Since AUTEL has removed US Toyota/Lexus all keys lost programming function, which of the following devices would be a better alternative?
Which one will you choose for American Toyota Lexus all keys lost?
- Xhorse vvdi key tool plus
- Londsor K518 Pro
- AutoProPAD
- Smart Pro
Here is the clue based on users’ reviews.
Lonsdor:
Lonsdor is the best for Toyota. K518 pro is the ballocks for Toyota/Lexus smart keys.
Especially with the support of LT20/LT30 smart keys and data reading without the needing of any natsf code.
The best and easiest and cheapest universal key programming device.
Lonsdor has worked well on Toyota. Programming steps are easy. For example, done a Highlander 2023 all keys lost. Backup immo generate key simulator antenna open switch then add key and done.
Xhorse
Xhorse Key Tool Plus covers 95% of jobs, however I’d go for lonsdor, as autel and xhorse removing some manufacturers lonsdor still have them.
Xhorse is not good in Toyota, it can not do H blade all keys lost. You need in and out code for those cars.
If you need the cheapest tool for Toyota, go for Key Tool Max Pro instead. The Key Tool Max pro can do all those cars. You can even do all those smart keys from your phone with the xhorse toyota smart obd tool.
AutoProPAD:
If only doing Asian cars auto pro pad is the one to go with.
If in your area the cars you work on most are made in USA, Canada then go for Auto pro pad it can do both blade and smart keys.
People have done multiple Toyotas. Recent ones being 2024-2025 Toyota AKL. Never failed.
Autopro pad same as smart pro.
Smart Pro:
Smart pro for older ones it’s the fastest and generates the key from immo data. smart pro is very user-friendly, but it is expensive and requires tokens. It is the best machine for Ford active alarm.
The Smart Pro is unreal for jobs like VW AKL, and some vehicles that are troublesome, but pretty much every job will use a token and hence costs you.
In sum:
All four are very good. You need all of them. You need to have many to get everything covered.
