The procedure can be applied to Kessy including kessy continental 93C86 all keys lost,
Suits
Audi A8
Porsche Cayenne
VW Touareg
VW Phaeton
Bentley Continental
Are all id46 chip.
The job is done by xhorse vvdi prog and vvdi2.
Here we take an example of the Porsche Cayenne Kessy ID46 key.
Remove kessy module, read 93C86 eeprom with vvdi prog
Better solder following the wiring diagram
Read also: VVDI Prog Read Touareg, Audi A8, Porsche Kessy 93C86 in circuit
With Xhorse Vvdi2 go under VW immo4 you will see A8 last option (Immo Kessy- Audi A8, VW Touareg, VW Phaeton, Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Continental 93C86) load the eeprom file you will get the CS and the pin.
Get pin. Program virgin key with login pin with vvdi2.
Make a dealer remote and connect the Vvdi2 to the car and learn the key (only if your chip is ID46).
If you try to open to get cs says unknown version. You should desolder and read again. Always de solder it just because the crystal.
Question: Can I clone 2008 Volvo XC90 key using an xhorse vvdi super chip xt27?
Here’s the clue:
Volvo chip 48 can be cloned with vvdi mini key tool or key tool max.
We did one last week using vvdi tool max id48 clone. Just key no remote.
You can clone transponder but no remote control. When you clone chip id48 in volvo you must disconnect the battery to take all data.
Clone just gotta disconnect battery after every turn.
To make full remote key, you have to read CEM module and rearview mirror and eeprom it with programmers.
How does the factory remote start work on xhorse king card?
It gives you an option to take the trunk button and turn it into the remote start
Here vvdishop.com shows you how to select that option
Customize xhorse king smart card with vvdi key tool plus:
Here is an example of 2021 Jeep Renegade (was programmed by autel im608), it can be customized by keytool plus.
Go to Remote Program- Jeep- Regengade (2016+) KeylessGo ID4A- Modify buttons- Smart key customization
Read also: How to customize Xhorse Toyota XM Smart Key?
In the previous post, we have discussed the difference between Xhorse VVDI BE key and FBS3 smart key. Here we made another comparison between CGDI keys and xhorse keys.
CGDI BE Key vs CGDI FBS3 Smart Key vs VVDI BE Key vs VVDI FBS3 Smart key
Key | CGDI MB FBS3 BGA KeylessGo Key | CGDI MB BE Key FBS3 | VVDI MB FBS3 BGA KeylessGo Key | Xhorse VVDI BE Key Pro For Benz XNBZ01EN Remote |
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Brand | CGDI | CGDI | Xhorse | Xhorse |
Smart Key | Support | Semi-smart | Support | Semi-smart |
Frequency | 433Mhz/315Mhz | 433Mhz/315Mhz | 433Mhz/315Mhz | 433Mhz/315Mhz |
Switch Frequency | Support (Default Frequency 315Mhz) How to Switch: 1.Manual Switch (remove the resistor) 2.IR Switch (CGDI MB Software) | Support (Default Frequency 315Mhz) How to Switch: 1.Manual Switch (remove the resistor) 2.IR Switch (CGDI MB Software) | Support How to Switch: 1.Manual Switch (remove the resistor) 2.IR Switch (VVDI MB Software) | Support How to Switch: 1.Manual Switch (remove the resistor) 2.IR Switch (VVDI MB Software) |
Times to Erase | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ |
How to Erase | 1.Manual Reset a. First press the Trunk button b. Then press the LOCK button until the key indicator keeps turning on c. Wait for 1 second, Press the UNLOCK button until the key indicator flashes twice. d. Key has been erased successfully 2.CG Smart Key, Reset via CGDI MB Software | Support unlimited write & erase data via IR (CGDI MB) | Support unlimited write & erase data via IR (VVDI MB) | Support unlimited write & erase data via IR (VVDI MB) |
Support Model | S-Class(W221) S-Class(W216) ML-Class(W164) R-Class(W251) ML-Class(W166) GL-Class(W164) (Generally FBS3 2008.12-) | S-Class(W221) S Class(W216) ML-Class(W164) R-Class(W251) ML-Class(W166) GL-Class(W164) (Generally FBS3 2009-) | C-Class(W204,W207) E-Class(W212) R-Class(W251) S-Class(W221,W216) CL-Class(W216) CLC-Class(W204) CLE-Class(W207) CLK-Class(W207) GL-Class(X164,X166) GLC-Class(X204) GLE-Class(W164,W166) GLK-Class(X204) ML-Class(W164,W166) (Generally FBS3 2010-) | S-Class(W221) S Class(W216) ML-Class(W164) R-Class(W251) ML-Class(W166) GL-Class(W164) (Generally FBS3 2009-) |
Support Device | Benz Key Programmers | Benz Key Programmers | VVDI MB/CGDI MB… | VVDI MB/CGDI MB… |
Support Type | BGA -76/78 | BE | BGA -76/78 | BE |
Update | Support | / | Support | / |
*Xhorse vvdi be key and bga key are compatible with cgdi mb programmer. But better don’t use CGDI BE or BGA key with vvdi mb.
Question: I am working on 08′ Audi A8 keyed ignition. Can I simply read with VVDI Prog and clone out/write/make dealer key with vvdi2, or do I need to write file back with the key?
Tips to make key Audi A8 2008 with vvdi2: