Key programmer
The Lonsdor K518 is a key programming and diagnostic device used by automotive locksmiths. Our database has confirmed coverage on 212 key variants across 117 models from 27 makes.
Tools / Lonsdor K518
Used by
5%
of 308 tracked locksmiths
Makes covered
27
Across our tracked vehicles
Models covered
117
Variants covered
212
Adapters required
19
Alarm bypass harness for AKL, Built-in VW 4th/5th adapter.…
Tokens
No
Not required
Aggregated from every variant our research has confirmed. The headline tool price typically does not include these.
SVG149 cable
6 usesAutel pogo-pin cable for NEC cluster all-keys-lost.
Nissan 40-pin BCM cable
2 usesBypass cable that brings the BCM out for AKL / NATS PIN extraction.
L-JCD cable
1 useLonsdor 12+8 cable for FCA / Stellantis SGW bypass on the K518.
What other kit owners of this tool typically have. Drawn from Keysolved locksmiths' tracked tools.
117 vehicle rows confirmed across 27 makes.
This page lists what the Lonsdor K518 covers. A subscription gives you the procedure for each of those vehicles, on your phone, while you are stood at the car.
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How K518 stacks up on covered vehicles.
Latest variants linked to this tool in our database.
Kia Sportage
Master Transponder Key (no buttons) + separate keyless entry fob
Honda Insight
Remote Head Key 2-button (35118-TM8-E00)
Honda Elysion
Honda Smart Key (rectangular fob, twist-knob start, 2005-2013)
Honda Elysion
Keyless Remote Head Key (bladed, turn ignition)
Honda Elysion
Transponder Key, no remote (bladed, turn ignition)
Lincoln MKX
Intelligent Access Smart Key 5-button (push-button start)
LKE simulator
1 useLonsdor smart-key emulator for Toyota / Lexus all-keys-lost.
SGW bypass cable
1 useSecurity-Gateway bypass cable for FCA / Stellantis vehicles 2018+.
Super ADP / ADP15
1 useLonsdor Super ADP adapter for VAG MLB / 8A / 4A AKL workflows on the K518 family.
Other notes
20 usesAdapter notes that don't match a known code. Hover for the original wording.
Discovery Sport
2014–2026 · europe · L550
Range Rover
2002–2012 · europe · L322
DS3
2009–2019 · europe · 1st Generation (A55)
2007–2017 · north_america · Gen 3 (U553)
Outlander
2018–2024 · europe · GF / GN (3rd–4th gen)
2012–2019 · europe · A9 (1st generation)
Clio
2019–2024 · europe · V (CMF-B platform, BJ/RJAB body)
Octavia
2004–2013 · europe · Mk2 (1Z / PQ35)
Golf
2008–2013 · europe · MK6 (5K)
