Xhorse VVDI Prog is a powerful xhorse key programmer for repairing BMW FRM3.This article will show the manual of how to repair BMW FRM3 XEQ384 with Xhorse VVDI Prog.
BMW FRM3 Repair Preparation:2d2
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Normally,you can only have Xhorse VVDI Prog but I will strongly recommend BMW FRM3 repair clip for VVDI Prog VVDI Pro for VVDI Prog VVDI Pro this time.
As you may know,BMW E series cars because of loss of battery, often lead to FRM dump is missing.
But with the support of BMW FRM3 repair clip for VVDI Prog VVDI Pro and , you can repair BMW FRM3 and read date without solder leaving any trace. You can check their pirce and features further in our website: www.vxdas.com
How to use BMW FRM3 repair clip?
- Use BMW FRM3 repair clip to connect FRM3 and VVDI-Prog VVDI Prog
- connect as per the connection in VVDI Prog Software
- D-flash/EEE/P-FLASH can be read without solder leave no trace
How to Repair BMW FRM3 XEQ384 with vvdi key tool Xhorse VVDI Prog?
Let’s take BMW E-series E71 for example.
Step 1：Read Dflash
- Connect FRM module with vvdi key programmer VVDI-prog
- Open VVDI prog software
- select MCU->Motorola-MC9S12->9S12XEQ384 unsecured
If vvdi prompts “Partition information error,please select the partition size manually”
Select the partition size EEE:0 sector,DFlash:128 sectors(32K),press OK
Read and then save Dflash,i.e E71 xe
Step 2:DFlash to Eeprom
Open Dflash to EEE for FRM3 Software，upload Dflash data just read
Then convert Dflash to eeprom.
(You can use free online FRM3 D-Flash to EEPROM converter here as well:
Save eeprom, i.e:eee_L508991.bin
Step 3:Write EEPROM
Back to VVDI Prog software,select Type 8-Others->BMW->FRM E-series XEQ384
Click Write Partition(will erase Dflash and eeprom data)
Write EEPROM partition to 16 sections(4K),DFLASH:0 sector
Open EEPROM data just converted from Dflash
Click Write tab to write eeprom
Reset FRM success
Install FRM module back to vehicle
BMW FRM 2M25J/3M25J(9S12XEQ384)pinout to vvdi key programmer VVDI-Prog
BMW FRM F-series 2M25J(MC9S12XET512)pinout to VVDI prog
VVDI Prog Test Report
did a few tests today and this is what I found out.
It seems that VVDI prog reading speed is dependent on the processor speed of the computer.
CAS3 0L15Y flash read times
Centrino processor @ 1.6ghz Windows XP = 12mins
Core2 Duo processort @ 2.5ghz Windows 7 32 bit = 5 mins
i7 @ 4.4ghz Windows 7 64 bit = 2mins 30 seconds.
Other programmers do not seem to be affected by processor speed at all.
I also would of thought this was a fairly easy question to answer without me doing all the testing
Tested by me: cas 2, cas 3, cas 3+, Cas4 5m48h, volvo cem v40 all ok.
Is a very good tool and for bmw cas4 .
I tested today D80 and a m35080v6, and they work perfect.
Mine erased D160 (BMW F01 dash) with no problem.
Tried to renew bmw e series 868 key. Vvdi programmer claimed operation success but in tango key is now recognized as transponder type A. locked
I did renew 2 keys! Both worked and now are programmed to cars!
Only thing you need to disconnect from PCB is battery while writing the renew file. (Remove the batteries)
Renew BMW series E 868 key – 100% OK z vvdi-prog v4.5.7
FRM3 works perfectly
More EDC17 under ECU section would be great!
Especially BMW EDC16 and EDC17 for ISN purposes.
BMW F series FEM module reading but for that i can only dream about…
BMW BMSX bike ECU would be great…
Renew pcf7946 and 29f family
Renew E series remote with pcf7942 / pcf7944 would be fine
Unlock and download the 9S12G128 secure without erasing it first would be nice .
erasing all 35080s and d80 with soic clip would be super nice too!
I read the CAS3+ MCU with VVDI Prog and that worked perfect.
BMW FRM3 series Exx – READ and WRITE – OK
BMW KEY series Exx – OK
BMW DashBoard 6WB 160DQWT – READ , ERASE , WRITE – OK
Reviews：
VVDI key programmer VVDI PROG repair FRM3: confirmed
I have not had any trouble yet with my vvdi key tool VVDI prog.
When using vvdi prog, you must first write partition (choose dflash 0kb) and ALSO write your new eeprom file. Function Write partition does not write your .bin eeprom file.
Xhorse VVDI Prog Programmer Review on BMW cars
Here is user working experience of original Xhorse VVDI Prog programmer on BMW cars. (Here talking about BMW only).
Tested by me: cas 2, cas 3, cas 3+, Cas4 5m48h, volvo cem v40
all ok.
Is a very good tool and for bmw cas4 .
I tested today D80 and a m35080v6, and they work perfect.
Mine erased D160 (BMW F01 dash) with no problem.
Tried to renew bmw e series 868 key. Vvdi programmer claimed operation success but in tango key is now recognized as transponder type A. locked
I did renew 2 keys! Both worked and now are programmed to cars!
Only thing you need to disconnect from PCB is battery while writing the renew file. (Remove the batteries)
Renew BMW series E 868 key – 100% OK z vvdi-prog v4.5.7
FRM3 works perfectly
More EDC17 under ECU section would be great!
Especially BMW EDC16 and EDC17 for ISN purposes.
BMW F series FEM module reading but for that i can only dream about…
BMW BMSX bike ECU would be great…
Renew pcf7946 and 29f family
Renew E series remote with pcf7942 / pcf7944 would be fine
Unlock and download the 9S12G128 secure without erasing it first would be nice .
erasing all 35080s and d80 with soic clip would be super nice too!
I read the CAS3+ MCU with VVDI Prog and that worked perfect.
BMW FRM3 series Exx – READ and WRITE – OK
BMW KEY series Exx – OK
BMW DashBoard 6WB 160DQWT – READ , ERASE , WRITE – OK
test vvdi prog v4.5.7
2004 Suzuki Jimny:
The first job i did with this kit was actually a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, literally within around 30 – 45 minutes of the parcel being delivered. The software was quick and easy to install (No cd provided, need to download from dealer website and update to latest version).
Anyway, for the Suzuki i used the VVDI-prog with the EEPROM clip adapter to read the immobox 24c01 in-circuit. Then using the VVDI2 immobiliser data tool, i was able to create a dealer key with an Xhorse 4d/4c chip. Write the new dump back to the immobox with VVDI-prog, put it all back together and worked first time thankfully after previous failed attempts with other devices.
Anyway end goal complete and happy with the new purchase
BMW EWS3:
I did some testing on the bench with a BMW EWS3 using VVDI2 with the CAS adapter cable (Needs external 12Vdc supply). It reads the EWS ok, but can’t write a file back to EWS.
I will try reading the EWS3+ that is in my car and produce a dealer key for it.
The file change km’ seems to read from dump ok, and will allow you to modify file with new km (untested on car though). If i get some time later on will try read/write with VVDIprog.
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