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    How to Program Benz W221 All Keys Lost with CGDI MB on Bench?

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    CGDI Prog MB is possible to program Mercedes Benz W164 2009-/W221 2009- in 2 ways:  via OBD and on bench.
    OBD mode takes about 2 hours.
    Bench reading shorten the online calculation time to less than 4 minutes. (This requires CGDI MB AC adapter).
    Here’s the how-to guide to program W221 all keys lost with CGDI MB on bench.
    Step 1: Calculate Password
    Open CGDI MB software
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    Go to Compute Password->Copy key without key->Collect data
    Select collect data via Platform mode (quick collection)
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    Connect the AC Adapter with cgdi follow the wiring diagram
    Insert the simulation key within 1 minute, if you have inserted, pull it out and try again
    Turn the quick collect adapter switch to the Platform position
    Turn ignition switch to ON position
    Collection is done.Very fast.
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    Save file.
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    Save the file successfully. Upload the data to calculate password.
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    Upload data just saved
    Press Query Result to calculate pass
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    CGDI MB calculates password success.
    Copy the password
    Step 2: Save new EIS data
    Go to EIS->Read EIS data
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    Paste the password to corresponding area
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    Save EIS data
    Step 3: Generate Key File
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    Select Generate Key File function
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    Select key file format and press Generate Key File
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    Save key file
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    Step 4: Write Key
    Go to Read/Write Key->Read Key/Chip
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    Then Reset
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    Reset operation success
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    Read key again, check key information
    Press Open/Write
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    Choose a key file (common BE key choose v51 format)
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    Write key success
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