Key programmer
The Autel MaxiIM IM508S is a key programming and diagnostic device used by automotive locksmiths. Our database has confirmed coverage on 198 key variants across 117 models from 30 makes.
Tools / Autel MaxiIM IM508S
Used by
13%
of 193 tracked locksmiths
Makes covered
30
Across our tracked vehicles
Models covered
117
Variants covered
198
Adapters required
17
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.
CAN Direct Kit
17 usesDirect-CAN connection kit for late-model Toyota H chip flip-remote AKL.
APB112
16 usesAutel smart-key simulator for Mercedes-Benz EZS / Toyota all-keys-lost.
APB131
5 usesAutel adapter for cluster bench-read on HFM RH850 modules and Nissan-style AKL.
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.
117 vehicle rows confirmed across 30 makes.
How MaxiIM IM508S stacks up on covered vehicles.
Latest variants linked to this tool in our database.
Toyota Yaris Cross
Smart Key (proximity, push-button start)
Toyota Vitz
Smart Key (Smart Entry & Start)
Toyota Rush
Remote Head Key / Transponder Key (standard grades)
Toyota Noah / Voxy
Smart Key (push-button start)
Suzuki Swift
Smart Key (proximity, push-button start)
Suzuki S-Cross
Smart Key (2-button, proximity)
Nissan 40-pin BCM cable
5 usesBypass cable that brings the BCM out for AKL / NATS PIN extraction.
G-BOX (2 or 3)
4 usesAutel adapter that handles secure-CAN / Mercedes EZS / cluster-mode entry. G-BOX 3 is the current model.
APB113
1 useAutel adapter board for cluster / key chip bench access on BMW BDC and similar.
XP400 Pro
1 useAutel key/EEPROM programmer head. Sits on the bench for transponder work and EEPROM read/write.
Other notes
6 usesAdapter notes that don't match a known code. Hover for the original wording.
Alphard
2015–2023 · japan · AH30 (30 series)
C-HR
2016–2023 · europe · X10 (1st Generation, TNGA-C / GA-C platform)
5 Series
2010–2017 · europe · F10/F11
C3 Aircross
2017–2023 · europe · Mk1 (B2A)
Pilot
2009–2015 · north_america · 2nd gen (YF)
Sorento
2020–2024 · australia · MQ4 (4th gen)
CX-7
2006–2012 · north_america · ER
2010–2019 · europe · F15
Megane
2008–2016 · europe · III
S-Cross
2021–2024 · australia · YTB (2nd gen)
Golf
2008–2013 · europe · MK6 (5K)
