Vgate iCar Pro 2S Bluetooth 5.2 OBD2 Scan Tool
- Bluetooth 5.2, up to 3Mbps data transfer
- iOS, Android and Windows, no pairing needed on iOS
- OBD2 vehicles sold in USA after 1996, 12V only, not 24V diesel
- 3mA sleep draw, auto sleep and remote wake-up
- Up to 208 filter groups for EV diagnostics
- 2-year warranty, firmware upgradable
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable diagnostic dongle for drivers who already use apps like Torque, Car Scanner or BimmerCode. It has no screen of its own, and some apps charge fees.
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ASIN: B0CYZRMCK9Model: iCar Pro 2SCategory: Code Readers & Scan Tools
Overview
Garages, driveways and long road trips are where this Vgate adapter earns its place: it stays plugged into the diagnostic port and sends data by Bluetooth to a phone, tablet or Windows PC. Auto sleep cuts its draw when the car is parked.
Wide app support turns a phone into a scan tool, from general readers to brand coding apps, and the low sleep draw means it can stay plugged in. Every function depends on the chosen app, and several of those apps charge.
Who it's for
Hobbyists who already run a scan app on an iPhone or Android phone get a fast adapter that works with many of them. Mechanics wanting a self-contained tool with built-in menus should buy a handheld scanner instead.
Pros and cons
- Works with many third-party apps
- Low draw when the car is parked
- No Bluetooth pairing step on iOS
- Leaves phone internet access free
- Needs a separate app to work
- Some compatible apps charge fees
- Not for 24V diesel vehicles
Performance notes
What the adapter can read depends on the app paired with it, since the dongle only relays data between the car and the device. Bluetooth leaves the phone's Wi-Fi free for internet, and the sleep and wake logic stops the adapter from draining the battery when left in the port.
Specifications
| Brand | Vgate |
|---|---|
| Model | iCar Pro 2S |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Vehicle |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, Up To 3Mbps |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Instructions |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year |
| Supported apps | Torque, Car Scanner, Dr.Prius, OBD JScan, BimmerCode |
| Other details | |
| Operating System | Android, IOS, Windows |
| Vehicle coverage | OBD2 vehicles sold in USA after 1996; 12V light diesel up to 6.5T; not 24V |
| Software updates | Firmware upgrade via phone or Windows PC |
| Special functions | Auto sleep, remote wake-up, up to 208 filter groups |
| Standby draw | As low as 3mA |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vgate iCar Pro 2S a standalone scanner?
No. It is an OBD2 adapter with no screen; it needs an app such as Torque, Car Scanner, Dr.Prius, OBD JScan or BimmerCode on a phone, tablet or Windows PC. Some apps charge fees.
Do I need to pair the iCar Pro 2S in iPhone Bluetooth settings?
No. On iOS there is no Bluetooth pairing step; you connect inside the app.
Can the Vgate iCar Pro 2S stay plugged in?
It supports auto sleep and remote wake-up and draws as low as 3mA when sleeping, which helps save battery power.
Will the Vgate iCar Pro 2S work on a diesel truck?
Only 12V light diesel vehicles with a load of 6.5T or less that support OBD2. Do not use it on 24V diesel vehicles.