1 It must do on bench.

2 The adapter you can buy or you can make it . It needs external 12V power.

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3 The file save path, CGDI software location , user data 》VIN

4 If you want to replace EGS, After virgin the EGS.Just put it in the car, then use CGDI BMW to program and code it. if still not work ,use “reset adaptation” function to help EGS match to the car.

5 If your EGS loses some information, you can go to the F series program page 》advanced programming, then follow your EGS information (step 2)to choose file to write into your EGS.