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I cannot link ABRP (iOS) app to my 2023 Lightning using the vLinker MC+. The dongle does not show up as a link during the process. I downloaded an OBE reader app on iPhone and can link to the dongle, so doesn’t appear to be the dongle. Can’t seem to get ABRP app to show the dongle after repeated efforts to create a link. Any ideas?

Posted by Brian Thomas ·
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  • Katya S. changed status to Awaiting Clarification
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    Feb 17, 2025

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    Hi @Brian Thomas,

    Have you made sure to disconnect the dongle from any other apps on your phone before attempting to connect to ABRP?

    How far along do you get in the connection process? Could you provide a screenshot of where it fails?

    We could also recommend taking a look at this page about the OBD connection; https://www.iternio.com/abrp-obd

    You’ll also find the most common reasons for failure and what can be done here; https://www.iternio.com/faq?questionId=3145f052-d64a-459a-b335-8b30b85dbb5f&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d

    • Brian Thomas

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      Feb 18, 2025

      Hi Katya,

      Thank you for your response. I reviewed the link to most common reasons for failure, and identified the problem there (changing app settings to allow for Bluetooth). I was hoping it was something that simple! All is working well now. Thanks again!

      Brian