How to Choose PCMtuner & CG FC200 ECU Programmer?

 Having got lots of questions about 2022 hot ECU programmers: V1.25 PCMtuner & CG FC200: What’s the differences between them? And how to choose?

Obd2shop.co.uk engineer suggested: PCMtuner supports most ECU models and has multifucntion for use. FC200 is mainly used to work on BOSH ECU. Both ECU tools are professional and helpful. Customers can choose according to most frequently used and supported ECU list.

Anyhow, refer to the comparison chart below to find more details.

Item	PCMtuner	CGDI FC200
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Price	£365	£502
ECU Supported List	PCMtuner ECU List	FC200 ECU List
Language	English, Russian	English, French, Spanish, Polish, Turkish, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese
Wiring Diagram	√	√
Online Programming	VR need online	√
Offline Programming	√	×
Most BOSCH ECU	√	√
All Japan Hitachi, Denso ECU	√	×
All Ford OBD	√	×
VAG Audi UDS OBD	√	×
DCT Gearbox	√	×
Simos 8.1-8.6	√	×
Audi VAG Gearbox	√	√
PCR2.1	√	×
Mitsubushi MH ECU	√	×
Read & modify BMW ISN/VIN	×	√
DENSO SH705XX	√	×
SIDXXX ECU	√	×
EFIXXX ECU	√	×
Ford TCM DCT	√	×
SIM2KXXX	√	×
PGM-FI ECU	√	×
Toyota 76fxxx	√	×
Part Of EDC16, EDC15	√	×
MEDC17	√	√
EDC17	√	√
All GM Car Protocols(Need MPM Pluin)	√	×
Road Scan(Log Engine & Gearbox)	√	×
MG1, MD1	In testing, no yet released.	MG1
Ford PWM	√	×
Ford MG1 CAN	√	×
EMSXXX ECU	√	×
ME9.0	√	×
Clone ECU&TCU	√	√
Chip Tuning	√	√
VR Server & Files	√	×
Tuner Account	√	×
Ticket System For Support	√	×
Online Upgrade	√	√
Checksum	√	√
Virtual Reading	√	×
Read DTC	√	×
J2534 Passthru Work With Multi Diagnostic Tools	√	×
Toyota, Ford, Honda gearbox	√	×
OBD/BENCH/BOOT	√	√
Free Damaos For Tuner	√	×
No Soldering Adapters	×	√ (optional solder-free adapters for 6HP, 8HP, MSV90, N55, N20, B48, B58, B38, etc.)
Update	PCMtuner free update online, PCMflash does not support	1 year free
Subscription	×	$250/year

PCMtuner vs. FC200
1. PCMtuner supports more ECU models including Bosch, Hitachi, Denso, Mitsubushi MH, etc. FC200 mainly supports Bosch ECU.
2. PCMtuner supports to program more gearbox models like Toyota, Ford, Honda while FC200 does not.
3. PCMtuner supports more paid functions like virtual reading, turner account to do dpf, egr, adblue and remap while FC200 does not.
4. CG FC200 supports muti-language while PCMtuner only supports English & Russian.
5. CG FC200 supports to read & modify BMW ISN/VIN while PCMtuner cannot.
6. CG FC200 supports MG1 while PCMtuner is still in development.
7. CG FC200 is equipped with optional solder-free adapters for 6HP, 8HP, MSV90, N55, N20, B48, B58, B38, etc while PCMtuner does not.
8. PCMtuner is cheaper and allow to free update while FC200 needs annual fees after expired.
9. PCMtuner cannot do BMW ECUs(EDC17xx, etc.)

Summing-Up
In short, PCMtuner is more muti-functional & cost-effective. It’s recommended for users who need to do more ECUs, gearbox and other functions.

CGDI FC200 is more recommended for users who need to read & modify BMW ISN and program Bosch ECUs.

http://blog.obd2shop.co.uk/how-to-choose-pcmtuner-cg-fc200-ecu-programmer/

Solved: PCMflash "Unable to Use Selected Interface" Issue

Problem: The V1.24 PCMtuner is unable to recognizll are unactivated. The PCMflash prompts: " Unable to use selected interface(J2534: Scanmatik - SM2 USB). Check if it's connected and not in use by other applications."

Solution

1. Close all PCMflash software;

2. Re-insert dongle to recognize;

3. Restart PCMflash software.

NOTE

Please ask your agency to activate account firstly if haven't.

Please DO NOT open multiple PCMflash software meanwhile.

Thanks to obd2shop.co.uk engineer, problem was solved.

Any questions about PCMtuner, please contact us.

http://blog.obd2shop.co.uk/solved-pcmflash-unable-to-use-selected-interface-issue/

Solution: PCMtuner Account Can't Login Due to Reinstall Windows

Question: My PCMtuner account email is unable to login since reinstalling Windows system. It always prompts: "User already exist!!" when I'm trying to log in. What's the problem, please help.

Solution

The reason why cause the issue is because previous account has been bound to system. Close the account, then re-register & re-activate can solve it.

All the users have to do is to provide account & explanation to agency, then problem can be done.

If you have the same problem, just contact your seller.

Hope this is helpful.

http://blog.obd2shop.co.uk/solution-pcmtuner-account-cant-login-user-already-exist/

Free Download ECUHELP ECU Bench Tool, Installation, Comparison

ECUHELP ECU Bench Tool is a latest universal bench tool for ECU reading & writing. No disassembly, its software can automatically detect ECU and memory types. Here we provided 2022 latest free download link, 100% worked.

Free download ECUHELP ECU Bench Tool Software

Mega link 1:

https://mega.nz/file/ViogyQzb#yhSankda8qA3NjpVlNg7d_4fsmjNfEfb3CN_Lh8ABDc

Mega link 2:

https://mega.nz/file/RotRWKqQ#6jEAznkFYUxBS8hARVqTmdjxRHHCi82hHSUh7WP17bU

Size: 327.3MB

System: Windows 10

Language: English

Package: includes EBT(Amt Bench Service Tool) + ECUHelp 2.0

ECU Bench Tool Software Installation Guide

1. Download & unzip package to open "EBTSetup".

2. Install ECU Bench Tool device driver.

3. Install ECUHelp 2.0 software.

4. Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable(x64).

Completed.

How to use ECU Bench Tool?

EBT: users can read & write ECU by selecting iRom/ eRom/ xRom/ xEEprom memory.

ECUHelp 2.0: users can check wiring picture, virtual file, turning file and do other ECU service(DPF EGR remove, DTC, etc.)

ECU Bench Tool vs. Other ECU Tools

ECU Chip Tunning Tools	Supported Mode
BDM100	BDM
CMDI1251/1255	BDM
KWP2000	OBD
Galletto 1260	OBD
XPRROG	BDM
MPPS	OBD
Piasini	Infineon chip
KESS	OBD
KESSV2	OBD, Boot Loader
KTAG	Boot, Bench
KTM100	Boot, Bench
KTMOBD	OBD
KTMFLASH	Boot, Bench
KTM-BENCH	Boot, Bench
KTM200	OBD, Boot, Bench
PCMtuner	OBD, Boot, Bench
AT200	Boot, Bench
FC200	OBD, Boot, Bench
ECU Bench Tool	Bench

Advantage

1. No need to disassemble ECU.

2. Supported MDG1 BMW B48, B58, latest 2016+ BMW ECU while others generally do not.

3. Read EDC16 ME9 without dismounting ECU while other tools need.

4. Supports MG1, MD1 protocols while some tools don't.

5. Supports VAG/VOLVO MED9 based on Motorola MPC5xx microprocessor while others do not.

http://blog.obd2shop.co.uk/free-download-ecuhelp-ecu-bench-tool-installation-comparison/

PCMtuner + VVDI BIMTOOL PRO Repair BMW CAS3 Data Loss

PCMtuner ECU Programmer + Xhorse VVDI BIMTOOL PRO can repair BWM CAS3 data loss on bench. Need to disassemble engine module & CAS3 module from vehicle. Considering the reason of CAS3 data loss, we can read from engine module.

Step1. Read Data via PCMtuner

Connect PCMtuner with engine module.

Read & save data.

Find out ISN code in eeprom file.

Remember to record it.

Step2. Repair CAS3 Data via VVDI BMW Tool

Connect VVDI BMW Tool to computer.

Select options:

Exchange ECU/CAS >> CAS-CAS3+(0L15Y, 0M23S)(ISTAP)-EEPROM >> Load a normal CAS3 data of other BMW >> Do not have the original key or ISN

Copy the VIN & ISN from step1, and paste to VVDI BIMTool Pro.

Save as a new data file.

Refresh the new data file to CAS3 module.

Step3. Test New Data

1. Use the new data & engine ISN to program keys.

2. Test key & engine with a test platform. All work normally.

Done. 

BMW CAS3 data loss have been repaired!

http://blog.obd2shop.co.uk/pcmtuner-vvdi-bimtool-pro-repair-bmw-cas3-data-loss/