Key programmer
The Lonsdor K518ISE is a key programming and diagnostic device used by automotive locksmiths. Our database has confirmed coverage on 274 key variants across 146 models from 40 makes.
Tools / Lonsdor K518ISE
Used by
3%
of 247 tracked locksmiths
Makes covered
40
Across our tracked vehicles
Models covered
146
Variants covered
274
Adapters required
34
All keys lost without dismantling needs either the VAG cluster cable on the bench or a networked PIN-extraction helper device., Bench path needs a separate EEPROM programmer for the 95256 and a FEM/BDC test platform.…
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.
Super ADP / ADP15
20 usesLonsdor Super ADP adapter for VAG MLB / 8A / 4A AKL workflows on the K518 family.
LKE simulator
14 usesLonsdor smart-key emulator for Toyota / Lexus all-keys-lost.
L-JCD cable
3 usesLonsdor 12+8 cable for FCA / Stellantis SGW bypass on the K518.
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.
146 vehicle rows confirmed across 40 makes.
How K518ISE stacks up on covered vehicles.
Latest variants linked to this tool in our database.
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)
Subaru Legacy
Keyless Access Smart Key (4-button, 2013-2014)
Nissan 16+32 cable
2 usesBypass cable used by several tools for Nissan add-key PIN bypass.
Nissan 40-pin BCM cable
2 usesBypass cable that brings the BCM out for AKL / NATS PIN extraction.
SVG149 cable
2 usesAutel pogo-pin cable for NEC cluster all-keys-lost.
Other notes
26 usesAdapter notes that don't match a known code. Hover for the original wording.
520
2010–2017 · europe · F10
Traverse
2013–2017 · north_america · 1st Gen (Lambda)
Panda
2011–2024 · europe · 319 platform (3rd generation, Mk3)
CR-V
2012–2016 · north_america · 4th gen (RM)
Optima
2015–2020 · europe · JF (4th gen)
6
2012–2018 · europe · GJ (3rd generation)
2010–2019 · europe · F15
Megane
2016–2023 · europe · IV (B9A/RFB)
Levorg
2014–2020 · japan · VM (1st gen, VM4 / VMG)
Swift
2017–2024 · japan · 4th gen (ZC/ZD)
Meriva
2010–2017 · europe · B
