How to Use IM508S to Generate Universal Key?

Learn how to generate a universal key using Autel IM508S and XP200 key programmer.

Car key used: 2018 BMW 8 series 314.00 MHz

Follow these steps:

Connect Autel IM508S and XP200 using a USB cable.

Power on IM508S by pressing the start button.

Ensure normal device communication by checking if Autel XP200 indicator turns green.

Connect Autel IM508S and XP200 using a USB cable.

On the main menu, select “Universal key.”

Accept the disclaimer and navigate through the options:

Universal Key Generation – Europe – BMW – Type by Model – 8 Series – 2018 – BMW 8 series 2017-2020 (314.00 MHz FSK, ID49).

On the main menu, select "Universal key."

Universal Key Generation

BMW 8 series 2017-2020 (314.00 MHz FSK, ID49).

Place one Autel ikey for BMW into Autel XP200.

Choose “Generate Universal Key.”

Choose "Generate Universal Key."

Wait for the key generation process to complete quickly and accurately.

Generate a universal key effortlessly with Autel IM508S.

Wait for the key generation process to complete