Key programmer
The Lonsdor K518Pro is a key programming and diagnostic device used by automotive locksmiths. Our database has confirmed coverage on 1007 key variants across 538 models from 52 makes.
Tools / Lonsdor K518Pro
Used by
12%
of 247 tracked locksmiths
Makes covered
52
Across our tracked vehicles
Models covered
538
Variants covered
1007
Adapters required
99
ADP-40 encrypted solder-free adapter kit with the VAG 5C/5D boards., ADP40-Pro key PCB adapter required for reading the working key. Order separately from Lonsdor if not already in kit.…
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
25 usesLonsdor Super ADP adapter for VAG MLB / 8A / 4A AKL workflows on the K518 family.
SVG149 cable
16 usesAutel pogo-pin cable for NEC cluster all-keys-lost.
LKE simulator
15 usesLonsdor smart-key emulator for Toyota / Lexus all-keys-lost.
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.
538 vehicle rows confirmed across 52 makes.
How K518Pro stacks up on covered vehicles.
Latest variants linked to this tool in our database.
Peugeot Rifter
Smart Key (3-button, Peugeot Open & Go)
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)
Toyota FP30 cable
9 usesLonsdor cable for Toyota / Lexus PEPS smart-key AKL on K518 Pro.
L-JCD cable
4 usesLonsdor 12+8 cable for FCA / Stellantis SGW bypass on the K518.
Nissan 16+32 cable
4 usesBypass cable used by several tools for Nissan add-key PIN bypass.
Nissan 40-pin BCM cable
4 usesBypass cable that brings the BCM out for AKL / NATS PIN extraction.
VVDI Prog
4 usesXhorse standalone programmer often paired with the VVDI Key Tool / VVDI2 for EEPROM and MCU work.
XP400 Pro
4 usesAutel key/EEPROM programmer head. Sits on the bench for transponder work and EEPROM read/write.
BDC2 / BDC3 adapter
2 usesAdapter pair required for BMW BDC2 / BDC3 add-key on G-chassis.
SGW bypass cable
2 usesSecurity-Gateway bypass cable for FCA / Stellantis vehicles 2018+.
Other notes
79 usesAdapter notes that don't match a known code. Hover for the original wording.
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Logan
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Doblo II
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Bronco Sport
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Canyon
2004–2012 · north_america · Gen 1 (2004-2012, GMT355)
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Elantra
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Q50
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1999–2008 · europe · X200 / X204
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Discovery 4 L319
2009–2017 · europe · L319
2019–2025 · north_america · XV70 (7th Gen)
2
2015–2022 · europe · DJ (Mk3 in Europe)
C-Class
2007–2014 · europe · W204
2013–2018 · north_america · L33 (5th gen)
1500
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Ibiza IV
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Ignis
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Aqua
2011–2021 · japan · NHP10
Astra
1998–2004 · europe · G
V40
2012–2019 · europe · P1 (2nd gen)
