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 money tool for Renault?
Here are some unbiased reviews:
AVDI Aribites: it’s the best but expensive tool. avdi is the safest and best tool and number one for Renault works great. Abrites is not cheap but for renault , fca and psa nothing is better.
Smart Pro: Smart pro is a good 2nd. Smart pro is good for Renault all keys lost. Far more stable on Renault. With smart pro you can also emulate a key using the adc2020. Smartpro does these Renaults without modifying the flash data. Smartpro would add a key to this in 2 minutes without a worry. And it is token based. Smartpro works fine but had few failures – it kill Twingo 2016 add key, Clio 5 add key and Koleos AKL.
Launch X431: Launch has the same Renault coverage as Autel. But immo functions now require NASTF license (for North American users).
OBDSTAR: OBDSTAR has good coverage for Renault. obdstar according to the feedback it’s not super safe. Obdstar has a back up option to but you need a strong internet and battery support, also the process takes upto 90 minutes this way.
Xhorse: Xhorse vvdi key tool plus and key tool max pro just released a small Renault coverage. Their Groundbreaking Renault update is a success and it is fast. It is a good backup tool for some Renaults. Kadjar OK, Talisman OK, Megane 4 OK. Keyless cards. Very quick programming. And safe. It will be better if they fill the gap for newer Renaults (Clio IV, V, Master 3 2020-, Duster PH3 2021-, etc)
Lonsdor: No many reviews. It works well with some models. For example, Renault Clio 2 ,2006 Zedfull cannot read pin but Lonsdor add new key without pin successfully very quickly. Check Lonsdor Renault Coverage here (search ‘Renault’)
Xtool: Xtool is good for Renault cards like Megane/scenic and laguna. Xtool is doing this easily.
OBDSTAR Renault/Dacia Coverage:
Brand | Model | Key Type | Year | PinCode | PinCode pathway | Add Keys | All key Lost | Program Remote | Other Function |
RENAULT | ALASKAN | BLADE | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
RENAULT | ARKANA | PROXIMITY | 2020- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |
RENAULT | AUSTRAL | PROXIMITY | 2020- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |
RENAULT | AVANTIME | 2001-2003 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | CAPTUR | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase HFM Faults Erase ABS Faults Program HFM Change VIN Reset HFM Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
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RENAULT | CAPTUR | -2015 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase HFM Faults Erase ABS Faults Program HFM Change VIN Reset HFM Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
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RENAULT | CAPTUR II | BLADE | 2019- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | |||
RENAULT | CAPTUR II | PROXIMITY | 2019- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |
RENAULT | CITY K-ZE | BLADE | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Reset UCH | |
RENAULT | CLIO | 2016-2019 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase HFM Faults Erase ABS Faults Program HFM Change VIN Reset HFM Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
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RENAULT | CLIO | 2012-2015 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase HFM Faults Erase ABS Faults Program HFM Change VIN Reset HFM Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
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RENAULT | CLIO | BLADE | 2006-2012 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ECM Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
RENAULT | CLIO | CADE | 2006-2012 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ECM Program ESCL Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
RENAULT | CLIO | 2000-2008 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | CLIO V | PROXIMITY | 2019- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |
RENAULT | CLIO V | BLADE | 2019- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | |||
RENAULT | DOKKER | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | ||
RENAULT | DUSTER | BLADE | 2021- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
RENAULT | DUSTER | 2014-2018 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
RENAULT | DUSTER | 2010-2014 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change VIN | |
RENAULT | DUSTER | 2006-2010 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | DUSTER PH3 | PROXIMITY | 2018- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
RENAULT | DUSTER PH3 | BLADE | 2018- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Reset UCH |
RENAULT | ESPACE | BLADE | 2015- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | ESPACE | CADE | 2015- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | ESPACE | 2002-2015 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | FLUENCE | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | FLUENCE | 2008-2015 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase BCM Faults Erase ABS Faults Change VIN Reset BCM |
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RENAULT | KADJAR | BLADE | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | KADJAR | CADE | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | KANGOO PH1 | 1999-2002 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase All Remote Program REMOTE Change VIN |
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RENAULT | KANGOO PH2 | 2003-2008 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | KANGOO 2 | 2008- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ECM |
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RENAULT | KOLEOS | BLADE | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | KOLEOS | CADE | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | KOLEOS | 2010-2016 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ESCL Program ECM |
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RENAULT | KOLEOS | -2010 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ESCL Program ECM |
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RENAULT | KWID | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Recover Data Reset UCH |
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RENAULT | KWID(BRAZIL) | 2024- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
RENAULT | KWID(BRAZIL) | 2023-2024 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Recover Data Reset UCH |
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RENAULT | KWID(INDIA) | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Reset UCH | ||
RENAULT | LAGUNA | 2007-2011 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase BCM Faults Erase ABS Faults Change VIN Reset BCM |
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RENAULT | LAGUNA | -2007 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | LATITUDE | 2015-2016 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | LATITUDE | 2008-2015 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase BCM Faults Erase ABS Faults Change VIN Reset BCM |
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RENAULT | LODGY | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH |
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RENAULT | LOGAN | PROXIMITY | 2020- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |
RENAULT | LOGAN | 2013- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
RENAULT | LOGAN | 2010-2013 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | LOGAN | 2006-2010 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | LOGAN(MA1LS) | 2006-2009 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | MAIN | 2003-2010 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH ROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | MAIN | -2003 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase All Remote Program REMOTE Change VIN |
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RENAULT | MASTER 1 | -2003 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase All Remote Program REMOTE Change VIN |
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RENAULT | MASTER 2 | 2004-2010 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | MASTER 3 | 2011-2016 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ECM |
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RENAULT | MAXITY | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read BCM Code Erase Remotes |
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RENAULT | MEGANE | BLADE | 2015- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | MEGANE | CADE | 2015- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | MEGANE | 2015-2016 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | MEGANE | 2008-2015 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase BCM Faults Erase ABS Faults Change VIN Reset BCM |
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RENAULT | MEGANE | 2002-2008 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ESCL Program ECM Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
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RENAULT | MEGANE IV PH2 | PROXIMITY | 2020- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |
RENAULT | MEGANE SCENIC | BLADE | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read DFlash Unlock Key |
RENAULT | MEGANE SCENIC | CARD | 2016- | Free PinCode | |||||
RENAULT | MEGANE SCENIC | 2015-2016 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | MEGANE SCENIC | 2008-2015 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase BCM Faults Erase ABS Faults Change VIN Reset BCM |
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RENAULT | MEGANE SCENIC | 2006-2009 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | MEGANE SCENIC | 2002-2006 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ESCL Program ECM Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
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RENAULT | MODUS | BLADE | 2004-2012 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ECM |
RENAULT | MODUS | CARD | 2004-2012 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read BCM Code Erase Remotes |
RENAULT | NEW ZOE | PROXIMITY | 2020- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |
RENAULT | SAFRANE | 2009- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Read BCM Code Erase Remotes Change UCH VIN |
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RENAULT | SAFRANE | 2008- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ESCL Program ECM |
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RENAULT | SANDERO | 2021- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | |||
RENAULT | SANDERO | 2020- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | ||
RENAULT | SANDERO | 2013- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
RENAULT | SANDERO | 2008-2012 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | SCALA | 2011- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase Remotes | |
RENAULT | SCENIC | BLADE | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
RENAULT | SCENIC | CARD | 2016- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
RENAULT | SCENIC | -2016 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Program ESCL Program ECM Erase Faults Erase Immo Code |
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RENAULT | SOLENZA | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | SYMBOL | 2013-2018 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
RENAULT | SYMBOL | 2010-2013 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | TALISMAN | BLADE | 2015- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
RENAULT | TALISMAN | CARD | 2015- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
RENAULT | TRAFIC | PROXIMITY | 2022 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |
RENAULT | TRAFIC | 2014- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Reset UCH | |
RENAULT | TRAFIC | 2008- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
RENAULT | TRAFIC | 2002- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | TRAFIC | -2002 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Erase All Remote Program REMOTE Change VIN |
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RENAULT | TRIBBER | PROXIMITY | 2018- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
RENAULT | TRIBBER | 2014-2018 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
RENAULT | TWINGO | 2014- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Reset UCH | |
RENAULT | TWINGO | 2007- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Program BCM Reset BCM Change VIN |
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RENAULT | TWINGO | -2007 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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RENAULT | VEL SATIS | 2002-2010 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | WIND | 2010- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Program BCM Reset BCM Change VIN |
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RENAULT | ZOE | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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RENAULT | ZOE2(Beta) | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | Programm HFM | |||
DACIA | DOKKER | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | ||
DACIA | DUSTER | BLADE | 2021- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
DACIA | DUSTER | 2014-2018 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
DACIA | DUSTER | 2010-2014 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change VIN | |
DACIA | DUSTER | 2006-2010 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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DACIA | LODGY | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | ||
DACIA | LOGAN | 2013- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
DACIA | LOGAN | 2010-2013 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH |
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DACIA | LOGAN | 2006-2010 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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DACIA | SANDERO | 2021- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
DACIA | SANDERO | 2013- | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN | |
DACIA | SANDERO | 2008-2012 | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
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DACIA | SOLENZA | ✔ | Free PinCode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Change UCH VIN Reset UCH Program UCH Read EEPROM 93C66 Write EEPROM 93C66 |
There is always a backup and often a better solution. It depends on how many cars you do per month so you can calculate if the tool pays for itself.
Order of reliability: Abrites>Smartpro>Renolink>obdstar>xhorse>lonsdor/xtool
Anyway, one tool cannot all.
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