CAN FD Protocol in Automotive Key Programming: What Locksmiths Need to Know

CAN FD: What Every Locksmith Needs to Know

CAN FD (Flexible Data-rate) is rapidly becoming standard in 2020+ vehicles.

What is CAN FD?

• 8 Mbps vs 1 Mbps for classic CAN
• 64 bytes per frame vs 8 bytes
• Backward compatible with classic CAN

Vehicles Using CAN FD

• VW Group: 2020+ Golf 8, new Audi A3
• BMW: G-series (2019+ 3-Series, iX, i4)
• Ford: 2020+ Explorer, Bronco, F-150 Lightning
• GM: Corvette C8, Silverado EV
• Toyota: Select 2022+ models

CAN FD-Ready Xhorse Tools

• Key Tool Max Pro: Built-in CAN FD support
• MINI OBD Tool V2: Updated with CAN FD
• Key Tool Plus: CAN FD via firmware updates

Tools without CAN FD support cannot communicate with these vehicles. Upgrade now.