previous iCar Pro Bluetooth generation, and it shows in practice.

Compatibility spans iOS (via BLE), Android, and Windows PC, giving you the freedom to code from whichever device is most convenient. Android users get 100% coverage of every BimmerCode-supported vehicle, including E-series and R-series models produced in 2008 or earlier. iOS users should be aware that BimmerCode's iOS app does not support those older E/R-series chassis — verify your specific model on the BimmerCode website before ordering if you are on iPhone.

For daily drivers who prefer the convenience of a permanently installed adapter, the vLinker BM+ is purpose-suited for the job. At idle, the unit drops to a sleep current of just 3 mA, drawing a negligible amount from your battery whether your car sits overnight or over a weekend. Active operating current is a modest 51 mA, well within safe limits during live coding sessions.

Durability and safety are addressed through built-in hardware protections against over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature conditions — safeguards you simply will not find on budget adapters. Whether you are enabling hidden features, adjusting lighting behavior, or customizing comfort settings, the vLinker BM+ gives you a stable, professional-grade connection that the BimmerCode workflow genuinely depends on.