How to Program BMW X1 key by CGDI BMW

How to use CGDI prog BMW MSV80 key programmer to program new key to BMW X1 through downgrade? Here is the step-by-step guide for you.

Prepare:

Car: 2015 BMW X1 CAS3+

CGDI prog BMW

Two car keys: Original car key& blank car key

BMW test platform (DIY)

 

Procedures:

Step 1: Connect to CGDI prog BMW

Step 2: Program key

Step 3: Test new key

Note: The car is CAS3+, need to downgrade. Downgrading on the vehicle must ensure that the vehicle voltage is stable. Charge the car batteries by other car. But if it’s not convenient, you’d better dismantle the CAS and downgrade with test platform.

Step 1: Connect to CGDI prog BMW

Dismantle the CAS DME from the car

Plug the test cable into the CAS port

Connect the ignition switch to the CAS

Connect CAS to CGDI prog BMW device via OBD

Turn on the power switch and adjust the voltage to about 12V

Step 2: Program key

Open the CGDI BMW software

Select “BMW CAS1-3+ Key Match”-> “Read key info”

Pay attention to the prompt “The current CAS version needs to be downgraded by programming, whether it needs to be downgraded or not. When programming CAS, please confirm that the car has enough power, and it is forbidden to disconnect the device during programming.”

Click “YES”

 

Note: Please remove the key from the ignition switch

The key has been removed, just click “OK”

Wait 10 minutes…

Read key info success

Select one key unused (key2)

Click “Generate dealer key” to generate

Select the first mode to get the ISN code

Insert the original car into CGDI prog BMW coil

 

Take out the original key from CGDI prog BMW

And insert the blank key

Return to desktop and click “OK”

Check the prompt warning massage:

Whether the key currently programmed is a smart key?

Note: If is a smart key, the key will be locked!

The key is a remote key, click “No”

Program key successfully

Insert the blank programmed into BMW key slot

Can be used normally

Click “Read key info” to read key data again

Read key info success

Save the relevant data to desktop

 

Step 3: Test new key

Place the CAS back to the BMW X1

Test remote- OK

Start the car- OK

Job’s done!

CGDI MB support all keys lost for ELV repair

CGDI prog MB with full adapters can support all keys lost for ELV repair. Here I’d like to share my experience about it.
Cost & Package:
I bought cgdi prog mb with full adapters recently. It cost me 679 euro free shipping at eobdtool.co.uk. All the goods i received after 5 days via DHL. The package incl. the following items:
1pc x CGDI MB Multiplexer
1pc x Adapter
1pc x OBD Cable
1pc x USB Cable
1set x EIS/ELV Test Line for Mercedes
1pc x ELV Emulator
Activation:
Cgdi prog mb needs activation when received, so i activated it before using follow the steps below:
1)Download cgdi prog mb software from official website: http://www.cgprogcar.com/en/?c=list&cs=xiazaizhongxin, there are relevant cg products software in the catalogue
2)Install cgdi mb software on laptop and read out serial number of cgdi
3)Pass serial number to eobdtool.co.uk customer service, when activation is done, restart cgdi prog mb and the software, it will be ready to use.
The test:
Activation was done, so I started to use cgdi prog mb to repair the W204/ 207/212 ELV.
Firstly, I connect the power, usb cable and OBD connection device.
The vehicle can be replaced with a used or new ELV.
Then start to access to the formal procedures
Part 1: Replace used ELV
1.Connect cgdi prog mb to Mercedes car via OBD, open cgdi mb software, select “ELV” and “Read ELV Data” to read w204, w207 and w212 data

2.Connect the clip on the yellow line of the OBD line to the K-line on the directional lock plug

3.Read the ELV basic info and key info successfully

4.ELV is ok and can do repairing

5.Get ELV erased password

6.Erase the ELV success

7.Read ELV data again, related info displayed after erasing

Part 2: Replace whole new ELV
After reading the whole new ELV data, the related info is showed as below, you can do the following operations without wiping ELV data

Collect and calculate anti-theft password:
Select “EIS”-> “Read EIS Data” to read info

Enter “Compute Password”-> “Copy key with key”
(If you lost all the keys, you can choose “copy key without key”)

Select “Collect Data” and “other keys”, and then click “OK”

Collect key password follow the software prompts and copy

Go to “EIS” and paste the password to ELV

Save the ELV data successfully (Please default the file name)

Get the erased password successfully

Click “Wipe EIS Data”
Follow the prompt to insert the simulation key into the EIS in 30 seconds


Erase the EIS success

Read EIS data again to show the related info

Load the original data (the ELV data saved initially)

Click “Write EIS Data”
Pay attention to the prompt and click “OK”

Insert the simulation key into the EIS in 30 seconds again
Write EIS data success

Read EIS data again to show related info

Click “Sync W204 ELV”, when it shows sync W204 ELV success, please insert key into EIS for activation

Activated successfully, ready to use

That’s all. Hope can help you out!

Learn more: http://blog.eobdtool.co.uk/

How to get cgdi mb tokens and exchange points

Are you searching for the method to get CGDI prog MB tokens and exchange points for password calculation service? Here Eobdtool.co.uk will give you answer.

What is the token policy for CGDI Prog MB?

Subscription A: CGDI Prog MB can calculate the password twice for free each day for the first 180 days (from the day you activate device)
When license gets expired, It will cost usd60 for another 180 days tokens, please pay to Token Service 180 Days for CGDI Prog MB Key Programmer.
Subscription B: One free token each day all the time. And it won't get expired anymore. If you want more tokens, you can get via following ways:
1. Earn points when you use the CGDI Pro MB device, one point equals one token, you can redeem token in software yourself.
2. If you have CGDI Prog BMW MSV80, we can bundle with your CGDI MB to have one more token per day, which means 2 free tokens each day
3. If you have CG100 PROG III Airbag Restore Devices, and CG Pro 9S12, please pass us serial number to bundle them together, you will have two more tokens, which means 4 free tokens per day.
4. If you don't have other CGDI device but still want to calculate password more times, one token will cost 5usd. Please pay for One Token for CGDI Prog MB


Notice: You can calculate 4 times at most each day.
How to collect and exchange CGDI prog MB key Points?
Step 1: Connect CGDI prog MB to PC well
Go to CGMB software and click “Key Points” at the top right

Step 2: Power on the device and insert the Benz key into CGDI prog MB device

Step 3: Click “Key check” in the online store page
Note: If the system prompts “Key points not collected”, please click “OK” to access next step.
Otherwise, these key points have been collected or the key is not original CGDI product.

Step 4: Click “Collect points”, it will show “200 points” and prompts “Key points collected successfully”
Click “OK”

Step 5: Select “Credits exchange” to convert the key points
It will prompt “Will the points be converted? Do you want to continue?”
Click “YES”

Step 6: Every 200 key points can be redeemed for one password calculation service
CGMB software will show “Successful redemption” if the key points are exchanged successfully

Hope it can help you out! Enjoy!