CGDI Prog BMW F-series programming manual:
Where to download database, how to setup psdzdata and how to do do F series programming
Steps in detail..
free download F-series programming database:
Then you will get psdzdata.zip
unzip psdzdata
Files/folders included:
right click on BMW Key Programmer CGDI icon on Desktop and choose open file location
copy or cut folder “psdzdata” to C:/Program files (x86)/Changguang/CGDI
Then you can program F series
Reference: CGDI Prog BMW programming test report
CGDI Prog BMW and Mercedes Key Programmer Test Report & Video
In conclusion,
1). CGDI PROG BMW is able to add new keys to BMW CAS1/CAS2/CAS3/CAS3+ and program keys when all keys lost,
CAS computer replace,
CAS3+/P4X or newer version can directly downgraded by OBD in 5 minutes 100% safety.
2). program keys (when all keys lost) BMW CAS4/CAS4+
3). support BMW key inspection, check key status
4). support BMW engine computer DME replacement.
5). support BMW MSV80/MSD80/MSD85 series OBD read ISN code (no need to spilt computer when matching key)
6). support BMW key unlock.
7). reliable reviews from owners:
So far I tried
Cas 2 – E60 2005 lost key – Obd – not working ( no option to program from dump)
Cas 3+ E87 2008 spare key – eeprom dump – ok
F10 – key from dump – OK
F10 LCI – key from dump and isn from working key – OK
F10 LCI – key from dump and isn from DDE – OK
E60 LCI – downgrade CAS3+ and key via OBD – OK
I just got the CGDI BMW based on reading good reviews for their Mercedes tool. Have not seen much info for the BMW tool so I thought Id give a quick run down from my experience so far with the tool.
For making keys it has worked great. I have made about 7 keys so far all CAS types except CAS4.
I tried to read ISN on 3 cars and failed. I think it may only read ISN from MSV80/85 ecu’s. Will try on the MSV80 soon and will update. All done by OBD.
I have BMWExplorer and have used Autohex as well, but if you only need to program keys and your not concerned with ISN for DME swaps, I would buy the CGDI before those tools.
Its supposed to do ISN but the advertising wording can be misleading. It may only be able to read ISN of 2 types of DME. So far thats how its looking. Will contact my vendor to verify and see if there is an update preventing ISN reads.
For the money its worth it just to be able to program the CAS3 keys. It works super fast literally less than 2 minutes beginning to end. Faster than BMWExplorer for sure. I have yet to successfully do FEM key with Explorer so as far as Im concerned it has the same key programming capability as the CGDI.
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