There are three BMW Key programmer: CGDI BMW, Yanhua Mini ACDP BMW, VVDI2 BMW. All of them are hot sales BMW Key programmer, they cover almost same function, while come from different factory, with different price. Here we collect the comparison table among them. which will help you know the difference clearly
Yanhua Mini ACDP BMW vs CGDI BMW
| Item | Yanhua Mini ACDP BMW | CGDI BMW |
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| Highlights | No need to remove chip No need soldering No need to cut the line No need to lift the pin |
OBD Key Program! Run Faster! Test a lot=Safety! |
| workable interface | Mobile with Android or ios PC |
PC or Laptop |
| Connection | WiFi Connection to Mobile | WiFi Connection to PC |
| Update | Free and online update by scanning the QR Code | Free update on http://www.cgprogcar.com |
| Tokens | No need tokens | No need tokens |
| Method | OBD | OBD |
| Key Programming | CAS1: Yes CAS2: Yes CAS3: Yes CAS4: Yes CAS4+: Yes FEM/BDC: Yes |
CAS1: Yes CAS2: Yes CAS3: Yes CAS4: Yes CAS4+: Yes FEM/BDC: Yes |
| Odometer Correction | Yes | Yes Pay for CGDI Prog BMW CAS Mileage Reset Authorization Service extra |
| F series coding | NO | Yes Pay for CGDI Prog BMW F Series Coding Authorization extra |
| EGS ISN Coding | NO | Yes Pay for CGDI Prog BMW EGS ISN Clear and Synchronize Authorization extra |
| Activation/Adapter | ACDP need adapters to work with
You should buy different adapters for different functions You can check Yanhua Mini ACDP here |
CGDI doesn't need adapter to work with
But you need another programmer to read modules, need a cable to read DME ISN from MSV AND MSD |
VVDI2 BMW vs CGDI BMW
| Item | VVDI2 BMW | CGDI BMW |
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| EWS | Yes | NO |
| CAS: CAS1 CAS2 CAS3 CAS3+ CAS4 |
Yes | Yes |
| CAS4+ | Yes Need pay for VVDI2 BMW CAS4+ Key Programmer Function Authorization Service extra |
Yes |
| FEM/BDC | Yes Need pay for VVDI2 BMW FEM/BDC Key Programming Authorization Service extra |
Yes |
In summary:
VVDI2 can work for old cars with ews immo, like EWS1/EWS2/EWS3/EWS4
Models with EWS: e31/e34/e36/e38/e39/e46/e52/e53
CGDI BMW can not work for cars with EWS immobilizer systems
VVDI2 BMW comes with obd function and basick function(transponder and passthru J2534), BMW FEM/BDC and CAS4+ is not available, you have to pay for authorization service extra
CGDI BMW Prog come with OBD, FEM/BDC and CAS4+ function by default, no need pay extra
If you are a DIYer, CGDI BMW is cost-effective
If you are working for a workshop or auto repair garage, xhorse vvdi2 will be better
If you want to know the difference between Yanhua Mini ACDP BMW and Xhorse VVDI2 BMW
You can check it here http://blog.eobdtool.co.uk/bmw-dashboard-immo-yanhua-mini-acdp-or-xhorse-vvdi/
