The Best Key Programmer For 2022 & Why

So this key programmer is our recommendation for 2022, the best key programmer and the best bang for the buck. Not only can you program keys by OBD, you can also do Eepron and Mercedes keys. Online calculations for complex immobilizer systems.
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[kimnilsson]

Nice video, Dr L. Because of your last 2021 review we bought the IM508 (when scanning the diff from 608), and now when you raised it even higher we just made a good choice, thanks. Must say we are still wery pleased with it. Even if these vids are sometimes too Aussie-related (understandable) the rest of us gain soo much from it.
Been looking at your vids for years. You have so many good points, straight from your heart.
Again, keep up the good work - helping us smaller to gain soo much knowledge from you.

[matthews.]

The 508 is my number 1 programmer it works great and is the best investment for someone looking to start programming automotive keys.

[fishonnelson]

Thanks you two blocks! This is really great real talk on the tools.. 2x as good as I’ve seen even watching the autel consultants.

[colin]

I am American and just bought a IM508 with the eeprom add on and 2 years subscription for $700.

[jameshaywood]

I brought the IM508 and love it I got mine for $1216.81 and also brought the Australian software for AU Ford and Holden for $160.65 total was $1377.46c it can also force acceptance of old Holden keys that failed up to VZ just that in it's self makes this machine worth it .
Example : I Programed a key to a VZ Commodore it failed and locked the key I then used a diffrent option on the 508 and it forced the vehicle to except the locked key that was being Programed to that vehicle .

But if programming failed on 1 vehicle you can't force the key to be excepted on a diffrent car only the vehicle it failed on .

[goujas]

I work investigating car insurance theft claims. My work specifically is examination the car keys for the vehicle. I look at the information on the transponder of the key including recent journeys and mileage etc to help validate a claim.

In some instances the vehicle is recovered by the police after it has been stolen. In those instances, I'm often asked to do a scan of the car as well as investigating the keys. The thinking being that if I could read the information that is stored in the car about the key and compare it to the information I've got from the car key itself, it could help prove the case either way. For example, if the policy holder said they only had one key but a scan of the car reveals that 2 are coded to the car, we could ask the policy holder what has happened to the other key.

1. With all of that said, if I went out to a recovered car without any keys, would I be able to complete a scan of the car? I specifically need to see the key ids that think is stored in the key learning section?

2. If I am able to complete a scan without the keys, is that scan completed primarily through connecting to the OBD port?

3. Is there any brands where the key IDs would not be shown?

For clarity, I don't need to programme any keys, I just need to see the key Ids stored within the car. Any help would be appreciated.

Also, if I just need to see the key ids, is there a better tool than Autel?

[matthews.]

I like to use my 508 over smart pro. For Benz I have used many different types of programmers and my favorite is the 508 .

[ralfsautomotive]

The 508 god love it, It is too slow with updates it seems like every time i use the tool there are updates that take an hour or more to install. I hate to go somewhere and the tool not be up to date!
On the other hand, it never let me down.

[inagbihal]

I've been told the 508 can code injectors. Do you know if that's true?

[istvanmeissler]

508 plus xp400 package costs about $1050 usd in the US right now. Probably going to buy it.

[wrensong]

Thanks for this video. Definitely a very helpful review of the im508

[car-key-programming]

Autel does not support VW MQB anymore. So I spent all this money and can't do vw or audi. Anyway what programmer would you recommend to do like 2019 and newer VW MQB? Thank you.

[Yusuf-rro]

Hi, i already have one autel mp808ts so I'm covered as far as diag but would like to do some immo and keys. Any tips on how to cover the key programming area. I'll do EU and Asian cars, US cars are extremely rare here. Im kinda lost. 608 is beyond my budget so I've been looking at km100, xhorse vvdi max pro and now this 508.

[icetwoev]

Have you used the km100? Do you know if it does all keys lost and can you buy additional software that supports Australian cars?

[gabytro]

How do I learn to use this tool? Does it have a good user manual?

[gabytro]

You said it doesn t generate a remote. But I see there “add key”. So if I lost my key and I buy a blanc one..can t it be programmed?

[rockbearr]

Hello. What do you recommend for fiat marelli dremote learning?

[parkerbailey]

The JVCI pass-thru device with the IM608 is a big benefit over the im508. The JVCI provides the ability to use a variety of factory softwares on a laptop for the stuff the Autel or the aftermarket can't do. The JVCI also allows for 12V input power if an OBD port doesn't have power.

[kevindean]

In the cloning video you really rated the Xhorse Keytool plus, But for less money you can get the Autel KM100(or Xhorse key tool max), IM508 & XP400 pro .Am I missing something ?

[daz]

If u willing to program keys just for base cars u don't really need even im508 buy cheap tool for 300$ like xtool x100pad but if u really want to do business u definitely will need im608