Alternative for Autel After Removes Toyota AKL Function

 Recently Toyota Motor North America requested that Autel remove all keys lost security capabilities for Toyota vehicles sold in their country asserting that such functionality goes beyond what is permitted in the license agreement for the software. Now there is no Immo smart box function menu on Autel IM608/IM508/KM100 devices.

Here’s an update straight from Autel, regarding the Toyota situation. This is for North America, doesn’t effect in Australia or for those in Europe etc.

Its a legal issue with Toyota that forced Autel to take off the function.

Can’t generate analog key and can’t reset smart box either.  No immo reset menu (see image below)

For all keys lost on proxy keys you need server access you need the seed code to be able to reset it. It’s only on the older non smart keys that you can do offline and those option are still on the tool.

It’s not Autel that did this it’s Toyota all tools lost Toyota server access but you can still do it like we did before autel had server access by backing up eeprom data and then using that to bypass pin or if you really must do it by OBD and not unplug the smart box then you can buy access to seed codes and still do it that way but you need to have NASTF for the seed key access again.

We think its to start forcing Autel to do the NASTF integration on the tool.

It affects any vehicles that require using the Toyota server. So even if you don’t update most will models will not work. Regardless of if you update or not, anything that will need internet won’t have server access. If you don’t update will still remove items the moment any wifi source is located without your permission.

You may be able to still AKL on older models. For example at least Ford/Mazda until 2017-ish did not need server access.

 

It’s still a great value for its cost.  We still use them, keep subscriptions updated, also have factory tools including the newer jlr factory tools and factory access. Every tool has it pros and cons but all of our Autel still work great but they’re legit business tools.

Add a key is still available. It can help add keys, but not force new keys without at least one known key available. That’s pretty much it. The rest of its features are there.

 

 

Any alternatives for Toyota, since Autel doesn’t do it anymore ? What all other tools is everyone using? Or switching too?

Some programmers are still capable. We still have Lonsdor, OBDSTAR, Smart Pro and Xhorse vvdi key tool plus. Or autopropad from xtool.

 

Lonsdor K518 has good Toyota coverage. It’s a good all rounder and excellent value for money. Using the emulators, you can do many Toyota all keys lost via OBD  (need to activate Toyota AKL license). Lonsdor has ADP25 adapter and Toyota BA cable to bypass pin code. Lonsdor also have LT20 series smart keys.

OBDSTAR– OBDSTAR also has good Toyota coverage. You can back up immo data with the simulator for all keys lost via OBD for many models. They just added Toyota Corolla 2023- smart key function.

 

Xhorse- key tool max pro, key tool plus also do Toyota all key lost. They even launched a special Mini FD OBD tool $80 for Toyota. With the cheap OBD tool you can do both new and old Toyotas.

The XM38 Toyota remote is of great value. You can generate lots of Toyota remote and customize frequency/buttons. Xhorse also has Toyota 8A blade key and BA AKL adapter for Toyota.

 

Autopropad or SmartPro- much more reliable and has one of the best user interfaces of any of the devices mentioned.
It is a good tool for a beginner, but still quite expensive for what it is actually capable of.

Autel IM608 Program Toyota Yaris 2022 8A All Keys Lost

 It’s a Toyota Yaris GR year 2022 with 8A blade key. The customer lost all keys on this vehicle in the United Kingdom.

Try to read the immo box on bench with Autel IM608, the connections in the box are not the same.

This is the immo box.

This is the wiring diagram in Autel IM608.

The connection is different but if you find the right pinout will be possible to read it.

Here is the wiring diagram for this immo box.

4 Positive
5 T3
6 ignition
9 k7
12 ground

 

Read IMMO data in direct mode.

Connect the immo box with Autel 8A non-smart AKL cable and Gbox3

Do a immo status scan.

Erase fault codes.

Then add key with IM608.

After key programming is completed, reinstall the immo box back to vehicle.

Install programmed immobilizer unit in thsi vehicle and start vehicle.

If this wiring diagram not working for EU 2023/2024 Yaris Cross, they should be 3rd generation H Key, many tools cannot connect to this immo box and read a key/reset it. You must replace with a new unit and register new key(s) with a TIS challenge code then register immo-ecu by diagnostics. This is the same immobox as in MZEA1 Corolla or 300 series Hiace. There are currently no aftermarket options for these vehicles, you must replace and register as per the factory manual.

To finish the work, remove the immobilizer box from under the dashboard. a new immobilizer box, an 8A chip and an original remote control from the Toyota dealership are needed. And finally, you need to bring in a technician to do an online synchronization for the immobilizer and ecu.

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Read Nissan 28-Digit Pin Code for AKL with Autel IM508 APB131

 When trying to program Nissan Sentra 2021 all smart keys lost using Autel IM608, it asks for a 28-digit pin code. Hooked up the Nissan BCM40 gateway connector, no luck, it stills ask for pin code.

Here is the clue. The Lonsdor/OBDSTAR BCM40 cable is not compatible with Autel IM508/IM608.

This car can obtain the 28-digit PIN code from the dump from the hands-free module above the glove compartment.

You will need to purchase the Autel APB131 it’s a special adapter for the MQB and the hands-free module for Nissan.
The hands free module in the Sentra/Rogue requires the removal of the dashboard.  Remove some resistors and soldiers some wires and you can read the data loaded and the code the pin then you can go to key learning and enter the 28-digit PIN code from hot functions not through the immobilizer menu.

APB131 will read pin from dump for following Nissan models:

Sylphy/Sentra(B18) 2022-, X-TRAIL/Rogue(T33) 2021-, QASHQAI(J12) 2024- , Juke(F16) 2012-, Note e-POWER(HE13) 2020-, Sylphy(B18) 2019-2021, Juke(F16) 2019-2021, Pathfinder(R53) 2022-2023

 

Here is an example of getting the pin code for a 2024 Nissan Rogue using IM508 XP400 and APB131.  The HFM is much easier to remove in the Rogue. The Sentra is much more difficult to remove the HFM.

 

Remove hands-free module HFM above the glove compartment.

Go to Manual Selection->Rogue->2020- T33->Control Unit -> Read PIN via Dump
Select chip R7F7010253 or RF77010193

Read operation guide and wiring connection with APB131

Then connect the HFM module with APB131 adapter follow the wiring diagram

Select chip R7F7010253 and read HFM data. The procedure takes about 2-20 minutes.

Read 28-digit pin code successfully.

Then reinstall HFM module back to vehicle.

Go to Hot function

Turn on the emergency indicator.

Open and close driver door once.
If the ignition switch cannot be turned on, press OK to continue.

Select All keys lost (guided)

Perform 5 steps below to program key.

Place the key near ignition switch

1. Function initialization

2. Get VIN

3.Get key ID

Start to read key ID.
Place the 1st smart key tag upwards on the ignition switch and put the tag side on the switch.

Place the 2nd smart key tag upwards on the ignition switch and put the tag side on the switch.
All the learning keys ID need to be read. 2 new keys can be learned at most, maximum 4 keys in total.

4.Verify PIN

If Autel asks do you know the 28-digit pin code of this car. Press Yes and auto input the pin code read with APB131.

5.Learn key.

Learn key successfully.

Test the new keys. All working.

You can also program 2021- Nissan Sentra/Rogue all keys lost using Lonsdor K518 or OBDSTAR with BCM 40 adapter.