Autel IM608 Pro 2 vs IM608 Pro

 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

Here comes the case, Jbox, software layout, menu comparison (with images).

Hardware

 

Case:

IM608 Pro2 case is huge compared with im608 I.

Left: IM608 Pro; Right: IM608 II

 

 

Open up case and see what’s inside.

The 608 Pro 2 the latest generation it’s on the left side.

on the right size the 608 Pro the first generation.

You can see right away in the main software on the screens difference in the operating systems.

on the left the 608 Pro 2 it’s using the latest Android 10.0 version.

on the right the first generation it’s using the older Android 4.4.2 operating system.

The difference in the machines is mainly all Hardware differences.

There are really no software coverage differences between the two tools.  608 Pro 2 is not adding more key programming coverage, not adding more diagnostic coverage. programming coverage the coverage is still the same. The difference is mainly in the hardware.

 

so besides the Android operating system that you see also the 608 Pro 2 has more hard drive space.

the 608 Pro 2 has 4 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of flash memory, whereas the 608 Pro the first generation has two gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of flash memory.

 

 

Also if you look at the j2534 the vehicle communication interfaces.

we’ll pull them side by side.

Left: IM608 Pro II; Right: IM608 pro.

see they both have port for USB.

the 608 Pro 2 is using its own version 2 cable only compatible with the version 2 cable.

Version 2 cable looks just like the version 1, but it is the only cable that works with the new j-box.

on this end it’s special it’s recessed.

So if we try to take for example APC 101, it’s not recessed and it won’t fit in here and won’t stay in.

Can I use this standard USB?  You have to use that blue version two point version two cable。

 

Then come to the Jbox on the old im608. You see it has a DC 12V port for power and the regular OBD cable plug-in.

we’ll flip the new one around. You got the 12 volt the VCI cable plug-in.

again it’s using the version 2 cable and the version 2 cable essentially looks the same.

This one also has another Port here. This is the doip port for ethernet.

So this is mainly used for the new BMWs the F series the new Land Rovers are using it. It’s mainly for Diagnostics and programming those vehicles require a higher speed connection. It’s referred to as doip. That’s built-into the new Jbox.

For old im608 pro you’d have to have an extra adapter to work for that.

 

So besides that doip also the can FD for the new GMs and the new Fords is also built into this new jbox whereas the old one you’d have to buy the CAN FD adapter in order to use with it.

so that’s pretty much the main Hardware differences between the two tools.

 

 

Software

Then we will go through the software and we’ll take a look we’ll see a little bit of the software differences as well.

 

Layout:

Main software has different layouts.

 

When you open a manufacturer, we’ll do the Lexus on here as well. so a little bit of a difference there.

if we pull up manual selection on the im608 pro 2. It shows you more of this list.

if we do manual selection in Pro, list is like that

 

You see how the software looks different.

You have more of the icon view here. let’s say the list view on the 608 Pro, typically we go control unit, immobilizer

these are options are functions same thing in im608, control unit, immobilizer and we have the same functions

We’ll also show you the main home page on im608 ii we can click the Android home

This is all about Android apps 608 Pro 2.

 

 

Check out the 608 Pro on button, one difference we noticed is the 608 pro has a hex editor built in reviewing bin files.

The 608 Pro 2 does not come with a hex editor.

It’s not that essential but that’s one difference.

You can also take a look at the ports on the top which are essentially the same between the two machines.

You have your power on the left headphone jack, USB HDMI USB and another mini USB and the 608 Pro same thing

Tablets are the same size and they use the same battery capacity.

Autel IM508 IM508 Updated VAG MQB NEC35XX

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:
1. Volkswagen: Magotan CC, New Passat, Tiguan L, Touron Golf 7, Touran, Lingdu, Lavida, Sagitar, Bora, Tange, Tanyue, Weilan, etc.

Arteon 2017-2021,Golf 2013-2021, Passat 2015-2021, Polo 2015-2021 Jiguan 2018-2021, Touran 2016-2022, Jetta 2018-2021, T-Roc 2018-2021

2. Audi: A3/S3 Q3 Q2

Al 2019-2021, A3 2021-2021, Q2 2017-2021, Q3 2019-2021

 

3. Skoda: Octavia, Superb, Kodiaq, Karoq

Octavia 2013- 2021, Fabia 2015-2021, Superb 2015-2021, Kodiaq 2017-2021, Kamiq 2020-2021, Rapid 2013-2021

 

4. Arona 2018-2021, Ateca 2017-2021, Ibiza 2018-2021, Leon 2013-2021, Tarraco 2019-2021, Toledo 2013-2019

 

– Chip Type List:

D70F3532, D70F3525, D70F3526, D70F3537, D70F3529

 

 

This feature will be added for all teams with a valid annual end of May for Autel IM508S & IM608 PRO II (IM608 II) and in July for IM508 & IM608 PRO.

Unlock your business possibilities with a new key-added job update on the Volkswagen MQB NEC35XX from Autel.

The latest update lets you read IMMO data from the VW MQB48 NEC35XX series dashboard directly, without any third party assistance. 

All im608 teams gonna get this free update or is it paid? What adapter is needed?

 

This function will need XP400 Pro+ APB130 adapter.

 

APB130 (coming soon):

Features are introduced as follows:

Note: 1. Support add MQB48 type keys and all keys lost (AKL need to get 3rd party sync data)

The product prep schedule is as follows:

1. Price: To be decided, will be sent for review shortly;

2. The launch of the software version and mass production of the accessories plates is at the end of May;

3. For devices under software subscription can update this feature for free, and other devices with software expiration must pay for software updates;

4. The updated version at the end of May is targeted at IM508S and IM608 PRO II, and the older products IM508 and IM608 Pro will arrive 1 or 2 months later.

How to Solve Autel IM608 BMW FEM All Keys Lost Car Not Start

 Here comes a similar problem:

Autel IM608 PRO programs BMW 420d 2014 all keys lost, everything went nice and smooth extracting all info from FEM and also getting ISN code from ECU, now keys are programmed but car didn’t start. I had these errors after I run a test. but unsure what problem would be.

Solution:

FEM module is not encoded which is shown on picture 1.

Restore coding to FEM.

Restore original coding file to FEM module.

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Autel IM608 Pro Add Nissan Qashqai 2015 Key

 Nissan Qashqai 2015 Add a key with xhorse mqb proximity key.

Had the bcm that is listed on the naughty list.
These bcm numbers are well known for being problematic. (Where to Find Nissan Black BCM List?)

Programmed with autel im608 pro.
With battery support. battery support is needed. my keeps the battery at 14.2 volts.
All working great.

When you add the mqb xhorse remote you take the board out of the case and battery out then touch to ignition switch.

Autel IM608 Clone Mercedes ME9.7 ECU

 We have two Mercedes engine computers. The original one is from 2011 Mercedes C300 and it is messed up.

We have the original one here and a junkyard one here. We bought another one from the junkyard which belongs to another vehicle. We cannot just put on car and program it without knowing OEM software anything like that. It’s been activated by another car and we need to deactivate this module and write the coding files and all the immobilizer information from the original module to the new module ecu.

What we are trying to do is extract the data from this and program it to the new one using Autel IM608/IM608 PRO/IM608 II.

Original ECU

Junkyard donor ECU

 

The bosch part number is printed right on the bottom of it and it’s a me 9.7 type of ecu.

if you look at this one there’s also a me 9.7 type of ecu but the batch part numbers are slightly different.

This could this can cause a problem even during the programming or if it goes if the programming goes through the car might not start actually or it might start it might not give you any

problems but it’s kind of risky but this is how this process is done if you’re changing a me 9.7 type of ecu on a mercedes-benz this is exactly what you’re supposed to do if your modules are fine

if the part numbers are fine your car should be able to start.

 

 

Let’s start.

Renew/Clone/Program Mercedes Used ME9.7 Engine Control Unit with Autel IM608

 

Main steps:

• Read ori. engine ECU data
• Backup coding
• Renew donor ecu
• Write engine VIN
• Load engine data
• Write engine ecu data
• Write coding

 

Let’s go to immobilizer->Expert selection->On bench Gbox->ME9.7

Go to wiring diagram. This is the connection diagram if you’re using a g box we have four wires coming out of it ground, power CAN high and can L

We have two power lines at of what is this 15 and 16 and then 41 and 54 is a can high and can low and number two is the ground. We already did this setup.

Also in here this is a db15 a plug that goes onto the gbox and power with 12v external power supply.

This is the obd extension that comes from the jbox of the Autel.

Just be careful check everything over and over again couple of times and then start doing this process.

and then start doing this process. Read engine ECU data and save the file.

you can take a screenshot of the saved data path.

We ju read the engine ecu information and we also want to read the coding of the car.

Then we need to backup coding on bench.

This will back up actually the scn coding.

Our file is saved. Take a screen snapshot of that too. We hit okay, backup coding is done.

Now we’re done with this computer.

Now we hook back up the wires to the donor ECU and start renewing and writing procedure.

I already did the on connections on the donor ecu. just the same exact way as original one.

Now we have the donor ECU computer connected to the autel im608.
First read ecu data to check if we have proper communication with this module.

if you can read whole d flash and p flash which is the data bank you know the eerpom you can just clone it and it will be much easier.

If im608 can communicate ME9.7 module, we are going to renew this ecu.

Autel wants to get erase your password.

It will calculate the erase calculation password.

Let’s go to read engine ecu. What it said was not activated not personalized. The donor ECU is renewed.

Now we can write an engine ecu vin number. Select Write engine (ECU) VIN.

So the first thing you will do is we’ll be writing the vin number to the car.

It will first write the vin number into the ecu before you do anything else.

and then what we could do is we could load the engine ecu information. Upload the ecu data that received from the original ecu.

It is the same exact information still on this one because we already did the deactivation.

Then we write engine ECU data.

It will write the information that we read from that module (all the key information and all the immobilizer information).

Now all we have to do is write the coding the SCN coding with im608,  the one we read from the original computer on bench.

It will only be not activated at this moment. Let’s press Activate engine ECU and wait for it to finish.

You only can do this function actually if the car don’t start because of eis problems/ignition switch problems. and then it will just remember the system for you.

But i don’t think we need to do this particular module because I never had to do it at least at the one that I have done before.

 

Now if you read the engine ecu information, it’s basically going to be almost same exact thing as this one.

If the parts number were the same, if it was the same exact modules, i put this module into car without doing anything the car would have started immediately.

As you can see everything is here. Now it says personal lights personalized,  it’s just not activated once you put into the engine, once you plug the engine computer to the can bus network, once it sees the EIS, it starts talking to the EIS. It will activate itself automatically.

Hope it helps.

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