OBDexpress.co.uk: February 2023

Monday, 27 February 2023

FoxFlash Update: Read &Write Porsche PDK Gearbox via Boot

Foxflash ECU Chip Tunning Tool has a new update on February 25, 2023. It can read & write Porsche PDK gearbox via Boot now! Just run your FoxFlash Manager and click the Download button to update your foxflash soon!

Read and Write Porsche PDK Gearbox with FoxFlash Update

Detailed Foxflash Update Info:

SUPPORTED CONTROL UNITS & VEHICLES

BOOT

Porsche 911.2 Siemens PDK4000

Porsche 918 Siemens PDK3000

Porsche 918 Siemens PDK4000

Porsche Boxster 718 Siemens PDK3000

Porsche Boxster 981 Siemens PDK4000

Porsche Carrera 991 Siemens PDK3000

Porsche Carrera 991 Siemens PDK4000

Porsche Cayman Siemens PDK4000

Porsche Macan Siemens PDK3000

Porsche Macan Siemens PDK4000

Porsche Panamera Siemens PDK3000

Porsche Panamera Siemens PDK4000

Reading & Writing Time:

Read: 12 minutes and 36 seconds

Write: 6 minutes and 18 seconds

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Unlock Your Key Cutting Potential with Xhorse M5 Clamp Upgrade

Xhorse M5 Clamp has a great upgrade in Feb.2023. Now it's available for all Xhorse automotive key cutting machines, not only for Condor XC Mini Plus II and Dolphin XP005L, but also for Condor XC Mini Plus and Dolphin XP005.

Xhorse M5 Clamp - The Key to Efficient Key Cutting

Xhorse M5 Clamp brief introduction:

M5 Clamp is equal to clamp M1 plus M2. It's for a more optimized user experience and can be used for single sided, double sided, and high security keys.

Supports:

2 track external
Channel track
Standard single sided
4 track external
4 track internal
Standard double sided
Dimple

More convenient to switch M1&M2 clamps directly, no need to install or disassemble over and over.

Xhorse M5 Clamp - The Key to Efficient Key Cutting

Xhorse M5 Clamp quick start guide:

M5 clamp has side A and side B, so users can turn it over as cutting needs instead of replacing different clamp.

Detailed method is below:

Loosen the "key lock knob" counterclockwise to make the right slider of the clamp to the right limit.
Turn the movable module clockwise, and turn the clamp from side A to side B.
Tighten the "key lock knob", clockwise to lock the clamp.

Xhorse M5 Clamp - The Key to Efficient Key Cutting

Dolphin XP005 vs. XP005L vs. Condor XC Mini Plus vs. Plus II:

Xhorse M5 Clamp - The Key to Efficient Key Cutting

In conclusion:

Dolphin XP-005L ≈ Dolphin XP-005 software (function) + Condor XC-MINI Plus firmware

Dolphin II vs. Condor II:

The size and screen of Condor II is bigger

Dolphin II is built-in lithium battery, while condor ii is equipped with button battery.

Dolphin II comes with M5 clamp, and M3, M4 are optional, but Condor II comes with M3 and M5 clamp, M4 is optional.

All Xhorse key cutting machines above support all keys lost.

Except Xhorse Dolphin XP005 doesn't support offline operation, other key cutting machines support

The price is proportional to the function of product. So Condor II is the most expensive.

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Launch X431 IMMO Elite Program VW 4th All Keys Lost

Launch X431 IMMO Elite is a comprehensive scan tool to provide complete coverage of IMMO and programming functions. Support the key matching function for VW, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Ford, Audi, Porsche, etc.

This is a tutorial on how to program VW 4th all keys lost with X431 IMMO Elite step by step. Read this article to learn how easy it works.

Procedure

IMMO >> VW >> OK

Note:

The programming risk is undertaken by the individual.

Not all vehicle problems can be resolved by programming. Please be serious in choosing.

This function only provides ECU refresh. Other processing needs to be summarized and solved by technicians themselves.

Not all ECUs support programming.

Click "OK".

Online key matching >> 4th generation CAN instrument >> All keys are lost

Launch X431 IMMO Elite Program VW 4th All Keys Lost

Insert the mechanical key to turn on ignition.

Click "Start".

Is the current key a smart key? Yes

Please turn on the hazard warning indicator!

Reading the anti-theft data…

*Please ensure network connection and voltage are normal.

Successfully obtained anti-theft info.

Click "Confirm".

Launch X431 IMMO Elite Program VW 4th All Keys Lost

Generate dealer or not? Yes

Whether to generate OEM key?

Note: generating OEM key is able to start vehicle without key learning. And will not change any data of instrument.

Click "No".

Put a blank key into the X-PROG3 programmer.

Current key is locked, try to unlock? Yes

Select "VW".

Dealer key generated successfully.

Click "Yes" to learn next key, "No" to complete.

Matching completed.

Launch X431 IMMO Elite Program VW 4th All Keys Lost

Is the current key a smart key? Yes

Enter the number of keys to be learned: 2

Select "VW".

Click "OK" after placing the first key on the position of vehicle key induction coil. It may cause learning failed if other keys are tool close to the coil.

Click "OK" after placing the next key on the position of vehicle key induction coil.

Learning succeeded, 2 keys are completed.

Launch X431 IMMO Elite Program VW 4th All Keys Lost

More X431 IMMO Elite info to be updated…

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Wednesday, 22 February 2023

How to Solve BMW ID7 Dashboard Black Screen?

BMW G series is equipped with ID7 dashboard, and there is no tool can change mileage of G series IMMO Module at present. When you modify ID7 dash mileage, and install back to the car, the real mileage will sync from IMMO module, and the dash will also appear black (dark) screen. How to fix this problem?

Yanhua BMW ID7 Special Filter Usage Introduction

For this problem, Yanhua Tech has developed and released a new filter- Yanhua BMW ID7 Special Filter to solve the problem.

Yanhua BMW ID7 Special Filter Usage Introduction

It's special for BWM 2019+ 5/7/X5/X7, 2020+ 3/X3/X4/X6 and more BMW cars with ID7 type instrument. The purpose is to stop the mileage from BDC2/3, and not to show in the instrument. But NOT for ID7 dash Mileage KM Freezing or stopping. Not for stop mileage running!!!

It's easy and safe to use Yanhua BMW ID7 Instrument Special Can Filter. The filter is docked with the original car instrument plug and socket. No need to weld the filter. Just plug and play.

Yanhua BMW ID7 Special Filter Usage Introduction

The detailed steps:

1.Separate the shell from the original instrument plug

2.Install the shell to the filter

3.Plug the filter into the instrument socket

4.Plug the filter pin into the instrument harness socket

Yanhua BMW ID7 Special Filter Usage Introduction

Available link to get Yanhua BMW ID7 Special Filter:

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How to Use CG Godzilla Automatic Key Cutting Machine?

CG Godzilla Automatic Key Cutting Machine is coming with built-in battery, supports universal key copy, cut by bitting, all key lost query and missing tooth query for more than 2000 car models. This is an initial guide on how to use its functions for beginners.

Beginner Guide to CG Godzilla

CG Godzilla — Universal Key Copy

(1) Click "General Key Copy" to enter the general key copy interface.

(2) Click the "Select Blank Key" button and click to go to the next page.

Select the alignment method and proceed to the next page.
Select the correct fixture and click "Key Learning".
Obtain the original key tooth code. After confirmed correct, click "Key Cut".

Beginner Guide to CG Godzilla

CG Godzilla — Cut By Bitting

There are 2 ways for using Cut By Bitting according to whether the original keyisavailable.

The First Way

There are 2 ways to obtain the tooth code without the original car key:

Get the number of teeth with a special tools.

Disassemble the car lock, check the lock plate to get the tooth number.

Click "Cut By Bitting" to enter the key embryo selection interface.
Select the key type to enter the processing page.

(3) Check the relevant parameters according to the page prompts, confirm thetype of fixture and adjust the position of the fixture.

(4) Enter the known tooth profile number, click "Key Cut" after confirming.

Beginner Guide to CG Godzilla

The Second Way

There are original car keys, keys are made by Cut By Bitting.

Click "Cut By Bitting", select or enter the key.
Select the key type and click to enter the processing interface.

(3) Click "Key Learning" to get the original key tooth shape.

(4) After confirming, click "Key cutting".

Beginner Guide to CG Godzilla

CG Godzilla — All Key Lost Query

Click "All Key Lost Query" to enter the vehicle brand selection interface.
Click on the selected vehicle brand, enter the key tooth code, and click "Query".
Select the key serial number from the list and click to enter the processing page.

(4) The tooth code will be generated automatically.

(5) After confirming no error, click "Key Cutting" to start processing.

Beginner Guide to CG Godzilla

CG Godzilla — Missing Tooth Query

Click "missing query" to enter the vehicle brand or model selection interface.
Select or enter the vehicle brand or model and click to enter.
Select the key embryo type and click to enter.
Enter the known tooth shape code. If the tooth shape code is not clear, enter"?" directly, and click "missing tooth query" after input.According to the systemcalculated tooth shape to code and process.

Beginner Guide to CG Godzilla

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Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Autel MK808Z account related issues operation guide

Autel MaxiCOM MK808Z diagnostic scanner is the replacement of Autel MX808. It can do basic all system diagnosis, battery testing function, also newly adds AutoAuto for FCA SGW and all system special functions and active test function. For the first time to use, you need to register an Autel ID to bind with the device, and then update the software via WiFi to use normally.