Description
August 8, 2026 — Saturday | Full Day Session (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST)
This full-day, hands-on course is built for intermediate to experienced automotive locksmiths ready to work confidently across BMW immobilizer platforms — CAS 1–4, FEM/BDC, and BDC2/BDC3 — covering both E and F body vehicles. Led by Justin Gjuicy Smith, the course walks through the tools, techniques, and protocols needed to generate keys, retrofit modules, and troubleshoot real-world issues safely and effectively.
Students will get practical experience with ACDP, Abrites, VVDI2, Autohex, BMW Explorer, and KeyTool Plus, along with EEPROM fundamentals, soldering basics, and proper module handling.
What You'll Learn
- BMW immobilizer system architecture, car/key versions, and system functions
- CAS 1–4, FEM/BDC, and BDC2/BDC3 platform functions and applications
- Data handling: required information, storage locations, OBD recovery, and common pitfalls
- Programming and troubleshooting: stable software use, battery considerations, crashed vehicle recovery, supersessions, used module programming, VIN/mileage changes, and file matching
- Hands-on module and key lab exercises reinforcing safe, effective techniques
What to Expect: A full day of structured instruction and lab work. You'll leave with the knowledge and hands-on confidence to take on BMW immobilizer jobs you may have been turning away — using current tools and cost-effective methods.
Who Should Attend: Intermediate to experienced automotive locksmiths looking to master BMW immobilizer systems and key programming. This course is not intended for beginners.
Take advantage of our room block discount at the host hotel: Book Your Room Here!
InterContinental New Orleans — 444 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
(Important: The St. Charles Garage max height is 6'8". The bottom floor is approximately 12 ft but space is limited. The venue recommends the surface lot at 314 Camp St., just behind the hotel, for oversized paid parking.)