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vLinker BM+ coding BMW3 Turns on/off the engine automatic start-stop function and coding time until automatic lock.

Operation content:

1. Turns on/off the engine automatic start-stop function.
2. Coding time until automatic lock.

 


vLinker BM+ Coding BMW-X7 Turns on/off the automatic start-stop function of the engine control unit and Coding start animation.

Operation content:
1.Turns on/off the automatic start-stop function of the engine control unit.
2.Coding start animation.

 


vLinker BM+ Coding BMW-X7 multiple hidden functions.

Operation content:

1.Turns on/off the automatic start-stop function of the engine control unit.

2.Coding start animation.

3.Coding brake force display activation speed.

4.Coding active sound design.

 


vLinker MC+ Coding BMW3 multiple hidden functions

Operation content:
1.Turns on/off the engine automatic start-stop function.
2.Coding default driving mode.
3.Coding time until automatic lock.

 


vLinker BM+ BMW X5 turns off automatic engine start-stop function operation video

 


vLinker MC+ BMW X4 turn on/off automatic engine start-stop function operation video

 


vLinker BM+ BMW X5 turns on automatic engine start-stop function operation video

 


vLinker BM+ Coding BMW-X4 multiple hidden functions.

Operation content:
1、advanced crash safety module
seat belt reminder driver seat.
seat belt indicator passenger seat.

2、air conditioning
AC on in air recirculation mode.
apply auto settings to manual mode.

3、frone light module right
angel eyes brightness.

4、body domain controller
time until automatic lock.

 


Which OBD-II protocol is supported by my vehicle?

All cars and light trucks built for sale in the United States after 1996 are required to be OBD-II compliant. The European Union OBD legislation is somewhat more complicated.


An OBD-II compliant vehicle can use any of the five communication protocols: J1850 PWMJ1850 VPWISO9141-2ISO14230-4 (also known as Keyword Protocol 2000), and more recently, ISO15765-4/SAE J2480 (a "flavor" of CAN). US car manufacturers were not allowed to use CAN until model year 2003, but as of model year 2008 and going forward, all vehicles will use the CAN protocol.


There are two types of diagnostic link connectors (DLCs) defined by SAE J1962 - Type A and Type B, shown in Figures 2 and 3, respectively. The main difference between the two connectors is in the shape of the alignment tab.


Location - According to J1962, Type A DLC "shall be located in the passenger or driver's compartment in the area bounded by the driver's end of the instrument panel to 300 mm (~1 ft) beyond the vehicle centerline, attached to the instrument panel and easy to access from the driver's seat. The preferred location is between the steering column and the vehicle centerline."



Fig. 1 - J1962 Vehicle Connector, Type A


Type B DLC "shall be located in the passenger or driver's compartment in the area bounded by the driver's end of the instrument panel, including the outer side, and an imagined line 750 mm (~2.5 ft) beyond the vehicle centerline. It shall be attached to the instrument panel and easy to access from the driver's seat or from the Co-drivers seat or from the outside. The vehicle connector shall be mounted to facilitate mating and unmating."

Fig. 2 - J1962 Vehicle Connector, Type B


As a general rule, you can determine which protocol your vehicle is using by looking at the pinout of the DLC:

The following table explains how to determine the protocol:


Pin 2Pin 6Pin 7Pin 10Pin 14Pin 15Standard
must have--must have--J1850 PWM
must have-----J1850 VPW
--must have--may have*ISO9141/14230
-must have--must have-ISO 15765(CAN)



                                                    *Pin 15 (also called the "L-line") is optional in newer vehicles that use the ISO9141-2 or ISO14230-4 protocols.

In addition to pins 2, 7, 10, and 15, the connector should have pins 4 (Chassis Ground), 5 (Signal Ground), and 16 (Battery Positive). This means that:


PWM  The connector must have pins 2, 4, 5, 10, and 16

VPW  The connector must have pins 2, 4, 5, and 16, but not 10.

ISO  The connector must have pins 4, 5, 7, and 16. Pin 15 may or may not be present.

CAN  The connector must have pins 4, 5, 6, 14, and 16



How do I know whether my car is OBD-II compliant?

Vehicle Compatibility Chart.


**Please Note: OBD-II compatibility is not related to where the vehicle is manufactured where your vehicle was bought when new. To read the chart below, choose the country where your vehicle was sold new. If you do not see the country below, check your vehicle manual, research online, or consult with your dealership to confirm OBD-II compatibility.


**Please Note: Hybrid and Electric vehicles are low or zero emission vehicles, our scan tools may not work. Check your vehicle manual, 

Country of SaleModel YearsNotes
United States1996
European Union (Diesel)Full OBD-II Compliance for 2007 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2004-06
European Union(Petrol)Full OBD-II Compliance for 2002 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2001
Canada1998
Algeria2014
Argentina (Domestic)2008
Argentina (Imports)2009
Australia (Diesel)2007
Australia (Petrol)2006
BahrainFull OBD-II Compliance for 2018 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2017-18
Brazil (Petrol)Full OBD-II Compliance for 2007 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2005-06
Brazil (Diesel)Full OBD-II Compliance for 2015 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2013-14
Chile (Diesel)2013
Chile (Petrol)2014
China (Beijing - Petrol)2008
China (Country - Diesel)2011
China (Country - Petrol)2010
Costa RicaLimited Compliance from 2017 onward
China Hong Kong2006
IndiaFull OBD-II Compliance for 2017 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2013-16
Iran2012
Israel2003
JapanFull OBD-II Compliance for 2008 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2003-07
KuwaitFull OBD-II Compliance for 2018 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2017-18
Mexico2007
Morocco2010
New Zealand (Diesel)2007
New Zealand (Petrol)2006
Nigeria2015
OmanFull OBD-II compliance for 2018 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2017-18
Peru2003
Peru2017
Philippines2016
QatarFull OBD-II Compliance for 2018 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2017-18
RussiaFull OBD-II Compliance for 2012 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2010-11
Saudi ArabiaFull OBD-II Compliance for 2018 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2017-18
Singapore2014
South KoreaFull OBD-II Compliance for 2010 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2005-09
China Taiwan2008
Thailand2013
Turkey2013
United Arab EmiratesFull OBD-II Compliance for 2018 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2017-18
Vietnam2017
YemenFull OBD-II Compliance for 2018 and onwardLimited Compliance from 2017-18

1996 or newer model year vehicle sold in the United States


United States legislation requires all cars and light trucks model year (MY) 1996 and newer to be OBD-II compliant. More information is available on the EPA's website. Our scan tools work on all 1996 and newer cars and light trucks sold in the United States, including:

Acura
Alfa Romeo
Ariel Atom
Aston Martin
Audi
Bentley
BMW
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Citroen
Daewoo
Daihatsu
Daimler
Dodge
Ferrari
Fiat
Ford
Geo
GMC
Holden
Honda
Hummer
Hyundai
Infiniti
Isuzu
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Lamborghini
Lancia
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Lotus
Maserati
Mazda
McLaren
Mercedes
Mercury
MG
Mini
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Oldsmobile
Opel
Pagani
Panoz
Peugeot
Plymouth
Pontiac
Porsche
Regal
Renault
Rolls-Royce
Roush
Rover
Saab
Saleen
Saturn
Seat
Scion
Shelby
Skoda
Smart
Subaru
Suzuki
Tesla
Toyota
Triumph
TVR
Vauxhall
Volkswagen
Volvo
Yugo

2001 or newer model year gasoline vehicle sold in the European Union

Commission Directive 70/220/EEC, Annex I:


8.1. Vehicles with positive-ignition engines
With effect from 1 January 2000 for new types and from 1 January 2001 for all types, vehicles of category M1, except vehicles the maximum mass of which exceeds 2500 kg, and vehicles of category N1 class I, must be fitted with an on-board diagnostic (OBD) system for emission control in accordance with Annex XI. [...]


Note that here "European Union" means countries which were members of the EU in 2000.


2004 or newer model year diesel vehicle sold in the European Union

Commission Directive 70/220/EEC, Annex I:


8.2. Vehicles with compression-ignition engines
Vehicles of category M1, except
- vehicles designed to carry more than six occupants including the driver,
- vehicles whose maximum mass exceeds 2500 kg,
from 1 January 2003 for new types and from 1 January 2004 for all types, must be fitted with an on-board diagnostic (OBD) system for emission control in accordance with Annex XI.


Note that here "European Union" means countries which were members of the EU in 2003.


Other vehicles

If your vehicle does not fall into any of the above categories, look under the hood and try to locate a label (Fig. 1) that explicitly states that the vehicle was designed to comply with OBD-II legislation.

                                                                                            Fig. 1 - Vehicle Emission Control Information Label

In this case, OBD-II is used as a general term and can mean any of the following:

  • OBD II (California ARB)

  • EOBD (European OBD)

  • JOBD (Japanese OBD)

You may also consult your vehicle's owner's manual and perhaps contact your local dealer. However, be aware of the fact that many dealers do not know the difference between OBD and OBD-II.

If the vehicle is not OBD-II compliant, you cannot use a generic OBD-II scan tool such as ElmScan to obtain diagnostic information from your vehicle.


But my car has the 16-pin OBD connector, shouldn't it be OBD-II compliant?

No, not necessarily. A lot of European and Asian manufacturers equipped their vehicles with D-shaped 16-pin connectors long before they began installing OBD-II systems on those vehicles. One curious thing to note here is the fact that most non-EOBD compliant vehicles had a DLC that does not fully conform to SAE J1979. Compare figures 2 and 3, and notice the "ears" on the non-EOBD compliant Ford Focus.


                                                                                                                       Fig. 2 - Ford Escort DLC (courtesy of DigitalFriction, UK)


                                                                                                                           Fig. 3 - J1962 Vehicle Connector, Type A

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