Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 3.0 OBD2 Code Reader OBDII Scanner Scan Tool Car Fault Check Engine Light for Torque Android Windows

So here’s the rundown that led to my well-spent purchase of this adapter.Thanks to a collision with a deer, I had swapped the headlights on my 08 Grand Cherokee to the SRT8 style because I wanted projector low beams and not long after, I was still unimpressed with how halogen bulbs perform in projectors. I say STILL because I drove a 14 Sierra for some time and the halogens were so lackluster in the projectors I didn’t like driving it at night, despite how good the cutoff and spread on the projectors were.So I bought a set of Fahren LED bulbs. The performance and color was a stark improvement, but it left me with the downside that when the bulbs are turned off, they stay lit very dimly and flicker until the Jeeps accessory circuit is off for so many seconds.I then learned that OBD JScan was a thing and it could help my situation. It listed this as one of the recommended so I ordered it and then bought the $20.99 license on JScan waiting for it to ship.Upon receiving the adapter, I plugged it in with JScan open and paired to it almost immediately. I will say that it has worked without issue since I got it. I do find that even if the adapter sits idle (red LED lit) for a long time, it never drains the battery. But that is where the good of it ends, at least for solving my problem.According to videos and bits of info I came across, enabling the High Intensity Discharge option as well as the Quad Headlamps option will fix it. Now as my luck would go, my Jeep is an oddball.. the HID option was already enabled, despite it having the 9006/9005 wiring, not the D1S/9005 wiring. So I enabled the Quad Headlamps and then only my right low beam would come on and still flicker once turned off. So I disabled both options and then they were back to normal but the fans were no longer screaming like a mad demon escaping hades for the entire time they are on. So I left that as is and invested in those in-line resistor wiring harnesses and now both low and high beam LED bulbs shut off completely within maybe two- or three-tenths of a second of turning them off. Not instant but still faster than a halogen at full intensity can dim to off.So although this didn’t solve my problem, I did come across a resolution and this still has a ton of use for me. I don’t have to worry about getting a code scanner because I can see all stored and active codes on my phone through JScan. Plus there’s a lot of features on JScan that you don’t have access to through your personal settings in the EVIC. I enabled the “premium” TPMS display in the EVIC so I can see what PSI the sensors are reading. Interestingly enough, for the Illuminated approach, on top of the 3 available options, there’s also a 5 sec. option which I ended up settling on. I got to enable daytime running lights on the lighting circuit of my choice. The choices being: fog lamps, turn signals, low or high beams. I guess that’s one upside to the vehicles lighting relying on CANBUS. You don’t necessarily have a dedicated DRL circuit like a lot of GMs and most new vehicles, meaning you can go for the Tacoma look using the turn signals, or if you want to go with what seems to be the default option for the Chrysler umbrella of brands that came enabled with it in North America, use the high beams.Overall, it may not have worked for what I needed, but it paid for itself with all the things I was able to change and see. Plus being able to see live sensor data through JScan and also being able to high idle the engine when trying to jump someone else’s dead dead battery. And knowing that I don’t need anything expensive or have to go anywhere to be able to see and clear CEL codes makes life a lot easier. But with JScan, ahh endless possibilities.I see I got into a bit of a ramble, but it might come of use for future reference.To wrap it up, most likely if you’re needing an adapter like this, I would suggest going with this one. It’s well worth the cost, and from what I hear works with most all mobile apps and it looks to be the highest rated BLE4.0 adapters. I’ve had no issues and with Prime free shipping, I got it quick and on time.The ONLY con I have for this adapter is the LEDs. The red Power On LED is fine and the green Communication LED is fine, but the blue Bluetooth LED is what annoys me. At night, the continuous flashing on and off is so bright and distracting. If anything, it should flash while it’s pairing to the device/app then stay lit solid while it’s connected to the device/app. I hate trail driving at night using my phone dimmed down to keep an eye on all my temps etc. and yet I can see that blue flash light up a lot of the interior. Other than that, it’s a flawless product I can’t recommend enough.

Coding my Mini Cooper with it.

Worked great on my 2015 Jeep Rubicon. I paired it with the JScan app, and was able to eliminate the flicker in my aftermarket LED headlights, turned off the seatbelt chime, and adjusted the tire pressure warning light. Highly recommend.

I have several of similar ODBII dongles. This one, with its recommended software is clearly the most functional.I had a MAF low P0102 error, which (after cleaning the sensor) I was not able to reset with my other dongles and Torque pro, but did reset fine with this. It does not require BlueTooth pairing between the phone and the dongle, so it is simpler to use than the typical dongle. The software, unfortunately requires ongoing yearly payment.

A little wonky with staying connected sometimes but I'll give it 5 stars because I got it to disable my TPMS and I was able to do that very easily. Additionally I was able to use it to change my tire size and correct the speedometer. Cool little gadget. Also has a trail mode with some cool buttons to increase rpm for running a wench and what not.

Works perfectly!! I needed to reprogram my speedometer because the used 2014 Jeep JK I purchased had larger than factory tires a previous owner installed. The dealers wanted $550 to reprogram. Also it only had 1 key (transponder type), dealer wanted $350 for a new programmed key. That’s a $900 total!I bought this programmer, the license required and 2 keys on amazon and accomplished all for less than $60

I wanted to write a quick review with info for anyone else and save you some time on how to program a new Dodge Key FOB.I bought this unit as well as 2 Dodge key FOBs off of Amazon for my Challenger. I still have my current keys but the buttons were completely worn where I guess the traces on the board were completely done so I couldn't lock or unlock the doors with the FOB but could start and drive my car.Things you'll need:Vgate Icar Pro w/ Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, a phone, 1 working key for your (Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler) car that will start it, a key FOB to program that is the same style and layout as your current FOB, OBD Jscan App, purchase a license for a vehicle in the Jscan app (currently about $23 after tax)STEPS:1. Plug in the Icar Pro unit into your OBD2 connector in your car.2. Put in your working key and turn your ignition to the RUN setting (the one right before starting the car)3. Open the Jscan app, select your make at the top and then select your model.4. On iPhone you now select iCar Vgate 4.0 BLE to connect to the unit. On Android I believe you have to go into your phone's settings then bluetooth and find the unit and select connect then you will get a pin to enter on the app.5. Once connected click Adaptation, then select Ignition Key Programming Settings6. Scroll Down and select WCM PIN Reading (at this point I had to buy a VIN license for my car to read the pin which was $21 plus tax at the time of writing this)7. Now at the top it should tell you the detected version, select that version from the selection menu, hit done then the green GO button. It will give you the four digit key pin. write it down or remember it.8. Now take the working key out and put the key you want to program in to the ignition to the RUN setting.9. In the app select WCM Ignition Key Programming, hit GO then GO again.10. Now enter in the PIN code you got before with no spaces. It should take about 10 secs and it will program the key. If you have more keys to program, put them in the ignition to RUN and go through the process again using the PIN.11. Check your keys and make sure the buttons function and that you can start your vehicle.12. You are done and for much cheaper than going to the dealership.* I don't have remote start on my car so I'm not sure about if there is any difference with that. I also just swapped the original hidden keys in each FOB to the new ones and didn't take the blanks to be cut at the hardware store. I hope this helps someone else.

I received it today 20 minutes ago. I have not tested it yet. I’m going to go test it with J scan in a few minutes. I will update the review and let you know if it worked well with my iPhone.