Compliance & Diagnostic Capabilities

Application layer fully complies with ISO 15031 and is compliant with SAE J1979.

Fully functional Mode$01~Mode$09 operation.

Supports a large number of vehicles made by 70 manufacturers.

DTC includes generic (P0, P2, P3, B0, U0 and C0) & manufacturer specific (P1, P3, B1, B2, U1 and C1, C2) codes.

Detailed DTC library: DTCs are explained in easy-to-understand words rather than obscure jargon. Online help information is available for 80% of all the DTCs, which shows the probable cause of the code.

Common Vehicle Issues This Tool Helps Diagnose

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OBD2 / EOBD Functions

• Reading Codes: Show the detailed description of the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs)
• Erasing Codes & Reset: Turns off Check Engine Light (MIL), clears codes and resets monitors.
• Data Stream: Reads and displays live ECU/PCM data stream, plotting functions graphically and stores freeze frame data.
• I/M Readiness Status: Shows whether the various emissions-related systems on the vehicle are operating properly and are ready for inspection and maintenance testing.
• View Freeze Frame Data: Check the certain vehicle conditions which are recorded by the on-board computer at the time the emission-related fault occurs.
• Read Vehicle Information: Display the information such as VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), CID (Calibration ID) and CVN (Calibration verification number), etc.

Multilingual Support

VGATE VS890 features a multi-language user interface, supporting up to 13 languages:

• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Korean
• Japanese
• Italian
• Hebrew
• German
• French
• Finnish
• English
• Dutch
• Danish
• Chinese

Supported Protocols

• SAE J1850 PWM
• SAE J1850 VPW
• ISO9141
• KWP FAST INIT
• KWP 5BAUD INIT
• CAN 11BIT 500K
• CAN 29BIT 500K
• CAN 11BIT 250K
• CAN 29BIT 250K
• CAN_USER1 11B 125K
• CAN_USER1 29B 125K
• CAN_USER2 11B 50K
• CAN_USER2 29B 50K
• Full CAN BUS support for new cars
• 11 Bit and 29Bit CAN
• Capable of communicating with multi-ECU System

Key Features

1. Color options: Scarlet, dark blue, Pearl Blue, Green Blue, Metal Black, Orange
2. LCD: 3-inch black mask LCD with wide visible area and high contrast — readable even in strong sunlight
3. Housing: ABS+PC engineer plastic (passed 6-meter free fall test). Patent No. 200830010963.5
4. Harmless fade-resistant paint
5. Rubber oil sprayed housing; slide-proof, dirt-resistant, and vibration-proof
6. Passed EMI/EMC test
7. High-quality PET 6-key film keypad (3M harmless glue)
8. CE, FCC, RoHS Certified
9. Support manually input DTC Look-up

Core Diagnostic Functions

10. Read DTCs
11. Clear DTCs
12. Data stream

Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities

13. Freeze Frame
14. I/M Readiness
15. O2 Monitor Test
16. On-Board Mon Test
17. Component Test
18. Vehicle Info
19. Modules Present
20. Unit of Measure
21. State Emission
22. Read All DTCs
23. Read Stored DTCs
24. Read Pending DTCs
25. Detailed help information
26. Capable of showing probable cause of a DTC
27. Up to 161 data items, each with online help information
28. Reset engine MIL
29. This operation will erase all DTCs, freeze frame data, oxygen sensor data, and reset I/M monitors and MIL

Portable Design

The OBD2 scanner's compact size fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, so you can carry it anytime and anywhere.

Supported Vehicle Brands

European Cars

Compatible with Standard OBD2 cars from 2003 to present:

for Alfa Romeo, for SAAB, for Acura, for Opel, for Audi, for Seat, for Bentley, for Skoda, for Daewoo, for Benz, for Daihatsu, for Land Rover, for BMW, for Vauxhall, for Volvo, for VW, for Ford, for Jaguar

French Cars (after 2006)

for Citroen, for Fiat, for Renault, for Peugeot

Not supported: for Renault Clio 2 / Megane / Dacia Logan

American (USA) Cars

Compatible with Standard OBD2 cars from 1996 to present:

for Chrysler, for Ford, for GM, for Jeep

Japanese Cars

Compatible with Standard OBD2 cars from 2005 to present:

for KIA, for Isuzu, for Honda, for Mitsubishi, for Hyundai, for Dacia, for Lexus, for Mazda, for Nissan, for Subaru, for Suzuki, for Toyota

Chinese Cars

Compatible with Standard OBD2 cars from 2008 to present:

for BYD, for Chery, for Geely, for Great Wall, for Karry

Compatibility Limitations & Warnings

• Not supported: Russian cars (VAZ, UAZ, LADA)
• Does not work with trucks
• For Ssangyong Actyon: 2009–2017
• For Ssangyong Korando (2.0 TD Diesel): 2013–2017
• For Ssangyong Kyron (2.0 Diesel): 2010–2017
• For Ssangyong Rexton: 2011–2017
• Not supported: Opel Corsa C 2004 1.3 CDTI
• Not supported: VW Golf 4 2002