Question:
I need a tool to read and write ECU/TCU. It’s better under 1000 Euros. Which tool is recommended? How about CG FC200 and Xhorse Multi Prog?
Obdexpress.co.uk engineer gives the suggestion below.
Both are good ECU/TCU programmers under 1000 Euros. Both not only can read and write a wide range of ECUs/TCUs, but also support VAG MQB48 NEC35XX Immo data reading and mileage correction.
Multi Prog is more expensive than FC200. The reason is that it also has an option of reading chips and MCU’s, and supports software update online for free for lifetime, no need subscription fee. Besides that, it offers a unique script function, allowing users to create their own scripts. Xhorse also plans to add built-in scripts in future updates.
There is a great advantage for FC200 that it supports Mercedes-Benz VGS-NAG3 9G Tronic, while VVDI Multiprog doesn’t.
If you have a sufficient budget, recommend you to have both tools in case one fails.
For more details, please check the comparison table carefully.
| Item | CG FC-200 | Xhorse Multi-Prog |
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| Price | €574 | €755 |
| Keyboard functionality | No, need a mouse | Yes, no need a mouse |
| ECU menu arrangement | Is arranged in alphabetical order | Is not arranged in alphabetical order |
| Software update | Support free update online for 1 year. Annual Fee will be €189/year after the first year. | Support free update online for free life, no need a subscription fee |
| Multi-language | Support English, French; For Spanish, Polish, Turkish and Traditional Chinese, you need pay $130 for authorization | English, Chinese |
| Operation mode | CAN-BUS, Bench and Boot mode | Bench and Boot mode |
| Script Function | No | Yes |
| Read VAG MQB48 NEC35XX Immo Data | Yes | Yes |
| Correct milegae for VAG MQB48 NEC35XX Immo | Yes | Yes |
| BMW ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support E-Engine MSV70 | Yes |
| VAG ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support SIMOS 8.1, SIMOS 8.2, SIMOS 8.3, SIMOS 12.2 |
| PSA ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support DCM3.5, DCM6.2A, DCM6.2C, DCM7.1A, DCM7.1B, Valeo V56.x, and SID807 | Yes |
| Fiat ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support DCM3.5, 6F3, 6JF, 8F2, 8F3, 8DF, 8GMK, 8GSF, 8GSW, 8GMW, 8GMF, 9DF, 9GF | Yes, but doesn’t support GPEC2, GPEC3, Bosch Valeo J34P, and Bosch DCU17PC42 |
| Opel ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support 8F3, 9DF, 6JO, 602, 603, e84, e83a, e87, Denso SH7055 | Yes |
| Mercedes-Benz ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support Delphi CRD 11 | Yes, but doesn’t support VGS-NAG3 9G Tronic |
| Renault ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support Continental SID301, SID205, SID306, SID309, EMS3134, S3000, and Modules-XC164CS | Yes |
| Mazda/Honda/Toyota ECUs | Yes | Yes |
| Nissan ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support Denso D3, D40, 23740_3Nxxx Gen1, 23740_5Sxxx Gen2, 23740_5Sxxx Gen3, and SID305/309/310 | Yes |
| Kia/Hyundai ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support SIM2K_240 |
| Ford ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support DCM3.5, DCM6.1, SID209, and Bosch DCU17PC43 | Yes |
| Cadillac and Chevrolet ECU | Yes | Yes |
| Chrysler ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support Continental GPEC2 MPC5566, GPEC2A SPC5674, GPEC3 SPC5674, All Getrag_MOS6 TC1766, Bosch EDC17C49 TC1797, ME2.8.1 ST10C167, ZF 8HP SH725xx, ZF 9HP TC1782 |
| VAG TCU | Yes, but doesn’t support DQ380, DQ381, DQ500, DQ501Gen2, VL381, 8HP45/55/65 | Yes, but doesn’t support ZF-8HP gearboxes (8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP90) |
| BMW TCU | Yes, but doesn’t support GETRAG_DKG436/gen1 and GETRAG_DKG436/gen2 | Yes, but doesn’t support GETRAG_7DCT300 |
| PSA TCU | Yes, but doesn’t support GETRAG-SPS6 and GETRAG-W6DGA | Yes, but doesn’t support ZF-9HP |
| ECU list | CG FC200 ECU List | Xhorse Multi Prog ECU and TCU List (scroll download the page to check the list) |
| User Manual | CG F200 User Manual | Xhorse Multi Prog User Manual |
CG FC200 ECU Programmer Full Version:
https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/cgdi-fc200-ecu-programmer.html
Xhorse Multi-Prog Programmer with Free MQB48 License:
https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/xhorse-multi-prog-programmer.html
