I have an Autel MaxiSys M908S Pro with the J2534 interface and works great. You can do all tests for nearly all brands of vehicles (even Tesla they begun to support it from this year), you can check all modules of the vehicles, same as factory scanner tools, read and clear codes, read all live data, make all bi-directional controls, adaptations, resets, etc. etc….there’s nearly nothing it can’t do, except module reprogramming which you should use it through the OEM websites. The J2534 passtrough interface is completely compatible with all brands for OEM programming.

But you can get also the MaxiSys M908S normal (without the Pro) and is a little cheaper because doesn’t include the J2534 interface, instead it comes with a regular Bluetooth VCI unit. If you are not going to do reprogramming, with the MS908S alone you have enough.

Both tools do the same, the difference is the VCI.
In another word, you can buy the regular M908S scanner first and then add the J2534 interface later, no problem. If you buy them new separate will be more expensive than buying all together in the M980S Pro bundle, but if you find good used deal buying separate, no problem. Is good also to have the regular Bluetooth VCI as is smaller than the J2534 interface and more handy to use. You can buy all them separate and then only need to pair the Bluetooth of any of them to the scanner to activate.

About the updates is quite expensive, about 795 US$ a year, compared to other makes and models, but their after-sales service is Top Quality. I bought my unit used and I had some issues to transfer the unit to my name and register it, and Autel Support help me flawlessly to do it without any problem.

The unit works great, never had any issue with it and I use it daily. Is my primary main scanner, I also have Snap-On, OTC and Launch, but the Autel is my main one. I do not update it every year, as I said it is expensive, and I don’t use to work on brand new cars, so I usually buy an update every 2 or 3 years and that is enough to keep the tool ready for work.

In another word, About the updates, you always can update when you want with Autel, and always you will receive the latest updates including all the software released during the time you didn’t had the subscription active. If you end your subscription, the tool will continue working 100% with the current software you have installed on it forever, and the day you purchase the subscription again it will download all the pending software to make it up to the day. You don’t have to pay extra for missed updates, just subscribe again one time, and the tool will get all the updates available during the 1 year time period of the subscription until it expires again.

If you find a good deal in one of them you will not be disappointed. If you are more in a DIY type of work, maybe you don’t need a Top of the Line scanner like that, as I said is more oriented to the workshop professional use, and Autel has also some other models cheaper that nearly do all same functions and is enough for less intensive use.

Good to know:

None of this scanners (Autel, Launch, Snap-on, etc. will NOT allow you to do coding or removing the speed limits or reading files of modules. This scanners are only for diagnostics, not programming or modifying files of the chips inside the modules.

The price for x431 seems to be around £600 compared to £2200 for the autel? Can it do same functions and bidirectional scanning and testing.

The answer is: You have to check websites from Lauch and Autel and compare functions that can do every scanner, but of course one for $600 does not do the same performace as one of $2000. Cheap ones usually don’t have bi-directional controls or sometimes can’t access all modules, etc…so read well the specifications of each one before buying them. J2534 programming is updating the files inside the modules but using OEM manufacturer newer provided files, NOT EDITING OR MODIFYING the files. If you want to modify files none of this scanners will do it.

In the Autel you only can run Autel software as far as I know, every scanner brand can run ONLY their own diagnostic software.

To sum up:

Using Autel M908S Pro with the J2534, you can do everything about DIAGNOSTICS and factory programming (if you buy the J2534 interface), but you WILL NOT do coding, or programming modifications or “tuning” or anything that means modifying the original performance of the vehicle. It only allows to do modifications on adaptations, change some configuration parameters, activate new installed modules, write VIN numbers to new modules (if allowed) or do everything an OEM dealer can do with its official diagnostic tool.

But as I said, they are for DIAGNOSTIC, not for coding, cloning or doing modifications to the OEM programming inside the modules. For this you need other tools that are NOT SCANNERS.

Guide for VW V5.10 IMMO IV IMMO IV+MQB and MQB key programming by Autel Immo Tool.

Supppored Autel IMMO Device: Autel MaxiIM IM508, IM608, IM608 Pro

Detail Steps:

Go to Advanced Mode

• MQB

Add key and all key lost two menus as follows:

Advanced Mode>MQB(Beta)>Key learning

Advanced Mode>MQB(Beta)>All keys lost

• IMMO IV
• Add key and all key lost two menus as follows:

Advanced Mode>IMMO 4 Instrument CAN>Key learning

Advanced Mode>IMMO 4 Instrument CAN>All keys lost

• IMMO IV+MQB
• Add key and all key lost two menus as follows:

Advanced Mode>IMMO 4 Instrument CAN>Key learning

Advanced Mode>IMMO 4 Instrument CAN>All keys lost

• IMMO data computation request interface.

Sever computation failed. Please contact the dealer!

Error code:1001

• Manually input pincode and cs code to do the key learning.

• IMMO IV

Make dealer key

Expert Selection>IMMO IV Instrument CAN>VDO NEC 24C64 2014>Make dealer key

Key learning:

Expert Selection>IMMO IV Instrument CAN>VDO NEC 24C64 2014>Key learning

Make dealer key input cs code

Key learning input pincode and cs code interface.

• Immo iv+MQB key programming

Make dealer key:

Expert Selection>IMMO 4+MQB key >Generate dealer key

Key learning:

Expert Selection> IMMO 4+MQB key >Key learning

IMMO IV+MQB make dealer key input cs code interface.

IMMO IV+MQB Key learning interface.

• MQBkey programming

Menu Path

Expert Selection>Instrument MQB >VDO NEC 35XX>Make dealer key

Expert Selection>Instrument MQB >VDO NEC 35XX>Key learning

MQB make dealer key input CS code interface.

Without original key then has to input the 32 digits sync data.

MQB key learning input CS code interface.

Today I want to speak to you briefly about the first steps you need to take after purchasing your new Autel tool or tablet and before you start using it on a vehicle. No matter if you’ve just purchased a TS508 TPMS Tool or one of our new MaxiBAS battery analysis tools or any of our MaxiSys or MaxiIM IM608 / IM508 tablets, you need to take the time to register and update the software on these tools.

We know every tool manufacturer you buy from urges you to register their tools and it seems like maybe a waste of time when you just want to start using them.

But Autel products, unlike the lawnmower or the headphones are essentially computers and like every computer, they run on software, Autel doesn’t just release software updates annually or even semi-annually, some of our tools are updated as frequently as monthly, we are not only offering new model year coverage but we’re offering revisions and bug fixes to the current software, so we can get the car repaired the first time every time, remember when you get your new Autel tablet or tool, when you take it out of the box, be sure to register it.

Part 1: How to create an Autel account?

Users that already have accounts and other Autel tools can add a new tool to their pre-existing account be advised, though some of the smaller DIY products do not require registration, but they may be eligible for software updates.

1. Please visit https://pro.auteltech.com/ from your PC.

Select “Create an Autel ID”, this will be the ID that you use to sign into your account with, it has to be a valid email.

So after entering your email, click “verification code”, the site will automatically send you a six-digit code to your email. This is done to make sure you entered a valid email address, you will be given 60 seconds to enter that verification code, so check your email and either write down the code or copy and paste it to enter it back on the verification code line, if you don’t see that verification code in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folder.

Once the codes is entered, continue with filling in your info.

At the bottom, enter the four characters that show you listed in the image, you will then need to check the “send me email box” and then “agree to the terms”.

2. sign in Autel account

Now it’s time to sign in to your Autel account, this is also done by visiting

https://pro.auteltech.com/, remember your email address is your Autel ID when you’re signing in.

Part 2: How to register your Autel tool?

After you sign in, you’ll need to register your Autel tool.

Serial Number: you can locate the serial number and “Register password” in your device when you power it up. Some tools you have to click on “Settings” and select the “About” app. On some of Autel smaller DIY products, the information could be found under my device.

Register password: is a six digit code, this code would only be used to register your product, it is not the password you created to login to your account.

After you’ve entered the serial number and register password, enter the code shown on the screen, then click “Submit”.

Good to know:

Now your Autel Account and tool have been successfully registered.

1. Now if you’re already an Autel user and you already have an account prior when you sign in, click on “Product registration” on the left side of the page and fill in the information required. Once again, please note the register password is a six digit code found inside your device’s “About” or a tool information screen.

2. You can add as many Autel tools as they want to the same account, you do not have to create multiple accounts each time you get a new tool.

Launch X-431 TSGUN WAND handheld tire pressure detector is a new TPMS tool manufactured by Launch company, icludes all OBD2/EOBD Functionality , work with X-431 v/ v+/ pro3/ pad3/ pad v diagnostic tools to expand new functions and generate new revenues, comes with 1.77 inch color screen, supports not only diagnose tire pressure fault, including read DTC, clear DTC, etc. but also can activate and match all 315MHz or 433MHz sensors.

Launch X-431 TSGUN WAND TPMS Tool Highlight

1. 1.77 inch color screen
2. Instantly read tire pressure, tire temperature and battery status
3. Diagnose tire pressure fault, including read DTC, clear DTC, etc.
4. Activate and match all 315MHz or 433MHz sensors
5. Read, copy and write the sensor ID quickly
6. Reprogram LAUNCH sensors with unlimited times
7. Built-in tire pressure learning instruction makes operation more eas
8. Cover 98% global vehicles with tire pressure system

Launch X-431 TSGUN WAND Vehicle Coverage:

Acura, Alfa Romeo, ASTON MARTIN, Audi, Bao Jun, BENTLEY, BMW; BUGATTI; BUICK; CADILLAC; CHERY; CHEVROLET; CHRYSLER; CMC; DODGE; FERRARI; FIAT; FISKER; FORD; FOTON; FREIGHTLINER; GEELY; GENESIS; GMC; GREAT WALL; HONDA’S MOTOBIKE; HUMER; HYUNDAI; HUMMER; HYUNDAI; INFINITI; ISUZU; JAGUAR; JEEP; THAT; LAMBORGHINI; LAND ROVER; LINCOLN; LOTUS CARS; MASERATI; MAXUS; MAYBACH; MAZDA; MCLAREN; MERCEDES; MERCURY; MINI; MITSUBISHI; NISSAN; PLYMOUTH; PONTIAC; PORSCHE; RAM; RENAULT; ROLLS ROYCE; SAAB; SATURN; SCION; SGMW; SMART; SUBARU; SUZUKI; TESLA; TOYOTA; VOLKSWAGEN; VOLVO; VPG.

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