When we cannot read immo data from OBD using OBD device, we cannot continue making new keys.
With VAG OBD Helper cable, you can obtain immo data easily via OBD, especially VAG 4th immobilizer system (NEC24C32 NEC24C64, NEC35XX, Johnson MQB A4, A5 etc BCM), both add key and all keys lost.
Here’s the guide to program new dealer key using VAG OBD cable and Xhorse VVDI2. (The cable can be used with other programmers, Lonsdor, SMOK etc as well)
Step 1: Connect VAG OBD cable with vehicle via OBD
Here’s the test equipment, so we disassemble the instrument.
Step 2: Read immo data and engine system information
Open VAG OBD Helper software
Press Read car information
Step 3: Online calculate immo data
Enable network connection and upload data to calculate.
Step 4: Immo data calculated successfully Save the immo data calculated. The data can be uploaded to other OBD programmers
You can prepare new dealer key and learn key with this immo data in other OBD device.
Press OK will auto open immo data folder
Here we use VVDI2 vag programmer select VVDI_NEC24C64_IMMO data
How to: Program a 2012 Audi Q5 All Keys Lost using Xhorse VVDI2 VAG key programmer via OBD.
Step 1: Connect VVDI2 to car by OBD, start read BCM data
Open VVDI2 software, select Key Learn->5th Immobilizer System (Supports Audi A4L/Q5/A5/A6L(2012-)/A7/A8(2011-)/VW Touareg(2011-)
Select Read BCM2 Data(OBDII)
If lost all working key, open the headlight, and step on the brake before continue.
Read key information
Disconnect BCM module from power fro 2-3 seconds and reconnect again. Trying to reconnect to BCM…
Save BCM2 data.
Step 2. Verify key lock status with “Check key status”button
Step 3: Press “Prepare Dealer Key”, it requests load the BCM2 data read in step 1. Then out the programmable key into programmer. Prepare the dealer key with tips.
Step 4: Connect VVDI2 with car, prepare all the key for this car. Insert one key into switch ignition, input the key number you want to learn. Then press “Key learning”, it requests load the BCM2 data read in step 1. Complete the key learning follow the tips.
Some Xhorse users reported they cannot receive email validation code when register app follow previous registration guide.
Here’s the new instruction to register VVDI Key tool after server upgrade in Oct. 2018
(or when you need to exchange token)
Xhorse put offline the registry with email, now you need to make your registry with your phone number:
Step 1: Connect VVDI KeyTool to PC and run the UPGRADE KIT, select BINDING
Step 2: Website will open and you need to change to ENGLISH and than click in REGISTER
Step 3:
New window will open and you need to fullfil what website is asking and you will see system will ask about your phone number and zone you live, and that’s it!
The verification code can have a little delay to send, but he come.