AUTO LOCKSMITHS
A guide to the IM608 All lost
key programming for Audi A3
Introduction
Looking for some help with your
Autel tools? This guide will cover all
lost key programming using your
Autel IM608 Pro, IM608 or IM508 for
Audi A3. So, let’s get cracking.
IM608 tool capabilities
One of the main advantages of the
IM608 and IM608 Pro is their versatility
with a wide array of vehicles. The
tool is capable of vehicle diagnostics,
including programming and erasing
keys for most brands from Audi to
Volkswagen and Opels, or if you’re
British, Vauxhalls. It offers almost
complete coverage of Europe, Asia
and the US.
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1. Plug your Autel device into
the Audi A3’s OBD2 Port.
3. Click ‘Audi’
under the list of
European cars.
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2. Select IMMO once you have powered on
your device and typed in your password.
Audi A3
This brief guide will explain how
to program keys for an Audi A3, in
a lost or stolen keys situation. The
shorthand version is:
IMMO-> Audi ->A3 /Q3 /S£ /RS£ / TT
(MQB beta) ->2015-> All keys lost.
We’ll cover each step
in this guide.
Things you’ll need to
program an Audi A3 2015:
• IM608 Pro, IM608 or, an IM508
with additional Autel XP400 Key
Programmer
• Blank MQB Key original or
aftermarket
• Network connection required via
mobile tethering, WIFI or Ethernet
cable.
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4. Choose ‘Advanced
Mode’ on your IM608.
A disclaimer will pop up
simply, select agree.
5. Decide your Model, in this case
A3 (2018), as shown below. While
Autel do not charge for the majority
of jobs, there are charges associated
with mainly VAG group vehicles. So,
if you’re working on these vehicles,
you will need a PayPal account set
up, which is easy to do through their
website or the PayPal App.
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