A customer got trouble in CGDI BMW key programmer update, here is the problem:
I downloaded the newest CGDI prog BMW V3.1.0 from the official website, and I already installed it for my device, but when I wanted to login, a message prompted “Software signature error, please update”. I tried to update, it showed “this is the newest version, needn’t to upgrade”.
Are you searching the answer about whether CGDI prog BMW can code for 2016 BMW Mini cooper or not? Here share the test report about this car model from CG Company. Hope it helps you!
The previous article has introduced two ways to read and write N13/N20/N55 ISN by CGDI prog BMW without opening the DME shell. The easier way is to obtain the CGDI BMW authorization. But some customers also don’t know how to use when getting the authorization.
Here share the relevant guide to the CGDI device owners.
The method to read/write N20, N55 and B38 is same as N13, here take N13 as an example.
Preparation:
DME Model: BMW N13
Device: CGDI BMW programmer+ N13 read ISN authorization
One professional OBD cable made by CG Company which is special for reading and writing DME ISN
Procedure:
Follow the wiring diagram in the CGDI BMW software
Connect 12V, CAN-L and CAN-H, GPT-0, GPT-1 and GND cables in order
Supply 12V power to CGDI BMW device, and ensure network connection
Go to CGDI BMW software
Click on “N13/N20/N55/B38 read ISN”
Select “N13” chip and click “OK”
There are 5 options in the main menu: Wiring Diagram, Identify, Read ISN, Write ISN and Back
Click on “Identify”
Read out the chip name, ISN and hardware ID
Click on “Read ISN”
Reading DFLASH…
Read DFLASH and ISN successfully
Copy the ISN
Click on “Write ISN”
Read DFLASH success
Save DFLASH data
Backup data success
Paste the ISN has been read
To distinguish the ISN from the original one
Change the last two digits to “88”, and click on “OK”
Write ISN success
Click on “Read ISN” again
Confirm CGDI Prog BMW key programmer write N13 ISN successfully
Two ways to read N13/N20/N55 ISN without opening the DME shell
There are two ways to read N13/N20/N55 ISN by CGDI prog BMW no need opening the DME shell.
Method 1: Use professional wiring harness
Method 2: Update CGDI prog BMW authorization
In detail…
Method 1: Use professional wiring harness
In order to test directly, here use the DME removed from BMW car. It’s very easy to use, only need to unplug the port from the car and connect the harness with DME.
The wiring harness cannot be mixed, only used in the corresponding model of DME.
Procedure:
Plug the wiring harness to the corresponding DME type
If you don’t have the professional wiring cable, please get the authorization, which is easier to use. Only need 61.99 euro for updating authorization and send your CGDI BMW device serial number to distributor once paid, then you can enjoy the newest CGDI prog BMW MSV80 key programmer feature below:
A0000015 B48 B58 read ISN
A0000017 MSD80 / 81 /85 /87 MSV90 read ISN
A0000018 N13 / N20 / N55 /B38 read ISN
All the DME types above no need to open the shell when read ISN.
To check if CGDI Prog BMW can program new key to CAS3+/ CAS4+ or not，Here have collected two test reports on CAS3+ and CAS4+ below.To check if CGDI Prog BMW can program new key to CAS3+/ CAS4+ or not，
Test:
Test 1: CGDI BMW add new key to CAS3+ all keys lost- OK
Note: It’s more convenient to work with the cables (DIY by professional technician), no need to dismantle or drill.
Step 1: Click “Read DME ISN” or select the corresponding ECU to read
Step 2: Read CAS key info by CGDI prog
Get ISN code and save
Note: Need to downgrade to CAS3
Step 3: Plug the blank into CGDI prog BMW coil
Confirm the key is smart key or not
Wait to program the key process completing
Program key success
Step 4: Use the new key programmed to test
Test 2: CGDI BMW MSV80 add new key to CAS4+ all keys lost- OK
Step 1: Read CAS4+ Immobilizer data by CG PRO 9S12
Note: Don’t forget to make backup before operation.
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