This is for those who are looking for a good Ford diagnostic and programming tool off China, including Ford VCM 2, Allscanner VXDIAG VCX NANO for Ford and ELS27 adapter with Forscan software.

Ford VCM 2:

VCM II is the rightchoice ,if you buy a good clone with a good serial.

It has full chips and high quality.

(The best should be VCM 2 SP177-C1

Why SP177-C1 is the best:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/12/27/vcm-ii-sp177-c1/)

Suggestto buyan old laptop with at least 3gb of memory and 256gb disk drive. I

It functions flawlessly including updating it and adding wireless to it with a pair of the proper wifi dongles.

You use VCM II forPass Thrufor Xentry, HDS, TIS, GS2, JLR, Volvo, Nissan Consult and numerous other. Right people can flash it Maserati/Ferrari.

But be careful programming!

Just slightly more expensive then VXDIAG nano.

Vxdiag VCX Nano Ford:

For diagnostic, it is the same as VCM2.

And Vxdiag for reprogramming is slower than VCM2.

But for new software, Vxdiag is better because (black list) only if you have VCM2 with not blacklisted serial.

Keep in mind when purchasing a vcm2 that there are look alike ones out there that arevcxnanosin vcm2 clothing. (I made that mistake as well lol) Buy it from someone who shows photos of the inside. the fake vcm2 will have a singlepcbwith one main chip and notallotelse going on. A good vcm2 has a secondpcbon a riser with two noticeable capacitors on it and both boards a nearly covered with components.

Forscan:

A real ELS27 should show STN2120 V4.1.1 (ELM327 v1.3a). A real ELS27 has a special version of the STN1170, I think with bigger buffers or something. The clone most likely has a microchip microcontroller with cloned/hacked firmware and may not even have the real STN1170 firmware. Furthermore, looking at some of the clones, they probably do not support all the interfaces that a real ELS27 does. If your car needs one of the special buses other than MS and HSCAN, the clone probably won't work.

That is, ELM327 clones supportonlycanbusand not J1850, extra parts are needed for that interface

You could check by opening up the adapter and looking at the PCB traces and components to see if anything is connected to pins 2 and 10 of the ODB connector. If nothing is connected then there's no J1850 support.

PIC24HJ128GP is just themicrontrollerand FTDI refers to the serial to USB chip. Doesn't tell you if J1850. If the chip inside is marked PIC24HJ128GP or similar you can say for sure it is a clone, the real chips are marked STN1170 or STN2120. The real chips are nothing more than a PIC seriesmicrcontrollerprogrammed with the authentic firmware.

So, if you want a tool only supports CAN BUS, it’s worthELS27Chinaclone, confirmed to work perfectly like the ELM327 clones.

Source:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/08/13/what-is-the-best-clone-for-ford-diagnostics/

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This is for those who are looking for a good Ford diagnostic and programming tool off China, including Ford VCM 2, Allscanner VXDIAG VCX NANO for Ford and ELS27 adapter with Forscan software.

Ford VCM 2:

VCM II is the rightchoice ,if you buy a good clone with a good serial.

It has full chips and high quality.

(The best should be VCM 2 SP177-C1

Why SP177-C1 is the best:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/12/27/vcm-ii-sp177-c1/)

Suggestto buyan old laptop with at least 3gb of memory and 256gb disk drive. I

It functions flawlessly including updating it and adding wireless to it with a pair of the proper wifi dongles.

You use VCM II forPass Thrufor Xentry, HDS, TIS, GS2, JLR, Volvo, Nissan Consult and numerous other. Right people can flash it Maserati/Ferrari.

But be careful programming!

Just slightly more expensive then VXDIAG nano.

Vxdiag VCX Nano Ford:

For diagnostic, it is the same as VCM2.

And Vxdiag for reprogramming is slower than VCM2.

But for new software, Vxdiag is better because (black list) only if you have VCM2 with not blacklisted serial.

Keep in mind when purchasing a vcm2 that there are look alike ones out there that arevcxnanosin vcm2 clothing. (I made that mistake as well lol) Buy it from someone who shows photos of the inside. the fake vcm2 will have a singlepcbwith one main chip and notallotelse going on. A good vcm2 has a secondpcbon a riser with two noticeable capacitors on it and both boards a nearly covered with components.

Forscan:

A real ELS27 should show STN2120 V4.1.1 (ELM327 v1.3a). A real ELS27 has a special version of the STN1170, I think with bigger buffers or something. The clone most likely has a microchip microcontroller with cloned/hacked firmware and may not even have the real STN1170 firmware. Furthermore, looking at some of the clones, they probably do not support all the interfaces that a real ELS27 does. If your car needs one of the special buses other than MS and HSCAN, the clone probably won't work.

That is, ELM327 clones supportonlycanbusand not J1850, extra parts are needed for that interface

You could check by opening up the adapter and looking at the PCB traces and components to see if anything is connected to pins 2 and 10 of the ODB connector. If nothing is connected then there's no J1850 support.

PIC24HJ128GP is just themicrontrollerand FTDI refers to the serial to USB chip. Doesn't tell you if J1850. If the chip inside is marked PIC24HJ128GP or similar you can say for sure it is a clone, the real chips are marked STN1170 or STN2120. The real chips are nothing more than a PIC seriesmicrcontrollerprogrammed with the authentic firmware.

So, if you want a tool only supports CAN BUS, it’s worthELS27Chinaclone, confirmed to work perfectly like the ELM327 clones.

Source:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/08/13/what-is-the-best-clone-for-ford-diagnostics/

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Here is thetoturialof how to use digimaster3 to adjust odometer mileage on aLexus RX270 2015

Device:YHDigimaster 3odometer correction Master

Car model :LexusRX270 2015

Dashboard type: 83800-60S50

CPU: 93A86

Step 1:

Disassemble dashboard

Step 2: Correct Mileage

Disassemble the back of the instrument

Find out IC chip93A86 on CPU, solder it to Digimaster 3’s adapter with hotair gun

OpenDigimaster3software, select Dash Programmer->Lexus->RX270-> Chip type 93A86

Check chip connection, then connect adapter with digimaster3 main unit

Digimaster 3read current mileage 115347 KM, if correct, press YES to save original mileage data

Enter new mileage you desired

Press OK to confirm

Odometer correction is done!

Source:http://www.mileageprogrammer.com/digimaster3-adjust-mileage-for-lexus-rx270-2015/

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Car fans C800 heavy duty scan toolisgoodchoice for machinery vehicles especially good at Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, Kobelco, Hyundai etc.

Here we go for details:

CarfansC800 Machinery Caterpillar list

CarfansC800 Machinery Komatsu list

Please view the CUMMINSEngine form:http://www.obd2eshop.com/upload/service/cummins-engine.pdf

CarfansC800 Machinery Volvo list

CarfansC800 Machinery Hitachi list:http://www.obd2eshop.com/upload/service/hitachi_isuzu.pdf

CarfansC800 Machinery Kobelco list

CarfansC800 Machinery Hyundai list

www.obd2eshop.com

Src:

https://gm-tech2-china-clone.blogspot.com/

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Look here: Transponder key programmer user manual for newbies!

part 1: what is a transponder key

part 2: transponder key programming cost

part 3: how to do transponder key programming

What is a transponder key?

Transponder keys provide an extra security to your car. They contain a very small computer chip inside them which is used to authenticate the original car key and the duplicated car key. When you plug it into the ignition, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) will send a coded message to the key.

The key, if it is an original one, will receive the coded message and will respond back to the Engine Control Unit. Only once when the messages are authenticated by the car, your car will start. With these transponder key, the car key replacements have become a difficult job for the automotive locksmith.

Transponder keys do not have a battery; it is an embedded chip which is powered by the radio signals itself that are sent by the car. The radio signals are of a very low strength that they activate the chip only when the key is very near to the dashboard or when it is pushed into the ignition to start the car.

src: https://bulldog-locksmith.com/transponder-keys/

What about transponder key programming cost?

As with all car key services, do not go to a dealer unless you plan to overpay for computer/transponder key programming. The most affordable, most reliable method to program your transponder key is to do it yourself. It’s easy to program a transponder key Honda/Ford/Nissan.... on your own.

The budget: less than 400usdfor a transponder and a key tool....usually, it’s 200 around.

Transponder key programmer at a good price can be found here:http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/car-key-programmer/

How to do transponder key programming?

Tech supportobdexpress.co.uk

Src:

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/service/transponder-key-programmer-user-manual.html

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Tips and Guides: cloneDigiprog 3Ferrari 458 mileage correction

Possible to change km on Ferrari usingDigiprog 3 clone?

I've donea 2010458 byobdwithdigiprog.

2min. Done. Perfect

If it reads the correct old mileage you're good to go

Will try 458 with Digiprog 3. Your thoughts?

Once did a 458 with Digiprog3.

Someone doubt that DP3 can do this. But for me, it works! Though it is a clone, butthe software issameasoriginaltool.

The tools onlyneedsto read the EEPROM, we know Digiprog can do this formany other cars withoutproblem, so if it reads the correct mileage soIdon’t see much risk.

But the mileage is also in the ECU of Ferrari.

Anyone gotexperienceof China clone Digiprog on Ferrari?

Yes. I did it. Did a Ferrari California with Digiprog 3in 2min OBD

Which version of digiprog3 did you use? I don't see a selection for Ferrari 458

it was no problem when usingdigiprog4.94.

all good.

express bought the tool instead of removingdash. better

Digiprog says it can do overobd, butihave a hard time to believe it does 2012 Ferrari 458 .Any professional or official can help confirm this?

Look here:

source:http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/main-unit-digiprog3-iii- digiprog-3-odometer-programmer.html

Confirmed ! Digiprog 3 Ferrari 458is supported since version 4.88!

Src:http://www.mileageprogrammer.com/digiprog-3-clone-ferrari-458-odometer-correction/

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Have you had a good success with FBS4 keys with Xhoresevvdimbtool orCGDImercedeskey programmer?

Possible to add a new FBS4 key usingVVDI Mercedes?

NO ! You CANNOT read data and password for the newest Mercedes cars after 2015 withFBS4EIS.

Can I have aCGDI MB for Mercedes FBS4 key program?

YES!CGDI-MB now is confirmed to work for FBS4 key read and write.

Look here: CGDI MB key program is reading FBS4 key data successfully!

Discuss: CGDI MB or VVDI MB Tool?

The most important:

The main difference betweencgdimbandvvdimbis that, onold Mercedes, cgdimbis able to OBD program a new key while you have to disassemble EIS to add a new key withvvdimbtool .That is why you should have acgdiprogrammer formb.

With VVDI MB, you should buy Vvdi prog too, becausetheare someeisandecu’sthat you cantdowith MB Tool independently. For example some w210eisor Sprinter 906. You should have both , VVDI MB ToolandVVDI prog. Or, if you have to buy some tool again, Simon Touch is the best, butitsmore expensive.

But if you have a CGDI MB, you have a chance to program a new key through OBD. All done with a tool. That’s the reason why I bought it.

Tech support fromobdexpress.co.uk.

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2018/08/01/fbs4-key-program-vvdi-mb-vs-cgdi-mb/

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Postis on how to use CGDI MBReplace ELV Simulator?

PDF user manual donwload:http://www.obd2eshop.com/upload/service/how-to-use- cgdi- mb-replace- elv-simulator.pdf

Guide:

OBD connects Auto，Read EIS data.

Turn to " computepassword"，collect data.

The collection process will not be described one by one, upload data, successfully query the password and copy the key password.

Turntothe EIS interface and paste the key password.

Save data，Default file name.

Put on the simulator and clip the K-line

Click "ELV"，enter "simulator".

Read Simulator，display related information.

Erase simulator.

Load the EIS data just saved and check whether the key password is correct.

Click 'write' button

Write ELV success, please insertkeyinto EIS and switch ignition on for activation.

Actual operation

Read simulator again, show activated, match successfully！

Done

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13.W221 Empty key Spaces &match new keys

14.W639 Match the new key with CG Pro

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Postis on how to useCGDI MBReplace ELV Simulator?

PDF user manual donwload:http://www.obd2eshop.com/upload/service/how-to-use-cgdi-mb-replace-elv-simulator.pdf

Guide:

OBD connects Auto，Read EIS data.

Turn to "computepassword"，collect data.

The collection process will not be described one by one, upload data, successfully query the password and copy the key password.

Turntothe EIS interface and paste the key password.

Save data，Default file name.

Put on the simulator and clip the K-line

Click "ELV"，enter "simulator".

Read Simulator，display related information.

Erase simulator.

Load the EIS data just saved and check whether the key password is correct.

Click 'write' button

Write ELV success, please insertkeyinto EIS and switch ignition on for activation.

Actual operation

Read simulator again, show activated, match successfully！

Done

Related Reading：

1.BENZW204 W207 W212 ELV Replace With CGDI Prog MB

2.BENZ W212 Copy key withoutkeywith CGDI Prog MB

3.BENZ W216 Copy key withoutkeywith CGDI prog MB

4.BNEZ W211 Copy Key With Key with CGDI Prog MB

5.How to Erase the TCU With CGDI Prog MB

6.How to use CGDI MB ELV Repair

7.How to use CGDI MB Write original key

8.How to use CGDI Prog MB Clean ISM DSM ESM

9.Writethe original key by infrared

10.How to use CGDI PROG MB Erase ECU

11.Identifykeytypesandinformation

12.Mercedes BENZ A166 Copy Key Without Key With CGD Prog MB

13.W221 Empty key Spaces &match new keys

14.W639 Match the new key with CG Pro

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