www.thinkcar.com THINKCAR Copyright Copyright © 2021 by THINKCAR TECH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form without the written permission of the copyright owner. Trademark THINKCAR is a registered trademark of THINKCAR TECH CO., LTD in China and other countries. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Disclaimer The contents of this document are subject to changes without notice due to continued improvements in design, manufacture, and methodologies. THINKCAR is not liable for the damage or losses due to the use of this document. FCC Statement Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a. This device may not cause harmful interference b. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to whichTHINKCAR www.thinkcar.com the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. @ Important: Please read this manual carefully and understand the safety precautions before performing any operation to this product. Safety Grades Safety grade definitions in this manual are as followings: Symbol | Definition Usage A | Danger Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. 8 Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in possible injury to the operator or to bystanders. A Caution Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious equipment damage or property losses Safety Precautions + Never collide, throw, or puncture the test equipment, and avoid falling, extruding and bending it. + Do not insert foreign objects into or place heavy objects on your device. Sensitive components inside might cause damage. + Do not use the test equipment in exceptionally cold or hot, dusty, damp or dry environments. + In places using the test equipment may cause interference or generate a potential risk, please turn it off. + The test equipment is a sealed unit. There are no end-user serviceable parts inside. Alll internal repairs must be done by an authorized repair facility or qualified technician. If there is any inquiry, please contact the dealer. + Never place the test equipment into apparatus with strong electromagnetic field. + Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium battery. Contactwww.thinkcar.com THINKCAR the dealer for factory replacement. + Use the included battery and charger. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. + Do not disconnect power abruptly when the test equipment is being formatted or in process of uploading or downloading. Or else it may result in program error. + Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created by you, otherwise the test equipment software might fail to work. + Be aware that accessing network resources can leave the test equipment vulnerable to computer viruses, hackers, spyware, and other malicious activities that might damage your device, software or data. Ensure that you have adequate protection in the forms of firewalls, anti-virus software, and anti-spyware software and keep such software up to date. + Do not disconnect battery or any wiring cables in the vehicle when the ignition switch is on, as this could avoid damage to the sensors or the ECU. + Do not place any magnetic objects near the ECU. Disconnect the power supply to the ECU before performing any welding operations on the vehicle. + Use extreme caution when performing any operations near the ECU or sensors. Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM, otherwise ECU and sensors can be damaged by static electricity. + When reconnecting the ECU harness connector, be sure it is attached firmly, otherwise electronic elements, such as ICs inside the ECU, can be damaged Packing List + Main unit + Power adapter + Main diagnostic cable + The fourth-generation data acquisition cable + The fourth-generation of EEPROM data acquisition cable(without + dismantling dashboard) + BENCH mode cable + MCU converter V1 + MCU converter V2 + MCU cable with multiple leads + EEPROM chip adaptor + Benz infrared analog acquisition key + MCU cable with multiple leads + EEPROM converter + User manualTHINKCAR www.thinkcar.com Table of Contents 1 About this Manual 1 1.1 Target Reader... 1.2 Symbols........ 2 About THINKCAR PROG ... 2.1 Product Overview........ 2.2 Power Source... 2.3 Technical specifications ..... 2.4 Accessories .. 3 Diagnostics 6 3.1 Common Operations ... 3.1.1 Establish Hardware Connection............. 3.1.2 Establish Wireless Connection... 3.1.3 Perform Common Operations. 3.2 Diagnostic Operations ...... 3.2.1 Key Programming..... 3.2.2 Gear Box Programmingwww.thinkcar.com THINKCAR 1 About this Manual This manual introduces the basic information of THINKCAR PROG and instruction on the product usage. THINKCAR PROG is a powerful anti-theft solution and an ideal choice for professional repair shops and vehicle maintenance businesses. It has achieved vehicle key, Engine and gearbox programming, featuring powerful multiple parts reprogramming and wide range of vehicle coverage. 1.1 Target Reader This document is intended for vehicle owners or repair technicians to perform various diagnostic procedures using THINKCAR PROG ; it assumes a basic knowledge of vehicles. 1.2 Symbols Following symbols are used in this document: Symbol [Definition Usage gg Note Widely used for any supplementary information. oO Tip Refers to easily overlooked tricks that is necessary for a better user experience.THINKCAR www.thinkcar.com 2 About THINKCAR PROG 2.1 Product Overview @) _ (10) i> - ala x CUwww.thinkcar.com THINKCAR No. Part Name Description 1 DB26 diagnostic connector To connect with all anti-theft cables 2 Benz key slot To place Benz car key. 3 | Key slot To place car key for RF defection. 4 Key chip slot To place key chip. + Red light indicates faults. 5 | Power indicator * Orange light indicates functions normally. 6 Valve To tighten loose EEPROM board. 7 EEPROM slot To insert EEPROM board 8 Power port Useless Currently 9 | DB15 diagnostic connector | 7? connect with main diagnostic cable. 10 DIY slot To insert vehicle DIY board. 2.2 Power Source The product does not have an independent power supply, you can powered it up by the followings ways: + Use the power adapter supplied by THINKCAR + Connect the device through the vehicle's DLCTHINKCAR www.thinkcar.com 2.3 Technical specifications Input voltage 412VDC Input current 500 mA Working temperature 0 to 50°C Storage temperature - 20 to 70°C Dimension 39 x 107 x 298 mm 2.4 Accessories Photo Accessory Name |Descrption To connect vehicle DLC port, VCI and programmer for diagnose Main Diagnostic Cable To provide power supply for| Power adapter the programmer. After removing the vehicle dashboard, connect programmer, vehicle dashboard, and the cable. INS Cable V2 ‘The fourth-generation data acquisition cablewww.thinkcar.com THINKCAR INS Cable V1 The fourth-generation of EEPROM data acquisition cable (without dismantting dashboard) To connect the programmer) and vehicle dashboard,and then place the probe(the yellow lead) to the designated area BC Cable V1 BENCH mode Cable To connect the programmer, and the engine to read engine or gearbox ECU (Connect engine ECU with the BENCH mode cable based on BENCH mode diagram). MCU Converter V1 To connect the programmer! with MCU(chip soldering is| required in this procedure). MCU Converter V2 To connect the programmer| with MCU(chip soldering is’ required in this procedure). XTA001 EEPROM chip adaptor To place the EEFROM chip onto the adaptor, and then plug it into the programmer socket.THINKCAR www.thinkcar.com MN Key V1 Benz infrared analog acquisition key To connect the programmer’ with the key lock, insert the| key into the programmer for further key operations. EEPROM converter To solder the desired chip on the EEPROM converter, and then plug the board into the programmer(chip soldering is| required) cul] MCU Cable V1 MCU cable with multiple leads To connect the programmer, and MCU. 3 Diagnostics THINKCAR PROG diagnostic function supports key programming, engine and gearbox replacement for various of vehicles, you can retrieve ECU information, read, erase, and write in for a range of chips as shown in the product options. 3.1 Common Operations * 3.1.1 Establish Hardware Connection You need to turn off the ignition and correctly locate the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC) so as to perform hardware connection You can refer to the table below for hardware connectionwww.thinkcar.com THINKCAR SS io Cable Image End A End B End C D Q ep) Sonnet with | connect Key OSCAR | with Connect with programming | f#& inde tnd or data vehicle's | THINKCAR transmission | PLC PROG Main diagnostic cable Connect Engine! Connect power with end B gearbox sueel Pp NIA the main programming Ppl diagnostic Enda EndB End cable Power cable Connect with the Engine/ Connect with | engine or gearbox cata nse]! THINKCAR | gearbox | N/A programming PROG tobe MCU cable with repaired/ multiple leads replaced Oo 2% Connect with c Engine/ THINKCAR onnec! gearbox fax tsd8_— 4 | VC connector | POW" Connect with programming for data supply moe Main diagnostic cable | tansmission * 3.1.2 Establish Wireless Connection You must make sure that your diagnostic tool is well connected with THINKCAR PROG follow steps below to check wireless connection: ® Note: It is strongly recommended to connect the diagnostic tool with the VCI connector using a USB cable for effective data transmission.THINKCAR www.thinkcar.com * 3.1.3 Perform Common Operations You should enter the function interface before using the programmer. 1. Turn on the diagnostic tool, and open the application. 2. On the main diagnostic screen, enter anti-theft system either from Local Diagnose or Reset, touch OK. The Execution Of The IMMO Function Requires An IMMO Programmer. Please Connect The Programmer. Click [OK] To Execute The Next Step. 3. You will view the connection diagram, touch OK.www.thinkcar.com THINKCAR 4. Depending on your requirement, touch any of the following options : * Intelligent Mode * IMMO * EGS System * Engine System 3.2 Diagnostic Operations 3.2.1 Key Programming You can use anti-theft system to access key chip programming functions. The product supports reading, retrieving and writing key information, as well as other key-related functions * Connecting diagnostic system & Note: The USB cable shown in below diagram is not included in the packing list for now, using a USB cable could effectively enhance your data transmission speed. wo | Diagnostic Too! VI Connector Passenger Vehicle THINKCAR PROG,THINKCAR www.thinkcar.com * Operating on key programming You can use key programming function to backup old key data and write in data for new keys. Below procedure shows you how to perform key programming for BMW, it contains backup current key data and new key generation. Tips: There will be differences between versions and car models when operating, please do it according to the actual situation, 1. Backup current key data. a. Touch Intelligent Mode. tneigent Mode | wo cs system Engine System b. Choose IMMO type as CAS4/CAS4+IMMO cast mmo ccasammo (cxsa/casa+ mmo ccasaycases mmowww.thinkcar.com THINKCAR c. Touch Key Learning. EeUInfrmation ‘ead SN (rial Sera Number) Preprocessing Key teaming Replace Immobiize Data leage Reset Keysaus ‘MCU Operation c. Touch YES. clear} Please Make Sure That Vehicle Power Supply Voltage Not Lower Than 13V And Stable For It Is Going To Start Preprocessing ECU! Whether To Continue? d. Touch OK. ecole) Preprocessing Succeeded, Restore Code Successfully !THINKCAR www.thinkcar.com 2. Generate a new key. a. Touch the desired blank key position — — — b. Touch OK. Le RET ae) Secret Key:B659AF6406B61B308658FD0B96F7BA0B Secret Key DME: 336154F0B922A35BE077E42FC6676C93 DME ISN: 336154F0B922A35BE077E42FC6676C93 c. Place the new key into the programmer key slot and touch OK La Rite) Please Place A New Key Close To Vehicle Coil, And Wait For Key Generation.www.thinkcar.com THINKCAR d. Touch OK. La Rite) Processed successfully * 3.2.2 Gearbox Programming You can use gearbox programming function to restore the old gearbox data or write in new data after a new gearbox is replaced. + Connecting diagnostic system for gearbox programming B Note: + The USB cable shown in below diagram is not included in the packing list for now, using a USB cable could effectively enhance your data transmission speed. + Certain Vehicle gearboxes are connected based on the real chassis type, for information how to connect the gearbox, refer to the onscreen connection diagram.THINKCAR co www.thinkcar.com Diagnostic Too! VCI Connector + Operating on Gearbox programming Below procedure shows you how to perform gearbox programming for a BMW, the procedure contains gearbox connection and erasure of gearbox data 1. Connecting the gearbox a. On the programmer function interface, touch EGS System to enter gearbox programming. ccegpbosce V” a llc ~ ee THINKCAR PROG Car Gear Box EGS System Intetigent Mode Engine Systemwww.thinkcar.com THINKCAR b. Touch the correct chassis type. F.chassie HP. c. You will then see a corresponding connection diagram. Touch OK.THINKCAR www.thinkcar.com 2. Erasing gearbox data. a. Touch EGS Erasure. ECU Information Es Erasure EGS Repaie Authentication Status Reset Adaptation Encoding Operation b. Touch DOWNLOAD. This function will need to download files. c. Touch OK. Downloaded successfullywww.thinkcar.com THINKCAR d. Touch DOWNLOAD. This function will need to download files. e. Touch OK. Downloaded successfully f. Touch YES. ECU Reset Erasure Of EGS Requires To Upgrade The FLASH. Please Ensure The Supply Voltage Is Not Below 13V And Is Stable! Whether To Continue To Upgrade? "THINKCAR www.thinkcar.com g. Touch YES. h. Touch OK. iY CAFD Code File Is Lost Or Current CAFS Does Not Support Back-Up! ! Whether To Continue To Erase? NO es EGS Erasure Successful!www.thinkcar.com THINKCAR Warranty Terms This warranty applies only to users and distributors who purchase THINK- CAR TECH INC products through normal procedures. Within one year from the date of delivery, THINKCAR TECH warrants its electronic products for damages caused by defects in materials or workmanship. Damages to the equipment or components because of abuse, unauthorized modification, use for non-designed purposes, operation in a manner not specified in the instructions, etc. are not covered by this warranty. The compensation for dashboard damage caused by the defect of this equipment is limited to repair or replacement. THINKCAR TECH does not bear any indirect and incidental losses. THINKCAR TECH will judge the nature of the equipment damage according to its prescribed inspection methods. 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