Equipped with Autel XP400 and MaxiFlash J2534 ECU programmer, Autel IM608 can do Mercedes Infrared key read/write, remote frequency detection, Benz 3rd generation IMMO add key, all keys lost via OBD, 2015-2019 Jaguar Land Rover write key via dump and Volvo smart key/Fobik smart key learning while Autel IM508 needs XP400 Pro. Works with XP400 Pro and IMKPA accessory kit, IM608 can perform Benz ESL_W2009/W906 data read/write/erase, Benz OE NEC key learning, BMW EWS3 key learning and VW/Audi/BMW/Benz key unlock same as Autel IM608 Pro.
Autel IM608 key programmer is very popular with BMW and Mercedes-Benz users.
Here attach the related car list for reference.
Table 1: Autel IM608 BMW Top Series IMMO List
| Car models | add key | all key lost | reset immobilizer | Replace IMMO components(engine/immobilizer/for blade key), (smart IMMO box/for smart key) | IMMO backup(smart key) | Delete key | live data/DTC |
| 3-series | add key | all key lost | vehicle profile/frequency information | replace IMMO component (CAS replacement) | disable/enable key，ECU reset) | back up Dflash/Fflash | IMMO DTC |
| (-2018)√ | (-2018)√ | (-2018)√ | Unsupported (-04)，(04-06) some are supported (06-2018) supported | (-2018)√ | (-2018)√ | x | |
| 5-series | (-2018)√ | (-2018)√ | (-2018)√ | Unsupported (-04)，(04-2018) supported | (-2018)√ | (-2018)√ | x |
| X1 | (09-2018)√ | (09-2018)√ | (09-2018)√ | (09-2018)√ | (09-2018) | (09-2018)√ | x |
| 1-series | (04-2018)√ | (04-2018)√ | (04-2018)√ | (04-2018)√ | (04-2018)√ | (04-2018)√ | x |
| 2-series | (13-2018)√ | (13-2018)√ | (13-2018)√ | (13-2018)√ | (13-2018)√ | (13-2018)√ | x |
Table 2: Autel MaxiIM IM608 Mercedes-Benz Newest IMMO List
| Functions | Modes | EIS type | Supported EIS type |
| Add key | OBD/on bench | EIS(CAN-line) | W164 -2008, W164 2009-, W166, W169, W172, W197, W204, W207, W209 2006-, W211, W212, W216, W218, W221, W246, W251 -2008, W251 2009-, W639/2009-, W906 |
| EIS(K-line) | W202, W203, W208, W209, W210, W215 (some supported), W220, W230, W463, W639 | ||
| All key lost | OBD | 3rd CAN EIS | W164 2009- , W169, W172, W204, W207, W209/2006-, W211, W216, W251/2009-, W639/2009-, W906 (use with G-BOX 8 time faster) |
| On bench | 3rd Generation EIS： | W164 -2008, W164/2009-, W169, W172, W204, W207, W209/2006-, W211, W216, W221, W251/2009-, W639/2009-, W906 (use with G-BOX 8 time faster) | |
| On bench | EIS(K-line) | W202, W203, W208, W209, W210, W215, W220, W463, W639 (use with G-BOX 8 time faster) | |
| IMMO part replacement | OBD/on bench | EIS replacement （Read/write/erase） |
W164/-2008, W164/2009-, W166, W169, W172, W197, W204, W207, W209/2006-, W211, W212, W216, W218, W221, W246, W251/-2008, W251/2009-, W202 (K), W203 (K), W208 (K), W209 (K), W210 (K), W215 (K), W220 (K), W230 (K), W463 (K), W639 (K) |
| OBD/on bench | ELV replacement （Read/write/erase） |
W204, W207, W208, W210, W212, W169 (NEC), W209 (NEC), W211 (NEC), W906 (NEC), W209 (Motorola), W211 (Motorola), W906 (NEC), W639/2009-, W906 (Motorola) |
Autel MaxiIM IM608 function display:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75UUs2xjheI
There are 6 options on the main menu:
IMMO, Programmer, Diagnostics, Service, Update and Settings
Autel IM608 supports 25 special functions:
Oil reset, EPB, TPMS, BMS, Brake bleed, Aftertreatment, Injector, SAS, Suspension, Throttle, WIN DR ROOF, Seats, Odometer, Language change, Headlamp, CHG tire size, TEC learn, ABS/SRS, Cylinder, VGT learn, Speed & PTO, Clutch, Trans adaption, Airbag reset and A/F setting
Autel MaxiIM IM608 Test Reports:
Autel IM608 & XP400 Read & Write EEPROM- success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8784bSX_HM
You can connect the Autel MaxiIM IM608 to the XP400 (no vehicle connection required) to access the key chip, read, retrieve and write key information, as well as other key related functions.
Autel IM608 & XP400 Read BMW key info and frequency- success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_kL-QP28uY&t=3s
Autel MaxiIM IM608 diagnoses BMW cars- success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab4VmvXcD-s
