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PIM·VCI II(2)·VCI III(3) Support Scope and Connection Methods

Oscar Eom
Updated

This guide explains the supported modules and connection methods by region and menu in the Hyundai·Genesis PDI app.

Supported Modules by Region and Menu

Region·Target Inspection Menu PIM(Mini VCI) Support VCI II(2) / VCI III(3) Support
North America (USA HMA·GMA, Canada HAC, Mexico HMM) Hyundai·Genesis Standard new vehicle PDI ([PDI] / [NVR] / [AGED] / [Storage]) Supported. Both supported.
North America (USA HMA·GMA, Canada HAC, Mexico HMM) Hyundai·Genesis [CPO] / [DBS] Supported. Both supported.
14 European countries (Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Denmark, Belgium, Croatia, Norway, Ireland, Spain, Sweden. Excluding Russia) Hyundai Standard new vehicle PDI Supported. Both supported.
14 European countries (Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Denmark, Belgium, Croatia, Norway, Ireland, Spain, Sweden. Excluding Russia) Hyundai European [CPO] Supported. Both supported.
Other global regions (India, Africa and the Middle East, Central and South America, Australia, Russia, etc.) Hyundai Standard new vehicle PDI PIM(Mini VCI) only. Not supported.
Other global regions (India, Africa and the Middle East, Central and South America, Australia, Russia, etc.) Hyundai [CPO] Supported. Both supported.
Other global regions (India, Africa and the Middle East, Central and South America, Australia, Russia, etc.) Hyundai [DBS] Supported (additional rollout in 2026.04). Both supported (additional rollout in 2026.04).
Other global regions (India, Africa and the Middle East, Central and South America, Australia, Russia, etc.) Hyundai [e-VHC] / Domestic [CPO] Supported. Both supported.

Regions where VCI II(2) / VCI III(3) are not detected during scanning in standard new vehicle PDI are PIM(Mini VCI)-only regions, so this is normal behaviour as specified.

VCI II(2) / VCI III(3) are only supported for new vehicle PDI and [CPO] throughout North America and in Europe (excluding Russia), and in the [CPO]·[DBS]·[e-VHC] menus in other global regions.

Search and Connection Symptoms

VCI II(2) / VCI III(3) are not found in the PDI app, or "Unknown error - (Code: 1029)" occurs when connecting via Bluetooth.

The VCI III(3) wireless firmware update stops at 2% and "An Unknown error - 1999" occurs, or the connection keeps dropping.

The PIM(Mini VCI) module is not found.

Checking Supported Modules and Troubleshooting Connection Issues

  1. Preliminary check: Please check the supported modules by region and inspection menu in the support table above.

  2. VCI II(2) official Bluetooth pairing PIN number (supported regions/menus only): You must enter 0701, not 0000 or 1234, to connect without Code 1029.

  3. Resolving VCI III(3) firmware update Code 1999 (supported regions/menus only): As packet loss has occurred due to Bluetooth wireless bandwidth limitations, please connect the tablet and VCI III(3) directly using a wired USB-C cable to update, or complete the firmware update in the diagnostic app (GDS Smart) first, then launch the PDI app.

  4. If PIM(Mini VCI) cannot be found, please perform the 3-step check (common to all regions).

    1. Please allow location (GPS) permission on the tablet and disable power saving mode.
    2. Please remove the existing PIM(Mini VCI) pairing ([Unpair]) in the Android Bluetooth settings, then scan again.
    3. If the red power LED on PIM(Mini VCI) does not flash when connected to the OBD port, or Code 2998 recurs, the hardware unit is faulty, so please replace it.

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