How to program key fob using Tech 2 scan tool

You will need a GM Tech 2 Scan Tool with it’s 32MB card (updated) and the CANdi module. I have seen the pair sell for as cheap as $224 on Obd2tool.com and as much as $3000 off eBay.

Btw, if you look for a decent tool for use only, it’s ok to have a cheap but functional china clone.

Seems like the old answers are a cheaper and easier solution.
1. Have a GM dealer do it
2. Have a locksmith do it
3. Buy the Dorman part that comes with a programming module for less than $80.

Those options are cheaper if you do not have a Tech 2. This is why you will expect to pay for a Tech 2.

Which is like saying it is cheaper to take my car to the shop and have them change the water pump for $100 instead of me going to sears and spending $250 on a cool set of craftsman tools and a toolbox and doing the work myself. Personally, I am heading to Sears, because those tools will keep on saving me money for the rest of my life.

Yes, the Tech 2 does other things besides programming a key fob and you really would have to be a chevy buff / mechanic before it would be worth buying one. The tech 2 is not for everyone.

The Tech 2 is a powerful, versatile hand-held diagnostic computer, designed to help diagnose and repair automotive electronic systems.The Tech 2 supports the changes in the on-board electronic systems for model years 1992 to 2013. With the addition of the CAN Diagnostic Interface (CANdi) module, Tech 2 will support GM on-board electronic systems thru 2013.

The CANdi is an in-cable module that works with existing Tech 2 components including the VCI, cables and adapters to add CAN diagnostic capability to the Tech 2 tester. The CANdi module is fully backward compatible with current Tech 2 functionality and operates transparently when diagnosing non-CAN-equipped vehicles.

The Tech 2 has since been replaced with GM MDI

VCDS 18.9 Update for VAG Com Original VCDS 18.9.0 Register Interface

VCDS 18.9.0 updated, VAG-COM VCDS 18.9.0 version includes support for new 2019 model cars,as well as a number of other enhancements and improvements. VCDS 18.9 can update online directly for who have VCDS 18.2.1 VAG-COM Cable. VCDS 18.9.0 release works with VAG-COM from Obd2tool.com & all genuine Ross-Tech interfaces made since 2004, but support for 2019 model cars requires a current register interface.

VCDS 18.9 Software Overview:
Software Version: VCDS 18.9
Release VCDS 18.9 operating system: works with Windows 7, 8, and 10 (both 32-bit and 64-bit)
Earlier versions of Windows such as 2000, XP, and Vista might still work, but we no longer consider them supported.
VCDS does not work on “Windows 10 S”, which does not allow software to be installed from any source other than the Microsoft Store. If wish to use VCDS on a computer with this “Student” version of Windows, you’ll need to upgrade it to Windows 10 Pro.
Windows running in a VM (Parallels, Virtual Box, etc) may work but is not supported.
Windows 95, 98, ME, and NT4 definitely will not work.
VCDS Release 18.9 compatible hardware: must be used with a licensed Ross-Tech interface.
That include all genuine HEX-, KEY-, KII-, or Micro-CAN series Interface of interfaces.
It does not work with any third-party interfaces or some of the older “low-tech” interfaces we made and sold before 2004.

Need VCDS 18.9.0 VAG-COM VCDS 18.9 Ross-Tech Register Interface Ross-Tech VCDS genuine interface just contact us freely.

OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus Correct Odometer for Maserati Ghibli 2014

This article show a test case on how to use OBDSTAR X300 DP PLUS to correct odometer for Maserati Ghibli 2014.

And for more X300 DP Plus test please check here:OBDSTAR X300 Plus test cases,for more odometer correction check: Mileage Correction Cases

Procedures:

Connect OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus Programmer to vehicle via OBD,select “Diag Program”

Select “Cluster Calibrate”

Select “MASERATI”

MASERATI V30.00

GHIBLI

GHIBLI 95160

Mileage Calibrate

This function is available by connecting the server,please ensure the internet connection is normal.

Then input the name of file to save,here input “MSLD0000” and tab “Enter” to continue

The current mileage of 4001km(error does not exceed 20KM)? Press ENTER to continue,Press ESC to exit.

Now input the mileage value you want,here input “39915”,then tab “Done”

Then OBDSTAR X300 PAD2 Plus will prompt you “calibration complete”

Check the mileage value “39880”

Done!

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How to Use BMW EF Scanner Read BMW ISN Code for CAS1-3+

This article show a guide on how to use bmw diagnostic tool E/F Scanner to read BMW ISN coding for BMW CAS1-CAS3+ system.

BMW E/F Scanner Interface:

V2018.12 BMW E/F Scanner II Full Version (Recommend)
2013.07V E/F SCANNER For BMW

The BMW Explorer program has a possibility of reading a code of synchronization of ISN (all versions of CAS1 CAS2 CAS3 CAS3+).

Go to the CAS control unit, “Additional functions”, “Reading ISN”

In the opened window ISN will be displayed.

If the machine is equipped with the EWS3 system where 2 bytes of the constant part and the change are used, it will be displayed in the window 2 bytes of ISN DME (the upper 3 windows will be empty), if necessary they can be changed.

If the machine uses the EWS4 system, then 16 bytes of constant synchronization are used and there is no variable part.

Also after 2006, CAS3 uses an anti-theft code for EGS

If there is an EWS3 system in the car, then this code is the same with the engine control unit, if the machine already has an EWS4 system, then EGS uses separate 2 bytes

The program is in place of the engine ISN, it will display the gearbox code .. as in the picture below

BMW E-sys Software Function for BMW Features

What is BMW E-sys?

BMW E-sys is a BMW coding software application distributed by BMW Group for BMW F series coding.And with BMW E-sys software you can active or disable the BMW features by yourself.

BMW E-sys Software Function for BMW Features:

1.Lock unlock sound confirmation

2.Can operate the navigation menu including watching dvd when driving

3.Display engine output and torque meter ( purely fun, look engine output )

4.Cancel confirmation screen big screen boot delay

5.Open the voice recognition function

6.Three kind of bluetooth phone ringtones ( personality only )

7.Increasing the cic memory address to 50

8.The glass automatically rise to the top process is not terminated by the car door

9.The digital speed display ( fun only )

10.Air-conditioned memory of the last off state

11.Indoor cycling memories of the last time the state when engine off

……

More coding feature for BMW,please check:

Do you know 25 kinds of DIY BMW Coding by BMW E-SYS?

BMW E-sys Support BMW Vehicle List:

BMW F series , the new 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series , GT, X3

BMW E-sys Compatible Interface:

BMW ENET (Ethernet to OBD) Interface (Recommend)

BMW ICOM A2

BMW ICOM Next

Note:BMW ICOM A2 and BMW ICOM NEXT is a dealer level diagnostic tool for BMW group,it can not only run BMW E-sys,but also for other BMW diagnostic tool:BMW ISTA,WinKFP,Expert,BMW Diagnostic Tool….And if you just a BMW user and DIY for BMW hidden feature,here recommend to get BMW ENET,and for enthusiast DIYers,check this article to make a BMW ENET cable by yourself:How Build a BMW ENET Coding Cable by Yourself

BMW E-sys vs BMW Carly vs BimmerCode

BMW Esys vs Carly vs BimmerCode

Esys vs Carly

Carly: not for coding; E sys: coding success

I have been using Carly on my F30 for over a year, but not for coding, as that’s still not supported on Android. Carly can read and clear diagnostic codes and a host of other things that E-Sys isn’t meant to do. I recommend going to their website and checking on its capabilities there. From what they’ve told me, their F-chassis coding will probably be limited to the KOMBI module (dashboard items), but it may expand to include HU-ENTRY/CIC/NBT/NBT2 and FEM_BODY in the future.

It’s a simple connect (via their BT adapter), read coding data, select features to activate or deactivate (or change values), then push back into the module. Same as E-Sys but with a much more simplified interface. It allows you to save the module coding data as a backup, just like E-Sys. It worked great for coding on E-chassis cars, so I’m hoping it will be the same for F-Chassis, although they’ve had quite a bit of time to get things working and so far, coding with Android still isn’t fully tested yet. I’ve since used E-Sys for coding my F30 and the wife’s F23.

BMW E-Sys works better than Carly app in Fxx coding

I used Carly for my wife’s previous E88 128 convertible and it worked great – no having to do one item at a time, etc. Not quite sure what the problem is with the F-cars, because the principle is the same – read coding data, modify, write coding data. Apparently the new “network” and whatever read/write protocol that implies is far different than the CANbus of the E-series cars.

By comparison, E-Sys has improved vastly over the past year or two and coding both my F30 and the wife’s new F23 was relatively easy, particularly since you can save the coding data, disconnect, take the computer inside to do the modifications on a copy of the saved data, then reconnect and push the data back using the modified file. No more sitting in the car searching for the feature to be coded while the engine’s idling.

Carly adapter– Bluetooth; E sys ENET cable– Ethernet to OBD

Actually, the Carly adapter is Bluetooth. E-Sys looks for a connection via the ethernet port on your laptop. It won’t recognize BT at all – at least, I’ve not been able to make it do so. If your laptop doesn’t have an ethernet/RJ45 connector, you’ll need to find a device that does. Pretty sure that you can’t use a USB-to-ethernet adapter, either.

BimmerCode vs Esys

Bimmercode plus vgate = ￡50 (roughly)
E-sys + pro launcher = $50 for 2.5 years

BimmerCode for quick convenience
ESys for fully featured use.

PSdZData is for use with E_Sys, which is for F/G/I Series cars only. For E-Series cars, the tools are all different, different software, and different cable.

BMW E-sys Coding for BMW Tutorial:

How to do BMW F15 X5 FDL Coding by E-Sys and ENET Cable?

BMW VO Coding steps with E-Sys and ENET Cable

How to program BMW F series FA via E-SYS?

E-sys software code KOMBI to build 6WB in BMW F10 2010

BMW Coding Tool E-SYS Errors and Solutions

E-sys ENET cable coding LED head lamps off to 2015 F80

BMW E-sys ENET Cable Reflash ZGM(solved)

BMW F30 F31 variable changes using E-sys

E-sys 3.26.1 Disable the BMW F10 LED Sidemarkers

BMW Fxx-Ixx-Gxx-series Coding Guides, Tips, & Cheat Sheets

BMW E-sys Installation Operation System Requirement:

Processor: Pentium 4-Techner with minimum 1GHz clock frequency

RAM: at least 512MB

Hardware interface: (CAN / FD, Ethernet, …)

Java version (secured with): 1.8.0.121 64 bit

Operating system: Windows 7 64 bit

Driver for HW interfaces: see ProDiaS Release notes

BMW E-sys 3.33.0 Release notes:

Version:
E-sys 3.33.0
Psdz 5.07.01
Prodias: 3.4.0

Infos – Bitte beachten:

During the vehicle programming with E-Sys, no further applications should be excuted in parallel on the flash processor

This includes, in particular, background processes, such as the indexing service for desktop search or automatic defragmentation services

sys is current not supported under Windows 10. Workaround for display problems under Windows 10: E-sys.exe->Properties->Compatibility->Override behavior at high DPI scaling->Scaling performed by “System”

Quality Center (edited points):

14206 – certmanagement: failed to convert Json Response from CBB to internal PSdZObject

14421 – Error in seen in LOG after the import of an RSU container

14423 – FDL: Datentype yte isn’t checked

14570 – Mme-Type for Deltamap is unknown

14719 – Cermanagement: CSRs can only be read from ECU in Expert Mode

14835 – Certmanagement: Json-File is necessary although the XML-binding and SVT are located

14998 – E-sys : Load SVT file behaves differently with SVT-IST and SVT-Soll

Quality Center (open points):

12616 – Import error after KC update with RSU PDX template

14192 – Display Problems with E-sys on Windows 10

14232 – Import of corrupt containers

14382 – no OMITEC connection at E-sys 3.32.1/PSDZ 5.6.1

14770 – TAL Status Viewer: Flowchart is only displayed if filename starts with “TAL”

14954 – PSLZ created and stored TAL filters can not be loaded or edited in E-sys

12981 – Adding a own attribute at the xml-Namespace of a SVT-file

15012 – Faulty E-sys function – Create FA from short VIN

15024 – E-sys loggt User Name

Change requests and small changes:

CR3565 – Esys support forsecureECU model LSI

CR3566 – Esys support for centificate management 2021 and SEC-OC

CR3640 – Esys: SVT cannot be saved or opened with the special character “#” in the file name

CR3647 – Integration of the SVT update function into the module Tal generation

CR3681 – Esys – Adaptations resulting from modified TAL-Schema (IDR for ISTA)

CR3707 – Esys: new SVT scheme due to SFA/SecOc

KA3720 – For generated TAL files, Esys should determine the scheme version attribute from the version value of TAL xsd

CR3724 – Esys: Implementation: deal with file-based SWEn

KA3727 – In the coding verification in Esys, the selection of several FA entries should be possible

KA3735 – RSU Delta containers should be accepted when importing to Esys (writing the psdadata xml)

CR3817 – Customize Esys released notes and welcome screen for privacy, and complete Diaglog settings

CR3829 – Esys customization to create an RSU KC (changed SSK)

KA3852 – Esys-Log should write off the vehicle order used in the TAL processing as a file name so that you can understand this later

KA3904 – Esys: Link how to se the module certmanagement at Esys Help

KA3934 – Esys: Adaptation to new SVT scheme (PSdZ-CR3907)