All auto locksmith,especially for BMW key programming know that Yanhua Mini ACDP programmer and CGDI BMW programmer both performing good on BMW CAS1-CAS4+,FEM/BDC key programming.So here UOBD2 engine show you the difference between them.
| Features/Tools | Yanhua Mini ACDP BMW | CGDI BMW |
| Image | ||
| Highlight | No need to remove chip! No need soldering! No need to cut the line! No need to lift the pin! | OBD key program! Run faster! Test a lot = Safety! |
| Workable interface | Mobile with Android or iOS | PC or Laptop |
| Connection | Wifi connection to a mobile | Wired connection to a PC |
| Update | Free and online update https://yanhuaminiacdp.blogspot.com/ | Free and online update in http://www.cgdisupport.com/ |
| Tokens | No need tokens | No need tokens Note: It’s necessary to buy Tokens if it’s CGDI-MB. |
| Method | OBD | OBD |
| Key programming | CAS1: Yes CAS2: Yes CAS3: Yes CAS3+: Yes CAS4: Yes CAS4+: Yes FEM/BDC: Yes | CAS1: Yes CAS2: Yes CAS3: Yes CAS3+: Yes CAS4: Yes CAS4+: Yes FEM/BDC: Yes |
| Odometer correction | Yes | Yes |
| F series coding | Yes | Yes |
| EGS ISN reading | Yes | Yes |
| Activation/Adapter | ACDP needs adapters to work with. You should buy different adapters for various modules: CAS1-4+ immo; FEM/BDC immo & dashboard; FRM footwell module (0L15Y 3M25J); 35080, 35160DO WT Eeprom. And you should have another adapter to read ISN; adapter to read DME ISN (when all keys are lost); adapter to renew key. Btw, you can get a Mini ACDP FULL kit. | CGDI doesn’t need adapter to work with. But you need another programmer to read modules, need a cable to read DME ISN from MSV and MSD And you should get authorization for some functions: BWM FEM/BDC Authorization |
In short,
If you are not equipped with soldering knowledge & rich experience and don’t have another tool to read modules, Yanhua ACDP can be a good helper.
For personal use, you’re advised to have a Mini ACDP main unit and the adapter for your BMW.
For auto repair, have a Yanhua Mini ACDP FULL kit = have all for BMW key making and module programming.