Launch X431 is going to roll out the new PROG5 programmer adapter. What’s the difference between the new Launch Prog5 and X-Prog3 programmer?
Let’s preview their differences.
Launch X-431 PROG5 vs X-Prog3
| Feature | Launch PROG5
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Launch X-PROG3
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|---|---|---|
| VW / Audi IMMO3/4/5 Key Programming | Supported | Supported |
| VW 4th Gen Instrument Cluster All-Keys Lost Reading | Supported | Supported |
| Audi 5th Gen Steering Column Chip Read/Write | Supported | Supported |
| MED17 Engine OBD Reading | Supported | Supported |
| VW 4th Gen UDS Engine Replacement | Supported | Supported |
| VW / Audi MQB Engine / Gearbox / Steering Column Replacement | Supported | Supported |
| VW / Audi 5th Gen / MQB Gearbox FLASH/EEPROM Read/Write | Supported | Supported |
| VW / Audi Bosch Engine Clone | Supported | Supported |
| VW / Audi Siemens Engine Clone | Supported | Supported |
| 2014+ UDS Engine Replacement (Original Engine Not Required) | Supported | Supported |
| VW MQB 5C/5D Key Programming (Add key) | Supported | No |
| VW Audi SIMOS18 Series Clone | Supported | No |
| VW V850 Series Instrument Data Read & Clone | Supported | Less support |
| VW RH850 Series Instrument Data Read & Analysis | Supported | Less support |
| Volkswagen MQB Instrument Cluster Mechanical/Smart Key All-Lost Support (Read/Write Parse Engine/Gearbox Data Types) | Supported | Less Support |
| Mercedes Key Matching (FBS3) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes Engine/Gearbox Erase (FBS3) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes Engine (FBS4) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes Gearbox Clone (FBS4), 2 types 7-speed, FDCT, 9-speed | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes W164, W169, W209, W211 Password Calculation in All-Lost Situation without Gateway (FBS3) | Supported | Not Supported |
| Mercedes Multiple EIS/EZS Cloning | Supported | Partial Support |
| Mercedes FDCT/VGS4 NAG2/VGS NAG3 Clone (FBS4) | Supported | Not Supported |
| Mercedes DSM (FBS4) | Supported | Not Supported |
| Mercedes Add Key with Password Calculation (FBS3) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes All-Lost Key Password Calculation (FBS3) | Supported | Supported |
| BMW (CAS1, CAS2, CAS3, CAS4, FEM/BDC) | Supported | Supported |
| BMW G Chassis Key Matching | Supported | Supported |
| BMW Engine ISN Code Read | Supported | Less Support |
| BMW E Chassis 8HP Gearbox Erase | Supported | Supported |
| BMW E Chassis 8HP Gearbox Clone | Supported | Supported |
| BMW FRM Repair | Supported | Supported |
| BMW F Chassis 6HP Transmission Clear / Clone | Supported | Supported |
| BMW F/G Chassis 8HP Transmission Clone | Supported | Supported |
| BMW F/G Chassis 8HP Transmission Clear | Supported | Supported |
| BMW Engine Replacement | Supported | Supported |
| BMW Bosch Engine Clone | Supported | Supported |
| BMW Siemens Engine Clone | Supported | Supported |
| Porsche 2011-2017 Key Matching | Supported | Supported |
| Porsche Front/Rear ECU Clone | Supported | Supported |
| Porsche Engine, Gearbox ECU Clone | Supported | Supported |
| Porsche Battery Repair | Supported | Supported |
| Various Models Bosch Engine Clone | Supported | Supported |
| Various Models Siemens Engine Clone | Supported | Supported |
| Various Models Transmission Clone | Supported | Supported |
| Various Models DELCO/DENSO/Marelli Engine Clone | further support | Supported |
| Encrypted Chip RH850 Read/Write | further support | Supported |
| BMS Chip Read/Write Function | Supported | No |
| Support ID48/96, ID46 Key Chip Clone Function | Supported | No |
| ECU Data Checksum Function | further support | Supported |
In sum:
Launch X-PROG3 cannot be used independently. It requires a tablet or a PC adapter box.
Launch PROG5 integrates the functions of X-PROG3, PC adapter, ECU programmer, and key programmer. It can be used with a tablet or directly connected to a computer to run PC software.
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PROG5 comes with ECU cloning PC software for reading/writing and cloning engine and transmission ECUs on PC.
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When used with a tablet, it includes IMMO PROG software for reading/writing and cloning engine and transmission ECUs.
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Built-in key programmer function – can read key information, generate keys, and unlock keys.
- Support for European vehicle Key matching, Immobilizer module erasing and Immobilizer module replacement
- Supports more ECU and TCU cloning models than G3.
New functions added to PROG5:
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Add key VW Audi Porsche MLB system
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Add key VW MQB49 / 5C / 5D systems
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VW V850 / RH850 – dashboard read/write function
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VW MQB platform – all keys lost function
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BMW engine – ISN read function (model support added)
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Mercedes-Benz transmission – OBD cloning, ISM cloning
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46 / 48 chip cloning
- more…
The Launch PROG5 is coming soon. Keep an eye on our website www.obdii365.com.
