May 27, 2026

Launch PROG5 and X-prog3 Difference

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

 

 

launch prog5

 

Launch X-PROG3

 

 

launch x-prog3

 

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-PROG3cannot be used independently. It requires a tablet or a PC adapter box.

Launch PROG5integrates 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.

  • PROG5 comes withECU cloning PC softwarefor reading/writing and cloning engine and transmission ECUs on PC.

  • When used with a tablet, it includesIMMO PROG softwarefor reading/writing and cloning engine and transmission ECUs.

  • Built-inkey programmer function– can read key information, generate keys, and unlock keys.

  • Support for European vehicleKey matching,Immobilizer module erasing andImmobilizer module replacement
  • Supports more ECU and TCU cloning models than G3.

New functions added to PROG5:

  • Add key VW Audi PorscheMLBsystem

  • Add keyVW MQB49 / 5C / 5Dsystems

  • VWV850 / RH850– dashboard read/write function

  • VWMQB platform – all keys lostfunction

  • BMW engine – ISN read function (model support added)

  • Mercedes-Benz transmission –OBD cloning, ISM cloning

  • 46 / 48 chip cloning

  • more…

 

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The Launch PROG5 is coming soon. Keep an eye on our websitewww.obdii365.com.

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