He unplugged the DS708.
He typed up the invoice: "Programmed two new keys (All Keys Lost) using Autel MaxiDAS DS708. Security code retrieval successful. Time: 45 minutes."
From the main control unit list, Marco tapped . The screen changed to a dark blue background with white text. autel maxidas ds708 key programming
Marco looked at the DS708. Its plastic casing was scratched, the screen had a small dead pixel in the corner, and the stylus was held on by a rubber band. But it had just saved the customer $600 in dealership towing and programming fees.
Marco connected his external battery maintainer to the Honda. He wasn't taking any chances. A voltage drop during key programming would brick the immobilizer, turning the car into a $5,000 paperweight. He unplugged the DS708
The tool instructed: "Turn ignition ON with Key 1. Do not start engine."
The DS708 churned for 18 seconds. A progress bar crawled across the screen: Reading EEPROM data… Decrypting… Time: 45 minutes
The Honda sat dead in the bay. Marco grabbed the DS708 from its chunky plastic case. The 8-inch screen flickered to life. He tapped the screen twice to wake it up from its old-school sleep mode.