Problem: Locate smart box on 2024 / 2023 Lexus RZ450e right-hand drive. Have issue to generate Lonsdor LT20-08 smart key with Londsor K518 Pro key programmer. It said no LT20 key detected. Solution: Go to Special Function and detect original… Continue Reading
Good news — the Keydiy KD-X4 key programmer can now modify the ID of original factory VAG MQB49 5C and 5D keys. In previous versions, the KD-X4 could only change the ID of KD’s own 5C/5D keys (check this guide).… Continue Reading
Great news. Lonsdor K518 Pro and K518ISE released new Toyota immobilizer software on April 7th, 2026. First Release !! Adding Key\AKL without Pincode Toyota Sienna(2021-2026) 4A-BA Smart Key Toyota Sienna HV(2021-2026) 4A-BA Smart Key Toyota Granvia HV (2022-2026) 4A-BA… Continue Reading
Problem: It also happens on 2021-2023 Toyota CHR with 8A proximity key. It’s all keys lost situation, tried AKL smart box reset using Autel IM508S but failed. The smart box has 27 PIN connector so the 30 PIN cable will not fit.… Continue Reading
It’s a Mercedes Benz W220 older model with K-line. All keys have lost. w220 (k) kline you cannot read it by IR or by OBD unless you have a working key. Some of them are different and you can make… Continue Reading
Question: Does Yanhua Mini ACDP2 power up VAG MQB48 cluster? Would it light up the cluster to show me if the cluster is working on the bench? Answer: Yes. With the YANHUA MQB YH-OBD Platform, you can power up… Continue Reading
A common issue encountered when coding 8A keys for PSA Smart vehicles: the keyless system (Keyless Entry) not activating after programming using AUTEL MaxiIM IM508/IM608 or other programmers. The root cause often lies in differences within the key’s EEPROM data. In this… Continue Reading
Great news! The cheap CGDI K2 key tool released a new software version 5.7.0 on April 2nd, 2026. CGDI K2 V5.7.0 Added the function to generate dealer keys for VAG MQB49 5C/5D models. Optimized the read and write speed… Continue Reading
Problem: Got the Lonsdor 2015-2018 JLR smart key. Tried to program this key with Lonsdor K518 device but failed. It said the device does not match the key’s area. How to fix it? Solution: You may get the Chinese version Lonsdor JLR… Continue Reading
Problem: Tried to copy BMW G series BDC2 and BDC3 encrypted keys with Lonsdor K518 Pro, it says the credit is insufficient. The device already has BDC2/BDC3 license activated. Solution: Your K518 pro device now has 7 credits only. Each BMW… Continue Reading
Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus is about to release a new upgrade that allows modifying the ID of original MQB49 5C and 5D keys. The testing feature is currently available (check test feature 187). The official release is coming soon.… Continue Reading
Problem: After reading a Skoda MQB49 5C key with keydiy kd-x4, the chip no longer recognised. Anyone had similar issue? The coil copper wire affects the chip recognition? Solution: This is common on VAG MQB49 5c keys. The coil is… Continue Reading
Problem: Tried to clone the data from the knife shape key to the LCD key using Keydiy KD-X4, but unfortunately, I failed. After I read the data from customer Key (knife Shape) and saved it to my history records & then… Continue Reading
The latest update from Autel has improved VAG PCR2.1 ECU EEPROM/PFLASH read & write capabilities and IMMO data extraction, making advanced ECU work easier and faster for locksmiths and technicians. Learn the latest updated method to read VAG PCR2.1 ECU… Continue Reading
More and more devices can now add keys for VAG Porsche 5C and 5D systems. Among the more popular ones are XHORSE, KEDYI (KeyDIY), Yanhua ACDP, and AUTEL. Which device performs better for 5C/5D keys? Below are the respective features… Continue Reading
