What are the top 4 BMW Key Programmer to buy in 2021? We have picked out 4 tools that were the best sellers in Obd2shop.co.uk. The comparison list is as below:
Xhorse VVDI2 vs. Yanhua ACDP BMW vs. CGDI BMW vs. AK90
| Item | Xhorse VVDI2 | Yanhua Mini ACDP Master BMW | CGDI Prog BMW MSV80 | AK90 |
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| Price(May fluctuate with sales) | £1,300 | £873 | £522 | £22 |
| Language | English, Italian, Spanish, Polish, German, Hungarian, Chinese | English | German, French, Spanish, English, Chinese | English |
| Support System | FEM/BDC, EWS to CAS1, CAS2, CAS3/3+, CAS4/4+ | FEM/BDC, CAS1, CAS2, CAS3/CAS3+, CAS4/4+ | FEM/BDC, CAS1, CAS2, CAS3/3+, CAS4/4+ | EWS 1995- 2009 (EWS2.1/2.2/3/3.3/4/4.4) |
| Update | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Functions | 1. Unit coding.
2. OBD key learn(CAS1/CAS2/CAS3/CAS3+). 3. File make key(CAS1/CAS2/CAS3/CAS3+/CAS4/CAS4+). 4. Mileage correction. 5. Read&write EWS/CAS. 6. Synchronize CAS-ELV. 7. Unlock key. 8. CAS repaired. 9. Fix CAS4 EEPROM key programmer. 10. Generate specialized chips. 11. Immobilizer data processing tool. 12. Other key tools. 13. Generate remote control. |
1.93/24/25/35/95 series eeprom ICP, OBP & parts of freescale/NEC MCU ICP.
2. CAS1-CAS3+ immo key programming by OBD or ICP, CAS4/CAS4+ immo key programming ICP, mileage reset, read/write eeprom & flash. 3. FEM/BDC immo key programming by ICP or OBP, mileage reset, recover/backup data. 4.Read/write N20/N55/N13/MSV80/MSD85/other DME ISN code 5.Erase/adjust mileage of 080DOWQ/T, 160DOWQ/T eeprom. 6. refresh the BMW E/F chassis(CAS) key. 7. Read&write BMW FRM module 0L15Y chip eeprom/flash, read&write 3M25J chip eeprom/d-flash/p-flash. |
1. CAS1-CAS4 key match, CAS4 key match(OBD).
2. Normal mode read ISN. 3. Bootstrapper upgrades. 4. FEM/BDC key match. 5. BMW F series program. 6. BMW enable/disable key. 7. BMW F series coding. 8. EGS empty and clone. 9. CAS mileage reset. 10. BMW E series program/codification. 11. BMW EWS key match. 12. BMW diagnosis. 13. ICOM function.
With 24 full authorizations please buy CGDI BMW Full Version |
1. Read data dumps directly from MCU which marked 1D47J, 2D47J, 0D46J, 2L86D without removing.
2. Renew, lock or unlock keys by AK90+ software. 3. Program original chips “EML 10030A” for making keys. 4. Identify keys for all EWS & CAS, show VIN, key no., also change VIN & mileage in ews. |
Differences
Price
Xhorse VVDI2>Yanhua ACDP BMW >CGDIBMW>AK90
Language
Xhorse VVDI2 for BMW supports 7 languages.
CGDI BMW supports 5 languages.
Yanhua ACDP BMW &AK90 only support English.
Support System
Xhorse VVDI2 supports the most widely BMW systems: FEM/BDC, EWS to CAS4/4+.
AK90 only supports the EWS system while YanhuaACDP BMW &CGDIBMW do not support it.
Functions
Xhorse VVDI2 full version supports BMW key programming, module replacement, diagnosis, and mileage correction. It is mainly used for vehicle repair. No need to buy other authorization.
CGDI BMW supports BMW key programming, diagnosis & security maintenance, but does not support all authorizations (BMW Data modification and verification, B48 B58 read ISN, MSD80 / 81 /85 /87 MSV90 read ISN, N13 / N20 / N55 /B38 read ISN should pay extra).
Both Yanhua ACDP BMW and AK90 support BMW key programming, mileage correction for a specific system, does not support the BMW diagnosis function.
Recommendation
Xhorse VVDI2 Full Version features more functions than a locksmith will need. It is much suitable for a professional mechanic or car repair shop. It is a multi-functional vehicle diagnostic platform, which not only services BMW but also supports OBD functions for VW, Audi, Porsche…etc.
Yanhua ACDP BMW is a professional BMW key programmer, recommended for locksmiths who need to program keys in FEM/BDC, CAS1 to CAS4/4+ system.
CGDI Prog BMW is a professional BMW key programmer & diagnostic tool, suitable for mechanics or car repair enthusiasts who have a special demand for BMW. Full authorizations recommend CGDI BMW Full Version.
AK90 Key Programmer supports all BMW EWS keys from 1995-2009. Can work as an auxiliary tool for locksmiths when programming keys for older BMW.
