Key programmer
The Lonsdor K518 is a key programming and diagnostic device used by automotive locksmiths. Our database has confirmed coverage on 207 key variants across 114 models from 27 makes.
Tools / Lonsdor K518
Used by
6%
of 247 tracked locksmiths
Makes covered
27
Across our tracked vehicles
Models covered
114
Variants covered
207
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.
114 vehicle rows confirmed across 27 makes.
How K518 stacks up on covered vehicles.
Latest variants linked to this tool in our database.
Lincoln MKX
Intelligent Access Smart Key 5-button (push-button start)
Jeep Patriot
4-button remote head key with Remote Start
Jeep Patriot
3-button remote head key (Lock / Unlock / Panic)
Jeep Patriot
Sentry Key transponder key (no remote)
Toyota Alphard
Smart Key (push-button start, 8A-A9)
Subaru Outback
Remote Head Key (turn-ignition, 2.5i / Premium / Limited without Special Appearance Pkg)
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)