How to Choose BMW E series OBD key programmer?

 What programmer would be the best for OBD key programming for BMW E series, I have around $1000 to spend.

 

Most locksmiths vote VVDI BMW, CGDI BMW, Yanhua Mini ACDP BMW full package.

 

Review 1. VVDI BMW worth to buy. Xhorse supports all BMW E series key programming.

xhorse vvdi2 bmw is identified according to immobilizer type, some E chassis is not K-line communication.

 

Review 2. I’d like to recommend CGDI BMW.

It supports all E series key programming and coding.

CGDI BMW key programming list:

***Here I take some for example.
1) E60(E60\E61\E63\E64
2) E65(E65\E66\E67\E68)
3) E7O(E7O\E71\E72)
4) E89(E81\E82\84\ E87\E88\E90\E91\E92\E93)
5) R56(R55,R56,R57,R58,R59,R60,R61)
6) F001(F001,F002,F003,F004,F007,RRO4,RRO5, RRO6
7) F010(F005,F5006,F010,F011,F012,F013,F018)
8) F020(F020,F021,F022,FO23,F030,F031,F032,F033
F034,F035,F036,F080,F082,F083,F087,F088)
9) F025(F015,F016,F025,F026,F085,F086)
10) FO56(F039,F045,F046,F047,F048,F049,F052, F054,
FO55,F056,F057,F060)
11) G070(G070,G071)
12) I001(1001,1012,1015)
13) KO01(K010,K018,K019,KO21,KO22,K023,K032,
K033,K034,KO35,K045,K046,K047,K048,K049
K050,K051,KO52,K053,KO54,K061,K067,K069
K080,K081,K082,K083,K084)
14) KEO1(K017)
5) M013(M013)
16) KSO1(K002,K0O03,K008,K009,K060
17) S15A(F090,F097,F098,G001,G002,G011,G012,
G013,G030,G031,G032,RR11,RR12,RR31)
18) S15c(G008,G038)

 

Review 3. Best investment is Yanhua ACDP BMW Full Package.

Look at Yanhua ACDP BMW full package (hardware):

1). ACDP Programmer Basic Module:

Support 93 /24/ 25 / 35/ 95 Series EEPROM in circuit programming (ICP) and on adapter board programming (OBP), and parts of Freescale / NEC MCU in circuit programming（ICP）. This module is a necessary basic configuration for other modules.

 

2) CAS Module (module 1)

(1) Support CAS1 – CAS3+ IMMO key programming by OBD or ICP mode, Mileage reset, Read/Write EEPROM and FLASH data.

(2) Support CAS4/CAS4+ IMMO key programming in circuit programming (ICP), Mileage reset, Read/Write EEPROM and FLASH data.

 

3) FEM / BDC Module (module 2)

Support FEM/BDC IMMO key programming by ICP or OBP mode, Mileage reset, Recover/Backup data.

 

4) ISN Module (module 3)

 

Read/write N20/N55/N13 ISN code via OBD.

Read/write MSV80/MSD85 ISN code without opening DME shell.

Read/write other DME ISN code by opening DME shell.

 

5) 35160 Module (module 4)

Can erase/adjust mileage of 080DOWQ/T,160DOWQ/T EEPROM.

 

6) Refresh BMW key (module 7)

Refresh BMW E chassis/F chassis key to make BMW keys can be used repeatedly.

 

7) FRM module (FRM Footwell module) (module 8)

Read and write BMW FRM module (FRM Footwell module) 0L15Y chip EEPROM/FLASH data. Read and write 3M25J chip EEPROM/D-FLASH/P-FLASH data.

 

And BMW programming menu:

 

ACDP BMW reviews:

1. It’s worked fine for me so far but I use it only for EGS stuff.

 

2. Well I’ve used it for:-
   CAS3+ reading and writing flash and eeprom. Excellent
   FEM/BDC spare keys. Spot on.
   Cas4 AKL and spare keys. Spot on.
   Locked JLR KVM. Spot on.
   FRM Repairs. Again, spot on.

   It’s becoming one of my favorite tools.

 

3. Done a few CAS3+ and 16 Jag XF with no issues 
   I never buy Chinese tools direct from China. Yes you will pay more buying from a local supplier but you have some support and can return the tool if it breaks.

 

also CAS4/4+ no issues

 

4. I bought one purely as it was cheap, I needed something for my Comfort Access retrofit that could make keys and read the CAS. This was £300ish and does everything I need. It makes keys flawlessly on CAS4 over OBD. I know it’s not the most expensive but keys over OBD is a great option!

 

Update:

I bought an Yanhua ACDP mini purely to create new CAS4 keys for my F10 and to clone my CAS4 for a comfort access retrofit. CAS clone worked great and was successful in adding new keys to donor CAS after cloning as well as original keys working ok. Reading CAS4 via ICP working first time every time and I have had no failures or errors. The issue with my method was that cloning the original CAS4 also copied the HWAP which rendered the Comfort Access aspects of the donor CAS inoperable. The solution was given by a friend who decrypted the CAS using a different tool, I think Autohex. I still had to provide the DME ISN for him from ACDP in order to decrypt the CAS data.

ACDP has some usable functions but its certainly not a professional tool. I don’t use the mobile interface, I use the PC software.

 

5. True, ACDP is one of the best tools. No soldering and does what it needs to for key making and icp reading of cas.
   Explorer is the most cumbersome (you need keytag tool, Ecu explorer needs that you open dme’s e.t.c) but one of the best all round tool, Autohex makes things as easy as can be and also one of the best all round.

 

6. I have the newest one my ACDP is only 2 months old. bought FULL BMW PACKAGE.

CAS3-4 keys no problem with ACDP icp mode of course
FRM repair also works good

 

Update:

I used it for few keys and coping f series ecus had no issues with that,
tried bdc for key programming wouldn’t connect to bdc via adapter
need more testing but so far for keys on cas4/3 it works good.

 

Update:

Just did CAS4  KR55WK49663 key yesterday worked like a charm, I need to test it on fem and bdc but CAS never had any issues. I also use it from iPhone

 

7. I got it since a week and i am excited
   M35080 Programming needs some improvements, there are some bugs (tested on 4 dashs, and it’s better to desolder)
   Serial EEP 24XX, 25XX, 93XX, 95XX works like a charm (but tested on only 3 Eeps)
   Tried several CAS4 to Read without any problems, Mileage reset works too
   CAS3 tested only 1 but readed without problem
   On a another group they reported to create successfully keys on FEM/BDC and CAS4

 

8. Reading eprom cas4 and make a key for f11 so far done.

cas4 reading eprom compared with vvdi reading and its matching 100%.

 

9. All other 35080/160 are possible, like all other programmer can do also.
   ACDP is also working with smartphone tethering so a router is not a must.
   Didn’t test if it works offline,

   Fem key making and mileage reset is confirmed by other users in WhatsApp group,
   I can confirm mileage reset cas3/3+/4, key making cas3/3+, key 868mhz refresh
   and frm programming.

 

10. I have it and have had it for more than 3 months now.
    It works perfect on all CAS types and for AKL but for FEM and BDC it still has a long way to go.
    Its also compitable via bluetooth so not only wifi is needed.
    Its a great and small tool, easy to use, compared to VVDI, R70, Upa and etc.

 

11. Tested the Mini ACDP here with 4 CAS3 and one CAS4+ without any problems. For the first CAS3 I needed more than 5 minuntes to place the pins correctly but after some experiences I needed only 30 seconds for everything. Important is that you use the small screw tools to clean the contacts.

 

12. BMW 5 series CAS4 2015 OK.

FYI, this is BMW E code names explained:

BMW E3 (above) 2500/2800 saloons, 1968-1977
BMW E9 2000-2800 coupés, 1968-1974
BMW E12 1st-gen 5-series, 1975-1981
BMW E21 1st-gen 3-series, 1976-1983
BMW E23 1st-gen 7-series, 1978-1987
BMW E24 1st-gen 6-series, 1977-1989
BMW E25 Turbo concept car, 1972
BMW E26 M1 supercar, 1978-1981
BMW E28 2nd-gen 5-series, 1982-1988
BMW E30 2nd-gen 3-series, 1984-1992
BMW E31 8-series, 1989-1999
BMW E32 2nd-gen 7-series, 1986-1994
BMW E32/2 2nd-gen 7-series LWB, 1987-1994
BMW E34 3rd-gen 5-series, 1989-1995
BMW E36 3rd-gen 3-series, 1992-1999
BMW E36/5 3-series Compact, 1994-2000
BMW E36/7 Z3, M Roadster, M Coupé, 1995-2002
BMW E38 3rd-gen 7-series, 1994-2001
BMW E38/2 3rd-gen 7-series LWB, 1994-2001
BMW E38/3 3rd-gen 7-series armoured, 1998-2001
BMW E39 4th-gen 5-series, 1996-2004
BMW E46 4th-gen 3-series, 1999-2005
BMW E46/5 2nd-gen 3-series Compact, 2001-2004
BMW E52 Z8, 2000-2003
BMW E53 1st-gen X5, 2000-2006
BMW E60 5th-gen 5-series, 2004-2010
BMW E61 5th-gen 5-series Touring, 2004-2010
BMW E63 2nd-gen 6-series Coupe, 2003-2011
BMW E64 2nd-gen 6-series Cabriolet, 2003-2011
BMW E65 4th-gen 7-series, 2001-2008
BMW E66 4th-gen 7-series LWB, 2002-2008
BMW E67 4th-gen 7-series armoured, 2001-2008
BMW E68 4th-gen 7-series hydrogen
BMW E70 2nd-gen X5, 2007-2013
BMW E71 1st-gen X6 2008-2014
BMW E81 1st-gen 1-series 3dr, 2004-2011
BMW E82 1st-gen 1-series 5dr, 2004-2011
BMW E83 1st-gen X3, 2003-
BMW E84 1st-gen X1, 2009-2016
BMW E85 1st-gen Z4, 2003-2009
BMW E87 1st-gen 1-series Coupe, 2004-2011
BMW E88 1st-gen 1-series Convertible, 2004-2011
BMW E89 2nd-gen Z4, 2009-2016
BMW E90 5th-gen 3-series saloon, 2005-2011
BMW E91 5th-gen 3-series Touring, 2005-2011
BMW E92 (below) 5th-gen 3-series coupé, 2005-2011
BMW E93 5th-gen 3-series convertible, 2005-2011

To own VVDI BMW, CGDI BMW, Yanhua Mini ACDP at www.obdii365.com.

 

SVCI J2534 Program Ford J1850 PWM PCM Module

 Obdii365.com received new feedback from customer:  ” I can set reprogramming voltage to 18V on PIN 13 and do reprogramming for a Ford J1850 PWM vehicle using the SVCI J2534 passthru adapter.  This is just as expected. ”

 

So is it worth buying the j2534 cable?

What’s good of svci j2534?

• Works with bunch of manufacturer’s software, like Ford’s IDS, Mazda IDS, FDRS, Toyota TIS, JLR SDD, ELMconfig, Forscan etc.
•  Works with official latest ids software
• Online software & firmware update
•  Installation is very easy with the included loader
• Cheap

 

What’s bad of svci j2534?

• Sometimes it is instable and sometimes disconnect from car.
•  It will not program older vehicles (seemed has been fixed in new upgrade).  for the older ones you need the vcm2.

In sum, this device pays for itself.

 

 

FLY Technician has solved the J1850 PWM protocol module programming bugs. So it will reprogram J1850 modules without issue.

 

What you need: 

SVCI J2534 diagnostic interface

Ford IDS software and QuickLoader

PCM  module to be installed

 

Free download Ford IDS V120.01 and IDS QuickLoader

 

Tips on software installation:

1. Install latest ids 120
2. Install ids_vci
3. Install SVCI-J2534-Ford-Quickloader
4. Insert svci2534 to your car obd2 port
5. Run icon SVCI-J2534-Ford-Quickloader (internet connection should be ON)

All of those installer packages you can find in download section from flyobd website (check download link above.)

 

Here is a demo guide on SVCI J2534 J1850 PWM module programming:

Test module information
Part number: F8CF-12A650-CE
Year: 1998
Module: ECU
Protocol: J1850 PWM
Test target: Module programming

 

Note:  Must update firmware to 001.031 version or above version.

Connect svci j2534 interface with vehicle

Make sure the communication indicator of svci flashes

Start Ford IDS QuickLoader on desktop, it will ask for Firmware Update
Update upgrade firmware to 001.031

Run IDSQuickLoader again, you will see current software and firmware version
Run IDS V120.01

Start New Session->All other, press Tick icon

Identify vehicle information and confirm by press YES

Read VIN
Select Module Programming->Programmable Module Installation->PCM

Set ignition switch to OFF (Position 0)

Install a new module in vehicle
Note: Do not start a reprogramming session with a low battery in the vehicle and programming tool.
The fuel pump and the engine cooling fan(s) may run during the following procedure.
If you are programming a 6.0L diesel, the FICM relay must be removed before programming
Set ignition switch to ON

Downloading data for PCM reprogramming until complete

Set ignition switch to OFF
Turn ON ignition switch again
Turn OFF ignition switch

Calibration has been loaded and checked

If required, obtain a PCM reprogramming label and complete with the following data.
Place the completed label in the appropriate position. It is not required on vehicles served in North American.
Start engine but do not depress the throttle pedal.
Turn OFF ignition switch
Turn ON ignition switch
J1850 PWM protocol PCM reprogramming completed.

Clear existing fault codes
Turn OFF ignition switch

Done.

 

 

Other unbiased reviews on SVCI J2534:

1.I just did a PCM/TCM Module programming on a 2014 fiesta with the svci j2534 today. Honestly I was surprised how well it worked. I would suggest a usb Y cable. I was having issues before because my laptop USB port did not supply enough current.

2. svci j2534 work good i tested many times program keys, sync immo , remove speedlimiter etc. and work OK

3. For me it works well with newer vehicles. It does freeze and disconnect sometimes. But I’ve never had it brick a computer. I only use it for module programming.  So it might be annoying if you use it to diagnose and it keeps freezing and you have to restart IDS. It will not program older vehicles. Installation is very easy with the included loader. But if you can find a good quality clone I would rather go for that. But comparing this to the cheap quality clones around the same price I think this is better.

4.  Its a very good tool. Svci j2534 works fine. Have been using it for a year now.

5. I’ve done PCM/TCM on Kuga 2015 2.0L Tdci with IDS 116 no problem.

6. i use this daily with no problem at all .but it is slower than vcm2. but it does some things better than vcm.

7. I have this tool and it’s working very well. Very fast on programming and diagnosis. I recommend!

https://www.obdii365.com/service/ford-j1850-pwm-module-programming-with-svci-j2534.html

Yanhua ACDP Clear BMW E F Series 6HP 8HP ISN

 Question: have BMW E / F Series to clear ISN 6HP and 8HP, need only Yanhua Mini ACDP and Module 11?

 

 

Yanhua chief engineer replied:

6HP (GS19D) ISN Clear (Support E Chassis ): Module 17 (required)

 

6HP data refresh (Supports F chassis): Module 11 (required)

 

8HP ISN Clear (Support E chassis): BMW E Chassis 8HP EGS ISN Clear A51D

Authorization (required)

 

8HP ISN Clear (Supports F/G chassis): Module 11

 

Operation guide:

1. Yanhua Mini ACDP Clear BMW E Series 6HP EGS ISN with Module 17?

Guide in words and images:

http://blog.obdii365.com/2021/01/22/clear-bmw-e-series-egs-6hp-isn-using-yanhua-mini-acdp/ 

2. How to clear BMW F series 6HP EGS ISN?

http://blog.obdii365.com/2019/03/29/reset-bmw-f-series-6hp-egs-with-yanhua-mini-acdp/

 

3. How to reset BMW E & F series 8HP EGS with Yanhua Mini ACDP and Module 11?

(E and F chassis 8HP shares the same operation)

Guide in words and images:

http://blog.obdii365.com/2020/08/28/yh-mini-acdp-bmw-8hp-isn-clear-e-chassis/

 

4. BMW E Chassis 8HP EGS ISN Clear A51D Authorization

 

Online activation, no need shipping.

 

Supported List : RR1/RR2/RR3/E70/E7 1/E72/EB1/EB2/EB4/ EB7/EBB/

EB9/E90/E91/E92/E93 etc.

 

Clear /SN of BMW BHP via OBD/Bench.

 

There are 4 options to use YH Mini ACDP to clear BMW 8HP ISN (E Chassis):

https://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/acdp-bmw-e-chassis-8hp-egs-isn-clear-a51d.html

 

Enjoy!

Orange5 BMW Mini FRM3 Repair Connection

 Question 1: can someone help with a guide on how to restore frm3 module in bmw e91. I have a Orange5.

Question 2: I have a FRM3R E70 AHL S:6135 light model and I want to repair.  I have Orange 5 programmer. But I don’t know how to read and restore eeprom from Dflash. Can anyone explain?

Question 3:  I have a corrupted frm 3 and want to read the data from the frm so I can do a recovery flash. Can anyone help with the connections of FRM 3 to orange 5 programmer.

Question 4:  I have connected Orange 5 with 9S12XEQ384 EEE but when I read D-Flash and P-Flash there is nothing, only in eeprom is something. How to repair light module?

 

 

Solution to these questions:

All steps for FRM3 ( (BMW Footwell Module)) with Orange5 to read – erase – set new partition and program it with new eeprom file and P-Flash.

Original Orange5 100% works. OEM Orange5 (the clone) is untested.

 

Disclaimer: 

Credit to cartechnology UK Donators. You can find PDF tutorial on the form as well.  You are at your risk.

 

BMW FRM3 Repair with Orange5

(9S12XEQ384 MASK 3M25J Flash/Eeprom)

Open your FRM3 and connect Orange5 Programmer

BMW FRM3 connection for orange 5 programmer

(click to enlarge images below)

Select the correct Processor in MTRK – 9S12XEQ384

Press Read ID – if connection is OK Orange show you ID and Mask

Now click Query EEE to check if Partition is damaged

First select P-Flash and click READ button and save P-Flash (!!IMPORTANT!!) to have backup
Next select D-Flash and read it (this file we need to generate Eeprom File)
Now open DFLASH to EEPROM Tool – load Dflash and generate a new Eeprom file

 

After we have a Backup of D-Flash and P-Flash we must erase the processor – Orange 5 will erase the full
Processor
Click Erase button and select Erase → do not Unsecure!!!!

After the Processor is erased we have to set new Partition for Eeprom/D-Flash area.
There are two parameters that control how the
software configures the memory: DFPART and ERPART.
DFPART = Number of D-Flash sectors reserved as User D-flash (128 total)
ERPART = Number of pages reserved for EEE (16 total)
The two parameters are required to meet two size conditions to be valid:
1. (128-DFPART) / ERPART >= 8
2. (128-DFPART) >= 12 if ERPART==1
Examples:
“80 00” – Enables 128 sectors (32 KB) of D-Flash and 0 pages of EEE
“20 0C” – Enables 32 sectors (8 KB) of D-Flash and 12 pages (3 KB) of EEE
“10 0C” – Enables 16 sectors (4 KB) of D-Flash and 12 pages (3 KB) of EEE
“00 10” – Enables 0 sectors of D-Flash and 16 pages (4 KB) of EEE
Set FullPart and to DFPART 00 00 and ERPART 00 10 and click OK

After we made this we can check if partition is ok by clicking Querry EEE
now it should look like in the next picture

If partition is OK we can write new files
Select P-Flash in Orange and load your backup file to the processor
If write is done click compare button to check if write is ok
Select EEE in Orange and load your generated Eeprom file
Click write button and after write is ok click compare to check written file
NOW YOUR FRM3 SHOULD WORK AGAIN.

 

 

Check other BMW FRM3 Repair Tools and Guides

VVDI2 Program VAG Immo 4.5 MQB All Keys Lost

 Step-by-step procedure how to generate and program a new Xhorse VVDI VW Smart key MQB XSMQB1EN remote control for VAG group cars from 2014 to 2019 with a VDO NEC24C64 Immo4.5 counter on a Megamos AES transponder if we do not have a working key.

The procedure includes:

– reading CS data online using the VAG OBD Helper cable;

– generating the appropriate remote control with the Xhorse VVDI2 programmer;

– generating the Dealer Key based on the data obtained online

– programming the immobilizer and remote control via the OBD connector with the VVDI2 programmer

 

Step 1. reading CS data online using the VAG OBD Helper cable

Tick off “NEC24C64-MQB (4.5 MQB)” and then “Manually select key”, and it shows identification immobilizer system…Soon, reading data…IMMO… Ok.

 

Please select online key ID first (0A44386B – Key NO. 1), then use “Online Calculate immo data” for online calculation!

 

Wait about 90 seconds until calculate online successfully.

It will pop up an attention: IMMO4 – NEC24C64 part immo data success saved at folder C://

Attention 1: This immo data is not the full immo data, DON’T write it back to car with other tool.

Attention 2: You can’t prepare new delear key and learn key with this immo data in other IMMO device.

Attention 3: Press OK will auto open immo data folder.

 

immo 4 data support: VVDI2, key tool plus, APPro, K518, SMOK.

 

Step 2. Generate the appropriate remote control with the Xhorse VVDI2 VAG programmer

 

Click on “Prepare remote -Proximity mode…

 

Note: Currently MQB key does not support make dealer key by other device, please use VVDI2 VAG to make dealer key.

Note 1: For 4. 5th generation IMMO system flip keys, need to programming IMMO with transponder first, after start the car, then enter VVDI2 diagnostic 09 channel to match remote. 4th, 5th IMMO system smart key, no need to match remote separately, after programming IMMO, remote function working automatically.

Note2: MQB flip and smart, need to use Xhorse MQB keys to generate, support Passat, Bettle, Sharan,. etc 4th, 5th IMMO smart key/ remote key programming, support change ID by VVDI2, keys will not blocked in service center for online operation, support multiple times rewrite.

Step 3. Generate the Dealer Key based on the data obtained online

Load immo data that is calculated by OBD helper.

It will prompt “Input MQB remote to VVDI2 programmer and continue.

 

Prepare dealer key successfully.

 

Step 4. Learn the new dealer key to car.

Job is done!

 

Good to know:

Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus Pad Full Configuration is able to Online Calculate immo data (same as VAG OBD Helper).

 

Xhorse VVDI2 is only 1399usd at:

https://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/vvdi2-pro-commander-key-programmer.html

 

And for VAG OBD Helper, contact at E-Mail: Sales@OBDII365.com