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How to choose Autel OTOFIX IM1, Autel IM508, Xtool X100 Pad2

 

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Autel OTOFIX IM1 can perform common and advanced automotive key programming, full-system diagnosis, lots of service reset functions. For the advanced key programming, you can pay extra if you need, that’s why OTOFIX IM1 is hundreds of dollars cheaper than IM508.

Look at the comparison table among Autel IM508, OTOFIX IM1 and XTOOL X100 Pad2.

Function Autel IM508 OTOFIX IM1  Xtool X100 PAD2 with KC100  Function in detail
Common Immo Key Programming Yes Yes Yes Can do as the same as the similar programmer
Diagnostic function Yes, full-system diagnosis +lots of Service Reset Yes, pay extra on advanced feature Full system diagnosis and several service reset Read DTC, clear DTC, scan systems, read datastream etc
Mercedes Benz Advanced key programming Yes Yes, pay extra on advanced feature No All keys lost (fast programming via obd)Renew IMMO
BMW Advanced key programming Yes Yes, pay extra on advanced feature No ECU replacement (CAS1, CAS2, CAS3,CAS3+,

FEM/BDC)

Read ISN code directly via engine

VAG Advanced key programming Yes Yes, pay extra on advanced feature No Replace MQB ECUReplace 4th IMMO ECU

Read MED17 ISN via OBD

Read DME ISN on bench

Toyota Advanced key programming Yes Yes, pay extra on advanced feature No Toyota H All Keys Lost
Ford/Mazda Advanced key programming Yes Yes, pay extra on advanced feature No  bypass pincod for 2020 Mazda 3/CX30Chinese Ford and Mazda PMI

Mazda 2013- parameter reset

Mitsubishi Advanced programming Yes Yes, pay extra on advanced feature No ID47 proximity all keys lost
Remote Desktop Support Yes Yes No Remote technical support
Update 1-year free update. 1-year free update. 2-year free update Autel and Otofix update frequently

OTOFIX IM1 Features:

1. Smart IMMO Functions

Supports OBD key programming for 80% of vehicle models
•Supports All Keys Lost programming via OBD for Volkswagen IV, V and MQB IMMO system
•Supports Add Key and All Keys Lost programming via OBD from CAS1 to CAS4 and FEM&BDC IMMO system
•Supports key programming bypassing PIN code for all 2005-2020 Ford models
•Supports key programming bypassing PIN code for 2019-2020 Promaster, DT-RAM, Jeep Commander, etc.
•Supports read password for Hyundai Kia key ID46, 47, 4A, 8A, etc.

2. Advanced Features

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3. Other Functions

Function Viewer

Vehicle Diagnostic Report

Print

Email

Shop Manager

Log Collect and Upload

Remote Desktop Support

XP1 Function:

1: Generate dealer keys for Volkswagen Audi Skoda Seat.

2: Read Volkswagen Audi key information

3: Read 8-pin chip data (commonly used for Magotan/CC, BMW FEM/BDC)

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