LAUNCH X-PROG 3 has long been a staple for automotive locksmiths, delivering robust key programming, engine/gearbox replacement, and extensive chip reading, erasing, and writing capabilities across various vehicle brands. However, a major limitation was its inability to work alone; it always required a paired X-431 diagnostic scanner or the X-PROG3 PC Adapter.
That is all about to change. LAUNCH is officially releasing the next-generation X-PROG 5 (G5) soon.L;
The biggest game-changer? The X-PROG 5 can now be used standalone, combining full X431 key programming functions into one independent device. On top of its wireless independence, the G5 packs powerful new features tailored for modern immobilizer systems, including MQB49/5C key matching, V850/RH850 cluster reading, and offline Mercedes-Benz W164/W169/W209/W211 password calculation under All Keys Lost (AKL) situations.
To help you decide if it’s time to upgrade your workshop, here is the ultimate, feature-by-feature comparison between the G5 and the G3.
| X-431 PROG5 vs X-431 PROG3 Anti-Theft Key Function Comparison | |||
| Models | Function | X-431 PROG5 | X-431 PROG3 |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW/Audi Generation 3/4/5 Key Matching | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW 4th Gen Dashboard All Keys Lost Data Reading | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | Audi 5th Gen Steering Column Chip Reading/Writing | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | MED17 Engine OBD Reading | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW 4th Gen UDS Engine Replacement | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW/Audi MQB Engine / Gearbox / Steering Column Replacement | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW/Audi 5th Gen / MQB Gearbox FLASH/EEPROM Reading/Writing | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW/Audi Bosch Engine Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW/Audi Siemens Engine Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | Post-2014 UDS Engine Replacement (Original Engine Not Required) | Supported | Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW MQB 5C/5D Key Matching | Supported | Not Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW/Audi SIMOS18 Series Cloning | Supported | Not Supported |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW V850 Series Dashboard Data Reading & Cloning | Supported | Limited Support |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW RH850 Series Dashboard Data Reading & Analysis | Supported | Limited Support |
| VAG / Dashboard | VW MQB Dashboard Mechanical/Smart Key All Keys Lost Support (Engine/Gearbox Data Type Reading, Writing & Analysis | Supported | Limited Support |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz Key Matching (FBS3) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz Engine / Gearbox Renewal/Wiping (FBS3) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz Engine (FBS4) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz Gearbox Cloning (FBS4, 2 types of 7-Speed, FDCT, 9-Speed) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz W164, W169, W209, W211 Gateway-free Password Calculation under All Keys Lost (FBS3) | Supported | Not Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz Multiple EIS/EZS (Ignition Switch Cloning) | Supported | Partially Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz FDCT/VGS4 NAG2/VGS NAG3 Cloning (FBS4) | Supported | Not Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz DSM (FBS4) | Supported | Not Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz Add Key with Built-in Password Calculation (FBS3) | Supported | Supported |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz All Keys Lost Password Calculation (FBS3) | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW (CAS1, CAS2, CAS3, CAS4, FEM/BDC) | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW G-Chassis Key Matching | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW Engine ISN Code Reading | Supported | Limited Support |
| BMW | BMW E-Chassis 8HP Gearbox Renewal/Wiping | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW E-Chassis 8HP Gearbox Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW FRM (Footwell Module Repair | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW F-Chassis 6HP Gearbox Wiping / Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW F/G-Chassis 8HP Gearbox Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW F/G-Chassis 8HP Gearbox Wiping | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW Engine Replacement | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW Bosch Engine Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| BMW | BMW Siemens Engine Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| Porsche | Porsche 2011-2017 Key Matching | Supported | Supported |
| Porsche | Porsche Front/Rear ECU (BCM Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| Porsche | Porsche Engine / Gearbox ECU Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| Porsche | Porsche Battery Repair | Supported | Supported |
| Universal / Chips | Various Models Bosch Engine Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| Universal / Chips | Various Models Siemens Engine Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| Universal / Chips | Various Models Gearbox Cloning | Supported | Supported |
| Universal / Chips | Various Models DELCO/DENSO/Marelli Engine Cloning | Extended Support | Supported |
| Universal / Chips | Encrypted Chip RH850 Reading/Writing | Extended Support | Supported |
| Universal / Chips | BMS (Battery Management System Chip Reading/Writing Function | Supported | Not Supported |
| Universal / Chips | Supports ID48/96, ID46 Key Chip Cloning Function | Supported | Not Supported |
| Universal / Chips | ECU Data Checksum Verification Function | Extended Support | Supported |