Thank you for this heads up! I just ordered a new 508S and it's supposed to arrive first of the week. I have emailed Autel US support to ask if they will update the software, or is the XP200 basically now rendered ineffective. I may have to return the unit straight away. Bummer. BTW, you might want to put "IM508 XP200 problems" or something in the title or description to attract more attention to the issue.
I'm dealing with a similar scenario I have a 2011 BMW X5 the IMO CAS++. I NEED A 508 with a 400 Pro. Or a 608. And the other tools could probably do it but they have to have a reason to sell this higher end stuff or there's no purpose.
Little things that make you stop using some tools... when we wanted buy km100,rep told us to get im508s that is better tool,as i see it 5 month use time km100 and 508s are same and maybe little better but you need xp400 for 508s .... so you get it.
Seems to me autel doesn’t care about the xp200 so they aren’t updating it most people get the 400 anyways so autel most likely doesn’t care to support the 200
I agree. It would be different if it was a old model. They are still selling it!www.uhs-hardware.com/products/autel-im508-pro-g-box2-adapter-apb112-emulator-toyota-lexus-new-system-bypass-cable?variant=40275860783171
From what they are saying the XP200 is out dated and they won't be upgrading the software... So if you're getting the 508 get the Xp400pro that way you don't go on a job site and look stupid
Thanks for confirmation noticed exactly the same thing here in Australia
Shouldn't this announcement come from Autel? It's embarrassing that tech support was unaware.
Thank you for this heads up! I just ordered a new 508S and it's supposed to arrive first of the week. I have emailed Autel US support to ask if they will update the software, or is the XP200 basically now rendered ineffective. I may have to return the unit straight away. Bummer.
BTW, you might want to put "IM508 XP200 problems" or something in the title or description to attract more attention to the issue.
Thanks for the tip, I appriciate it.
Is this IM508 or the IM508 S version?
Thanks for all the help
I have the IM508. I'm not sure what the advantages of the S are.
I'm dealing with a similar scenario I have a 2011 BMW X5 the IMO CAS++. I NEED A 508 with a 400 Pro. Or a 608. And the other tools could probably do it but they have to have a reason to sell this higher end stuff or there's no purpose.
Yup, this is the reality we live with in 2024.
Little things that make you stop using some tools... when we wanted buy km100,rep told us to get im508s that is better tool,as i see it 5 month use time km100 and 508s are same and maybe little better but you need xp400 for 508s .... so you get it.
Ran into the same issue here in the Island of Puerto Rico...Thank you for always going the extra mile for the lock smith community...
Thanks fort the confirmation.
Seems to me autel doesn’t care about the xp200 so they aren’t updating it most people get the 400 anyways so autel most likely doesn’t care to support the 200
I agree. It would be different if it was a old model. They are still selling it!www.uhs-hardware.com/products/autel-im508-pro-g-box2-adapter-apb112-emulator-toyota-lexus-new-system-bypass-cable?variant=40275860783171
Do you recommend the autel im508 or something else?
For generation universal keys: I use the KM100 everyday.
KM100 is great for generating remotes
@@markmccormickkeys ok thanks
From what they are saying the XP200 is out dated and they won't be upgrading the software... So if you're getting the 508 get the Xp400pro that way you don't go on a job site and look stupid
I agree. I'm still surprised it can program these remotes. Hardware limitation?
Is there any difference between 508 and 508s in generating universal keys
I don't think so. I think the issue is with the XP-200.
I noticed the panic button function is not available on toyota universal generation.
I've used a few and panic worked fine.
The km100 can't do diagnostics
Correct. It's a very basic tool. However, it can be used on these new universal Toyota keys. The 508/XP-200 can't.
For a 2013 subaru wtx sti wich tool you recommend with all keys lost