When it comes to Mercedes-Benz key programming, knowing which immobilizer system you are dealing with—FBS3 or FBS4—is critical. FBS3 and FBS4 are not interchangeable, and your diagnostic or programming tool must support the specific system in the vehicle. How… Continue Reading
Problem: Attempted to do all keys lost on a 2025 Hyundai Sonata with Autel IM608 and Smart Pro too. Already prepurchased the PIN code. Autel couldn’t communicate with the ECU. And the smart pro would display me this unknown error.… Continue Reading
Problem: Tried to program 2023 Toyota FORTUNER all smart key lost using Autel IM508S. Backed up immo data successfully, but failed to obtain Critical data. Error “Failed to obtain critical data and failed to generate simulator key.” Any idea? Solution:… Continue Reading
In this article, we analyze and compare two of the most powerful machines in the industry- Autel MaxiIM IM608 and Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus for VAG MQB48 NEC35XX locked clusters. We explain their differences, strengths, and what types of… Continue Reading
Problem: It is a 2025 Nissan Kicks all keys have lost. Connect Nissan BCM 40 cable but Autel IM608 has no communication with the vehicle. You can hook up cables but no communication. Did a 2024 the other data without… Continue Reading
Good news! Autel MQB and MLB add key function is ready. Function Enables “Add Key” Capability for Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, and Lamborghini MLB and MQB models. Read IMMO data from a working MLB/MQB key to add… Continue Reading
Autel MaxiIM key programming tools updated BMW BDC2/BDC3 key cloning function without license activation recently. Check the update details and the supported car list in the previous post: Obdii365.com here shows how to copy BMW G/U/I series BDC2/BDC3 key… Continue Reading
SFD1 (Schutz Fahrzeug Diagnose) is the initial security gateway protocol introduced by the Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) starting in model year (MY) 2020. It protects advanced diagnostic functions like coding, adaptations, and basic settings on certain control modules, while allowing… Continue Reading
Autel MaxiIM will release a BMW Immo software update for all BMW G/U/F chassis vehicles. Compatible with Autel IM508 and IM608 series Supports copy BMW BDC2 BDC3 BCP keys (both unencrypted and encrypted) No modules removal required NOTE: Key Programming… Continue Reading
Problem: Trying to program a Hyundai Santa Fe sport 2013 I’m able to read the PIN code with Autel IM608 but when try to smart key learning for some reason pop me a message Function execution failed. Smartkey(SMK) anti-scan mode.… Continue Reading
Problem: It’s a 2021 Kia Telluride. Autel IM608 II reads pin, but when trying to program it doesn’t detect the key. Using universal smart keys from both Autel and Xhorse ones, but none of them is working. On the second… Continue Reading
Problem: This is Lexus RX350H 2023 all keys lost. Tried to generate an Autel Toyota ikey with Autel IM608. But the Autel device says it is wrong key and asks to use Toyota 4D8A low-frequency universal key. Which key is… Continue Reading
Autel MaxiIM IM508 and IM608 series released new Immobilizer software on Dec. 8th, 2025. 12/08/2025 V2.51 VolksWagen_IMMO Adds functions including cloning in bench mode (including FLASH and EEPROM reading/writing) for Bosch series EDC16CP34, EDC16CP, EDC16U1, EDC16C4, EDC16U34, EDC16U31, EDC16CP34 M&S, EDC16CP34 CRAFTER,… Continue Reading
Question: How to connect a SPVG SVG149 cable with Autel IM608 Gbox for NEC UDS dash all keys lost in service mode? It is not able to communicate with the cluster after connecting it on bench. The only tool which… Continue Reading
Will Autel IM508/IM608 program CGDI or Xhorse brand W204 W207 W212 ELV emulator? Here is the clue. Xhorse ELV Emulator: Is the Xhorse MINI ELV Simulator/Emulator compatible with Autel devices? Yes, Autel will program both regular and Mini ELV… Continue Reading
