This guide walks through bench key learning, a method where you program a key using just the instrument cluster and an Autel IM508S/IM608.
Step-by-Step Bench Key Programming
1. Set Up the GoDiag GT110 Simulator
- Connect the GoDiag GT110 to the instrument cluster (from a VW Polo 2009-2014).
- Plug in the 12V power supply to simulate the car’s electrical system.
- Use the DB15 cable to link the GoDiag to your IM508 tablet/PC.
2. Power On the Instrument Cluster
- Press the red ignition button on the GoDiag—this will light up the dashboard (simulating “key on”).
- The cluster should now be in diagnostic mode, ready for programming.
3. Connect the Autel IM508S
- Launch the Autel tool and select:
- Manual Selection → Europe → VW Polo (2010-2014).
- Choose Control Unit → Immobilizer.
- Select NEC24C32 (the immobilizer type).
4. Enter PIN & CS Code
- If you have the PIN and CS code (extracted from the cluster’s EEPROM), enter them now.
- If not, you may need to read the EEPROM first.
5. Insert & Program the Transponder Chip
- Place the blank transponder chip into the GoDiag’s key slot.
- Select “Key Learning” in the Autel IM508S.
- The system will program the chip within 30 seconds.
6. Verify the Key
- Once programmed, the Autel will confirm “Key Learning Completed.”
- The new key should now start the car (once the cluster is reinstalled).