2012 Mercedes Benz C230 all keys lost key programming with Autel MaxiIM IM608 successfully.
FYI, there is another problem that can also cause the switch not to open and that could be the steering lock module (ESL) but on this case the key was the issue, because I changed the battery in the key and it still did not work.
The original key doesn’t work, it doesn’t open the switch. It’s not opening nothing. So we attempt to read the key with Autel IM608.
This one is the blank new key.
So the first step is go “On vehicle”.
Vehicle information.
Precautions for all keys lost (Benz W172 /W204 / W207)
Select “Read EIS data”, then “Begin”.
Please insert the blank key into the IR keyhole on the Autel XP400 programmer , and press OK.
The current key is detected to be invalid, please replace with a legal blank key and press OK. And we succeed, it says “Is there a key password?”, we don’t have it, click on “NO”.
I’m getting the code, and I have connected like the following images show.
Including, the key, the IR emulator, jump the cable from the electronic steering module.
Collecting data and calculating password.
Successfully in computing the password.
The password is free if you have a valid subscription on Autel IM608, and this tool comes with 1yr free updates and subscription.
Please insert the blank key into the IR keyhole on the programmer, and press OK.
This is the simulator, which is used to get the data from the electronic module switch and calculate the password via internet.
Going to write the file on the key.
All keys lost completed.
It works finally.
Job is done.
This is how to use Autel IM608 to program the key for a Mercedes keys lost.
