Xtool Program 2018+ Chrysler FCA Proximity

 Xtool tech now released 2018+ Chrysler Dodge Jeep proximity smart key programming functions as well. Here is the programming instruction.

 

Tools you need:
Xtool key programming tablets (X100 PAD3/X100 PAD Elite)
Chrysler 12+8 SGW Bypass cable
WiFi connection

How to Connect 12+8 Adapter:

Find the SGW module, take the 12-PIN connector and the 8-PIN connector off, then connect these connectors to the Bypass cable.
Here is an example on a 2018+ Jeep Grand Commander.

For other models, check the SGM Location.

When connecting to STAR connector
The STAR connector used for Security Gateway is always colored green, and has several connectors attached to them.

To connect the cable to a STAR connector, plug the pins into the connectors. The connecting pin locations may vary between different models, take the 2021 Dodge Challenger as an example

in this situation, we connect the read pin into the green wire and the black pin into the yellow wire.

 

Program process:
Take a 2020 Jeep Wrangler with a smart key as an example.
1. Open the diagnosis app and go through this menu:
Jeep- Proximity/Fobik (RFH)- Wrangler 18-
Xtool X100 PAD 3 will ask to make sure the main cable and SGW bypass cable are connected.

2. Before programming, we suggest reading the key number that is registered on the car. Press the Number of Keys menu to check the key number

3. When key programming, the vehicle needs s security code to verify the process. Read the security code first.
Make sure you are connected to the internet. Then click Read security code menu.

4. Read security code success

5. Press Add smart key to start key programming.
Follow the instructions on the device, turn emergency indicators and switch the ignition off,
*This menu is also applied to all keys lost situation.

6. Xtool will ask you for a security code. The device will automatically fill in the code.

7. Follow the instructions, put the key close to start button, then press and hold this button within 20 seconds until the device pops out the result, Press OK when you are ready for this process.

8. Programming success.

Related reading: Xtool Program Ford 2015+ Proximity AKL with active alarm

Program 2015 Up Ford All Keys Lost with Xtool Tablets

 Xtool tech released 2015 onwards new Ford proximity all keys lost with active alarm function as well.

 

Tools you need:
Xtool key programming tablets (X100 PAD3/X100 PAD Elite)
Ford AKL alarm bypass cable
WiFi connection

 

How to Connect:
1.Connect the main cable to the female obd2 socket of the Ford cable, and connect the tablet or VCI box to the other side of the main cable.2. Connect the male OBD2 socket of the Ford cable to the OBD port of the vehicle
3. Take the battery clip off from the car’s battery and connect the 2 battery clips to the battery
4 There is also a battery clip (read cable with ‘Battery Clip+’ tag on it) on the cable. Connect it to the positive battery clip on the car.

How it work?
Ford AKL Alarm Bypass Cable can:
Allows you to perform Ford smart key all keys lost via Xtool devices with a VCI Box
(H6 Pro, A80 Pro, X100 MAX etc)
Optimize the process on Ford smart key all keys lost via Xtool devices without a VCI box
(X100 PAD2, X100 PAD3, H6 Elite, D7/D8 etc)

Controls vehicle battery on/off with a switch on your hand and save your time from the repeating battery reconnecting process.

Programming Process:

Take a 2018 Ford Edge with an active alarm as an example and read its EEPROM data without any keys available
1. Make sure the cable is connected properly, the select
Ford V27.30 or higher- North American Ford- Smart key system- Edge- 2016-2020

2. Select All keys lost. Choose the menu depending by the status of the vehicle. Considering the alarm is on now, here we select ‘Alarm activation’

3. Open the door on the driver’s side. Use a screwdriver to jam the door latch on the locked position but keep it opening.
The door should keep open but locked until the entire process is done. When it is done, click OK to continue,

4. Select Reading EEPROM first

5. If the cable is connected, switch off the battery

6. The device will try read the EEPROM by communicating with the ECYU.
Switch on the battery and check if the alarm still goes on.

7. If the alarm still goes on, switch off the battery and wait for 10 seconds, then try switch off and on again

8. If the alarm is off, disconnect the cable to the battery, connect it back to battery clip of the car, tighten it, and close the hood, click OK to continue.

9. Reading EEPROM data. The process will take 10 minutes

10. WHen EEPROM reading is done. it will generate a bin file, Save file on Internal Storage folder.

*If you are using a device without VCI but not using the cable, you must remove/install the battery clip every time the device noted you to disconnect/reconnect to the battery.

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