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Autel XP400PRO Read and Write Update Key Programming Guide

Autel MaxiProgrammer XP400 Pro as a key programmer can be used with Autel IM508, IM508S, IM608, IM608 Pro, IM608S II and other IM tablet scanners for programming data and vehicle keys. Supports reading and writing EEPROM, MCU, immobilizer, engine, Mercedes-Benz infrared key, etc.

Autel XP400 Pro features:

(1) Read the transponder data (including Mercedes-Benz infrared smart key) and generate an exclusive key.

(2) Read/write onboard EEPROM chip data, and read/write MCU/ECU chip data.

(3) Read and write remote control transponder data and detect key frequency.

(4) The XP400 Pro is compatible with a key programming diagnostic tablet or a computer with key programming software installed to quickly and accurately read and write transponder data.

Autel XP400 Pro in Use

How to update key with XP400 Pro?

Tools: XP400 Pro, APB113 adapter, IM508/IM608

Steps:

1. Connect the key chip to the APB113 adapter and XP400 Pro through wiring;

2. Connect the XP400 Pro to IM508/IM608;

update key with XP400 Pro

Menu path:

Programmer>>Accept>>Chip (EEPROM, MCU, ECU)>>Chip read and write>>Remote>>Select car model update

How to use XP400 Pro to read and write ECU?

Method one

Tools: XP400 Pro, APA109 adapter, IM508/1M608

Steps:

1. Connect the ECU to the APA109 adapter and the XP400 Proby wiring,

2. Connect the XP400 Pro to the IM508/IM608;

XP400 Pro read and write ECU

Method Two

Tools: XP400 Pro, DuPont jumpers, IM508/IM608

Steps:

1. Connect the ECU to the XP400 Pro via a DuPont jumper;

2. Connect the XP400 Pro to the IM508/IM608;

XP400 Pro read and write ECU

XP400 Pro read and write ECU

Menu path

Programmer>>Accept>>Chip (EEPROM, MCU, ECU)>>Chip read and write>>Immobilizer>>Select the car model to read and write

How to use XP400 Pro to read and write MCU?

Tools: XP400 Pro, APB106 adapter, IM508/IM608

Steps:

1. Weld the MCU to the corresponding position of the APB106 adapter;

2. Connect the APB106 adapter to the XP400 Pro through wiring;

3. XP400 Pro and IM508/IM608 connection:

XP400 Pro read and write MCU
XP400 Pro read and write MCU
XP400 Pro read and write MCU

Menu path:

Programmer>>Accept>>Chip (EEPROM, MCU, ECU)>>Chip read and write>>MCU>>Select model to read and write

How to read and write EEPROM using XP400 Pro?

Method one

Tools: XP400 Pro, APA103 EEPROM clip, I508/IM608

Steps:

1. Connect EEPROM to XP400 Proby APA103 clip;

2. Connect XP400 Pro to IM508/IM608;

read and write EEPROM using XP400 Pro
read and write EEPROM using XP400 Pro

Method Two

Tools: XP400 PrO, APA002 EEPROM socket, IM508/IM608

Steps:

1. Place the EEPROM into the corresponding position of the APA002 socket;

2. Plug the APA002 socket into the XP400 Pro;

3. Connect the XP400 Pro to the IM508/IM608.

read and write EEPROM using XP400 Pro
read and write EEPROM using XP400 Pro

Method three

Tools: XP400 Pro, APB129 EEPROM adapter housing, IM508/IM608

Steps:

1. Solder the EEPROM to the corresponding position of the APB129 adapter (supports 6-pin and 8-pin chips);

2. Plug the APB129 adapter into the XP400 Pro;

3.XP400 Pro and IM508/IM608 connection:

read and write EEPROM using XP400 Pro

read and write EEPROM using XP400 Pro

Menu path:

Programmer>>Accept>>chips (EEPROM, MCU, ECU), chip read and write>>EEPROM>>Select the model to read and write.

Using the XP400 PRO with the Autel Maxil range of car key tools will bring you more advanced features than ever before.

Related More:

Troubleshooting Autel XP400 PRO Communication Errors

Autel XP400 Pro Key Programming Accessories Review

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