Autel Key Programmer Review and Comparison

Autel Key Programmer provide new immo solution for locksmith, It is designed with Autel advanced technician, powerful hardware and professional key programming functions, top pick for locksmith and work shop. The Autel Line of IM tools has Autel MaxiIM All-In-One Diagnostics and Key programming tools including Autel MaxiIM IM608, IM608 Pro and IM508 , Autel Key and Chip adapter including XP400,XP400 Pro,Autel APB112,Autel G-BOX2,Autel Toyota 8A adpter and Expanded Key Programming Accessories.

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What’s the advantage of Autel Key Programmer:

1.Autel MaxiIM key programmer is not only has IMMO and key programming function, but also featured in Autel professional and powerful car diagnosis and service function. It’s All-In-One key programming and diagnostic tool.

2. Wide vehicle coverage

3. CAS4/CAS4+ Key Programming Via OBD

4. Powerful Hardware

5. With extra adapter, Autel key programmer can do more functions.

What’s the disadvantage of Autel Key Programmer:

Not Support Mileage Programming

Autel Key Programmers Reivew:

Autel MaxiIM IM608:

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Autel IM608 is the most advanced and unique all in one key programming and diagnostic tool that combines advanced key programming, all systems diagnostics, and advanced services in one Android based 10.1-inch touchscreen tablet. It is equipped with XP400 key programmer and MaxiFlash ECU programmer to provide complete coverage of IMMO and programming functions. IM608 provides you with all special functions to quickly diagnose all modules for the majority of the makes and models on the market. It is the unprecedented key programming and diagnostic tool that you ever wanted.

Features:

  • 1.Samsung Exynos 5260(2GB ROM)
  • 2.10.1”1024×768 LCD capacitive touchscreen
  • 3.Internal reliable 64GB Memory
  • 4.Android Operating System for fast boot-up and multitasking
  • 5.Powerful combination of key programming/all system diagnostics/advanced maintenance services
  • 6.Smart Mode for guided and automated key learning
  • 7.Expert Mode for advanced key learning
  • 8.Read PIN/CS (all key lost) , key generation, key learning, remote learning
  • 9.IMMO ECU reset/adaptation, refresh/coding
  • 10.Transpronder read/write, EEPROM/MCU read/write
  • 11.Powerful OE level diagnostics for more than 80 US, Asian and European makes and models
  • 12.Advanced maintenance services including EPB, DPF, SAS, Oil reset, BMS and TPMS sensor ID relearn

Autel MaxiIM IM608 Pro:

Same Hardware with IM608, the different is IM608 equipment with XP400 and IM608 Pro equipment with XP400 Pro which more powerful than XP400.

What’s New?

⦁ BMW EWS3 key learning (need to use with APB114)
⦁ Mercedes-Benz W209 EIZ read/write/erase (need to use with APB118)
⦁ OEM Mercedes-Benz NEC key learning (need to use with APB115)
⦁ Read/write Data –
⦁ EEPROM – added 60 chip types, now supports 445 types (need to use with APB119, 121, 122, 123 and 126);
⦁ MCU – added 32 chip types, now supports 2067 types (need to use with APB120, 127and 128);
⦁ Odometer – will add 162 chip types, will be able to support 171 types in July;
⦁ Engine ECU – added 1 chip type, now supports 41 chip types;
⦁ Immobilizer ECU – added 3 chip types, now supports 181 chip types.
⦁ Key unlock – supports 11 key types (need to use with APB113).
The MaxiIM IM608 Pro supports all the functions of the previous MaxiIM IM608 with more powerful and stable performance of key functions, including read/write keys, read/write chips, and read/write Mercedes infrared key.

Autel MaxiIM IM508:

Autel IM508 is the basic and cheapest Autel Key Programmer, but with XP400/X400 Pro and other extra adapter, IM508 also can achive all Autel key programming function like IM608/IM608 Pro. Autel MaxiIM IM508 is a fast, easy-to-use, and ultraportable immobilizer and key programming device. The Android-based touchscreen tablet features powerful quad-core processor, intuitive design and straight-forward interface. Equipped with the XP200 key programmer, IM508 is capable of providing extraordinary service functions for the immobilizer system. Together with the ability to quickly diagnose all modules of the majority of makes and models on the market, IM508 provides you with superior special functions. IM508 is the perfect solution for shops and technicians who demand affordable and powerful IMMO and diagnostic services.

Features:

  • 1.Powerful Cortex-A9 processor
  • 2.7”1024×600 LCD capacitive touchscreen
  • 3.Internal reliable 32GB Memory
  • 4.Android Operating System for fast boot-up and multitasking
  • 5.Powerful combination of key programming/all system diagnostics/advanced maintenance services
  • 6.Smart Mode for guided and automated key learning
  • 7.Expert Mode for advanced key learning
  • 8.Read PIN/CS (all key lost) , key generation, key learning, remote learning
  • 9.IMMO ECU reset/adaptation, refresh/coding
  • 10.Transpronder read/write, EEPROM/MCU read/write
  • 11.Powerful OE level diagnostics for more than 80 US, Asian and European makes and models
  • 12.Advanced maintenance services including EPB, DPF, SAS, Oil reset, BMS and TPMS sensor ID relearn

Autel XP400 Key and Chip Programmer:

Autel XP400 Key and Chip Programmer

Autel XP400 Key and Chip Programmer Work with Autel MaxiIM IM608/IM508, which supports MCU, ECU, EEPROM read and write, Mercedes Infrared Key Reading & Writing, Finding the Control Frequency and IC Card Reading & writing.If you have a MaxiIM IM508 or Otosys IM100, you can buy XP400 to do advanced IMMO reprogramming like IM608 / IM600.

Autel XP400 PRO Key and Chip Programmer:

Autel XP400 Pro is a replacement for XP400. It adds more functionality for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, as well as EEPROM reading. With the new protocols, the end-user will be able to read over 2000 (chips, components, devices) types including EEPROM and MCU Read, additional Odometer Read/Write, and more. Also added functions for EWS3, W209, NEC, and more. With Autel XP400Pro, IM608 can do the same function as IM608 Pro.

Features:

1. Expanded EEPROM functions for more component access
2. 170+ types Odometer component reading functions
3. 180+ Immobilizer ECU component types
4. 40+ Engine ECU component types
5. 2000+ MCU component types
6. 440+ EEPROM component types
7. Compatible with IM508 and IM608
8. Includes 1-Year Warranty
9. Free Software Updates for Life of Tool

Autel Key Programmer Extra Adapters:

Autel APB112 Smart Key Simulator: Autel APB112 smart key simulator is used to collect the data sent from the ignition coil, aiming to identify the ignition coil troubles and decode the data of the vehicle key chip. support Toyota 46, 4D data collection,46 smart key password calculation,46 chip simulation,Toyota 4D (94/ D4, 98) smart key simulation,Toyota H (88/ A8, A9, 39) smart key simulation.

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Autel G-BOX2: Autel G-BOX2 Tool is for Mercedes Benz all key lost,support faster Mercedes ECU data and EIS password calculation.

Autel Toyota 8A Non-Smart Key All Keys Lost Adapter: Work on Camry, Prius, Highlander, Tacoma, Senna, Ralink Non-Smart key all key lost,No need to disassemble or replace the immo box.

Autel IMKPA Expanded Key Programming Accessories Kit: Compatible with the XP400Pro Key and Chip Programmer, includes 12 adapters for the XP400Pro that enables Read/ Write/ Erase for Mercedes Benz ESL_W209/ W906 Data, Mercedes Benz NEC Key Learning, BMW EWS3 Key Learning and Volkswagen/ AUDI/ BMW/ Benz Key Unlock.

 

Autel Key Programmers Comparison:

Autel IM508 vs IM608 vs IM608 Pro

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Autel MaxiIM IM608 has same function and hardware as IM608 Pro, the only different is IM608 Pro is with XP400 Pro which has better IMMO function than IM608 which is with XP400. IM608 has better key programming and diagnostic function than Autel MaxiIM IM508, but when IM508 plus XP400 or XP400 Pro, it will has same IMMO function or more than IM608.

In IMMO Function: IM608 Pro = IM508+XP400 Pro > IM608 = Autel IM508 + XP400 > IM508

In Diagnostic Function: Autel MaxiIM IM608 = IM608 Pro >IM508. (Autel IM608 = Autel MaxiSys MS908, and IM508=Autel MK808.)

In Service Function: Autel MaxiIM IM608 = IM608 Pro >IM508

In Hardware: Autel MaxiIM IM608 = IM608 Pro >IM508

 

Autel XP400 VS XP400 Pro

X400 Pro XP400
EEPROM read/ write 445 different chip types newly added support (AM29FXXX seriesMB29FXXX series) 330 chip types
MCU read/ write 2067 chip types 1541 chip types
Engine ECU read/ write 41 chip types add write support for SIMTEC76(AM29F800BB)_WRITE 40 chip types
Immoblizer ECU read/ write 41 chip types add write support for SIMTEC76(AM29F800BB)_WRITE 40 chip types
Odometer read/ write 181 chip types 168 chip types
Airbag read/ write read odometer module 171 types (update in July) read odometer module 9 types
Frequency detection read airbag module 5 types read airbag module 5 types
Key read/ write 315/ 433/ 868MHz 315/ 433/ 868MHz
Unlock key support 11 key types (Audi/ BMW) N/A
Write key via dump Mitsubishi, suzuki, fiat, landrover, Jaguar Mitsubishi, suzuki, fiat, landrover, Jaguar
Easy to use/ stability 1.Stability of key read/ write, chip read/ write, IR key read/ write are greately enchanced.
2.menus are too vague and can’t select intuitively
3.with high-definiton wiring diagrams (not sufficiently covered)
1. menus are too value and can’t select intuitively
2. with high-definiton wiring diagrams (not sufficiently covered)

Compare with Autel XP400, Autel Xp400 PRO has more reliable IR function,and more chips reading capabilities.

XP400Pro Adds Support for Following Chips:

EEPROM–>>AMD–>>AM29FXXX series chip
EEPROM–>> FUJITSU–>> MB29FXXX series chip
EEPROM–>> ST–>> M29FXXX series chip
Engine control module–>> ST–>> M29FXXX series chip
IMMO–>> BENZ–>> ESL_W209_W906(Motorola) read/write/erase function
IMMO–>> BMW–>>EWS3 module read/write function
REMOTE_RENEW (renew key)–>> NEC–>> V51 and V5 chip read/write/erase