With the popularity of GODIAG BMW CAS4 & CAS4+ Test Platform, we can’t help asking which test platform for BMW CAS4 CAS4+ FEM BDC that we have been using. Today I’ll take stock of them.
Top 1. GODIAG BMW CAS4 & CAS4+ Test Platform
Price: 59usd
① DB25 female connector(used to connect the male port of GODIAG GT100 / GODIAG OBD2).
② Ignition simulated start switch.
③ Immobilizer dashboard simulated indicator.
④ Key sensing area.
⑤ Screw bolt.
⑥ Godiag OEM dedicated CAS4 CAS4+ power adapter or CAN Communication adapter.
⑦ Godiag OEM dedicated CAS4 CAS4+ start control adapter.
Hardware Feature:
Adopts the dedicated OEM cas4 cas4+ fast connector, which makes the connection simpler, more convenient and reliable. It will not bend the communication pin of CAS4 CAS4+ module.
What can it do?
- Programs new key when all keys lost, adds new key and replaces CAS4 / CAS4+ ECU module, by working together with any of Godiag GT100, Xhorse VVDI2, VVDI BIM Tool Pro, Lonsdor k518 and Autel im608 etc.
- Before installing back the CAS4 /CAS4+ module to the car, you connect this test platform to the CAS module to test whether it can communicate or there is any malfunction.
- Reads out & backup the data after preprocessing, replace CAS4 / CAS4+ immobilizer module(for example: replace 2-port CAS4 with 3-port immobilize system with comfort access).
- Tests whether the programmed key synchronizes with cas4 cas4+ module.
Watch video on how to operate:
- Helps expand business for the Engineers who are skilled to program CAS4 /CAS4+ key.
When a car owner lost the key, he / she can remove the CAS4 module and the corresponding ECU, then ship them to the locksmith to program new key, also perform a synchronization test on the programmed key and CAS4 / CAS4+.
- When the key can’t start the car, This test platform pinpoints whether it is caused by the mismatch between cas4 cas4+and the key.
How to use GODIAG BMW CAS4 & CAS4+ Test Platform?
Video: used with Godiag GT100
Top 2. BMW FEM/BDC BMW F20 F30 F35 X5 X6 I3 Test Platform in Black
Price: 59.99usd
What’s the hardware feature?
The wire is made of Japanese material, with built-in start button, indicator light, IMMO box indicator light, very user-friendly design, and most importantly, high quality and low price.
Why this test platform is important?
When programming keys, BMW F series FEM & BDC all need to preprocess the IMMO box.
If there is no test platform, it needs to disassemble and install the control unit in the car back and forth..
However, to use this test platform this job will be completed on the bench, It’s both economical and convenient.
How to use this test platform?
uobdii.com engineer wrote an article showing how this test platform help program key for BMW FEM BDC on bench:
https://blog.uobdii.com/how-to-use-2019-bmw-fem-bdc-test-platform-black-for-making-key-on-bench/
Top 3. BMW FEM/BDC BMW F20 F30 F35 X5 X6 I3 Test Platform without Gearbox Plug
Price: 57.99usd
- No need start-stop button.
- Designed with 4 ports for connecting to engine, gearbox, instrument and an extended port (to connect with other module)
- Features in good induction, frequency resonance, the stainless steel shell (the copper wire inside it is very thick).
- No gearbox plug included.
(Image 2: gearbox plug)
Used for:
Detect whether FEM BDC Control Module is in good condition
Workable BMW key programmer:
Yanhua ACDP BMW-FEM,BMW Explorer, VVDI2 BMW, CGDI Prog etc
Applicable field:
Key programming, ECU programming and basic diagnosis
How to use this test platform?
We wrote one article here, please read it to follow:
https://blog.uobdii.com/how-to-use-fem-bdc-module-test-platform-on-bmw-f20-f30-f35-x5-x6-i3/
To sum up:
- GODIAG BMW CAS4 & CAS4+ Test Platform is the newly released at the end of 2020 year, it will be a dark horse, because more and more customers consult it.
- BMW FEM/BDC BMW F20 F30 F35 X5 X6 I3 Test Platform in Black, is more popular than the silver one (mentioned in top 3). A lot of users choose it.
Enjoy!