How to Add BMW G Series BDC2 Key with Vapon VP100 on Bench?

Vapon VP100 BMW key programmer is an affordable solution for BMW BDC2 key programming. VP100 supports adding spare keys for 2015-2021 BMW G series with BDC2 chassis.

 

SUPPORTED BDC2 VEHICLES

Model Chassis Code Year Range
X3 F97 2019/04 – 2021/07
X3 G01 2017/12 – 2021/07
X4 G02 2018/04 – 2021/07
X4 F98 2019/04 – 2021/07
5 Series G30 2016/11 – 2020/06
5 Series G31 2017/03 – 2020/06
5 Series G38 2017/05 – 2020/08
6 Series G32 2017/07 – 2020/06
7 Series G11/G12 2015/07 – 2019/02
X3/iX3 G08 2018/05 – 2021/08
M5 F90 2017/11 – 2020/06

 

Here is the procedure to add BMW BDC2 key using Vapon VP100.

Main steps:

1. Backup data.
2. Preprocess Data.
3. Generate dealer key.
4. Learn key.

 

Step 1: Back up coding

Connect Vapon VP100 key programmer with BDC2 module as picture below.

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Before programming key, we need to back up the data.

Select Backup Encoding function.

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Reading coding data.
Backup data completed.

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Step 2: Preprocess data

Before pre-processing data, disconnect cables from VP100 device.
Disconnect cables from BDC2 module.
Connect BDC2 adpater with BDC2 module.
Then connect BDC2 adapter with VP100 programmer.

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Start the preprocessing procedure.
1). Boot profeamming mode.
2). Download BOOTLOAD (bench).
3). Read FLASH data (bench).
4). Restore SWFL.
5). Restore coding data.

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Preprocess data completed.

 

Step 4: Make dealer key

Disconnect BDC2 adapter from VP100 and BDC2 module.
Connect cables with BDC2 module and Vapon VP100 again.

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Select Generate dealer key function.
Insert original key into VP100 RFID slot.

Select an unused key position, here key #8

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Obtain key information.
Insert a new key into RFID slot.

Write key information.

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Generate key completed.

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Step 5: Learn key
Put new key into the ignition and turn on the ignition.
Press the ignition button for at least 15 seconds.

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This is the key learning process.
Select Learn key function.
Now you can see key #8 has a new key programmed.

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Key learning is completed.

Install BDC2 module back to the vehicle.

Test both keys.

Done.

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