Global version Autel MaxiIM IM608 and IM508 don’t have Australian Holden and Ford models.

How to activate AU Ford and Holden?

1). Get a global version IM608/IM508. Pay for Australian Ford and Holden licenses separately. (Not recommended, it takes much more then option 2)

2). Get IM508 IM608 AU version directly. Same price as global version. (Recommended.)

Autel IM508 AU version
Autel IM608 AU Version

3). Get IM508 IM608 from AU local dealer

Check Australian Holden and Ford coverage here:

https://www.autel.com/vehicle-coverage/coverage2

NOTE:

If you got the AU version IM608/IM508 and need to change to other language, i.e Korean, the device will missing AU models.

Check and confirm before you need a language change,

It has been tested and confirmed by OBD2.LTD engineer that PCMtuner 1.21 ECU programmer can read AUDI A3 1800 TFSI 160 2006-2016 Bosch MED17.5 TC1766 on Bench successfully.

What you should do before operation:

You need to install PCMtuner V1.21 software package on your computer (Win7 or Win10). The Scamatik Setup Wizard, Guardant Drivers, pcmtuner software and pcmflash software are included in the PCMtuner software package.

Don’t install other software on t on PCMtuner, otherwise the device will be locked, and this damage is not covered by the warranty.

After installation, you need to register a PCMTUNER software account

Complete user registration with the full name, company name, email, phone and country, and submit it. Remember to offer your email to our customer service to help you activate the account. (Reference: PCMTuner V1.21 Software Download + Driver Installation Guide)

When the Tuner account is activated, it’s ready to use the pcmtuner software.

Open PCM Tuner software

Click ECU OPERATIONS>> VEHICLE TYPE>> Volkswagen

Input MED17.5 in the search box to search the ECU model quickly

Find out Audi-A3-1800 TFSI (160 hp), then click ‘Show’

Click ‘BENCH’

You can click instructions to see the method, operation difficulty, checksum, collaboration file size and backup.

Pull down the page, and you can see the wiring diagram and operation steps.

Then click ‘READ and WRITE’

When it prompts ‘An updated version was found on the server. Would you like to download build 1.2.5 releases on 2022-02-20?”, just click ‘No’ to continue.

It will enter PCMflash software

Click ‘Settings’ to select the language you need. It only supports English and Russian so far.

Select ECU: [71] Bosch: MEDC17 (TC1762/1766/1792/1796) EEPROM

Click ‘Identification’ to detect the ECU info

Then click ‘Read’ to read ECU data

During the operation, it will ask “Would you like to use automatic power control (L-line)?”, just click ‘Yes’ to continue.

After reading the data successfully, save it.

Done!

The top advantage of the Lonsdor ADP adapter is that you can bypass the seed code (LSID) without Techstream subscription with NASTF. Data read by ADP adapter can be reused for programming. The rolling code from dealer changes each time. Repeated query when programming failed. What’s more, ADP adapter works without Toyota AKL license. You can still use the ADP adapter even if your Lonsdor K518ISE software has expired.

How to Program 2013+ Toyota 8A/4A Proximity all keys lost with Lonsdor K518ISE and ADP Adapter?

Step 1: Backup Immo Data
Step 2: Generate Emulator Key
Step 3: Add key
Step 4: Delete key (optional function)

Example on 8A proximity all keys lost:

Devices required:

Lonsdor K518ISE or K518S key programmer

Lonsdor ADP adapter

Lonsdor LKE emulator (AKL requires emulator)

A new smart key to be programmed (Lonsdor Toyota smart key or OEM key)

Step 1: Backup Immo Data

Locate the smart box and connect the 8A/4A adapter cable

Some smart box is under the passenger-seat compartment, some under the left-hand side of the driver’s seat

Go to Immo & Remote- Test- Toyota- 8A- PEPS- Backup Immo Data

1). Make sure you have done the following to complete the operation
2). Require device to WiFi network
3). Connect K518 main test cable to Toyota ADP adapter

4). Find out PEPS case, disconenct PEPS from all vehicle ports, use specific cable to connect Toyota adapter and PEPS case

Read software number
Calculate data online

Input file name you desire to be saved

Reading immo data
PEPS Dflash immo data backup successfully, the file can be used to add/delete key. Disconnect Toyota ADP adapter and PEPS cable, then connect PEPS to the vehicle.

Step 2: Generate Emulator Key
Select Generate key emulator (4A/8A)

function requires network connection

Select dflash file you have saved
put emulator key into k518 card slot
generating emulator

generate emergency key successfully
use the emergency key to turn the ignition on, then program a new key
Step 3: Add Smart key
Select Add smart key
Turn on ignition switch with LKE emulator key
Confirm software number
turn ignition off and turn on emergency indicators
Load PEPS DFlash file to acquire 12-Digit PIN

you have the option to input 12-pin code directly if you have it
Select dflash file again

Lonsdor K518 detected 2 keys have been registered, and up to 5 keys can be registered.
1). Hold the registered smart key’s back or generated emergency key closer to the Start button, the buzzer beeps once,
2). Hold the smart key to be registered back closer to Start button, the buzzer beeps twice, then remove the key from the button

Key has been registered

turn on the ignition switch
Place a programmed key close to start button of the vehicle, then you hear one beep
Program complete
Turn on ignition switch

Step 4: Delete key
Select Delete Smart Key function

Make sure you have WiFi connection and PEPS is properly connected to the vehicle
This function is used to delete all absent keys.

Keys that do not touch the ignition switch will be deleted and cannot be registered to use.
Turn on the ignition switch
Turn ignition off and turn on emergency indicators
Load PEPS Dflash file to acquire 12-digit PIN

Keep the keys to be saved close to the ignition switch

Th reset keys without close the ignition switch will be deleted.
key has been deleted.

Done.