G01 Not Connecting to Vgate iCar3 WiFi Connector

BS_G01_M40i · 10-16-2019, 05:24 PM

Hey All,

New to the coding scene, and I purchased G01 Not Connecting to Vgate iCar3 WiFi Connector. I have followed the quick guide connection to the letter and I keep getting the same error code saying that it cannot connect. It says to make sure that it is connected to the WiFi in iOS (which it is) but I still cannot access the Bimmercode app.

Thoughts?

gugin · 10-16-2019, 09:40 PM

This is a known issue. The author of BimmerCode no longer recommends the Vgate WiFi adapter ("The latest Vgate devices do not function properly anymore, so these adapters are not recommended any longer." See https://bimmercode.app/adapters/). Get the OBDLink MX+ or UniCarScan UCSI-2000 adapter. Although, since you use an iOS device, you may as well get yourself an ENET cable and an Ethernet adapter. That is by far the fastest connection.

teaston · 10-17-2019, 02:39 AM

Have you selected the correct adapter in settings?

Minty · 10-17-2019, 05:57 AM

I have a VGate iCar II and have coded some limited features. As teaston mentioned, you need to select the right adaptor in the Bimmercode App. Also, you need to press the Start/Stop button 3 times in succession to enable 'diagnostic' mode.

Although VGate only supports a limited set of features using BimmerCode, the BimmerLink Diagnostic App works fine and can read all of the CPU's. As I want to code folding mirror speed (which I cannot using VGate) I am going to have to buy the UniCarScan adaptor in addition.

Cheers,
Minty

teaston · 10-17-2019, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Minty

I have a VGate iCar II and have coded some limited features. As teaston mentioned, you need to select the right adaptor in the Bimmercode App. Also, you need to press the Start/Stop button 3 times in succession to enable 'diagnostic' mode.

Although VGate only supports a limited set of features using BimmerCode, the BimmerLink Diagnostic App works fine and can read all of the CPU's. As I want to code folding mirror speed (which I cannot using VGate) I am going to have to buy the UniCarScan adaptor in addition.

Cheers,
Minty

Yes good point about diagnostic mode I think a lot of people missed that, you have to press the start stop button three times in quick succession and then wait a few seconds for diagnostic note to

BS_G01_M40i · 10-17-2019, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the responses. I have started the vehicle in diagnostics mode by hitting the ignition three times. It seems that I will be returning my receiver for a model that is fully supported by BimmerCode.

teaston · 10-17-2019, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BS_G01_M40i

Thanks for the responses. I have started the vehicle in diagnostics mode by hitting the ignition three times. It seems that I will be returning my receiver for a model that is fully supported by BimmerCode.

Get an Enet cable and ethernet to lightning adapter, it’s much faster than even the best Bluetooth dongles!

nyalpine90 · 10-17-2019, 07:59 AM

i just order the OBDlink MX from Amazon, should arrive by tomorrow

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BS_G01_M40i Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW x3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	G01 Not Connecting to Vgate iCar3 WiFi Connector Hey All, New to the coding scene, and I purchased G01 Not Connecting to Vgate iCar3 WiFi Connector. I have followed the quick guide connection to the letter and I keep getting the same error code saying that it cannot connect. It says to make sure that it is connected to the WiFi in iOS (which it is) but I still cannot access the Bimmercode app. Thoughts?
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gugin New member 318 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	This is a known issue. The author of BimmerCode no longer recommends the Vgate WiFi adapter ("The latest Vgate devices do not function properly anymore, so these adapters are not recommended any longer." See https://bimmercode.app/adapters/). Get the OBDLink MX+ or UniCarScan UCSI-2000 adapter. Although, since you use an iOS device, you may as well get yourself an ENET cable and an Ethernet adapter. That is by far the fastest connection.
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Minty First Lieutenant 156 Rep 365 Posts Drives: G01 M40i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	I have a VGate iCar II and have coded some limited features. As teaston mentioned, you need to select the right adaptor in the Bimmercode App. Also, you need to press the Start/Stop button 3 times in succession to enable 'diagnostic' mode. Although VGate only supports a limited set of features using BimmerCode, the BimmerLink Diagnostic App works fine and can read all of the CPU's. As I want to code folding mirror speed (which I cannot using VGate) I am going to have to buy the UniCarScan adaptor in addition. Cheers, Minty
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BS_G01_M40i Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW x3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses. I have started the vehicle in diagnostics mode by hitting the ignition three times. It seems that I will be returning my receiver for a model that is fully supported by BimmerCode.
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7431 Rep 11,843 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	i just order the OBDlink MX from Amazon, should arrive by tomorrow
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