Alternative to dr prius

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Martin1973, May 26, 2023.

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  1. Martin1973

    Martin1973 New Member

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    Looking for an alternative to dr prius as uts not fully functional with general cars
    Anyone know of or use any thing different?

    Cheers
    Martin.
    2002 prius in UK
     
  2. Paul Gregory

    Paul Gregory Senior Member

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    I installed Dr. Prius, and I purchased a VGate Vlinker MC+ BT OBD plug. The device came with a QR code to scan for the driver/software, but it doesn't exist in the Google Playstore. I installed the Dr. Prius app, but it won't connect. The message is "cannot connect to Vlinker iOS" which isn't even installed. I have the android version. I have followed all the instructions to the letter.
    What am I doing wrong? (no wild guesses please, they don't help)

    Vgate vLinker MC+ Bluetooth for Android Dr.Prius Connection Guide
     
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  3. MAX2

    MAX2 Senior Member

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    It is possible that the software product has been modified and there is no longer compatibility between different programs.

    It is possible that VGate Vlinker OBDII is made according to a simplified version and does not have all the functions.

    Read this information.

    Hybrid battery diagnostic and repair tool for Toyota and Lexus
    can-newsletter.org - Miscellaneous

    Descriptions of various applications for the phone can be read here.
    https://priuschat.com/threads/gen2-obd2-app-review.232741