Collection: Key Programming Tools

Autel Key Programming & Immobilizer Tools

Key programming has become one of the most profitable services a shop can offer. Every lost key, every add-a-key request, every used vehicle that needs keys reprogrammed represents $200 to $500 in revenue per key for the shop that has the right equipment. The alternative for the vehicle owner is a dealer visit, a tow, and a bill that is often double what an independent shop charges. Autel's key programming and immobilizer tools — the IM508S and IM608S II — cover over 150 brands for key programming, handle all-keys-lost scenarios, add-a-key procedures, and immobilizer system diagnostics.

Modern vehicle key programming is far more complex than cutting a metal key blade. Today's vehicles use transponder chips, encrypted rolling codes, proximity sensors, and immobilizer systems that must authenticate a key before the vehicle will start. Programming a new key means generating the correct cryptographic credentials and writing them to both the key and the vehicle's immobilizer module. The IM508S and IM608S II handle these complex security protocols with both Smart Mode (guided, step-by-step) and Expert Mode (manual control for experienced locksmiths).

• IM508S ($1,200–$1,800) — Mid-range key programming platform: all-keys-lost, add-a-key, remote programming, 40+ service functions, Smart and Expert modes
• IM608S II ($2,800–$3,500) — Top-tier platform with Qualcomm 660 processor, 128GB storage, VW/Audi 4th and 5th gen immobilizer coverage
• XP400 Pro — Advanced key programmer for EEPROM reading, MCU programming, and key chip operations (essential for AKL procedures)
• APB112 Smart Key Simulator — Simulates a working smart key during programming for critical AKL scenarios
• G-BOX3 — Additional connectivity for specific vehicle protocols and direct module communication
• 150+ brand coverage spanning domestic, Asian, and European vehicles with regular software updates

The investment in an IM508S or IM608S II pays for itself in a matter of weeks depending on your volume. And every key programming job builds a relationship with a customer who will remember that you saved them from a dealer visit and a tow bill. If European vehicles — particularly the VW/Audi family — are a significant part of your work, the IM608S II is the tool that handles those platforms without workarounds.

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As an experienced Autel reseller since 2016, we stock the complete key programming lineup with free shipping, full warranty, and free phone tech support. Call 866-217-0063 to discuss the right Autel key programming package for your shop or locksmith business.

Autel Diagnostic Tools — experienced reseller Since 2016 | Ham Lake, MN | 866-217-0063