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Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Autel IKEY Universal Smart Key: Your FAQs Answered

Autel IKEY is a universal programmable smart key with OE-quality and multi-frequency (315M/433M and 868M/915M) that can be programmed to replace smart keys for more than 700 vehicles, including those made by BMW, Hyundai, Nissan, Chryslers, Ford, Honda, and General Motors. It supports two to seven-button configurations and features a premium battery. Works with Autel KM100 to program keys for supported vehicles in as little as a minute.

Autel IKEY Universal Smart Key FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about Autel IKEY Universal Smart Key.

Q: How to fix the Autel IKey if install with mechanical metal teeth?

A: Fix with small screws, and then fix with glue.

Autel IKEY Universal Smart Key FAQ

Q: Which devices have a "Universal key Generation" function menu? Only can generate Autel Ikey?

A: Both Autel MaxiIM KM100 and Autel tablet with programmer have the "Universal key Generation" menu.

The menu only supports generating Autel Ikey, other keys made by other companies are not supported.

Q: What is the battery specification of Autel Ikey Universal Smart Key?

A: There is no battery equipped. It's usually matched by a locksmith. Battery size CR2032 (see the figure below).

Autel IKEY Universal Smart Key FAQ

Q: Is Autel IKey common in China and abroad?

A: The package and price are different.

The Ikey with the Chinese version cannot be used abroad.

The Autel tablets in different versions also cannot be common at home and abroad.

Q: How many kinds of Autel Ikey Smart Universal Key? Which car model and device can work with?

A: Ikey is divided into three kinds of types: Razor, Premium/Standard, and Premium (Ford).

The Razor Ikey is for all other vehicle keys generation functions+ BMW & Volvo car series.
The Premium/Standard Ikey is for all other vehicles' key generation functions except 68M/915MHz vehicle models and BMW & Volvo car series.
The Premium (Ford) Ikey is for 868M/915MHz vehicle models.

Check detailed IKeys in the following figure.

Autel IKEY Universal Smart Key FAQ

Autel Ikey can be generated multiple times for supported models.

Autel Ikey can work with Autel MaxiIM KM100 and tablet to generate the universal key.

Autel Ikey universal smart key function list

Autel Ikey needs to use Autel device to generate. The ikey generated can be used as the original key, and can be matched with a matching instrument (other manufacturers can also).

Q: Which kind of Autel Ikey smart key is recommended to generate 868/915 MHz key?

A: It needs to use high-frequency Ikey as shown in the picture below.

Autel IKEY Universal Smart Key FAQ