Tried to program 2022 Kia Forte push to start with Autel IM508S. All key lost situation. IM508 device says Smartkey is in anti-scan mode and the immo system is locked. How to unlock to program the key? Solution: Leave the… Continue Reading
Good news! All Topdon Rlink J2534 & Rlink X7 users get 1 year of Topscan Pro App access FREE ($99 value). Scan, reset, and repair straight from your phone. You’ll Get: Mobile Diagnostics Anywhere: Run full-system scans across 120+ brands without booting up a PC.… Continue Reading
Autel MaxiIM IM508S/IM608 II pro series released new immobilizer software major update on October 15th, 2025. 10/15/2025 V5.40 Asian models_IMMO V5.40 10/15/2025 Nissan: Adds IMMO recovery method for X-Trail. Adds password-free Smart Key Learning function for Magnite (2023-). [Major… Continue Reading
Keydiy KD-MP tool MQB48 key data calculation function is ready in October 2025. Requirement: Update KD App to V1.52 and newer MQB48 function activation requires 2500 KD coins or 75USD. (MQB48 function shares the same license as Audi BCM2.)… Continue Reading
Problem: Read the ecu Sid310 Renault with Autotuner, and when mod and try to write back the same file he had this message in same protocol. Error: authorization failed. Solution: Close all doors lock with remote after dash off, unlock… Continue Reading
Is it possible to clone Audi BCM2 module with Xhorse multi prog or vvdi key tool plus? Here is the clue. No possible with the old Audi BCM2 adapter (with yellow power adapter). It cannot read full eeprom+ flash data.… Continue Reading
Keydiy KD-MAX remote generator also supports BMW G series BDC3 smart key cloning feature. How to copy BMW G series BDC3 smart key using Keydiy KD-MAX? Device used: Keydiy KD-MAX remote generator Keydiy BMW BDC3 clip adapter Keydiy KD… Continue Reading
Autel MaxiFlash J2534 vs Topdon Rlink J2534 which to buy? Is the compatibility similar? The Autel MaxiFlash J2534 (also Maxiflash JVCI) and the Topdon RLink J2534 are both SAE J2534-compliant pass-thru devices designed for OEM-level vehicle diagnostics, ECU reprogramming,… Continue Reading
Problem: Tried to read 2024 Audi RSQ8 Bosch MG1CS008 ECU with Autotuner via OBD VR, hood is up with charger. But software still asks to open hood and conect charger. Any idea? Here is the clue. It’s with SFD Protection. … Continue Reading
Problem: Autotuner is not reading SID209 via OBD. Software says the ECU is already unlocked by another tool. Any solution? Here is the clue. Or it means boot the ecu as it can’t be done on autotuner because its been… Continue Reading
VNCI 6154A red dongle and Topdon Rlink J2534/Rlink X7 for VAG which is better? Here comes the comparison between these two scanners. Feature VNCI 6154A Topdon Rlink X7 VAG Price Range (USD) $119 (budget clone) $199 (mid-range professional) Protocols… Continue Reading
Yanhua Mini ACDP released new module 42 MB DSM interface board to virgin and transfer data for Mercedes Benz DSM/DSM222 (FBS4) on bench mode. Module functions: Support MB DSM (FBS4) virgin and data transfer with part numbers A0002703252/… Continue Reading
Bosch MDG1 (BMW) Post-2020: Remote Unlock Now Available on AutoTuner! Things are getting serious for Bosch MDG1 ECUs fitted from 2020 onwards across BMW platforms! The DDE8 and DME8 versions, featuring the new Bosch protection, are now supported in BENCH… Continue Reading
Here comes the problem: Got a 2015 VW Golf cluster that has gone black after reading with Yanhua Mini ACDP2 module 34. It won’t allow write back. The new cluster takes more than USD 1K+. Is there a way to… Continue Reading
Here is the instruction on how to replace touch screen, display screen and motherboard for OBDSTAR DC706 programmer. Important: Do screen and mainboard replacement only when you are told to. An example scenario is a device that fails to… Continue Reading
