How to use Autel MaxiIM IM608 II to add a key for 2011 VW GTI

This post will guide you on how to use the Autel MaxiIM IM608 PRO 2 key programmer to add a new key for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI.

The tools we need:

Autel IM608 Pro 2
Autel X400 PRO
A Volkswagen GTI working key
A new blank key

First, take the original key set it into the ignition, and turn the ignition on.

Then select IMMO on the IM608 Pro 2 tablet.

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Select “Volkswagen” >> “Smart selection”, confirm the vehicle information, and click “Yes” to continue.

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After coming to the following interface, select “Add Key”, then click “Yes” to continue.

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Next are the three operations of “Add key”.

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1. Read IMMO data
2. Make dealer key
Do you want to generate a dealer key? Click “Yes”.
Then place a blank key into the key slot of the programmer and press OK.
The dealer key was generated successfully.

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3. Add keys to the vehicle
Place the dealer key into the key slot of the programmer
Entering programming mode. It may take a long time…
Key added successfully.

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Then go back to the “Function selection” interface and select “Add remote control”.

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Press the unlock button on the door, then choose “OK” to continue.

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Press any button of the key within 10s.
Remote control adding succeeded.

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Let’s test everything out, turn the ignition off, pull out the original key, and then insert the new key.
The car starts and runs with the new key!

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