Autel has officially released a new update on March 19th, 2026, introducing VAG MQB49 5C/5D immo functions for the MaxiIM IM508/IM608 series.No extra license. But the MaxiIM device must be within the subscription.
How to use them? How to Add VAG MQB49 5C/5D Key with Autel IM508 IM608?
Supports MQB49 Vehicle List:
1.Audi:
A3 2021-, A5 2025-, A6 2026-, Q4 2022-, Q5 2025-, Q6 2023-, Q8 2024-
2.Skoda:
Fabia 2022-, Superb 2020-, Kodiaq 2020-, Octavia 2021-, Enyaq 2021-, Kushaq 2021-, Kamiq 2021-, Karoq 2020-
3.Seat：
Leon 2020-, Tarraco 2019-, Formentor 2021-, Born 2022-, Tavascan 2024-, Ibiza 2018-, Arona 2018-, Ateca 2020-
4.Volkswagen:
Multivan 2020-, Arteon 2020-, Atlas 2020-, Caddy 2021-, CC 2019-、Crafter 2020-, Golf 2020-, Jetta 2019-, Nivus 2021-, Passat 2022-, Polo 2020-, Taigo 2022-, Taos 2021-, T-Cross 2019-, Teramont 2019-, Tiguan 2019-, Touran 2020-, Transporter 2020-, T-Roc 2020-, Vento 2020-, Virtus 2020-, ID.3 20220-, ID.4 2021-, ID.5 2021-, ID.7 2024-, ID.Buzz 2023-
Please check the guidance in details or check as follows steps
How to Add MQB49 5C 5D Key with Autel IM508/IM608?
Step 1: Read original key data
Go to Expert Mode.
Select Key reading via dump- Key reading via dump for 5C or 5D
Read vehicle information
Read vehicle info and confirm.
Hit OK to continue.
Choose with programmer APB113 or direct connection. APB113 adapter is easier.
Autel will display key wiring diagram. Select one that matches your original key.
Disassemble original key board.
Connect the APB113 adapter with original key PCB following the wiring diagram.
Connect APB113 adapter with XP400 or XP400 Pro. Connect XP400 with IM508/IM608 tablet.
Read IMMO Data.
Read and save immo data.
Step 2: Make dealer key
Select Make dealer key.
Select Make dealer key (wiring). If you add an original key, you need to disassemble original key as well.
Disconnect original key.
Connect a new key to be programmed with APB113 following the same wiring diagram.
Select the immo data saved in step 1.
Writing key data.
Make dealer key successfully.
Disconnect key board from APB113. Disconnect APB113 from XP400 programmer.
Step 3: Unlock SFD
For some 2023 models with SFD security gateway, need to unlock SFD first. If the car does not have SFD gateway, go directly to Step 4 to learn key.
Select SFD Unlock function.
The SFD is locked. Select Manually unlock SFD.
Send the unlocking request information to 3rd party or buy Autel 1 SFD token service to get the unlock code. Select Input token.
Input the SFD token here to unlock SFD.
Unlock SFD successfully.
Finish key learning in 90 minutes.
Step 4: Learn Key
Select Key learning.
Select the immo data saved in Step 1 again.
Verify if the vehicle has smart key or not.
All keys need to be learned.
Follow instructions to learn key 1 and 2.
Key learning completed.
Test both keys.