Q: Yanhua Mini ACDP programming master is the best BMW key programming tool?
Here, we’ll talk about 3 popular BMW key tools in the markets, incl vvdi2, acdp and cgdi.
1. Mini ACDP bmw vs. cgdi bmw
| Features/Tools | Mini ACDP BMW | CGDI BMW |
| Highlight | No need to remove chip!
No need soldering!
No need to cut the line!
No need to lift the pin!
| OBD key program!
Run faster!
Test a lot = Safety!
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| Workable interface | Mobile with Android/iOS & PC | PC or Laptop |
| Connection | Wifi connection to a mobile | USB connection to a PC |
| Update | Free and online update by scanning the QR code | Free and online update |
| Tokens | No need tokens | No need tokens
Note: It’s necessary to buy
Tokens if it’s CGDI-MB.
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| Method | OBD | OBD |
| Key programming | CAS1: Yes
CAS2: Yes
CAS3: Yes
CAS3+: Yes
CAS4: Yes
CAS4+: Yes
FEM/BDC: Yes
| CAS1: Yes
CAS2: Yes
CAS3: Yes
CAS3+: Yes
CAS4: Yes
CAS4+: Yes
FEM/BDC: Yes
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| Odometer correction | Yes | Yes |
| E/F series coding | NO | Yes |
| EGS ISN reading | NO | Yes |
| Activation/Adapter | ACDP needs adapters to work with.
You should buy different adapters for various modules:
CAS1-4+ immo;
FEM/BDC immo & dashboard;
FRM footwell module (0L15Y 3M25J);
35080, 35160DO WT Eeprom.
And you should have another adapter to read ISN;
adapter to read DME ISN (when all keys are lost);
adapter to renew key.
Btw, you can get a Mini ACDP FULL kit.
| CGDI alone doesn’t need adapter.
You can use another programmers to read modules, need a cable to read DME ISN from MSV and MSD
Note: You don’t need purchase extra license any more. Device comes with all free license in default.
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If you are not equipped with soldering knowledge & rich experience and don’t have another tool to read modules, Yanhua ACDP can be a good helper.
For personal use, you’re advised to have a Mini ACDP main unit and the adapter for your BMW.
For auto repair, have a Mini ACDP BMW full kit = have all for BMW key making and module programming.
If you are looking for a reliable tool for safety and speed, CGDI BMW is the best solution. Tools from obdii365.com is tested before delivery, and more and more cars are tested by professionals there.
- Mini ACDP bmw vs. vvdi2 bmw
| Product | Yanhua Mini ACDP BMW | Xhorse VVDI2 BMW |
| Features | Has no issues in BMW CAS and FEM/BDC | Works perfect in VAG and BMW Immo |
| Diagnostic | No | VVDI2 work for VAG diagnostic only, not BMW |
| Key Programming | CAS: YES!
CAS1
CAS2
CAS3/CAS3+
CAS4/CAS4+
| CAS: YES!
CAS1
CAS2
CAS3/CAS3+
CAS4/CAS4+
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| EWS: NO!
Yanhua ACDP cannot work with EWS modules
| EWS: YES!
EWS1
EWS2
EWS3
EWS4
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| FEM/BDC | FEM/BDC |
| Odometer Correction | Yes | Yes |
| Module Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Data Backup | Yes | Yes |
Note that “Module Programming” here doesn’t refer to read ECU data and write data to the new ECU. You can read “Module Programming” as FEM/BDC odometer correction & module repair, DME read/write ISN codes, M35XX programming, CAS2 OBD mode, CAS3/CAS3+ module OBD mode, CAS4/CAS4+ (Mask 1L15Y, 5M45H/1N35H)
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Mini ACDP BMW reviews:
It’s a nice tool with all the activation (BMW CAS1, CAS2, CAS3, CAS3 +, CAS4, CAS4 +, FEM, BDC 8pin IC chip read and write ..)
It works perfect on all CAS types and for AKL (all keys lost).
Its also compatible via bluetooth so not only wifi is needed.
Its a great and small tool, easy to use, compared to VVDI, R70, Upa and etc.
yanhua Mini ACDP BMW test reports:
Reset F series 6HP EGS:
Repair FRM (Footwell module) adapter integrates data:
Change VIN in FEM:
Read/Write ISN from N55 N20 N13 without opening DME:
Add a FEM/BDC smart key:
OBD program a new CAS3 key to BMW 3 series 2018:
