The ZN046 is an adapter for renewing used keys in order for them to be programmed to another vehicle. It is an invaluable tool for all locksmiths, used with the ABPROG programmer.

Supported keys: all types of keys with a PCF processor (full supported list in the Compatibility tab, pinout available in the Technical specifications tab).

Note: This ABPROG function will allow you to use any HITAG Key with any vehicle that uses HITAG as long as the keys are from the same HITAG Generation.

Required equipment

• Abrites AVDI interface
• ZN130 ABPROG programmer set
• ZN046 Key PCB Renewal Adapter
• Soldering equipment
• The used key PCB to be renewed

Step-by-step procedure

1. Solder the adapter to the key PCB

During the key renewal procedure, the adapter is soldered onto the PCB of the key and connected to the ABPROG programmer. The soldering points per key family are pictured below.

2. Connect the adapter to the programmer

After the soldering, the DB-25 male side of the add-on needs to be connected to the DB-25 female connector of the ABPROG ZN130.

3. Connect the programmer to the AVDI

After which, the male DB-15 part of the ZN130 needs to be connected to the female DB-15 connector on the AVDI.

4. Start the software

Once the cables of the ABPROG Adapter are soldered to the PCB, the ABPROG software can be started.

5. Renew the key

Select the “PCF” Option from the drop-down menu and the PCB model you are about to renew. After the desired options are selected, you can click on “Program” to renew the key and make it virgin. Click on “Yes” to confirm the renewal process.

6. Confirm the result

Once the procedure is completed, you will see the “KEY Write finished successfully message”. This means that the key is now renewed and made virgin. You can continue with programming the key to another car.

Soldering points by key family

The following photos will show you how the connection points on the key PCBs look like, so that you can proceed with the soldering.

All Porsche Hitag type of keys (new Porsche Keys) have the following soldering points:

Audi BCM2 keys have the following soldering points

BMW F-Series 1st type Keys have the following soldering points:

BMW F-Series 2nd type Keys have the following soldering points:

BMW E-Series Keys have the following soldering points

Volvo Keys have the following soldering points:

PSA keys have the following soldering points:

The following photos will show you how a soldered PCB looks like. The Example is of a BMW F-Series HUF Key PCB. You can connect the adapter to the ABPROG adapter to AVDI as shown in the pictures above.

The last added keys for renew are the following

Important notes

• A renewed key is a virgin key. After the "KEY Write finished successfully" message it must still be programmed to the target vehicle.
• The HITAG rule is the hard limit: any HITAG key with any HITAG vehicle, but only within the same HITAG generation.
• The list above is "the last added keys" at the time of writing - the current list is always the Compatibility tab of the product page.

Troubleshooting