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Program BMW CAS4 Key with Launch X431 IMMO Plus via OBD

It is a BMW 5 series year 2012. We need to program two new keys for this car. Some people complain that there are lack of information online on how to use Launch X431 IMMO Plus. We will show basic steps one by one how to program key for BMW with CAS4 using  Launch X431 IMMO Plus   or   IMMO Elite   together with x-prog3.   Program BMW CAS4 all keys lost using Launch IMMO PLus with XPROG3 (how to solve IMMO Plus fail to generate BMW CAS4 key): Now we are in the main menu of IMMO Plus. So to start the process we need to go to Immobilizer. Then we are going to the BMW, in that page you can see a vehilce list for all supported BMW models from year to year with immobiliser with a description what immobilizer system are on the cars so in case if you need to check if you can do something or you can’t.  You can just go to the tab and find your car and know if you could do it so then press on the next. What comes up is connection diagram of X-prog3 to the car. This is very simple you can do it
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How to Solve Launch X431 Diagnostic Connector Abnormal?

If your Launch DBscar VII or Smartlink VCI says “Diagnostic connector connection is abnormal” (image attached), here are possible resolutions. Do as the Launch X431 tablet said, Select reconnect 3 seconds after the connector restarts successfully (a beeping sound). If it’s legitimately losing connection to the VCI, try   VCI Firmware Fix in settings .   For   Launch X431 V+ V5 ,   PRO3S+ v5 ,   CRP919E BT , APEX etc with DBScar VII connectors: Go to User Info->Firmware Fix-> Press Firmware Fix ->Scan bluetooth connector For   PAD V ,   PAD VII ,   Pro5 smartlink : Go to User Info->Fix connector firmware/system-> Fix Connector Firmware or Fix Connector System If SmartLink VCI turns black screen, do a firmware fix. Make sure you have a good connection, and that the vehicle voltage is good.

Launch X431 Unlock European FCA Renault Benz SGW Gateway

A   Launch X431 PAD VII   user was trying to do special functions on a 2021 Mercedes C class W206 300d DoIP model.  PAD VII failed him and asked to unlock gateway to access. Error Image 1: Encryption gateway authentication failed and test functions are limited. Error Image 2: The function is not activated. Incorrect code: 1000699. Solution: Mercedes-Benz has installed a security gateway module in many new models to protect their vehicle systems from unauthorized access, meaning that unrestricted communication between the diagnostic equipment and the vehicle is only possible with the correct access. You need to buy license to obtain this access. You can test only the DTC reading, DTC clearing and some data stream functions without license.   Go to Mall->Other Goods->Other Software Packages Purchase the   European SGW Function License . The license will unlock gateway on Mercedes models produced after 2020.   European SGW Function License contains: Mercedes Benz gateway license (1