Product details
Direct USB connection!
Based on the ELM 327 interface chip, these kits are one of the lowest-
cost means of talking to modern cars.
Interface can also be used with other software supporting the ELM327 chipset.
Connect your PC to your car!
Award-winning EngineCheck diagnostics package!
Covers 2001+ petrol cars and 2004+ diesel cars
Easy-to-use multi-protocol package to connect your PC to any OBDII or EOBD compliant car
( 2001+ petrol car, 2004+ diesel car).
Why take your car to the dealer for a code-read? You can now read and clear your
engine fault codes, and view
live engine information on your own driveway!
For more details on the EngineCheck software, please visit the
EngineCheck website
What is included in the kit?
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Vgate vLinker FS USB interface 1.8m
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EngineCheck download, activation and licence details
Please note: Software not shipped on CD - software download information sent by email.
Which cars can I connect to?
This interface will allow you to connect to your EOBD or OBDII compliant car. These are petrol cars sold from new
within the European Union from 2001 and diesel cars sold from 2004.
(Passenger cars with fewer than 10 seats and a Gross Vehicle Weight rating of less than 2500kg)
Please email
us if you would like to confirm compatibility with your car.
For information on the pins required in the diagnostic port for the support of each of
the above protocols, please click here.
Product returns
Please note the price of this item includes a licence for the EngineCheck software, which
requires activation before use.
If the product is returned to us as an unwanted item, or because it was purchased for an incompatible vehicle,
we cannot provide a refund of the cost of the software (£30.59) once an activation code has been requested.
The remainder of the cost of the item may be refunded, in line with our standard
returns policy.
Product comparison
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Feature
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EngineCheck package
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EngineCheck Pro
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Package contents
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- Vgate vLinker FS USB interface
- Software supplied as download
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- Vgate vLinker FS USB interface
- Software supplied as download
- Printed user manual
- Hard plastic carry case
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Fault code definitions
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Generic (P0xxx/P2xxx etc) only (over 4,700 definitions)
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Over 21,000 definitions - generic & manufacturer-specific
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Live engine sensor data
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Yes
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Yes
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Live oxygen sensor graphs
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Yes (subject to vehicle support)
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Yes (subject to vehicle support)
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Mode 5 oxygen sensor test results
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No
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Yes (subject to vehicle support)
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Control module support
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Engine management & emissions
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Usually engine management & emissions only, but if other modules respond on EOBD protocols, will offer each module for connection
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Printable pages
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- Fault code report
- On-board test results
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- Fault code report
- On-board test results
- Oxygen sensor info
- Live data graphs
- Recorded data playback
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Software updates
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Free
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Free - typically released 3-6 months before EngineCheck
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Frequently asked questions
What
is EOBD/OBDII?
Do I need a different interface/connector for
each car?
Does the interface ship with software on CD?
Do these interfaces work with UK cars before 2001?
I have seen these/similar products advertised
as working on all 1996 and newer cars - why don't these?
Will it reset the ECU and Check Engine light (MIL)?
Will it reset Airbag, ABS or Service
lights?
What
is EOBD/OBDII?
EOBD compliant
cars are petrol cars sold in Europe from the beginning of 2001, and
diesel cars sold from 2004.
EOBD is
an abbreviation of European On-Board Diagnostics. This is the name given
to a European Directive implemented to control the vehicle emissions.
OBD-II
(On-Board Diagnostics, Second Generation) is the US equivalent of the
European EOBD standard. This came into force in 1996 for all cars sold
in the US.
Do
I need a different interface/connector for each car?
These
interfaces will allow you to connect to your EOBD or OBDII compliant
car. These are generally petrol cars sold in Europe from 2001
and diesel cars sold from 2004.
If you
can see your 16-pin diagnostics port in your car, you can also check
which interface will work by checking the pins present in the port.
Click here for more
information.
Does
the interface ship with software on CD?
The interface
package doesn't ship with a CD, as the software and drivers are very
small downloads. Full details on downloading the drivers are included
with the interface.
Your purchase
includes our new EngineCheck
diagnostics software.
Other software that supports the ELM327 chipset can also be used with the interface.
Do
these interfaces work with UK cars before 2001?
This is
a very frequently asked question. In many cases, no. However we have
found that many Asian manufacturer cars are supported back to approximately
1999/2000.
We have
also found that many Ford and Jaguar petrol cars are supported
back to approximately 1997.
Please
email
us if you are unsure whether your car will work before ordering.
I
have seen these/similar products advertised as working on all 1996 and
newer cars - why don't these?
This is
definitely one of our most frequently asked questions!
Please
click here for a detailed
answer to this question.
Will
it reset the ECU and Check Engine light?
These
interfaces will allow you to erase the fault codes from the ECU memory,
and switch off the 'Check Engine' light (or Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)).
In erasing
the codes, they reset the ECU, which also erases any 'learned' settings,
e.g. fuel trim adjustments. These will be re-learned automatically by
the car during subsequent drive cycles.
Resetting
the ECU is not harmful to the car.
Will
it reset Airbag, ABS or Service lights?
No, the
tools will not reset these lights, or read codes from these systems.
These
packages communicate with the EOBD/OBDII systems in the car, which are
primarily the engine/emissions diagnostic systems. These are linked
to the 'Check Engine' or 'Malfunction Indicator Light' (MIL).
The packages
will reset the 'Check Engine' light, and will clear any associated
fault codes.
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Software information
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EngineCheck
software (included)
For full
details of the EngineCheck
software that we provide with this interface, please visit the EngineCheck
website by clicking the screenshots below:
Features
- Read
and clear stored and pending engine fault codes
- Switch
off Check Engine light
- Full
database built-in of generic fault code definitions
- View
live engine information in meter or graph format
- View
on-board test completion status (inspection/maintenance tests)
- View
fuel-system status
- Works
with ELM-based diagnostic interfaces: ELM320, ELM322, ELM323,
ELM327
- Works
with ELM-compatible diagnostic interfaces: OBDLink SX
PC
requirements
The
minimum system requirements for the Gendan EngineCheck software are:
- Desktop,
laptop or notebook PC
- Pentium
processor (or higher) running at 300MHz (or higher)
- Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
- Approx.
100MB of hard disk space
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Software updates
Software updates are free for existing customers.
You can check the software version of the latest release, download updates and manage your activation codes online by registering with our free software control panel.
Product reviews
If you've already purchased this product, you can submit a review here.
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6 customers
have reviewed this product so far, with an average score of
5/5
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Review submitted on 04/01/2014 by [name withheld] |
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I bought this code reader to read and clear a fault code on a jaguar stype on an x plate, after reading about code readers having problems with jags, I thought it would be good to email and find out more, my email was quickly responded to with very helpful information from Dean, he helped with all my many questions, even when I phoned to complete my order the guy on the phone was also extremely helpful, which gave confidence in the company, my tool arrived the next day which is brilliant. All in all the code reader worked beautifully with the jag, thus the kit is made to a high quality
Very happy with the Gendan guys
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Review submitted on 31/08/2012 by Patrick Whetman |
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Fantastic product and excellent after sales service. This was my first attempt at fixing my renault master 2007 van and found the diagnostics port easy enough. plugged the dongle in, phoned gendan for some port info, then 60 seconds later, up came the fault code, with explanation of what was wrong. In my case, it was the mass air flow sensor. Looked up the problem on the renault forum, disconnected the sensor as suggested and hey presto, the van fired up again! Will now replace sensor and air filter. Happy Chappy!
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Review submitted on 04/06/2012 by Andrew Burgess |
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I dont normally write rave reviews about products, but in this case its very different. I have Played about with code readers for some time, both via friends & local indie garages, the pro tools are extremely good, but also extremely expensive, whilst the E-bay ilk of hong-kong-fuee specials leave a lot to be desired. A simple code reader will flag up a number of abnormalities, but not tell you which is the initiating event, which are the consequential events. For this you need to be able to explore log live data. This EOBD scan tool does just that.
Firstly I was able to diagnose a air flow sensor problem on my daughters Astra which had been through 3 different Vauxhall garages in the last year costing several hundred pounds a throw, still not fixing the problem. I was able to find that the air-flow sensor was sensitive to differing ambient air temperatures, even sensitive to whether the bonnet was open or closed - the hotter it got the less air flow it sensed, so screwed up the mixture etc etc - £55 sensor 10 minutes to fix - job done.
Secondly, My Mercedes kept on flagging up mixture problems, for various reasons over the last 9 months. It would always reset, before coming back in the next few weeks. Fault code readers did nothing for me, except telling me to change every sensor fitted to the car - twice - however the live data analyser showed an air leak caused by a broken bit of plastic. The over zealous hammer swinging mechanic at the main dealer / rodeo rider garage repaired the leak with sellotape, which was falling off. A small tube of proprietry resin adhesive & 10 minutes work - fixed.
the Absolute Great thing about this bit of kit is the GUI. It is extremely user friendly. Code readers are OK, but when linked to kit where you can actually see what is happening is absolutely essential with some faults. all this for just £75.
If this letter encourages somebody else to buy this bit of kit, then great, congratulations, it is the best £75 you have ever spent.
As an Owner Driver/Dad/Grandad/Mr Fix, I cannot justify spending Loads-a-Money on some of the extremely fine equipment out there, but with this equipment & a bit of common sense you can do just as well, if not considerably better than some so called Experts .
Excellent equipment, easy to use, the best £75 I have ever spent - Thanks GENDAN.
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Review submitted on 09/03/2012 by Ged Clarkson |
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Great product easy to use and excellent support from the guys at gendan
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Review submitted on 23/12/2011 by [name withheld] |
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A truly excellent piece of kit I have used it with success on Toyota, nad Citroen petrol powered vehicles, but have yet to use it on Diesels.
It removes a lot of guess work from diagnosing problems if only this were available when I was an Apprentice.
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