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Autel MaxiCOM IM608 - A Comprehensive Immobilizer & Key Programming Tool

Autel IM608/ IM508 are designed to provide comprehensive and smart key programming solution to both professional locksmiths and auto technicians.

What can I do if I’ve lost all of my car keys? Lost, stolen or broken car keys are easily replaceable through an automotive locksmith or your car dealership. They will have a new car key cut and programmed to your vehicle. The cost of the car key replacement depends on the type of key required. If you have an older vehicle with a basic key, the cost will be minimal to replace but if your key has a transponder, plan on spending $80 or more if you want the key to work in the ignition and not just open the doors and trunk.

Can I program a new keyless entry remote myself? Each vehicle has a different procedure for how to program a new remote. Some remotes you can program yourself fairly quickly, while others need to be programmed by a professional.

Where do I have my key or remote cut and programmed? A local car dealership or automotive locksmith can program keys and remotes for you. Certain auto shops can also program your fobs (depending on the make and model), as not every process is that tricky. Depending on the cut of the car key, and the nature of the replacement it might also be necessary to go to a locksmith that can cut the key by code. Or you would like a DO-IT-Yourself, you can have this advanced key programmer Autel MaxiIM IM608 Or Autel MaxiIM IM508.

How do I know if my car has a transponder chip inside? You can take your key to most hardware stores, a car dealership or an automotive locksmith to find out if your key has a transponder chip. If you have a spare key that you have had made from a blank, you can also try this simple metal key in your car’s ignition. The key should open the doors and the trunk, but if your vehicle needs a chip it will not start the car. Make sure that if you are checking the ignition settings like this that you do not have the key you know works inside the car. The transponder chip from the working car may be giving the necessary signal. A good indication that your car does have a chip is by examining it. If the key has a plastic casing around the bow (the large part of the key that is usually round or square, and rests outside the keyhole when the key is fully inserted), this is a good indication that it may have a chip. Though you may need a locksmith for programing, there are transponder keys available online.

What happens if my key doesn’t work after I had it cut? Transponder chip keys have to be programmed before they will be able to start your vehicle. Once a key is cut, an automotive locksmith or car dealership can program it for you. You may be able to program keys from older model vehicles yourself.