Autel IM508 Program 2021 LEXUS ES300 8A All Keys Lost

 2021 LEXUS ES300 8A proximity all keys lost is done by Xhorse and Autel IM508. 20 min done. No need for 12 digit pin and no OEM Key.

Step 1: generate XM38 Toyota proximity with vvdi key tool max

Under 0440 (AA) 33.58_434.42 option

Step 2: Program XM38 smart key with Autel IM508

After use Xhorse to generate a Lexus Smart key. Backup immobilizer data with Autel IM508 and APB112 smart key simulator key programmer.

Make an analog key and then add key.

G box Was not needed. Connect right into OBD 2 port. It did back up the data, So went into key learning, follow the steps, it asked if back up, clicked yes, and it went into learning mode. And successfully learn a New key via OBD II without doing a In-code or out-code, or any Password, or paying any $30 fee.

How to Solve Autel IM608 Camry 2022 Remote Not Working?

Problem:
Just did and add key on a 2022 Toyota Camry push to start with Autel IM608 pro and the keys start the car but the remotes don’t do anything.

key is brand new from Toyota and customer’s original key starts the car but no remote. It is not the problem of key.

 

 

Solution:

I had this same problem a while ago with Camry 2023 AKL and had to use smart pro to re synce the keys and then it worked.

You need to sync remotes again. You have to register the ID’s back to the smart box.

It’s a common problem with those new style Toyota keys. Have to re-register remote id’s.

Autel has the feature you have to go under Diagnostics->Control module->Special function, click on the ECU communication ID registration.

The ECU communication ID should be registered when the transponder key ECU and/or the ECM is replaced in order to match it to the ECM COMMUNICATION ID.

Autel IM608 II vs VVDI Key Tool Plus vs X431 IMMO PAD

 What’s the difference among 2023 Autel MaxiIM IM608 II(IM608Pro II/IM608S II), xhorse vvdi key tool plus and x431 immo pad??

Check hardware parameter, diagnostic, key tool and immo functions comparison charts below:

Product	Autel MaxiIM IM608II/IM608S II	Xhorse VVDI Key tool plus	Launch X-431 IMMO Pad
IMMO functions	Leading-edge on the whole – with best coverage of functions, ease of use and stability of functions 1. Leading edge on models of such makes as FCA, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Nissan 2. Best ease of use: Auto VIN, IMMO status scan, guided functions, etc. 3. Good support for some small regional markets such as IMEA, South America and Australia	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for 8A smart key for Toyota 2. Tablet coming with key slot Disadvantages: 1. Behindhand on models of mainstream makes except for those of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VAG and Toyota	Advantages: 1. Leading-edge in ECM and TCM reading, writing and cloning functions for Mercedes-Benz, BMW and VAG Disadvantages: 1. Behindhand on models of almost all mainstream makes
Universal key generation function	Supported	Supported	Not supported
Diagnostic functions	Best diagnostic functions 1. IMMO system programming supported for BMW and Mercedes-Benz 2. Guided functions supported 3. Coding supported 4. Basic diagnostic functions such as Read Codes and Erase Codes supported	Diagnostic functions not supported	Quite comprehensive diagnostic functions 1. Coding supported 2. Basic diagnostic functions such as Read Codes and Erase Codes supported
Remote Expert	Supported	Supported	Supported
Operating system	Android 10.0	Android 9.0	Android 7.1
Memory	RAM: 4 GB, ROM: 128 GB	RAM: 4 GB, ROM: 128 GB	RAM: 4 GB, ROM: 64 GB
Display screen/resolution	10.1”   1920*1200	10.4”   1920*1200	10.1”   1920*1200
Battery	15000 mAh	10000 mAh	9360 mAh
Camera	Rear: 1600 MP	Rear: 1300 MP	Front: 800 MP, rear: 1300 MP
VCI	JVCI+	All-in-one	Smartlink C VCI
Programmer	XP400 Pro	Built-in	X-PROG 3

Diagnostic Function Comparison

Diagnostic Function	MaxiIM IM608II/IM608S II	VVDI Keytool plus	X-431 IMMO Pad
Auto VIN	Yes	–	Yes
Read Codes/Erase Codes	Yes	–	Yes
Live Data	Yes	–	Yes
ECU Information	Yes	–	Yes
Service function	Yes   (36)	–	Yes (25)
Special Function	Yes	–	Yes
Online coding	Yes	–	Yes
Offline coding	Yes	–	Yes
Hide Function	Yes	–	Yes
Guided functions	Yes	–	–
Report Management	Yes	–	Yes
Remote Expert	Yes	–	Yes
Scalability	Yes  (Optional endoscope)	–	Yes   (Optional endoscope, TPMS functions, etc.)

Key tool function

Key Tool Function	MaxiIM IM608II/IM608S II	VVDI Keytool plus	Launch X-431 IMMO Pad
Universal key generation	Yes	Yes	–
Transponder simulation	Yes	No	–
Frequency detection	Yes	Yes	–
Transponder reading	Yes	Yes	–
Key renewal	Yes	Yes	–
IMMO data processing	Yes	Yes	–
Ignition coil detection	No	Yes	–

IMMO Functions Comparison

Make	MaxiIM IM608 II/IM608S II	VVDI Keytool plus	Launch X-431 IMMO Pad
BMW	Advantages: 1. ISN reading in Bench mode supported for 3 MD/MG (new platform) ECM models 2. Key learning supported for EWS Disadvantages: None	Advantages: 1. Key leaning supported for motorcycles Disadvantages: 1. ISN reading via OBD or in Bench mode supported few ECM models	Advantages: 1. More ECM models for EEPROM and FLASH reading in Bench mode than ECM models for cloning (ECM model menu) Disadvantages: 1. Key learning not supported for EWS 2. Bench mode not supported for 6-speed transmission and F chassis
Mercedes-Benz	Advantages: 1. IMMO functions supported for 5 Smart models 2. PIN acquisition supported for 26 IMMO module types 3. Such functions as data reading, erasing and writing supported for 3 types of TCM, 16 types of ECM, GSM and ESCL 4. Manual model selection supported Disadvantages: None	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Slow PIN calculation (all keys lost) 2. A large number of sub-functions causing operation inconveniency for users 3. Slow PIN reading for key learning and slow configuration data recovery for Smart 453 4. Start key writing not supported for IMMO modules for Sprinter (2007-2018) with blade key in the US	Advantages: 1. Such functions as data reading, erasing and writing supported for 3 types of TCM, 18 types of ECM, and GSM Disadvantages: 1. Manual model selection not supported 2. PIN acquisition supported for less (only 22) IMMO module types
Ford	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for models: 72 models from 1995 to 2021 2. Wide coverage of functions: Keypad Code, Auto VIN, IMMO status scan, Parameter Reset, vehicle IMMO information, and hot functions supported Disadvantages: None	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 45 models from 2000 to 2021 2. Narrow coverage of Parameter Reset function	Advantages: 1. Parts replacement supported Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 55 models from 1998 to 2021 in 6 regions
Chrysler	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for models: 36 models of Chrysler, 58 models of Dodge and 25 models of Jeep from 1997 to 2022 2. PIN-free IMMO functions supported Disadvantages: No obvious disadvantage	Advantages: No obvious advantage Disadvantages: 1. Insufficient coverage for models (13 models of Chrysler, 16 models of Dodge and 23 models of Jeep from 1997 to 2022) and integrity of functions	Advantages: No obvious advantage Disadvantages: 1. PIN-free functions not supported for some models
GM	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for models: 192 models of 9 major makes from 1993 to 2022 Disadvantages: None	Advantages: 1. Online PIN-free functions and third-party CANFD model menus supported for CANFD models Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 69 models of 5 major makes from 1999 to 2022	Advantages: No obvious advantage Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 58 models of 4 major makes from 1999 to 2022

 

Make	MaxiIM IM608II/IM608S II	VVDI Keytool plus	Launch X-431 IMMO Pad
VAG	Advantages: 1. IMMO 5 BCM2 encrypted IMMO data reading and key adding as well as All Keys Lost for some IMMO 5 models supported 2. IMMO data synchronization for parts replacement supported for IMMO 3/IMMO 4/MQB ECM and IMMO 5 ECM/TCM/ESCL	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Pats replacement function not supported	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for ECM and TCM  types for replacement in Bench mode 2. Online learning for IMMO 4 supported Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage of parts replacement 2. IMMO 5 BCM2 encrypted IMMO data reading not supported
PSA	Advantages: 1. Model coverage of key learning 10% greater than that of *VDI 2. Coverage of PIN reading via OBD 50% grater than that of *VDI 3. BSI cloning supported Disadvantages: None	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Poor model coverage of key learning 2. Poor coverage of PIN reading via OBD 3. BSI cloning not supported	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Poor coverage of PIN reading via OBD 2. BSI cloning not supported
Renault	Advantages: 1. Coverage for 67 models up to 2022 2. PIN-free key adding supported for Clio V/Captur II with blade key 3. IMMO status scan, Auto VIN, and vehicle IMMO information supported Disadvantages: 1. ECU reset required for PIN acquisition (all keys lost) for Kadjar and Koleos II with blade key	Advantages: 1. ECU reset not required for PIN acquisition (for Kadjar and Koleos II with blade key) Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 28 models up to 2022 2. IMMO status scan, Auto VIN, and vehicle IMMO information not supported 3. PIN-free key adding not supported for Clio V/Captur II with blade key	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 35 models up to 2022 2. IMMO status scan, Auto VIN, and vehicle IMMO information not supported 3. PIN-free key adding not supported for Clio V/Captur II with blade key
Fiat	Advantages: 1. Comprehensive coverage for models: 181 models from 1996 to 2023 in 8 regions 2. Auto VIN supported Disadvantages: 1. Start key writing not supported for some old models	Advantages: 1. Start key writing (not via OBD) supported for some old models, and no obvious advantage on models as of 2005 Disadvantages: 1. Insufficient coverage for models (127 models from 1996 to 2020) and integrity of functions	Advantages: No obvious advantage Disadvantages: Insufficient coverage for models (23 models from 1996 to 2020) and integrity of functions
Toyota Lexus	Advantages: 1. Comprehensive coverage for models: 340 models of Toyota and 233 models of Lexus in 5 regions 2. PIN-free functions for 4A and 8A-A8/A9/AA supported	Advantages: 1. PIN-free All Keys Lost for 8A smart key supported Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 45 models of Toyota and 10 models of Lexus	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. PIN-free functions for 4A and 8A-A8/A9/AA not supported 2. Narrow coverage for models: 232 models of Toyota and 159 models of Lexus in 5 regions

 

Make	MaxiIM IM608II/IM608S II	VVDI Keytool plus	Launch X-431 IMMO Pad
Honda Acura	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for models: 85 models of Honda and 13 models of Acura 2. Parts replacement, Auto VIN, IMMO status scan, and vehicle IMMO information supported for most models Disadvantages: None	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 25 models of Honda and 16 models of Acura 2. Narrow coverage of functions: parts replacement not supported, and only key adding and All Keys Lost supported	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: a total of 81 models of Honda and Acura 2. All Keys Lost (via OBD) for smart key not supported for new models as of 2019 (Civic, Accord, Odyssey, etc.)
Nissan	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for models: 504 models up to 2022 in 9 regions 2. Auto VIN, IMMO status scan, PIN conversion from 22 to 20 for Kicks, PIN conversion from 6+4 to 4, IMMO function (PIN-free key adding) for T33 and B18 (2022), and All Keys Lost for smart key for D60, D60 EV and T60 supported Disadvantages: None	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 17 models up to 2020 in 9 regions 2. PIN conversion from 22 to 20 for Kicks, IMMO status scan, PIN conversion from 6+4 to 4, IMMO function (PIN-free key adding) for T33 and B18 (2022), and All Keys Lost for smart key for D60 EV not supported	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for models: 161 models up to 2020 in 7 regions 2. PIN conversion from 22 to 20 for Kicks, IMMO status scan, PIN conversion from 6+4 to 4, IMMO function (PIN-free key adding) for T33 and B18, and All Keys Lost for smart key for D60, D60 EV and T60 not supported
Hyundai Kia	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for models: 365 models of Hyundai up to 2022 in 4 regions 2. Wide coverage of functions: Auto VIN for most models, PIN reading for 47/4A/8A smart key for new models, PIN reading for such models as KX Cross, and IMMO functions, IMMO status scan, basic functions, hot functions, auxiliary functions, etc. for new models supported Disadvantages: None	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for modes: 177 models up to 2021 in 2 regions 2. Narrow coverage of functions: PIN reading for 8A smart key for new models, and PIN reading, IMMO status scan, basic functions, hot functions, etc. for such models as fourth-generation Santa Fe and KX Cross not supported	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for modes: 188 models up to 2021 in 2 regions 2. Narrow coverage of functions: PIN reading for 8A smart key for new models, and PIN reading, IMMO status scan, basic functions, hot functions, etc. for such models as fourth-generation Santa Fe and KX Cross not supported
Volvo	Advantages: 1. Wide coverage for models: 27 models up to 2021 Disadvantages: None	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for modes: 11 models up to 2021	Advantages: None Disadvantages: 1. Narrow coverage for modes: 25 models up to 2021
Chinese makes	Advantages: 1. Coverage for models of such makes as Changan, FAW, GWM, Emgrand, Trumpchi and BYD up to 2022 2. PIN-free learning supported for models of GWM 3. PIN-free learning supported for 80% of models of Emgrand 4. Parts replacement supported for most models Disadvantages: 1. Zedriv not covered 2. PIN-free functions inferior to those of competing products (which adopt the mode of cooperation with third parties) for models including those of BAIC, Borgward and Bisu	Advantages: 1. PIN-free functions realized through cooperation with third parties on inquiry and charge for BAIC, Forthing, Borgward, Bisu, Haima, Landwind, Geely and Changan (PIN-free functions developed by Autel do not cover all models) Disadvantages: 1. For most models, only key learning and key easing supported and parts replacement not supported 2. PIN-free functions not supported for new models of GWM, not supported for models of SAIC MAXUS, and supported for only some models of blade key for Emgrand	Advantages: 1. Zedriv covered Disadvantages: 1. Only models up to 2021 covered 2. PIN-free All Keys Lost not supported for BYD 3. PIN-free functions not supported for GWM and Emgrand

 

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Autel IM608 II vs IM608 vs IM508S vs IM508 vs KM100

How to Save Autel MaxiIM VAG MQB Sync Data?

 Autel and sync data for VAG MQB system:

If someone will save with Autel MaxiIM IM508/IM608/IM608 PRO/IM608 II the syncdata after preparing the dealer key, here are the instructions.

Works only if original key is available.

• read immo data and save the CS
• generate with CS and data from original key a dealer key
• do not learn the key
• go into key menu read the key and read the eeprom from the dealer key and save it
• now you can learn the dealer key to the car.

If sometime this car have an All keys lost situation you can program/learn the key (or aftermarket keys ) with CS and sync data which you have saved.
Here you find the sync data in the key eeprom which are readed after generated dealer key.

It’s for Autel users.

Xhorse VVDI key tool plus and Vvdi2 generate sync data automatically.

 

NOTE: Neither Autel nor Xhorse will retrieve sync data. You need to obtain from 3rd party.

Can Autel IM508 Program Xhorse MQB Smart Remote?

 Problem:

Had generate a Xhorse XSMQB1EN with VVDI Mini Key Tool, but can not make a VAG MQB48 /49 system dealer key with IM508 + XP400pro. Is there a Keyid key that can be generated as MQB key? Can I use this key for cars without keyless?

 

Solution:

Autel cannot make dealer key using mqb Smart keys from xhorse.

Xhorse mqb need xhorse key programming tool (vvdi2, key tool plus. if failed to read immo data, need sync data from third party)

KD works. You need to use kd-smart key and make dealer key and program by autel. Sometimes need to take PCB out when learn key.