VAG Gearbox Clone: FC200, ACDP or Xhorse? (Software Attached)

Here we share 3 ways to clone VAG gearbox:

CGDI FC200

Yanhua ACDP module 13

Xhorse EGS Adapters

 

Method 1. FC200 (CGDI)

CGDI FC200 is mainly for ECU/EGS clone, ISN reading…

It supports 4200+ ECUs, VAG gearbox is only one part.

Example – Audi DL382

Search ECU type.

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Enter bench mode. (gearbox clone can only be done on bench)

Double-click the diagram and finish the connection by it.

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On the function menu,

“Identify” to establish connection;

Then “module clone” requires to Read/Write DFlash, EXT DFlash and PFlash.

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Pros:

Poweful functionality, cover 4200+ ECUs

ECU type search, quick to confirm ECU type

Cons:

Expensive (main unit 700USD, after one year subscription fee 580USD per year)

 

Free download:

Support list

CGDI FC200 V1.0.3.1 Software

User Manual

 

Method 2. Mini ACDP and Gearbox clone module (Yanhua)

VAG gearbox clone needs Mini ACDP main unit and Module 13.

Yanhua releases many module packages to extend the capacity of Mini ACDP, and Module 13 is for VAG gearbox clone. (can pay for a license to add gearbox mileage correction function)

It support VW, Audi DQ200 (0AM/0CW), DQ250 (02E/0D9), DL382 (0CK), DL501 (0B5), VL381 (0AW) models and etc.

Example – Audi VL381(0AW)

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Read, save and load to write data. Easier process.

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Pros:

Easier procedure (on phone & handle data more easily)

Good price (main unit 200+, module 13 200-USD)

Cons:

Limited function, module 13 can only clone VAG gearbox

Free download:

ACDP Software

 

Method 3. VW EGS Adapters (Xhorse)

For Xhorse, main unit is Key Tool Plus/Mini Prog, and it needs EGS Adapters and BOSH Adapter.

There are adapters for DQ200, VL381, DQ250, DL501 and DL382.

 

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Pros

Targeted, 1 adapter for 1 type

Good price (each adapter 40USD)

Cons

Similar to ACDP, its functionality is limited as it is only an extended adapter

 

Alright, that’s today’s sharing, hope you could find the correct way to clone VAG gearbox.

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