Autel APB131 vs APB130 Adapter

 What is the difference between Autel APB130 and new APB131 MQB adapter?

Check the table comparison below:

Item	Autel APB130	Autel APB131
VW	VW: Arteon 2017-2021 Golf 2013-2021 Passat 2015-2021 Polo 2015-2021 T-Roc 2018-2021 Audi: A1 2019-2021 A3 2021-2021 Q2 2017-2021 Q3 2019-2021 Seat: Arona 2018-2021 Ateca 2018-2021 Lbiza 2018-2021 Leon 2013-2021 Tarraco 2019-2021 Toledo 2013-2019 Skoda: Octavia 2013-2021 Fabia 2015-2021 Superb 2015-2021 Kodiaq 2017-2021 Kamiq 2020-2021 Radid 2013-2021	VW(Add Keys): Arteon 2017-2021, Golf  2013-2021, Passat 2015-2021, Polo 2015-2021, Tiguan  2018-2021, Touran 2016-2022, Jetta 2018-2021, T-Roc 2018-2021, Touareg 2010-2018 Audi(Add Keys): A1 2019-2021, A3 2021-2021, A4 2008-2016, A5 2008-2016, A6 2011-2019, A7 2011-2019, A8 2010-2017, Q2 2017-2021, Q3 2019-2021, Q5 2009-2017 Skoda(Add Keys): Octavia 2013-2021, Fabia 2015-2021, Superb 2015-2021, Kodiaq 2017-2021, Kamiq 2020-2021 , Rapid 2013-2021 Seat(Add Keys): Arona 2018-2021, Ateca 2017-2021, Ibiza 2018-2021, Leon 2013-2021, Tarraco 2019-2021, Toledo 2013-2019
Nissan	–	(Add Keys & All Keys Lost): 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
Renault Dacia	–	(Add Keys & All Keys Lost): 2019- Clio V/Captur II, 2020- Megane IV PH2/Arkana/Trafic III/New Zoe, 2023- Austral
Chip List	D703532 – D70F3525 – D70F3526 – D70F3537 – D70F3529	D70F3524, D70F3525, D70F3526, D70F3529, D70F3532, D70F3535, D70F3537, D70F3426, D70F3381, D70F3382, D70F3634, D70F3635 R7F701401, R7F701402, R7F701407, R7F701025, R7F701019, R7F701025, R7F701019, R7F701056

You must own IM508/IM508S/IM608/IM608 II with Autel XP400 Pro to use these functions.

APB130 can be replaced by APB131. APB131 supports all MQB NEC35XX chips of APB130.

APB131 also adds MQB V850/RH850 chips, Nissan and Renault models.

Autel Honda Accord 2022 No Start Bricked BCM Key Solution

We have pointed out the tips to avoid bricking BCM when program smart key for new Honda Accord 2018+ using Autel MaxiIM KM100, IM508, IM608 etc.

Tips to Program Honda Civic/Accord 2022 Key Avoid Bricking BCM

But how to fix if your did not follow the tips and bricked the BCM?

Here is the clue.

 

For example:

Failed to program a new key on a 2022 Honda Accord when lost all keys with Autel KM100.

Error registration has failed, the vehicle is a no crank no start.  any solution?

When it asks of the vehicle is 2020+ the ONLY correct answer is NO.
Once you Select YES you will damage the BCM.

 

In cars where the square key is used like the one in the photo, you have to answer that the vehicle is before 2022. It is a system error. Doing it wrong can damage the BCM. The other problem is that only some keys are accepted. The Autel ones don’t work for you. Xhorse key works.

We’ve seen a lot of guys post about the same issue where they go to try to program keys for this car the key programmer will ask them whether it’s the new immobilizer system or the old one

and whenever they answer the question Yes which a lot of times is the correct answer the BCM becomes corrupt and then it will no longer take a key.

 

You now have two options:
1: Tow car to Honda dealer for BCM replacement
2: Use Xhorse universal keys. No one knows why Xhorse universals will still work on this broken car, but they do.

Most likely the Xhorse key generates with certain page data already locked where as Autel & aftermarket lock when successfully programmed. Since the BCM can’t send the data to lock the chip anymore it explains why nothing else works.

The BCM can become damaged when trying to use an aftermarket programmer to add a key. The fix for this would be to have the vehicle towed to a Honda dealer and pay to replace the BCM and program new keys.

We can start the vehicle up and save the owner from having to take the car to the dealer spending a ton of money to replace the BCM just to get the car started.

 

However, there is a work around that I have read about on several locksmith forums. They say that you can actually get the vehicle to start using a generated Xhorse Universal Smart key. For some reason even though the BCM will no longer accept OEM or aftermarket keys, it will accept an Xhorse smart key.

Xhorse universal smart keys are actually really good quality keys people use them all the time.

 

Let’s go to Vehicle remote and go down to Honda.
We are going to look for Honad Accord, find the correct FCC ID.
You can see that it has CWTWB1G0090 FCC ID.

If you look this key is actually an online Cloud generated key only meaning that you have to be connected to the internet in order to generate this key.
You need vvdi key tool max, key tool max pro or key tool plus. You know the KTM, KTMP or KTP stores the key in its database.
You cannot generate these online cloud-based remotes using vvdi mini key tool.

Let’s go ahead and generate the remote.
Then the key is ready to be programmed to the vehicle.

You can program the xhorse smart key generated with key tool plus, IM508 or other universal key programmers.

How to Solve Autel IM608 Ford F350 2023 No Beeping?

 Problem:

I have a problem with a 2021 F350, all the keys lost, with the alarm going off. Key in the ignition. I’ve been waiting 10 minutes, the car beeps twice then says OK and Autel IM608 asks me to wait approximately another 10 minutes. It is not beeping, and after the error to enter security. Has something similar happened to any of you, and if so, how can you resolve it?

Solution:

Turn off Bluetooth and connect USB. Use Gbox to turn off active alarm. Try again.

Autel is not a good tool for Ford active alarms. Obdstar and Autopropad are far better.

Other tools out has a bypass cable set up that works great, not autel.

Autel really sucks at doing active alarm, I have been successful with it but it’s a headache. I have fdrs now, done in 10 minutes.

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Autel IM508 Add Toyota Sequoia 2023 Smart Key Bypass PIN

 Autel IM508 adds a spare 8A BA smart key to Toyota Sequoia 2023 using the 30-pin cable.

 

Find smartbox and connect 30 pin cable with smartbox and IM508.

We have shown many instructions on how to connect this Toyota 30 pin cable. Search our official blog.

Select Control Unit->Keyless System CAN

Then Backup immo data.

Make sure the device has a good network connection.

Reading eeprom data

The IMMO data has backed up.

Select Add smart key

Step 1: PIN Verification
Step 2: Key Learning

Confirm VIN

Select the eeprom data we have backed up in the previous step

Reading PIN

Then learn key

Add a smart key successfully.

Test the new key.

Nissan Qashqai J10 Autel IM608 Car Not Start Solution

 Here comes the problem:

Tried to add a new knob-style smart key to a Nissan Qashqai J10 from 2014 using Autel IM608. The car died, no start just i-key system fault and a red car with a key on the dashboard.
BCM is number is 284b2-br02c, it is not on the blacklist.
What is the solution?

Here is the user solution:

The car is working again, and 2 keys are learned. (Nissan Qashqai J10 2014)

This car has the old type keyless system with the black keys, so it cannot be bricked.

The solution is: (with Autel IM608)
0. keep the battery over 12V
1. remove the battery from the keyfobs
2. at the Immo status scan, chose Immo learning, then Blade Key learning
3. when the steps appear on the screen, turn the ignition to LOCK position, remove the key and OPEN and CLOSE the driver door
4. do the steps and the car will learn all the keys
5. put back the batteries into the fobs, and learn the smart remotes separately.

These steps are missing from the guide:
Turn the ignition to LOCK position. Remove the key. Open and close the driver door.

 

 

Some more tips on Nissan Qashqai J10 key programming: 

Qashqai J10 is not the same as 4A smart key system cars like Qashqai J11. These cars do not have the same problem, as the later version.

Since the J10 is the old version 2006/2007 and up to 2014. Standard key and keyless twist knob.

 

When keyless twist knob, program chip first and then keyless part.

Important that the key is programmed in the right direction.
Nissan Logo needs to be UP, when placing the key in the ignition.
And then turn, when doing the sequence.

Also bare in mind that when doing the key programming process, when told to switch ignition off, ensure you fully turn ignition off.
If yours has a small push button on the ignition unit, when turning off you must press this button and it turns a little more its then fully off, failing to do this where this is fitted will result in failure.

 

If car died and cannot be recovered by Autel IM608,  try online programming with Launch X431.  Might solve the problem.

Online program fix with X431 helped me out twice, on the same type of car.

(Did not use it with Key programming, only afterwards).

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Autel IM608 Bricked Audi Encrypted BCM2 Solution

 Xhorse and Autel which is better to add key Audi encrypted BCM2?  Software version 0711 is very risky.

 

Autel IM508/IM608

You will need xp400 pro. XP400 will not read bcm2 encryption. XP400 Pro has some advantages over xp400 might look the same but it reads more chips and unlocks locked keys etc.

Autel works fine on encrypted BCM2 but requires using diodes (Normal rectifier diodes, 1N4001-1N4007).

Here is a programming instruction.

Autel IM608 2014 Audi A5 BCM2 AKL Diode Connections

But Autel has a risk of breaking BCM2.

Here is an example:

Tried to read encrypted BCM2 with IM608 and XP400 Pro. It identified correctly, read some data, tried to calculate and came back with network error and now the BCM is dead.
BCM2 recovery will not work as the file Autel saved is ‘not supported’.

BCM part/hardware number
8K0 907 064 KE, 0711

It read a 1kb data file and 41kb immo file and then lost communication after that. Autel didn’t make a backup as it died in the reading process.

 

Time to get a new BCM2. Buy a new BCM and dealer key and ODIS.

 

Xhorse VVDI2 or VVDI Key Tool Plus all day for those. Xhorse is much better for VAG.

Vvdi2 or Key tool plus with BCM2 adaptor. No soldering is required. Works perfectly. Done BCM2 AKL with in 30min all job.

If car won’t crank, boost the car to get more that 12v and learn the same key again. Also clear dtc after learning. 

Chek example:

Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus Read Audi BCM2 Data without Soldering

VVDI2 and VVDI Prog also can clone locked BCM. Just need to buy this same HW /SW, load service data, and read it again and decode.

How to Repair Audi DEF on cluster with Autel IM508

 Problem:

How to repair DEF on 2004 audi a4 b6 RB4 crypto cluster? Read data with old Chinese tool (super vag+ k-line) and got this error afterwards.

Solution:

Easy to fix with genuine AVDI or FVDI clone.

Autel im508/im608 can also repair this problem.

With im508/608, select Repair Vehicle Start Failure and follow the prompts.