Autel KM100 vs. XTOOL X100 PADS, Which Is Right For You?

 Choosing the right key programmer and diagnostic tool is crucial for locksmiths and automotive professionals. In this comparison, we break down the Autel MaxiIM KM100 and XTOOL X100 PAD S to help you decide which one fits your needs best.

Similarities

Both tools offer essential features for locksmiths and technicians:

✅ Universal Key Support — Compatible with domestic, Asian, and European vehicles, including transponder reading, cloning, and key programming.
✅ Smart Feature — Android OS, Wi-Fi updates, and touchscreen interfaces for easy navigation.
✅ Immobilizer Functions — Key learning, remote generation, and system diagnostics.

Differences

Who Should Choose Which?

• Autel KM100 is Best For:

- Locksmiths who prioritize key generation and cloning.

- Users who want standalone key programming without extra devices.

- Those who need a compact, easy-to-use tool for basic immobilizer functions.

• XTOOL X100 PAD S is Best For:

- Automotive technicians who need advanced diagnostics and ECU programming.

- Professionals working with newer vehicles (CAN FD support).

- Those who want an all-in-one tool combining locksmithing and full-system diagnostics.

Final Recommendation

If your main focus is keys and immobilizers, the Autel KM100 is the better investment.

If you need diagnostics, CAN FD, and ECU coding, the XTOOL X100 PAD S is the winner.

Both tools are available at www.obdexpress.co.uk — check them out for more details!

Autel KM100 Add 2020-2023 Chevrolet Captiva Flip Key Success

 I’m going to make a new flip key using Autel MaxiIM KM100 for 2022 Chevrolet Captiva. For this car, it’ll need a 8 digit pincode. I’ve tried Xpad, OBDSTAR, Lonsdor and Autel, none of them can read it success. Sometimes the scanner can read while sometimes I need to buy.

Since I have the pincode now, let’s see how to do it.

Switch ignition on.

Connect Autel KM100 to OBD.

IMMO >> Chevrolet >> Automatic selection >> Immobilizer >> Immobilizer(CAN)-Type3 >> Remote control learning >> Number of keys

Number of current keys: 2

Key relearned >> Yes >> Enter 8 bit security code >> Yes

At most 4 keys can be learned.

Press Yes to continue learning.

Insert the key to be programmed and turn on ignition switch.

Learning succeeded.

Programming completed.

Please turn the key to OFF position. Wait for 20s and then start.

The number of current keys: 3

Test the new key.

It can start the car, and its remote works okay.

Done.

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Autel KM100 Add 2021 Hyundai Kona Smart Key by OBD OK

 Today I'm gonna use Autel MaxiIM KM100 to add 2021 Hyundai Kona smart keys by OBD. Including two steps: read password and key learning.

Read Password

IMMO >> Hyundai >> System selection >> Read pin code >> Read pin code(47 smart card) >> Yes

Turn the Hazard Warning Light on.

Turn the ignition off.

(Note: the instrument screen is black).

Open and then close the driver door once!

Reading password…

The password that is read: 693574

Key Learning

Manual selection >> Korea >> KONA(OS) >> 2020- >> Smart Key >> Yes >> Control unit >> Keyless system >> Remote control learning >> Smart key learning

This function supports add key and all keys lost;

Performing this function will erase all existing keys, all the old keys must be relearned again to be able to use normally, press Yes to continue.

Turn the Hazard Warning Light on.

Turn the ignition off.

(Note: the instrument screen is black).

Open and then close the driver door once!

Please enter the 6-digit security code: 693574

Autel KM100 Note: Click OK to complete the following steps:

Within 5s after OK is pressed, use the back or top of the smart key to hold down the START button for 5s until the anti-theft lamps flash.

(If the operation failed with the prompts, please remove the key case and re-execute the above steps so that the key chip can be successfully programmed).

Programming succeeded.

Press Yes to program next one, No to complete.

Now we have successfully added 2 keys.

Test the new keys, both can work normally.

Easy done.

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Autel KM100 Add 2010-2013 Honda CR-V Blade Key Easy

Today I’m gonna show how to add 2010–2013 Honda CR-V blade key with Autel MaxiIM KM100 by OBD. Easy job in 4 minutes.

Connect Autel KM100E VCI to OBD port.

IMMO >> Honda >> Manual selection >> CR-V >> Blade key >> Yes >> Hot function

If the OBD diagnostic connector of 16 pins is not equipped, the adapter of Honda 3pin or 5pin is needed to connect. If equipped, click OK to continue.

Please turn the ignition on.

4th blade key system.

Add key(guided) >> Start

Insert the registered key and turn the ignition on.

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Turn the ignition on using a registered key within 17s…

Key programming succeeded.

Would you like to learn the next one? Yes

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Insert the new key and turn on the ignition within 20s…

Key programming succeeded. Press No to complete.

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Turn the ignition on using the same key within 15s…

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Please turn the ignition on.

Does the immobilizer indicator lamp go out? Yes

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Please turn the ignition on.

Test the new key, it can normally work.

Done.

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Autel KM100 Program 2022 Kia Carnival Smart Key by OBD

 Autel MaxiIM KM100 is able to add 2022 Kia Carnival smart key by OBD. Need to get pincode from the third-party and prepare the original key for ready.

IMMO >> Kia >> Manual selection >> Europe >> CARNIVAL(KA4) >> 2022- >> Smart key >> Yes >> Hot function >> Smart key learning(guided) >> Start

This function supports add key and all key lost;

Performing this function will erase all existing keys, all the old keys must be relearned again to be able to use normally, press "Yes" to continue.

Turn the ignition off. (Note: the instrument screen is black)

Open and then close the driver door once!

Please enter & confirm the 6-digit security code: 419522

Confirm if the key sensing area of the vehicle is the ignition switch.

Note:

For a small number of vehicle models, the key sensing area is not the ignition switch, but may be another position such as the cup holder.

Press "Yes".

After pressing OK, perform the operation below:

Within 5s, press the Start/Stop button with the smart key with its back or top against the button for 5s. Then the security lamp will flash.

Press OK.

Programming succeeded.

Press Yes to program next key. Just repeat the operation.

Autel KM100 says number of current keys: 3

Let’s test the new keys. All can work.

Done.

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Autel KM100 Adds 2021 Lexus NX300 Smart Key by OBD

 This is 2021 Lexus NX300, I'm going to make a new key for this car with Autel MaxiIM KM100 Universal Key Generator by OBD.

Plug VCI 200 into OBD, connect to KM100.

IMMO >> Lexus >> Manual selection >> USA >> NX300 >> 2015–2021 >> Smart Key >> Yes >> Control Unit >> Keyless System(CAN) >> Number of smart keys

Turn on hazard warning lamps.

Number of keys: 1

Add smart key >> Turn on hazard warning lamps.

Notice:

Each step must be completed within the specified time.

The position for learning include: 6

Put a smart key to be learned close to the STAR button.

Learning succeed.

Go back to check the number of smart keys.

Now Autel KM100 tells it's total 2 keys.

Test the new key, it can work normally.

Done.

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Xhorse Dolphin + Autel KM100 Program 2008 Honda Accord AKL

 Today I'm going to make a key for this 2008 Honda Accord. It's all keys lost, so I'll remove the cylinder that locks the trunk and the gas for key code. First step, cut a key with Xhorse Dolphin XP005; Next, program remote with Autel MaxiIM KM100.

Step1. Cutting Key

Open Xhorse app to control Dolphin XP005:

All key lost >> Honda >> L680 >> HON66 6–6 bitting

Tip align Align line 5 on M5-A clamp

Cutting key >> Cut

Wait until cutting finished… to have a try.

I've already tested the key on the car and ignition. Let's start programming.

Step2. Program Key

Plug VCI into OBD to connect Autel KM100:

IMMO >> Honda >> Manual selection >> Accord >> Blade key >> Yes >> Hot function

If the OBD diagnostic connector of 16 pins is not equipped, the adapter of Honda 3pin or 5pin is needed to connect. If equipped, click "OK" to continue.

Please turn the ignition on.

4th blade key system, press "OK".

All keys lost(guided) >> Start

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Turn the ignition on using the same key within 15s.

Key programming succeeded.

Press "No" to complete.

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Turn the ignition on using the same key within 15s…

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Turn the ignition on using the same key within 15s…

Does the immobilizer indicator lamp go out? Yes

Turn the ignition off within 15s…

Turn the ignition on.

The registration of the key is completed.

Turn the ignition off.

Program Remote

Double-click the car door unlock button.

Use the new key to turn ignition on and off for several times until hearing locks open.

Test the new key: lock and unlock OK, start car OK.

Completed.

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