Monday, 24 January 2022

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

 This article will show you the process of BMW EWS4 Key Programming using AK90 Key Programmer and VXSCAN IC Adapter.

 

AK90 is mainly for regular keys and EWS3/4 systems older BMWs not for smart keys. Let’s see its capacity to EWS4.

 

Notice: disconnect battery before removing EWS module.

Step 1. Connection

EWS info. (Mask: 2L86D)

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4 AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

Connect the ribbon cable to VXSCAN Adapter. (Care J1 and J2 position, here is J1.)

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

Connect AK90, VXSCAN and the ribbon cable. (Do connect to the right EWS port, here is EWS4.)

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

Align the pins and install EWS circuit board on VXSCAN adapter.

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

Connect AK90 to PC via USB cable.

 

Step 2. Read EWS data

Run AK90 app, and it’ll beep once which means good connection.

Then select “2L86D[Cable]”.

There is no adapter on the diagram, so ignore it and go ahead.

Read and save EWS data. (to make a good connection, have to slight press the circuit board.)

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

 

Step 3. Write key

Click on “Write key”.

Select unused key position and transponder type. (If it’s an aftermarket key, select “PCF7930/35”; if it’s an original key, select “10030A[EML]”)

Here are “Key09” and “PCF7930/35”.

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

Put a new key into the key slot.

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

When it is done, it will beep once again.

Repeat the process to add the second new key.

 

Step 4. Verify key

Enter “EWS Analyze”, we can see the key positions we used are still new. (Key 8 & 9).

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

So, we need to write back new EWS data.

Tick “8” and “9”, and click on “Write Back To EWS”.

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

Tick “2L86D”. Must select the correct option.

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

Write data OK.

Enter “Test Key” to verify again.

AK90 with VXSCAN adapter key programming for BMW EWS4

All Done!

 

That’s the process of EWS4 AKL programming by AK90 Programmer and VXSCAN EWS Adapter.

Credits to MY KEYS AUTOMOTIVE.

More info at:

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/

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