How-to: add a key to a BMW GS 850 motorcycle using the XHORSE VVDI KEY TOOL PLUS with the new BMW motorcycle software and XM38 BMW smart key.
Tools required:
Xhorse vvdi key tool plus (or vvdi2)
BMW Motorcycle key learning license
Original motorcycle key
1. Generate BMW XM38 remote
Put XM38 remote into key tool plus
Go to Remote Program->BMW motorcycles->All remote->BMW Bike 8A Smart Key 434.42 Mhz
Generate remote
2. Program XM38 BMW motor smart key
Go to Immo programming->BMW->Select from system->BMW motorcycle key learning->Key function, Start programming
We have to remove and place the battery stabilizer 12V
Put the key by the induction coil and turn on the ignition switch
Read vehicle information
You can see the key need to unlock, so it need pre-process that means we need to unlock the unit
Let’s Delete key information
insert the key into the ignition switch ot close to the emergency start position
This key number 1 is acceptable, the frequency is right, chip is locked.
You can take a quick picture of it.
Now we need to perform coding function
Backup Coding
we will save it in a second, it will show us the path
You can go to special functions->File management ->Local File to see if file is saved successfully.
Then unlock the unit.
Unlock X_SLZ/X_EWS
Read instructions. Do not touch any button on the vehicle during the programming process
make sure vehicle must have a power supply 12v.
if the programming is interrupted due to vehicle volatge or other reasns, try to continue programming first, if programming cannot continue, use the programmer to write normal FLASH before programming.
make sure internet is also stable.
unlock completed.
Write coding
Now it has the complete coding.
Read the key information one more time.
Then the unit is unlocked.
Before continue, we disconnect the unit and try to start the engine
We have a new key and let’s continue the process
connect the vvdi key tool plus OBD
The key is still in the induction coil.
put new XM38 key into key tool plus, delete key information
It is locked, it is a brand new keyless go key
the key is not learning to the car yet.
Put back original key and learn key
Select Add key
Put XM38 BMW motorcycle key identify key
Follow vvdi key tool to add new XM38 key until completed.
Done.