Key programmer
The Autel MaxiIM IM508S is a key programming and diagnostic device used by automotive locksmiths. Our database has confirmed coverage on 279 key variants across 152 models from 37 makes.
Tools / Autel MaxiIM IM508S
Used by
13%
of 247 tracked locksmiths
Makes covered
37
Across our tracked vehicles
Models covered
152
Variants covered
279
Adapters required
43
APB112 simulator + Toyota 30-pin bypass cable required for AKL., APB112 Smart Key Simulator…
Tokens
Yes
Per-operation cost on some links
Aggregated from every variant our research has confirmed. The headline tool price typically does not include these.
XP400 Pro
26 usesAutel key/EEPROM programmer head. Sits on the bench for transponder work and EEPROM read/write.
CAN Direct Kit
15 usesDirect-CAN connection kit for late-model Toyota H chip flip-remote AKL.
APB112
14 usesAutel smart-key simulator for Mercedes-Benz EZS / Toyota all-keys-lost.
What you'll pay beyond the device itself.
This tool uses tokens for some operations. Token costs are listed per-vehicle in the coverage table below — plan for these on top of the headline price.
What other kit owners of this tool typically have. Drawn from Keysolved locksmiths' tracked tools.
152 vehicle rows confirmed across 37 makes.
How MaxiIM IM508S stacks up on covered vehicles.
Latest variants linked to this tool in our database.
Peugeot Rifter
Smart Key (3-button, Peugeot Open & Go)
Peugeot Rifter
Flip Remote (3-button, non-keyless)
Jaguar XF
Smart Key 5-button (2015-2020, KVM)
Honda Civic
Transponder Key, no remote (DX and valet key)
Honda Civic
Remote Head Key 3-button (LX, LX-S, GX)
Honda Civic
Remote Head Key 4-button (EX, EX-L, Si, Hybrid)
G-BOX (2 or 3)
13 usesAutel adapter that handles secure-CAN / Mercedes EZS / cluster-mode entry. G-BOX 3 is the current model.
APB113
9 usesAutel adapter board for cluster / key chip bench access on BMW BDC and similar.
APB131
5 usesAutel adapter for cluster bench-read on HFM RH850 modules and Nissan-style AKL.
Nissan 40-pin BCM cable
5 usesBypass cable that brings the BCM out for AKL / NATS PIN extraction.
APB130
1 useAutel NEC35xx adapter — cluster bench-read for VAG and other NEC-based clusters.
Other notes
9 usesAdapter notes that don't match a known code. Hover for the original wording.
Eclipse Cross
2018–2024 · north_america · GK (1st generation)
520
2010–2017 · europe · F10
Traverse
2018–2024 · north_america · 2nd generation (C1XX)
C3 Aircross
2017–2023 · europe · Mk1 (B2A)
Civic
2006–2011 · north_america · 8th gen (FA1/FA3/FA4/FA5 sedan, FG1/FG2 coupe)
i30
2017–2024 · europe · III (PD, with PDe facelift from late 2020)
Liberty
2008–2012 · north_america · KK
Sorento
2009–2014 · europe · 2nd gen (XM)
CX-7
2006–2012 · north_america · ER
Outlander
2003–2006 · australia · CU (1st generation) — Australian ZE / ZF series, sold new in New Zealand badged Airtrek
2010–2019 · europe · F15
Megane
2008–2016 · europe · III
Levorg
2014–2020 · japan · VM (1st gen, VM4 / VMG)
S-Cross
2021–2024 · australia · YTB (2nd gen)
