Autel MaxiIM IM508 and IM608 series recently released VAG MQB NEC35XX locked immo data reading. The function requires XP400 Pro and APB130 adapter. Compatible with Autel IM508S, IM608 PRO II (IM608 II) IM508, IM608 PRO with XP400 Pro. Update Information and MQB car,… Continue Reading
Component Protection (CP) is a scheme by which some control modules must be adapted to the vehicle with the help of the servers on VAG’s mothership. It first arrived in the bigger Audis in the mid 2000’s (4E/D3 A8, 4F/C6… Continue Reading
As titled, here lists some tools and tips on Ford 2016+ smart key all keys lost bypass active alarm. 1. Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus + Ford AKL Bypass Cable vvdi key tool plus users have this adapter for… Continue Reading
Thoughts on the AutoProPad Basic (APP)? Worth the $1K for an American/Asian daily programmer or is money better spent on a Autel IM508 with XP400Pro ? First comes some unbiased reviews of both devices: 1. Autel can help get his foot… Continue Reading
Apart from physical hardware differences, what’s the difference between Autel MaxiIM IM608 Pro and IM608 Pro II (aka IM608 II) Hardware comparison table Autel IM608 II vs IM608 vs IM508S vs IM508 vs KM100 Here comes the case, Jbox,… Continue Reading
Autel MaxiIM series released new VAG software update-reading immo data from VAG MQB48 series NEC35XX dashboard. AUTEL MAXIM Update – 608 & 508. – Volkswagen MQB Compatible Chip Model: MQB NEC35XX Board (Johnson Comtrol, VDO, Visteon). – Vehicle coverage:… Continue Reading
Launch X431 X-prog3 aka GIII is used to program BMW Benz VAG Porsche keys and clone/replace ECU/TCU modules. What’s the difference among Launch X431 IMMO Plus, IMMO Elite, X431 V+ and X431 PAD VII with Xprog3? Check table comparison… Continue Reading
Vapon VP996 key programmer released new software update on June 5h, 2023-adding Ford 2020 onwards key programming by OBD. Vapon VP996 KEY PROGRAMMER FORD SOFTWARE UPDATE Supports both add key and all keys lost. June 5th, 2023. Area Model Year… Continue Reading
This is a US Toyota RAV4 2021 with blade key. It’s a regular key. This one is Remote programming separate from immobilizer programming. Immobilizer programming is kind of hard part. You need the encode/outcode or use other tools to bypass… Continue Reading
Here comes the working solution to Lonsdor K518S/K518ISE App permission expired errors. Error 1: My Lonsdor K518S key programmer stop working today. I try to sync the device, but it says “The App permission has expired.” But my device is still… Continue Reading
When you are trying to program a key for newer Toyota 8A/4A (2018+) proximity all keys lost it will ask you for the 12-digit security code. How to get these codes? The newer Toyota’s have an extra security component even… Continue Reading
Launch X431 X-prog3 programmer is very good at ECU/TCU cloning. Here comes an example of Mercedes Benz VGS NAG3 gearbox cloning. Device required: Launch X431 X431 PAD VII/PAD V series or IMMO series tablet (IMMO PLUS/IMMO Elite/IMMO Pro)… Continue Reading
Exciting news for Launch X-PROG3 users! The latest V10.80 software has made the device even more powerful, offering enhanced support for a wider range of Volkswagen/Audi IMMO and Key Programming functions, including MQB keys adding and instrument replacement. X-PROG… Continue Reading
Here comes a similar problem: 2019 Dodge Ram DT 1500. Autel IM608 pulled pin code but would fail every time to program key. I thought it was a key issue but another tool (code cannibal) programmed no problem. I used the same… Continue Reading
When program 2020 Nissan Sentra all proximity keys lost (push to start), Autel im608 asks for a pin code. Already hooked up the 16+32 gateway adapter. Any idea how to move forward from here? Here is the clue. First of… Continue Reading
