This article focuses on comparing the Xhorse Multi Prog and CG FC200.
Similarities:
Both are original ECU/TCU programmers.
Both support VAG MQB48 NEC35XX IMMO data reading and mileage correction.
Differences:
Multi Prog and FC200 have their own advantages on different ECUs and TCUs.
The software free update expiration and subscription cost are different.
The numbers of language supported are different.
Check more details below.
| Item | Xhorse Multi-Prog | CG FC-200 |
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| Price | $800 | $608 |
| Keyboard functionality | Yes, no need a mouse | No, need a mouse |
| ECU menu arrangement | not in alphabetical order | in alphabetical order |
| Software update | Support free update online for free life, no need a subscription fee | Support free update online for 1 year. Annual Fee will be $200/year after the first year. |
| Multi-language | English, Chinese | English, French and Simplified Chinese;
For Spanish, Polish, Turkish and Traditional Chinese need to pay $130. |
| Operation mode | Bench and Boot mode | CAN-BUS, Bench and Boot mode |
| Script Function | Yes | No |
| Read VAG MQB48 NEC35XX Immo Data | Yes | Yes |
| Correct milegae for VAG MQB48 NEC35XX Immo | Yes | Yes |
| BMW ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support E-Engine MSV70 |
| VAG ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support SIMOS 8.1, SIMOS 8.2, SIMOS 8.3, SIMOS 12.2 | Yes |
| PSA ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support DCM3.5, DCM6.2A, DCM6.2C, DCM7.1A, DCM7.1B, Valeo V56.x, and SID807 |
| Fiat ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support GPEC2, GPEC3, Bosch Valeo J34P, and Bosch DCU17PC42 | Yes, but doesn’t support DCM3.5, 6F3, 6JF, 8F2, 8F3, 8DF, 8GMK, 8GSF, 8GSW, 8GMW, 8GMF, 9DF, 9GF |
| Opel ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support 8F3, 9DF, 6JO, 602, 603, e84, e83a, e87, Denso SH7055 |
| Mercedes-Benz ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support VGS-NAG3 9G Tronic | Yes, but doesn’t support Delphi CRD 11 |
| Renault ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support Continental SID301, SID205, SID306, SID309, EMS3134, S3000, and Modules-XC164CS |
| Mazda/Honda/Toyota ECUs | Yes | Yes |
| Nissan ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support Denso D3, D40, 23740_3Nxxx Gen1, 23740_5Sxxx Gen2, 23740_5Sxxx Gen3, and SID305/309/310 |
| Kia/Hyundai ECU | Yes, but doesn’t support SIM2K_240 | Yes |
| Ford ECU | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t support DCM3.5, DCM6.1, SID209, and Bosch DCU17PC43 |
| Cadillac and Chevrolet ECU | Yes | Yes |
| Chrysler ECU | 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 | Yes |
| VAG TCU | Yes, but doesn’t support ZF-8HP gearboxes (8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP90) | Yes, but doesn’t support DQ380, DQ381, DQ500, DQ501Gen2, VL381, 8HP45/55/65 |
| BMW TCU | Yes, but doesn’t support GETRAG_7DCT300 | Yes, but doesn’t support GETRAG_DKG436/gen1 and GETRAG_DKG436/gen2 |
| PSA TCU | Yes, but doesn’t support ZF-9HP | Yes, but doesn’t support GETRAG-SPS6 and GETRAG-W6DGA |
| ECU list | Xhorse Multi Prog ECU and TCU List (scroll download the page to check the list) | CG FC200 ECU List (keep updating) |
| User Manual | Xhorse Multi Prog User Manual | CG F200 User Manual |
According to the comparison table, we summarized the advantages and disadvantages of the two ECU Programmers as follows.
Xhorse Multi Prog Pros:
1.Has keyboard functionality to see ECU brand easily. No need for a mouse;
2.Support free update online for free life, no need a subscription fee;
3.Has Script function;
4.Have an option of reading chips and MCU;
5.Compatible with the following ECUs & TCUs while FC200 doesn’t support:
ECU:
BMW E-Engine MSV70
PSA DCM3.5, DCM6.2A, DCM6.2C, DCM7.1A, DCM7.1B, Valeo V56.x, and SID807
Fiat DCM3.5, 6F3, 6JF, 8F2, 8F3, 8DF, 8GMK, 8GSF, 8GSW, 8GMW, 8GMF, 9DF, 9GF
Opel 8F3, 9DF, 6JO, 602, 603, e84, e83a, e87, Denso SH7055
Mercedes-Benz Delphi CRD 11
Renault Continental SID301,SID205, SID306, SID309, EMS3134, S3000, and Modules-XC164CS
Nissan Denso D3, D40, 23740_3Nxxx Gen1, 23740_5Sxxx Gen2, 23740_5Sxxx Gen3, and SID305/309/310
Ford DCM3.5, DCM6.1, SID209, and Bosch DCU17PC43
TCU:
VAGDQ380, DQ381, DQ500, DQ501Gen2, VL381, 8HP45/55/65
BMW GETRAG_DKG436/gen1 and GETRAG_DKG436/gen2
PSAGETRAG-SPS6 and GETRAG-W6DGA
Xhorse Multi-Prog Programmer Cons:
The ECU menu is not in alphabetical order;
Only support English, Chinese
CG FC200 Pros:
1.The ECU menu is in alphabetical order;
2.Support multi-language: support English, French and Simplified Chinese (For Spanish, Polish, Turkish and Traditional Chinese, need to pay $130 for authorization)
3.Compatible with the following ECUs and TCUs while Multi Prog doesn’t support:
ECU:
VAG SIMOS 8.1, SIMOS 8.2, SIMOS 8.3, SIMOS 12.2
Fiat GPEC2, GPEC3, Bosch Valeo J34P, and Bosch DCU17PC42
Mercedes-Benz VGS-NAG3 9G Tronic
Kia/Hyundai SIM2K_240
Chrysler Continental GPEC2 MPC5566, GPEC2A SPC5674, GPEC3 SPC5674, All Getrag_MOS6 TC1766, Bosch EDC17C49 TC1797, ME2.8.1 ST10C167, ZF 8HP SH725xx, ZF 9HP TC1782
TCU:
VAG ZF-8HP gearboxes (8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP90)
BMW GETRAG_7DCT300
PSA ZF-9HP
CG FC200 ECU Programmer Cons:
1.Need a mouse to check the ECU brand;
2.Do not have Script function;
3.Only support free update online for 1 year. Annual Fee will be $200/year after the first year.
In a word, Multi-prog and FC200 are good ECU programmers under $1000. You can have both tools if your budget is enough. If not, you can choose the one depending on the ECU and TCU models you need.
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