Key programmer
The Lonsdor K518ISE is a key programming and diagnostic device used by automotive locksmiths. Our database has confirmed coverage on 356 key variants across 183 models from 43 makes.
Tools / Lonsdor K518ISE
Used by
3%
of 308 tracked locksmiths
Makes covered
43
Across our tracked vehicles
Models covered
183
Variants covered
356
Adapters required
39
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.
BDC2 / BDC3 adapter
3 usesAdapter pair required for BMW BDC2 / BDC3 add-key on G-chassis.
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.
183 vehicle rows confirmed across 43 makes.
This page lists what the Lonsdor K518ISE 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 K518ISE stacks up on covered vehicles.
Latest variants linked to this tool in our database.
Volkswagen Crafter
Flip Remote 3-button — MQB48 (2017 to 2019)
Abarth 595
Transponder Service Key (no remote)
Abarth 595
Flip Remote Key (3-button, Delphi board)
Volvo C30
Slot Remote Key 5-button (non-keyless)
Volkswagen Transporter
Flip Remote 3-button — Megamos Crypto ID48 (2015 to 2016)
Volkswagen Passat
Keyless Access Smart Key (3-button, ID46 — push-button start)
L-JCD cable
3 usesLonsdor 12+8 cable for FCA / Stellantis SGW bypass on the K518.
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.
VVDI Prog
2 usesXhorse standalone programmer often paired with the VVDI Key Tool / VVDI2 for EEPROM and MCU work.
Other notes
28 usesAdapter notes that don't match a known code. Hover for the original wording.
5 Series
2017–2023 · europe · G30 / G31 (incl. F90 M5)
Impala
2006–2013 · north_america · 9th generation (W-body)
Relay
2006–2024 · europe · II (X250/X290)
Panda
2011–2024 · europe · 319 platform (3rd generation, Mk3)
2002–2008 · europe · MK6
CR-V
2012–2016 · north_america · 4th gen (RM)
2018–2023 · europe · OS EV (1st generation)
2011–2015 · north_america · 3rd gen (TF)
Soul
2019–2024 · europe · SK3 (third generation) — UK and European cars are the Soul EV / e-Soul only
6
2008–2012 · europe · GH
2004–2009 · japan · Y50
Megane
2016–2023 · europe · IV (B9A/RFB)
Levorg
2014–2020 · japan · VM (1st gen, VM4 / VMG)
Swift
2004–2010 · 2nd gen (ZC11S / ZD11S / ZC21S / ZD21S / ZC31S / ZC71S)
Meriva
2010–2017 · europe · B
V40
2012–2019 · europe · P1 (2nd gen)
