Lonsdor K518 Honda Ford IMMO Upgrade Car List

 Lonsdor K518 series has released immobilization upgrade for latest Honda and Ford models recently. Available on Lonsdor K518ISE, Lonsdor K518S, please update your device and check the details.

K518 Honda IMMO Upgrade

Support smart key programming by OBD, to add key and program all key lost with free PIN code.

Support Car List

Honda ZRV (2022-)

Honda Crv (2000-)

Honda Xrv (2022-)

Honda URV (2022-)

Honda Civic (2022-)

Honda Vezel (2023-)

Honda Accord (2022-)

Honda Integra (2022-)

Honda Inspire (2022-)

Honda Elysion (2022-)

Honda BREEZE (2022-)

Honda Odyssey (2022-)

Honda AVANCIER (2022-)

Honda e: NP1 (2022-)

Honda e: NS1 (2022-)

K518 Ford IMMO Upgrade Support List

Ford \ China\ Explorer\ Smart key (2011-)

Ford \ China\ Ling Yu\ Smart key (2021-)

Ford \ China\ Territory\ Smart key (2019)

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How to Solve Yanhua Mini ACDP2 Equipment Information Mismatch Error?

Customer problem:

I received the Mini ACDP 2 yesterday. When I opened the Mini ACDP APP on my smartphone, it popped up a register window. I went to register for the account first. All the info was input. The auth type I selected ACDP device (recommend), but it failed to register and appeared as an "ACDP Equipment information mismatch."

Here is the solution offered by obdexpress.co.uk engineer.

There is something wrong with this auth type. It's now being processed by Yanhua Tech. Please select the third type- Bar code to register. It's easier and faster.

The device can be used with or without registration. But need to bind ACDP2 host with Mini ACDP APP, and connect with available wifi or hotspot.

Tech support:

• Email: sales@OBDexpress.co.uk
• Skype: obd2express.co.uk
• WhatsApp Business：+44 7418609676
• WhatsApp After-sales Service: +86 18750906257
• WeChat（微信）: 15705931767
• Online Customer Service

Working Time: 9:00am — 18:00 pm (UTC+08:00), Monday to Friday.

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Autel MP900BT/ MP900TS vs. Xtool D8/ D8BT vs. Thinktool Pro

 What's the best 8-inches automotive diagnostic tablet in 2023? Today we've picked out another 3 brands for comparison: Autel MP900TS & MP900BT, Xtool D8BT & D8, and Thinktool Pro. By looking at price, hardware and software configuration, you'll soon find the preferred tool.

Review the article:

Launch X431 Pro Elite vs Xtool D8 vs Autel MS906 vs Foxwell NT909

Comparison Table

Price

Xtool D8/ D8BT< Thinktool Pro < Autel MP900BT & MP900TS

Xtool is the cheapest, Thinktool places the second while Autel is the highest priced.

Hardware

Autel MP900BT & MP900TS are featured with latest Android 11 system and larger 4G RAM for faster running speed. Autel also support DoIP, CANFD and Wi-Fi print at the same time.

Xtool D8/ D8BT have the largest battery capacity.

Thinktool Pro is equipped with Quad-core, 2GHz processor.

Except as mentioned above, all three are the same on screen, storage, camera and VCI connection.

Software

All can support basic diagnostics such as auto VIN, read & clear codes, live data, check ECU info, freeze frame, active test, coding, guidance, hidden feature, report manage, etc.

Autel supports more kinds of maintenance, full-system special function and pre-pro scan.

All three can work with optional endoscope & battery tester.

Conclusion

For customers on a limited budget, Xtool D8/ D8BT will be a better value for money deal. Its diagnostic capabilities are sufficient for daily work needs. In addition, Xtool covers up to 2023 Ford, 2023 Toyota, 2023 Honda, 2022 VW, 2022 Benz/Benz Sprinter, 2022 Hyundai models, etc.

On the contrary, Autel MP900BT & MP900TS are recommended for customers who need a latest tool to support more maintenance and wider car coverage. Compare to D8, Autel is faster and more comprehensive in scanning. Autel also supports to do active test and special function on more models.

Besides, Autel has an advantage in car coverage, supports most and latest models up to 2024 Toyota, 2023 VW, Benz, Benz Sprinter, Ford, Chrysler, Nisan, Honda, Hyundai, JLR, PSA, Fiat, etc. That's why it's expensive.

In short, you'll never go wrong with choosing according to needs.

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Audi AL381 Gearbox Cloned with Launch X431 ECU & TCU Programmer

 Both Launch X431 ECU & TCU Programmer and X431 X-Prog3 with PC Adapter can clone Audi AL381 gearbox TCU on PC software. They support the same function. The main difference is that the PC Adapter needs to work with X-PROG3 key programmer and use different PC software.

Here takes X431 ECU & TCU Programmer as an example.

What is required?

Audi AL381 gearbox ECU

X-PROG3 Adapter Cable 2 (VL381)

X431 ECU & TCU Programmer

How to do?

Download and install PC software

Connect X431 ECU Programmer and computer via a USB cable

If the device is the first time to be used, it needs to be activated with the serial number and activation code (the activation code can be obtained from the envelope of the X431 ECU Programmer), and follow the prompt to operate directly.

Run X-431 ECU & TCU Programmer PC software

Input VL381 in the search box, and quickly find the ECU is Audi A4 2007 ALT 2000 130 VL381 TC1766.

Click the ECU to enter the operation page

Follow the "Direct connection of diagram" to connect X-431 ECU Programmer and VL381 gearbox TCU via the X-Prog3 Adapter Cable 2

Identify the TCU chip info by clicking "Connect"

Read EEPROM data and save the related original data

Then read the FLASH data and save the original data as well

Disconnect the original VL381 gearbox, and connect Launch X431 ECU programmer to a new gearbox

Select the corresponding EEPROM and FLASH data to write into the new gearbox

Write successfully, click "Disconnect"

Finally, click "Read ECU information" to read out the VIN, ECU SN.

Done!

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2022- Corolla Cross 4A Proximity AKL Programming: OBDSTAR or Lonsdor?

 Which tool can program 2022- Corolla Cross 4A proximity all keys lost?

OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus (Key Master DP Plus), X300 Pro4 (Key Master 5), and Lonsdor K518ISE/K518S key programmer are recommended. They can work with the specific Toyota-30 cable to perform Toyota proximity 4A smart key add & all keys lost programming bypass PIN Code.

• OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus+ OBDSTAR TOYOTA-30 Cable + Key SIM
• OBDSTAR X300 PRO4+ OBDSTAR TOYOTA-30 Cable + Key SIM
• Lonsdor K518ISE/ K518S+ Lonsdor Toyota FP-30 Cable + Lonsdor LKE Smart Key 5 in 1 Emulator

OBDSTAR TOYOTA 4A type (equipped with TMLF19D type smart key box):

Yaris 2020+ (XP210)

Yaris Cross 2021+ (XP210)

Corolla Facelift 2022+ (E210)

Corolla Cross Facelift 2022+ (XG10)

Lonsdor K518 Toyota 4A models support list:

Yaris HV (2022- )

Yaris Cross (2022- )

Frontlander (2022- )

Corolla Cross (2022- )

Support Board Numbers:

1320 2561

1.OBDSTAR program 2022- Corolla Cross 4A proximity AKL:

i.e.X300 DP Plus full version

Operation:

Use the TOYOTA- 30PIN Connector to connect the vehicle proximity key and OBD interface

Tap "DP" on the main menu of X300 DP Plus tablet

Select CAR IMMO>> All>> TOYOTA LEXUS SCION >> TOYOTA LEXUS SCION V32.82>> Manual Select Model>> TOYOTA>> ASIA>> COROLLA CROSS>> PROXIMITY>> 2022-

Step 1: Read Immo Data

Turn off the ignition switch, and cycle the double flash on-off once

Save the immo data after reading

Step 2: Make Simulated Card (Key SIM)

Pay attention to the on-screen instruction

Then select the immo data just saved in step 1

Connect the OBDSTAR Key SIM Simulator to make the simulated key

After the key is made successfully, place the simulated key close to the start button and try to light up the instrument. The instrument can be lighted up normally.

Finally, use the simulated key to do all keys lost programming with the immo data read.

2.Lonsdor program 2022- Corolla Cross 4A proximity AKL:

Connect the Toyota FP-30 30PIN Cable with the vehicle's smart box and K518 OBD part

Use the Lonsdor LKE Emulator to test if works or not (it's not working now)

Then operate on K518 tablet

Tap Immo & Remote>> Test>> Toyota>> PEPS>> 4A (2022- )

Step 1: Backup IMMO data

Make sure the device is connected to WiFi normally

Turn on two flashing lights

Calculating… reading data…

Back up Immo data successfully

Step 2: Generate emergency key

Read the on-screen prompt, and press "OK" to continue

Put the key emulator into the K518 card slot

Load the file just saved to generate

Generate emergency key successfully

Step 3: Add smart key

Use the Lonsdor LKE Smart Key Emulator to turn the ignition on, and enter "Add smart key" function to add new keys.

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Autel IM508 + Obdstar 30PIN Cable Add 2023 Toyota BZ4X Key

 Autel MaxiIM IM508 + Obdstar 30PIN Cable is able to add a new key for 2023–2024 Toyota BZ4X without pincode by OBD. The Toyota-30 Cable is a fairly new cable from Obdstar that allows to do 4A/8A-BA key programming without pincode. Surely we could also have TechStream or find the third party to pay for that codes.

Generally, Toyota-30 cable is designed for Obdstar X300 DP Plus & X300 Pro4, but it also works with Autel. Here I have a factory key and a new key, next I'll demonstrate how to add a new key to this vehicle.

Backup EEPROM Data

Pop airbag out to find the 30PIN port, plug in Toyota-30 Cable.

Then connect with Autel IM508.

IMMO >> Auto detect >> Toyota(Asia) >> OK >> OK >> Control unit >> Keyless system(CAN) >> Back up IMMO data

This function is used to back up EEPROM data of the smart main ECU, which can be used to perform IMMO related function without PIN.

This function supports models with 8A-BA smart key as of 2022(equipped with TMLF19D smart main ECU).

Press "Yes" to continue.

Ensure that the network connection of the device is good.

Turn the ignition off, and turn the hazard warning lamps on and off once.

Press "OK".

Reading EEPROM data…

Save EEPROM data file.

Add New Key

Add smart key >> Start

This function serves to learn keys. Please complete the steps within specified time.

Turn on the ignition.

Press "OK" to confirm VIN.

Have you backed up the EERPOM data of this vehicle? Yes

Select the saved file.

Reading PIN succeeded.

Keep a learned key close to the start button.

Learning succeeded.

Test the new key.

It does work. That's perfectly done.

BTW, this is 2023 Toyota BZ4X electric vehicle, and I've also done on 2024. it's not problem for Autel to handle it.

Read also:

OBDSTAR Toyota-30 Cable for 4A/8A-BA Add Key & All Keys Lost

How to Solve OBDSTAR Tool "Valid Upgrade Time of Software Has Expired"?

 When the free software update time of OBDSTAR tool has expired, the device will fail to update after renewing software subscription, and appears the error "The valid upgrade time of your software has expired".

Check the following solutions offered by obdexpress.co.uk engineer.

Method 1:

Click "Yes" when appearing the error

Go to Personal Center, and log out the account

Then log in with user name and password again, run software upgrade.

Method 2:

If it still cannot be solved with method 1, operate as follows.

Click "No" when appearing the error

Go to Settings, long press DiagProgram to remove it

Uninstall updates

After uninstalling, tap DP icon to restart OBDSTAR program

Click "Upgrade" on the main menu, and confirm to update the software

Click "INSTALL" to install an update

After installing, tap DiagProgram to restart the program

Click "Upgrade" on the main menu, and log in with user name and password again

Then update all software.

NOTE:

The above solutions apply to OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus (Key Master DP Plus), X300 PRO4 (Key Master 5), P50, DC706, ODOMaster, etc.

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