This article will share how to use Autel MaxiIM IM608 to add a new key to BMW for the first time.
A lot of people are scared to mess with BMWs because they don’t have anybody to help, and fear hold them back. Hope this post will give you confidence and make things a little bit easier and less risky.
Case 1: IM608 failed attempts to add a key to the 2007 BMW 525i
When I use the IM608 to add a new key to my BMW car with XP400, there is a message prompted “Generating dealer key failed! Please check the key status!”
Suggestion:
1.Back up key data
2. Learn original key data
3. Transfer the key data to the new key with XP400
When failed to read key ID. Please check:
1.If the key type is correct
2.If the key is put in the right position
3.If the connection of data cable is OK and the connection is loose during the reading process
Upon examination, it was found that the USB cable connected to the XP400 key programmer was wrong.
The incorrect USB cable is just for transferring data from the IM608 to a computer
The correct one actually can do the key relearning procedure, just plug it into XP400 then on the top of the tablet
Feedback:
When use the correct cable, I add a new key to my car successfully.
Case 2: Wants to add a key to 2007 BMW X5 by IM608
Suggestion:
Step 1: Learn original key data
Step 2: Update CAS if needed
Step 3: Transfer the key data to the new key with XP400
In detail…
Step 1: Learn original key data
Select the corresponding car model
Then click Key operation
Connect the device to the programmer and put the key into the programmer card slot
Select Key learning by OBD
Pay attention to the tips to generate the dealer key:
1.[Add key] and [All keys lost] is available for current CAS.
2.Note: Key learning process requires networking to obtain data, please set up the network to ensure that it is connected to WIFI and keep this state during the whole process.
3. Suggest: Before performing this function, please backup the key information in [Backup key data] to prevent data loss.
Then switch ignition on
Step 2: Update CAS if needed
Select Add key and update CAS
All the key slots are available, choose one key you want and click Programmer generation key at the bottom right of the screen
Follow the prompt to put the working key into the XP400 programmer card slot
Read key information successfully
Step 3: Transfer the key data to the new key with XP400
Select Smart key
Put a new key into XP400 device instead of the original key to write
Generate dealer key success
Then insert the new key into the ignition switch to start the car once!
Note:
If the vehicle cannot be started, or the ELV displayed on the instrument, please synchronize the ELV or DME according to the situation.
Summary:
1. Make sure you have the correct setup
2. Try to get a good key supplier to ensure that you will have a working key
3. For BMWs, try to back up the data first before adding the key
4. Don’t be afraid to solve a problem out of your comfort zone
A lot of people are scared to mess with BMWs because they don’t have anybody to help, and fear hold them back. Hope this post will give you confidence and make things a little bit easier and less risky.
Case 1: IM608 failed attempts to add a key to the 2007 BMW 525i
When I use the IM608 to add a new key to my BMW car with XP400, there is a message prompted “Generating dealer key failed! Please check the key status!”
Suggestion:
1.Back up key data
2. Learn original key data
3. Transfer the key data to the new key with XP400
When failed to read key ID. Please check:
1.If the key type is correct
2.If the key is put in the right position
3.If the connection of data cable is OK and the connection is loose during the reading process
Upon examination, it was found that the USB cable connected to the XP400 key programmer was wrong.
The incorrect USB cable is just for transferring data from the IM608 to a computer
The correct one actually can do the key relearning procedure, just plug it into XP400 then on the top of the tablet
Feedback:
When use the correct cable, I add a new key to my car successfully.
Case 2: Wants to add a key to 2007 BMW X5 by IM608
Suggestion:
Step 1: Learn original key data
Step 2: Update CAS if needed
Step 3: Transfer the key data to the new key with XP400
In detail…
Step 1: Learn original key data
Select the corresponding car model
Then click Key operation
Connect the device to the programmer and put the key into the programmer card slot
Select Key learning by OBD
Pay attention to the tips to generate the dealer key:
1.[Add key] and [All keys lost] is available for current CAS.
2.Note: Key learning process requires networking to obtain data, please set up the network to ensure that it is connected to WIFI and keep this state during the whole process.
3. Suggest: Before performing this function, please backup the key information in [Backup key data] to prevent data loss.
Then switch ignition on
Step 2: Update CAS if needed
Select Add key and update CAS
All the key slots are available, choose one key you want and click Programmer generation key at the bottom right of the screen
Follow the prompt to put the working key into the XP400 programmer card slot
Read key information successfully
Step 3: Transfer the key data to the new key with XP400
Select Smart key
Put a new key into XP400 device instead of the original key to write
Generate dealer key success
Then insert the new key into the ignition switch to start the car once!
Note:
If the vehicle cannot be started, or the ELV displayed on the instrument, please synchronize the ELV or DME according to the situation.
Summary:
1. Make sure you have the correct setup
2. Try to get a good key supplier to ensure that you will have a working key
3. For BMWs, try to back up the data first before adding the key
4. Don’t be afraid to solve a problem out of your comfort zone