When it comes to automotive diagnostic tools, the Autel MaxiIM IM608 II and the Autopropad G2 are two popular choices among locksmiths and automotive technicians. Both devices have their strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right one depends on your… Continue Reading
Autel released its own AT100 super transponder chip for cloning a wide range of chip types, including ID11, ID12, ID13, ID46, ID47, ID48, ID49, ID4A,ID4C, ID5C, ID4D, ID64, ID8A, ID8C, and MQB. Compatible with Autel key programming tools including the Autel… Continue Reading
Will Lonsdor K518 Pro program smart key card for Renault Clio IV and Clio V? Add key and all keys lost? Clio IV: Lonsdor will do Clio 4. Both add key and all keys lost. But need to remove… Continue Reading
As a locksmith is the Poldiag a good investment vs Yanhua Mini ACDP2 with VAG MQB RH850 instrument clusters? Poldiag: Pros: Poldiag works very well for VAG MQB. It has better coverage on both RH850 5A and 5C clusters.… Continue Reading
Good news for Autel MaxiIM users. Autel MaxiIM IM508, IM508S, IM608, IM608 II (Pro) series series now update online unlock VAG SFD function. OTOFIX IM1/IM2 works very well too. Feb. 2025 Update: Optimize the following special function: SAS Optimize SFD… Continue Reading
Problem: After using Yanhua Mini ACDP Module 34 to read Dflash from Seat Leon MQB RH850 R7F701402 (which it did successfully) 5A dashboard now completely dead, managed to also read pflash but think it’s corrupted as it gives checksum error… Continue Reading
Dear Valued Partner, Autel would like to inform you that we are about to release a new software update for Autel MaxiIM KM100 /IM508/IM608 series products to improve coverage for Renault and Dacia models. This update optimizes the coverage of the “Add Key” and… Continue Reading
Autel IM508 or IM608 series doesn’t charge or hold any charge. How to fix it? Solution 1: User solution: Dismantle display carefully, strip red and black wire and connect power source directly for 3 hours. Now battery charging and hold… Continue Reading
Autel MaxiIM KM100 /IM508/IM608 series released new KeytoolDiag software on Feb. 6th, 2025. KeytoolDiag V2.30 2025-02-06 Version Description: 1. Adds AT100 super transponder (Autel’s own universal chip) generation function for 15 IMMO protocols (including ID46, ID48, ID4A, ID4D, IDBA,… Continue Reading
Here is the instruction on programming a spare smart key to a Nissan Ariya 2022 with Autel IM508/IM608 and Nissan 40 pin adapter to bypass pin code. Locate BCM location. It is under the instrument on the passenger side. Here is the tip… Continue Reading
What is the easiest way if the owner lost the immo chip from the only available key? Year of manufacture 2004, engine BMW 4.4L The easiest way is to read dump from EWS and make key from dump. … Continue Reading
How to program Nissan NOTE E-13 2022 smart key using Autel IM608 and Autel apb131 adapter. Step 1: Read PIN via Dump Remove HFM module from vehicle. Go to IMMO function, select Nissan NOTE e-Power-> 2023.01 onwards-> Control Module-Immobilizer system. Turn on… Continue Reading
How to replace a BMW MSD81.2 engine ECU DME with a used one using Launch X431 IMMO Plus/IMMO Elite? Here we will show how to make replacement ecu for bmw with msd 81.2. Read isn from old ecu (engine control… Continue Reading
Problem: I am having some problems with my Yanhua mini acdp 1st generation, I wanted to program a BMW FEM module and I always get this OBD communication error, we have tried to do bench and obd and always with… Continue Reading
Autel MaxiIM IM508/IM608/KM100 tools have turned down almost all key programming functions for Renault/Dacia. What other better programmer alternatives are there that can perform Renault key programming (add key and all keys lost) ? What is the best value for… Continue Reading
