Complete Guide: How to Read Car Key Information with Xhorse Key Tool Max PRO

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I. Preparation

Ensure the device is fully charged (battery life of approximately 6 hours)
Confirm stable network connection (WIFI or mobile data); some functions require online verification
Prepare the car key to be read

Press and hold the power button to turn on the device
Select language and region settings
Connect to WIFI and log in to your Xhorse account (register first if you don’t have one)

On the home screen, find and select the "Transponder Clone" function
Place the car key flat on the induction coil slot at the top of the device (ensure the chip is aligned with the coil)
Click the "Read Transponder" button to start the device
After successful reading, the screen will display the following information:
- Key Type: Key type (e.g., 4D/8A/4A, etc.)
- Chip: Specific chip model (e.g., ID48/46, etc.)
- Key ID: Unique key identification code
- Status: Key status (Programmed/Unprogrammed)
- Cloneable: Clone compatibility (Yes/No)
- Frequency: Remote control frequency
- KM: Mileage (for some models; swipe down to view)

Return to the home screen and select the "Remote Clone" function
Place the car key on the induction coil and press any button on the key (e.g., lock/unlock button)
The device will display all frequency values used by the key, which can be used to check if the remote control is working properly

Connect the device to the vehicle’s OBDII port (usually located under the driver’s seat) using an OBD cable
On the home screen, select "Immo Programming"
Select the vehicle model following this path:
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[Brand] >> [Model] >> [Year] >> [System Type] >> [Function Option]
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Example: Ford >> Mustang >> 2016-2019 >> Smart Key System >> Read PIN Code
Follow the on-screen prompts (VIN input or vehicle startup may be required). After completion, you can read:
- Vehicle immobilizer PIN code
- Number of registered keys
- Available key slots for addition
- Key programming history (for some systems)

Select "Special Function", then choose "Remote Leakage Detection"
Place the smart key on the induction area; the device will detect:
- Remote control battery voltage
- Signal leakage status
- Button response performance
For more detailed information, select "Identify Remote" and follow the prompts

Key Cloning: After successful reading, directly select "Clone" to generate a blank key with the same chip data
Add New Key: After reading immobilizer system information, select the "Add Key" function and follow the prompts to add a new key
Key Diagnosis: Check if the key is functioning normally to determine if battery replacement or re-programming is needed

Issue	Solution
Key cannot be read	1. Confirm the key chip is properly positioned on the induction area 2. Try cleaning the key and induction slot 3. Replace the key battery and retry
Incomplete information reading	Ensure stable network connection; complete data for some models requires internet access