Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Where to Download Xtool KC501 PC Software?

 Like Autel XP004 Pro and Launch X-prog3, you can use the Xtool KC501 programmer software on a laptop as well. Where to download the KC501 PC software?

xtool kc501 programmer

OBDII365.com here provides you with a free download of KC501 PC software.

 

KC501 PC software V1.0.0.4

Operating system: Win7, Win8, Win10

Language: Chinese/English

Function:

Read/write eeprom/mcu/ECU

Unlock/Generate HITAG2 (ID46) and Megamos 48 tranponsder.

 

NOTE: The kc501 device works well together with the Xtool X100 pad3 or other tablets. PC software has the limitations as XP400 Pro for IM608.

 

How to use the Xtool KC501 PC software?

Download it to the computer.
Get it installed.

If your PC cannot find KC501, disable your firewall on your pc and see if that let’s it see the kc501. You can go in and disable the firewall for the kc501 only.

Connect your KC501 module to laptop via USB.

Run KC501Studio.exe PC software.

Here is the software menu.

In Setting menu, it allows to change language.

Xtool KC501 PC software 1

In IC function menu, KC501 PC software will read/write eeprom/mcu (freescale) and ECU.

Xtool KC501 PC software 2

For ECUs, KC501 will read the following ECU/IMMO modules.

BMW
CAS1 0K50E
CAS2 2K79X
CAS4 1L15Y
CAS4 5M48H
CAS4 1N35H
EWS4
MEVD1725
FRM-3M25J

Audi
J518 (1L5WH/3L401)
J518 (0L01Y 2010-)
BCM2 (D70f3381/3634)
Audi-ESL

Land rover
Land rover KVM

Volvo
Volvo KVM
Volvo UEM
Volvo XC-90
Volvo CEM Type 1
Volvo CEM Type 2
Volvo CEM Type 3

Porsche
5M48H
1L15Y
2M25J
1N35H

Benz
W215
W211
W169

GM
BCM3

Software will show wiring diagrams to eeprom/mcu and ecus.

Xtool KC501 PC software 3

In Key function, KC501 software will Unlock/Generate HITAG2 (ID46) and Megamos 48 transponders.

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If need to update KC501 PC software version, just Hit Upgrade and find new versions.

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BTW:

As a standalone, the autel xp400 pro has more coverage than kc501 PC software. But keeping your KC501 PC software does not harm.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Xtool D8S D9S IP919 Add Pre & Post Scan Feature

 Xtool 8 inch and advanced diagnostic scanners released new features at the beginning of Oct. 2024.

 

Devices affected: XTOOL D8S/D8W/D9S/D9S PRO/IP919/IP919 PRO/IP900/IP900S

 

New features:

1. Pre/PostScan

2. Four types of diagnostic reports

3. Add icons to important systems

4. New layout of diagnostic report

5. Diagnostic report displays repair shop logo

6. Classification/merge of diagnostic reports

7. Optional content saved in diagnostic report

8. Customer information can be added to diagnostic report

9. Additional information can be added to diagnostic report

10. Diagnostic report name can be modified

11. New diagnostic report email format

 

 

This is a Pre and Post scan feature that Xtool has now put into their diagnostic app and you can see right there.

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Hit Pre-Post Scan. It’s going to go through a post scan now.

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We finished the post scan so now whenever you back out of this then you hit Yes.

You are going to get be present with this report details and you can see up at the top where it says pre-scan report.

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If you click the little down arrow you’ve also got post-scan report.

You can modify report information, Customer info, additional info, report name etc


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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Xtool X100 PAD3 Read Jeep Compass 2020 Pin Code

 Jeep Compass 2020 USA, add smart key autel im608, read pin by xtool x100 pad3, to bypass the security gateway, you need to connect needles to the can line.

 

Connect needles to the can line to bypass the gateway.

Xtool X100 PAD3 Read Jeep Compass 2020 Pin Code 1

Read pin code with x100 pad3.

Menu path: Select by model->North America->Compass-> 2019-2020->Smart Key->Read PIN Code

Xtool X100 PAD3 Read Jeep Compass 2020 Pin Code 2

Xtool X100 PAD3 Read Jeep Compass 2020 Pin Code 3

Generate Autel ikey universal remote with Autel IM608 under this option.

Xtool X100 PAD3 Read Jeep Compass 2020 Pin Code 4

Program key with IM608.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Xtool IP919 vs IP919 Pro vs IP900 vs IP900S

 2024 new Xtool InPlus series diagnostic tool comparison: including D9S Pro, IP919, IP919 Pro, IP900 and IP900S.

 

Xtool D9S Pro vs Xtool IP919 vs IP919 Pro

ItemXtool D9S ProXtool IP919Xtool IP919 Pro
Operating systemAndroid 10.0Android 10.0Android 10.0
Screen9.7” Touch Screen, 1024*768 Resolution10.1” Touch Screen, 1920×1200 Resolution10.1” Touch Screen, 1920×1200 Resolution
ProcessorQuad-Core 1.8GHz CPU Processor8 Core 4.0 Ghz CPU Processor8 Core 4.0 Ghz processor 1.8GHz
RAM4G8G8G
ROM128G128G128G
Battery12800mAh*3.7V6400mAh*7.2V)6400mAh*7.2V)
ConnectionUSB/Wi-Fi/BluetoothUSB/Wi-FiUSB/Wi-Fi
Camera8MP camera8-megapixel autofocus rear camera8-megapixel autofocus rear camera
VCIX-MVCIX-MVCIX-MVCI
CAN FDYesYesYes
DoIPYesYesYes
Full system diagnosticsYesYesYes
Bi-Directional Control (active test)YesYesYes
ECU CodingYesYesYes
ECU ProgrammingYes, BMW, Benz, VW, Audi, SKODA online programming and Ford, Mazda offline programmingXYes, BMW, Benz, VW, Audi, SKODA online programming and Ford, Mazda offline programming
BMW Test PlanXXYes
Special functions424242
Refresh Hidden FunctionsYesYesYes
VAG Guided functionsYesYesYes
Autovin/AutoscanYesYes, Autoscan 2.0Yes, Autoscan 2.0
Topology MappingYesYes, Topology Mapping 2.0Yes, Topology Mapping 2.0
Multi-languageYesYesYes
Update3 years free update3 years free update3 years free update
Support Russian carsYesYesYes
Supports Malaysian carsYesYesYes
Support Brazilian carsYesYesYes
Compatible with KC501/KC100YesYesYes
VideoscopeWith XV100With XV100With XV100
Supports M821YesYesYes
Supports M822YesYesYes
Support KS-01, KS-02, SK1 emulatorsYesYesYes
Supports ADAS calibrationYes, need equipmentYes, need equipment

D9S Pro and IP919 Pro share similar functions except BMW Test Plan.  IP919 Pro improved hardware, it has larger screen, better resolution, larger storage and better processor, it is 10x faster then D9/D8 series. IP919 also has Topology Mapping 2.0, auto scan 2.0 and new data stream 2.0.

 

 

Table 2: Xtool IP919 vs IP919 Pro

IP919 and IP919 Pro share the same hardware parameter. The IP919 has a nearly identical sister product called the IP919Pro. The Pro model includes everything found in the IP919 but adds ECU Programming for BBV and the BMW Test Plan.

Xtool IP919 vs IP919 Pro

Table 3: Xtool IP900 vs IP900S

ItemXtool IP900Xtool IP900S
Operating systemAndroid 10.0Android 10.0
Screen8 inch 1024*7688 inch 1024*768
RAM4G4G
ROM64G64G
Battery5000mAh/7.3V5000mAh/7.3V
ConnectionUSBUSB
Camera8MP Rear8MP Rear
VCINoNo
CAN FDYesYes
DoIPYesYes
Full system diagnosticsYesYes
Bi-Directional Control (active test)YesYes
ECU CodingYesYes
Up to 8 PIDS GraphingYesYes
ECU ProgrammingXX
Special functions3838
Refresh Hidden FunctionsYesYes
VAG Guided functionsYesYes
Autovin/AutoscanYesYes
Topology MappingXYes
Multi-language1515
Update3 Years free update3 Years free update
VideoscopeYes, XV100, XV200Yes, XV100, XV200
Key programmingYes, with KC501 or KC100Yes, with KC501 or KC100
Supports M821YesYes
Supports M822YesYes
Support KS-01, KS-02, SK1 emulatorsYesYes

IP900S and IP900 share the same hardware, the difference is that IP900S supports Topology Mapping and IP900 does not.

 

 

Table 4: Xtool IP900S vs D8S vs X431 V+ Pro vs MK906 Pro

Xtool IP900S vs D8S vs X431 V+ Pro vs MK906 Pro

IP900S supports Topology Mapping, Pre & Post scan functions.

Launch X431 has more language options.

 

 

IP900 vs IP919 series

IP900 is 8 inch tablet with 4G+64G storage,  IP919 is 10.1 inch tablet with 8G+128G storage.

IP900 does not have wireless VCI, IP919 does. IP919 Pro also supports ECU programming.

IP919 series has more special functions and supports ADAS calibration.

IP900 is better for starters and IP919 for professional users.

 

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Xtool X100 PAD Elite vs IK618 vs X100 PADS vs X100 Pro2

 Xtool ley programming tools comparison:

Xtool X100 PAD Elite 2 vs X100 PAD Elite (X100 PAD3) vs IK618E vs X100 PADS vs X100 Pro2

Check image below

Xtool X100 PAD Elite vs IK618 vs X100 PADS vs X100 Pro2

Elite2 with V208 VCI with KC501 integrated, it supports bench programming and remote testing.
IK618 and X100 PADS have more special functions. They perform similar immo functions.
X100 Pro2 is the entry-level DIY tool, it does the least IMMO coverage.