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Autel MaxiIM IM508S Professional Key Fob Programming Tool

Autel MaxiIM IM508S Professional Key Fob Programming Tool

5(33 ratings)

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Our take on the Autel MaxiIM IM508S Professional Key Fob Programming Tool

The Autel MaxiIM IM508S is a professional key and immobilizer programming tablet for working locksmiths and shops. It adds all-system diagnostics and 28+ maintenance services to key fob programming, and it ships with the XP200 key programmer. It is the upgraded IM508: a quad-core Rockchip RK3566 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, Android 11 and dual-band Wi-Fi make it faster than the older model. In North America it needs an active NASTF SDRM subscription, bought separately, before key programming works. That requirement and its price class put it against the Autel KM100 and the higher-end IM608; it suits buyers who program keys regularly, not occasional DIY use.

Best forLocksmiths and key-cutting shopsAuto repair shops doing immobilizer workTechnicians who want diagnostics and key programming in one tabletOwners upgrading from the original IM508
Pros
  • Key and immobilizer programming plus all-system diagnostics in one tool
  • 28+ maintenance services, including common reset and relearn jobs
  • Faster RK3566 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage over the IM508
  • Android 11 with 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
  • Includes the XP200 key programmer
Cons
  • Requires a separate NASTF SDRM subscription for North American IP addresses
  • Professional price class, hard to justify for one or two keys
  • Advanced immobilizer coverage varies by vehicle make and model
  • Tablet form factor is bulkier than handheld key tools

Autel MaxiIM IM508S Professional Key Fob Programming Tool prices at every store

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    $1,049.00Checked Nov 12
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What reviewers say

  • 5 / 533 ratings

Buyers rate it 5 out of 5 across 33 ratings, and the feedback centers on it doing professional key and diagnostic work reliably. No detailed criticism appears in the ratings.

What people mention
  • PerformancePraisedOwners say the faster processor and larger memory make it quicker than the older IM508.
  • Key programmingPraisedBuyers report it handles key and immobilizer jobs reliably.
  • DiagnosticsPraisedAll-system diagnostics and maintenance services are seen as a useful addition to key work.

About the Autel MaxiIM IM508S Professional Key Fob Programming Tool

The Autel MaxiIM IM508S is a key and immobilizer programming tool with full-system diagnostics. It comes with the XP200 key programmer. Together they handle key and remote learning and basic EEPROM and MCU read and write.

For immobilizer work, it can reset or adapt the IMMO ECU, refresh or code it, read the PIN/CS (all keys lost), generate keys, and learn keys and remotes. Smart Mode gives step-by-step guidance. Expert Mode lets you run each function on its own. The IMMO application needs a data link to the vehicle's immobilizer control system through the OBD II connection.

For diagnostics, it reads and clears DTCs on all available modules of most current makes and models. It also runs bi-directional active tests that send commands to the vehicle's ECU to drive actuators. Special functions include Oil Reset, EPB, SAS, BMS, DPF and ABS Bleed.

Processor
Quad-core Rockchip RK3566
Memory
4GB RAM, 64GB ROM
Operating system
Android 11.0
Wi-Fi
Dual-band, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Key programmer
XP200 included
Vehicle coverage
80+ car makes and models worldwide
IMMO functions
IMMO ECU reset/adaptation, refresh/coding, read PIN/CS (all keys lost), key generation, key learning, remote learning, remote control add
Key programming
Accesses the key chip; reads, retrieves and writes key information
Modes
Smart Mode (guided) and Expert Mode
Maintenance services
28+, including Oil Reset, EPB, BMS, SAS, ABS Bleed, DPF
Diagnostics

Questions and answers

Do I need a subscription to program keys in North America?
Yes. Using the IM508S under a North American IP address requires an active NASTF SDRM subscription, purchased separately by the end user.
How is it different from the original IM508?
It uses a faster Rockchip RK3566 processor, doubles memory to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and runs Android 11 with dual-band Wi-Fi.
What comes in the box?
The IM508S tablet and the XP200 key programmer are included, along with the usual cables and accessories for key and diagnostic work.
Can it do more than program keys?
Yes. It also runs all-system diagnostics and 28+ maintenance services such as common reset and relearn functions.
Is it worth it for a hobbyist?
Usually not. The cost and the SDRM requirement make more sense for locksmiths and shops that program keys regularly.
Does it work on every car brand?
Coverage varies by make and model, especially for advanced immobilizer functions. Check vehicle coverage for the cars you work on before buying.
Where is the Autel MaxiIM IM508S Professional Key Fob Programming Tool cheapest?
At DiagMart, for $1,049.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Autel MaxiIM IM508S Professional Key Fob Programming Tool?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 33 ratings.

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