OBDSTAR KeyMaster G3 | Multifunction Programmer
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The OBDSTAR KeyMaster G3 is OBDSTAR's flagship device for key and immobiliser work: an 8-inch Android tablet with a quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage and a 9000 mAh battery. Where most key programmers require a separate interface unit, this device has CAN-FD, DoIP, low speed (fault tolerant) CAN, the OBD16 pinout switch, RFID and Remote Test built in. You don't need to carry extra boxes to the job.
Coverage extends from 102 car brands for immobiliser work to trucks, electric vehicles, motorcycles and marine vessels — five vehicle types in a single device. Beyond that, the G3 handles ECU Advanced and, with the appropriate licence, ECU Flasher, allowing you to read, write and clone control modules: for engine management across 137 brands, including agricultural vehicles and off-road machinery.
We supply the device in A1+A2 configuration, the complete set. This includes the MP001 programmer, the P004 adapter with jumper wires, the KeySim key simulator, the BENCH-A V3 and BENCH-B V2 wiring harnesses, the read and write boards C4-01 and C4-02 and the eight motorcycle adapters.
KEY BENEFITS
POINTS TO NOTE
Which model is right for you
OBDSTAR manufactures several key and programming devices. They don't differ in quality but in scope: where one device ends, the next begins.
| Model | What it's designed for |
|---|---|
| Key Master 5 | Keys and immobiliser on cars via the diagnostic port. The entry-level model: no bench work, no EEPROM or MCU operations and no motorcycles. Sufficient if you mainly make and teach keys. |
| MK70 | Keys and immobiliser on motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and UTVs. Focused on two-wheelers, not cars. |
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KeyMaster G3 (A1+A2) This is the model you're looking at |
Five vehicle types in one device, plus EEPROM and MCU work on the bench and ECU operations. CAN-FD, DoIP, RFID and Remote Test are built in. The choice if you also work on removed modules or venture beyond cars. |
If you're not looking for key work but ECU work or crash data, consider the DC706 (ECU programmer) or the P50 (crash data programmer) instead. They handle different tasks.
Applications and functionality
The KeyMaster G3 is built around immobiliser and key work, with ECU operations as its second pillar. Below, the work is grouped as it comes to your workshop.
Key functions — immobiliser, 5 vehicle types
This device's primary function, and the part available without additional licence. Which approach is possible for each vehicle depends on make, model and year.
- Programming keys: Teaching immobiliser keys on cars (102 brands), trucks (DAF, Jiefang and Kinland), electric vehicles (23 brands), motorcycles (19 brands) and marine vessels (BRP, Kawasaki and Yamaha).
- Making keys: Creating a new key that starts the vehicle, even when no original is available, at the level a brand dealer operates. For 17 brands.
- Refreshing keys: Resetting a used key so it can be deployed again, for 15 brands.
- Unlocking smart keys: Making a locked smart key usable again, for Subaru and Toyota.
- Reading and writing transponders: Accessing transponder data via the built-in RFID function, without a separate adapter.
- Testing remote controls: Checking signal, function and frequency of remotes and smart keys with the built-in Remote Test before programming.
- IMMO OFF: Disabling engine immobiliser on models where the vehicle system allows it.
Specialist functions — control module work
Work that goes beyond keys alone. Some of this happens on the bench with the included MP001 and bench wiring.
- Reading and writing EEPROM and MCU: Extracting, saving and restoring control module memory with the included MP001 programmer, the read and write boards C4-01 and C4-02 and the cables W004 and W005.
- ECU Advanced: Advanced operations on control modules from 12 brands that have been enabled for this.
- Bench work: Accessing modules outside the vehicle via BENCH-A V3, BENCH-B V2 and the P004 adapter with switchable 120 ohm termination resistor.
Functions requiring a separate licence
Four feature modules are not included in the base package. OBDSTAR supplies them as paid activation on your device's serial number — you pay only for what you use. All four are available separately from us; they're listed below under optional add-ons.
- ODO Meter — module B: Adjusting odometer reading on cars and motorcycles, plus oil and service resets.
- ECU Flasher — module C: Reading, writing and cloning engine management, transmission, body control modules and motorcycle ECM. This is the module the two large ECU Flasher lists below belong to.
- Crash Reset — module D: Airbag reset, battery management module (MVBM) reset and steering angle sensor relearning.
- Test Platform — module E: Start instrument clusters, ABS units, gear shift modules, air-conditioning panels and BSG, MHEV, audio and EBA controllers for electric vehicles on the workbench, without CAN communication.
If you only need odometer work, the ODO Meter module alone is sufficient; for collision damage repairs, Crash Reset is the logical addition.
Additional features
Limited by the device's technical capabilities. This determines whether it can communicate with recent vehicles; the manufacturer list below tells you nothing about this. The G3 integrates everything within the device itself, without separate external boxes.
- CAN-FD built-in: The faster CAN protocol for recent vehicles, no separate adapter required.
- DoIP built-in: Diagnostics over Ethernet, essential for an expanding range of modern models.
- Low speed (fault tolerant) CAN: The slower, fault-tolerant bus used in comfort systems.
- OBD16 pinout switch: Reconfigure the OBD connector pinout without an adapter cable.
Supported vehicle brands
The combination of manufacturer, model and year matters, not the manufacturer alone. A manufacturer listed for immobiliser work may not appear in the key programming list — check the specific function you need. Below are the eight major lists, organised by region and alphabetically. The three short lists — truck, marine and smart key unlocking — are shown in full above within each function.
Key programming — Car
- European: Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Dacia, DR, Ferrari, Fiat, Iveco, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Lamborghini, Lancia, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Porsche, PSA (Peugeot, Citroën, DS), Renault, Seat, Škoda, Smart, Volkswagen, Volvo
- Asian: Daewoo, Daihatsu, Datsun, Genesis, Himiko, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Luxgen, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Samsung, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota
- American: Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Jeep, Lincoln, Mercury
- Chinese: Aeolus, BAIC, Baojun, Borgward, Brilliance, BYD, Changan, Changfeng, Chengshi, Chery, Dayun, Dongfeng, Dorcen, Enovate, Enranger, FAW, Fencon, Foday, Forthing, Foton, Geely, Great Wall, Hafei, Haima, Hawtai, Huanghai, JAC, JMC, Landwind, Larkauto, Li Auto, Lifan, Lynk&Co, Maxus, Neta, NIO, QNLotus, Qoros, Qumotor, Roewe, Ruichi, SGMW, Soueast, SWM, Trumpchi, Venucia, Voyah, WM Motor, Xpeng, Yema, Yudo, ZD, Zhongxing, Zotye
Key programming — Electric vehicle
- Chinese: Arcfox, BAIC, Borgward, Changan, Chery, Dayun, Denza, FAW, Geely, Great Wall, Haima, Hanteng, Hawtai, Hongqi, JAC, JMC, Leapmotor, Li Auto, Roewe, Seres, SGMW, Soueast, Trumpchi
All 23 manufacturers are Chinese; this market leads the way in vehicle electrification.
Key programming — Motorcycle
- European: BMW, Ducati, Italjet, Peugeot, Piaggio, Triumph
- Asian: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha
- American: BRP, Harley-Davidson, Indian, Polaris
- Chinese: CFMOTO, Dayang, Haojue, Souo, Voge
Key cutting
- European: Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, KTM, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Peugeot, Piaggio, Triumph
- Asian: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha
- American: BRP
- Chinese: Dayang, Haojue, Kove
Key renewal
- European: Audi, BMW, Citroën, Land Rover, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen, Volvo
- Asian: Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi
- American: Chrysler, GM
ECU Advanced
- European: Fiat, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, PSA, Renault, Volvo
- Asian: Hyundai, Infiniti
- American: Chrysler, Ford, GM
ECU Flasher — bodywork (Body IMMO)
Note: ECU Flasher is module C and is not included in the base unit. This list and the list below are only available after activating that licence.
- European: Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Iveco, Jaguar, Lancia, Land Rover, Maserati, PSA, Renault, Škoda, Smart, Volkswagen, Volvo
- Asian: Mazda
- American: Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Jeep
ECU Flasher — engine management (ECM IMMO)
This list is also part of module C and is only available after activating that licence.
- European: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Alpina, Artec, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Citroën, Dacia, Dallara, Deutz, DS, Fendt, Ferrari, Fiat, Iveco, Jaguar, JCB, Lada, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, MAN, Manitou, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MINI, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Seat, Škoda, Smart, Tagaz, Tecnoma, UAZ, Valtra, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo
- Asian: Ashok Leyland, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Datsun, Force, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Kia, Komatsu, Lexus, Luxgen, Mahindra, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Fuso, Nissan, PGO, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Tata, Toyota
- American: AGCO, Bobcat, Buick, Cadillac, Case, Challenger, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Jeep, John Deere, Lincoln, Massey Ferguson, Pontiac, Saturn, Shelby
- Chinese: Aeolus, BAIC, Borgward, Brilliance, BYD, Changan, Changfeng, Changhe, Chery, Dayun, Dongfeng, FAW, Fencon, Foday, Forthing, Foton, GAC, Geely, Great Wall, Hafei, Haval, Hawtai, Huanghai, JAC, Jinbei, JMC, Joylong, Kama, Leopaard, Lifan, Lovol, Lynk&Co, Maxus, Oting, Ruiqi, SAIC, SGMW, Soueast, SWM, Traum, Voyah, Weiwang, Xiali, Yangwang, Zotye
Optional additions and expansions
Note what is already included: the MP001 programmer, the P004 adapter and the KeySim are included in the A1+A2 version we supply. You do not need to order these separately. You also do not need the CAN FD Adapter here — CAN-FD is built in. And the P001 Programmer adds nothing: OBDSTAR confirms that the G3 already has the RFID function on board and is supplied with the MP001.
Hardware modules and accessories
- BENZ FBS3 Kit: For key and module work on Mercedes-Benz with FBS3: EIS, ELV, ECM, TCM and ISM. View the BENZ FBS3 Kit.
- C4-09 Adapter Kit (MB91F526): For the MB91F526 controller in the body modules of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat and Jeep. View the C4-09 Adapter Kit.
Software and licences
- ODO Meter — module B: Odometer adjustment on cars and motorcycles, plus oil and service reset. View the ODO Meter licence.
- ECU Flasher — module C: Read, write and clone engine management, transmission, body modules and motorcycle ECM. View the ECU Flasher licence.
- Crash Reset — module D: Reset airbags, battery monitor and steering angle sensor programming. View the Crash Reset licence.
- Test Platform — module E: Bench-test modules without CAN communication. View the Test Platform licence.
Package contents
- 1x OBDSTAR KeyMaster G3 (A1+A2)
- 1x M001 main cable
- 1x 12V 2A charger
- 1x MP001 multifunctional programmer
- 1x W004 read/write cable
- 1x W005 read/write cable
- 1x C4-01 read/write board
- 1x C4-02 read/write board
- 1x BENCH-A V3 cable set
- 1x BENCH-B V2 cable set
- 1x P004 adapter
- 1x P004 jumper wire set
- 1x KeySim key simulator
- 1x M034 diagnostic adapter (Harley-Davidson)
- 1x M037 diagnostic adapter (Ducati)
- 1x M040 diagnostic adapter (BMW)
- 1x M041 OBD adapter
- 1x M042A diagnostic adapter (Indian)
- 1x M043 diagnostic adapter (BRP)
- 1x M053 diagnostic adapter (Honda)
- 1x M054 diagnostic adapter (Suzuki)
Licence information
This device includes 2 years of Software updates. This update licence is separate from the four module licences above; the schedule below shows exactly what happens when.
Add-on licences (sold separately)
Buying this device too? Then we link the licence to it straight away: you don't need to enter a serial number. Already own the device? We will ask for the serial number after your order.
Technical specifications
General
- The manufacturer of the key programming device.Brand
- OBDSTAR
- Whether it is a tablet with its own screen, a standalone programmer operated via an app, or an add-on for a diagnostic tablet.Type of device
- Tablet with screen
- Which types of vehicles the device can program keys and systems for. A motorcycle programmer does not work on cars.Vehicle types
- Passenger car
- Motorcycle
- Commercial vehicle
- Electric vehicle
- Agricultural machine
- How many vehicle brands the device supports. More brands mean broader use in the workshop.Number of brands
- 102 brands
- The car brands named in the description. The device may support more brands; coverage varies by model and year.Supported brands
- Abarth, Aeolus, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, BAIC, Bentley, BMW, Brilliance, Bugatti, Buick, BYD, Cadillac, Changan, Changhe, Chery, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Dacia, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Denza, Dodge, Dongfeng, DS, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Foton, Geely, General Motors, Genesis, GMC, Great Wall, Hafei, Haima, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Iveco, JAC, Jaguar, Jeep, Joylong, Kia, Lada, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lifan, Lincoln, Lynk & Co, Mahindra, MAN, Maserati, Maxus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Roewe, Saab, Seat, Skoda, Smart, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, SWM, Tata, Toyota, Vauxhall, Venucia, Volkswagen, Volvo, Weiwang, Zotye
Key functions
- Programming a new key to the vehicle's immobiliser so the engine will start with it.Key programming (IMMO)
- Yes
- Recognising the chip in a key and reading or changing the data on it.Transponder reading and writing
- Yes
- Creating a new key chip or copying an existing one, allowing you to make a spare key.Transponder creation or copying
- Yes
- Checking whether a remote control transmits a signal and on which frequency. This quickly reveals a faulty remote.Remote control testing
- Yes
- Reading and writing directly to a control unit's memory. Required in difficult cases such as all keys lost.EEPROM and MCU reading and writing
- Yes
- Connecting and working on a control unit outside the vehicle on the workbench, when it cannot be done via the OBD connector.Bench work
- Yes
Additional functions
- Editing software and data on control units, for example when flashing or updating an engine or immobiliser module.ECU programming
- Yes
- Reading and clearing faults in the vehicle. This also allows the device to be used for standard diagnostics.Fault code reading and clearing
- Yes
- The communication methods the device uses with the vehicle. Newer cars often require CAN FD or DoIP.Protocols
- CAN FD
- DoIP
- Low speed CAN
Screen and hardware
- The screen size, measured diagonally. A larger screen is easier to read.Screen size
- 8 inch
- The number of pixels on the screen. More pixels mean sharper text and images.Resolution
- 1280 x 800 pixels
- The software the device runs on. A newer version usually receives updates for longer.Operating system
- Android
- The device's processing chip. More cores and a higher clock speed make it faster.Processor
- 4-core
- The memory used for running programs. More RAM makes the device more responsive.Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- How much space is available for software, vehicle data and stored files.Storage
- 64 GB
Connectivity and battery
- Wi-Fi allows updates to be downloaded and online functions to be used without a cable.Wi-Fi
- Yes,Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Wireless connection to a phone, tablet or vehicle connector.Bluetooth
- Yes,5.0
- The ports on the device for cables, for example for charging or connecting a screen.Connections
- USB-C
- USB-A
- HDMI
- Network (RJ-45)
- How much energy the built-in battery stores. A higher capacity means longer use without a power socket.Battery capacity
- 9,000 mAh
Software
- How long you receive free new software and vehicle coverage. Renewal is often chargeable afterwards.Free updates
- 2 years
- Whether the software is available in Dutch.Dutch language
- Yes
- Whether a specialist can view and assist remotely via the internet if you get stuck.Remote assistance
- Yes
Dimensions and weight
- How heavy the device itself is. A lighter device is easier to hold inside the vehicle.Weight
- 6.6 kg (complete set)
Other specifications
- Version
- A1+A2, the complete set
- Product type
- Multifunctional programmer for key programming, immobiliser and ECU work
- Vehicle types
- Car, truck, electric vehicle, motorcycle and marine
- Electric vehicle immobiliser brands
- 23
- Motorcycle immobiliser brands
- 19
- Key programming brands
- 17
- Key renewal brands
- 15
- ECU Advanced brands
- 12
- ECU Flasher body brands
- 20
- ECU Flasher engine management brands
- 137, including agricultural and off-road vehicles
- Modules with separate licence
- ODO Meter (B), ECU Flasher (C), Crash Reset (D) and Test Platform (E)
- Processor
- Quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55
- Display
- 8 inch, fully laminated and readable in daylight
- Built-in functions
- OBD16 pinout switch, RFID and Remote Test
- Supplied with
- MP001 programmer, P004 adapter with jumpers, KeySim, BENCH-A V3, BENCH-B V2, C4-01, C4-02 and 8 motorcycle adapters
- Software
- 2 years software updates with purchase via AsTools; OBDSTAR provides 1 year standard
- Support
- Remote assistance via TeamViewer with purchase
- Supported languages
- Dutch, English, German, Czech, Russian and Greek








