How to Update and Use Xtool KC501 Programmer?

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XTOOL KC501 Key and Chip Programmer for X100 PAD3 A80 Pro AutoProPad IP819 D8 D9 D9 Pro Supports MQB NEC35XX

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KC501 is a professional Key & chip programmer which can not only read,write keys and read key remote frequency, but also generate dealer keys. It support read and write MCU/EEPROM chips, read and write Mercedes Infrared keys. Moreover, it support PC connection which brings you better user experience.

The user manual of XTOOL KC501 key & chip programmer:

Part 1: How to update XTOOL KC501?

Part 2: How to use XTOOL KC501? ( How to Add a key with  X100 PAD3 )

Part 3: How to transfer file from Xtool X100 Pad3 to PC?

Part 1: How to update XTOOL KC501?

Visit the official website http://www.xtooltech.com/

Select [Supports]-> [Download Upgrade Tool]-> [KC501]

Then it will download automatically.

It’s easy to install, but please remember to disable the anti-virus software before installation, otherwise it cannot install successfully.

When installation is complete, connect KC501 with computer, and then run KC501 application

Click on [Update] to operate.

You also can set language (English or Chinese) in the [Settings] option

Part 2: How to use XTOOL KC501?

1.Read Remote Frequency & Transponder ID & Key Chip Type

Device need: XTOOL X100 PAD Elite + KC501+ original car key

Connect XTOOL KC501 with power supply via 5V DC power or 12DC power

Method 1: connect X100 PAD Elite with xtool KC501 via USB cable

The left button “FR” on the KC501 is for reading key remote frequency

The right button “TR” on the KC501 is for reading transponder ID and chip type

1).Read Remote Frequency:

Place the key close to the transponder area

Press the “FR” button

Read out the frequency of the key successfully

2).Read transponder ID and chip type

Place the key to the KC501 key slot

Press the “TR” button

Read out the key chip type and transponder ID successfully

Note: The operation steps are same as using 12DC power supply.

2.Add a new key for Mercedes-Benz via OBD

Device need: XTOOL X100 PAD Elite + KC501+ One original key+ one blank key

Step 1: Read EIS info

Connect X100 Pad3 with WiFi firstly

Select [Immobilization] -> [BENZ] -> [Infrared key system] -> [Add Key]

Pay attention to the instruction of Add key on the screen

Then complete the following steps:

Connect KC501 to X100 Pad Elite

Insert the original car key into the EIS

Wait for 5 seconds, and then remove the key

Choose the communication method with EIS

Select [Read via OBD] -> [Automatic Identify]

Read out the EIS info

Step 2: Get password from the programmed car key

Insert the same original car key into the lock again

Wait for 5 seconds, and then remove the key

Insert the same original car key into the infrared key jack of KC501

Collecting data…

Wait for about 5-15 minutes until the data collection is succeed

Insert the programmed key into EIS (without turning on the ignition switch)

Wait for 30 seconds, put it out and reinsert it

The programmed key may need to be plugged and unplugged many times to start the car normally.

Obtain the password

Step 3: Generate the key file

Select any one unused key to generate

Insert a new key into KC501 infrared key slot

Key file has been written into the new key

Finally, use two keys to start the car separately and test the remote


Part 3: Transfer File from Xtool X100 PAD3 to PC
 

How do you get your immo bin files in and out of your Xtool x100 Pad3?
Are there some kind of PC software that you connect to the Pad3?
X100 Pad3+ KC501.

Answer:

In case anyone need, here is how to.
you need to transfer the files from internal storage to external storage.

From xtool app go to file manager and then copy your dump (it is saved in a map called “adapter”) to external storage. Download a file manager to sent the file or use usb cable to connect pc.
USB Xtool to USB PC E:\Diagnosis\traces\PS_ADAPTER-V19.05 Copy or paste here.