Lonsdor K518 Pro Copy 2018- JLR Smart Key with ADP40

Lonsdor K518 Pro and K518ISE series key programmers also support copying 2018- Jaguar Land rover smart keys without KVM removal.

 

Here we will show how to copy 2018- JLR new style smart key using Lonsdor devices.

Model example: 2019 Land rover Discovery.

 

Tools required:

Lonsdor K518 Pro

Lonsdor ADP-40 adapter

Original key

New original key or Lonsdor JLR smart key to be copied.

 

Procedure:
1. Generate Lonsdor key

Must generate Lonsdor key first before copying a key.

Generate Lonsdor remote under the correct remote program (2018- ID49).

2. Read Original Key Data
Go to IMMO & Remote- Land Rover- Select from vehicle- Land Rover 2018 onwards- Key copy (No KVM removal).

Read vehicle information.
Lonsdor detects that this vehicle does not have UWB function.

Select Add key (No KVM removal) function.

NOTE:
This function can copy and add key in the position of the working key.
For models without keyless entry, the generated key function is complete and can be used directly.
For models with keyless entry, the key has RKE and Emergency Start functions ONLY  (no smart/UWB function) after copying is finished.

Disassemble the original key shell.
Follow K518 key wiring diagram to solder ADP40 adapter wires to the original key circuit board.

Then connect ADP40 adater wth K518 PRO.

Read and save original key data.

 

3. Write key/Copy key

Lonsdor will read key IDs.

The first ID is the original key ID.

Select the second key ID to write a new key.

Select copy a Lonsdor smart key.

Remove ADP40 adapter
Place the generated Lonsdor smart key into K518 key slot.
And write original key data to the new key.

If you copy an OEM key.
Select to use OEM key.
Remove key shell of the new original key.
Solder ADP40-40 wires to the new key and write key.

How to Solve Londsor LKE Emulator Boot Version Error?

Problem:

Need to make Toyota 8A BA smart key with Lonsdor K518 programmer. The device failed to obtain LKE emulator data and says Boot version 96F77684-01

Solution:

First, go to Special Functions > Analog Chips > Analog Chip Generation > 4D to generate a blank 4D chip, and then upgrade it.

Then try again.

Add 2025 Toyota Prado Smart Key with Lonsdor K518 Pro

We demonstrate the smart key programming process for the new-generation Toyota Prado 2025. We have used the Lonsdor K518 Pro and provided a step-by-step guide on how to program this new model.

 

Procedure:

Connect Londsor FP30 30 pin cable to the smart box. The smart box is located under the instrument on the driver side.

Then connect OBD cable with K518 Pro programmer.

Go to IMMO & Remote- Toyota- Select from type- All smart key lost- Type 3 (2022-)- 8A.
Select Back up immo data.

Turn on ignition; if it fails, turn on the emergency flashers 2 times from ON to OFF.
Read and save immo data.

Select Add smart key.
Keep the vehicle full charged.
Turn on ignition switch.
Select the smart box immo data PEPS D-flash data just saved to obtain 12-digit pin code.

Detect key number information.

Hold the registered key’s back close to the Start button, when buzzer beeps once, take the key away from the button.

Hold the new smart key’s back close to the Start button, when buzzer beeps once, take the key away from the button.

Program a new 8A smart key successfully.

Lonsdor K518 Update 2025-2026 Nissan Smart Key Programming

Lonsdor K518 Pro and K518 series released new Nissan Immobilizer software on September 4th, 2026.

Nissan IMMO Programming

Model	Year	Key Type	Add Key/AKL	PIN-FREE
N7	2025-2026	Smart key	Supported	Yes
N6	2025-2026	Smart key	Supported	PIN Query
NX8	2025-2026	Smart key	Supported	PIN Query
Altima L34	2025-2026	Smart key	Supported	Yes

 

Add 2025 Toyota Tacoma 8A BA Key with Lonsdor K518 Pro

Lonsdor K518 Pro FCV successfully added a spare 8A BA proximity smart key to 2025+ Toyota Tacoma.

Add key only, cannot do all keys lost on 2025+ Tacoma.
Reading immo data lets you emulate a key.

 

Example: Add key 2025 Toyota Tacoma 8A BA

 

Tools used:

Lonsdor K518 Pro/Pro FCV

Original key

New key to be programmed (LT20) or EoneBoss TLK1

Lonsdor FP30 30 pin cable

 

NOTE: This function requires 2025+ Toyota 8A/4A license activation.

 

Procedure:

Step 1: Back up immo data

Menu path: IMMO & Remote- Toyota- Select from type- PEPS- Type 11 (CAN 2025-)- 2025- (8A BA).

Select Back up immo data.

Connect a FP30 30 pin cable to the smart box.

Then read and save immo data.

Step 2: Generate emulator key

Add smart key requires credits.  Lonsdor dropped to 24 credits. A customer found a new way to add key to this model without credits.

Go back to Toyota- Select from type- PEPS (Add key & AKL)- Type 3(2022-)- 8A- Generate emergency key (Pro Antenna).

Load backed up immo data to generate an emergency key.
The function requires a network connection.
Connect the simu-antenna and place the antenna’s top in the card slot.

Generate emulator key successfully.

Step 3: Add Smart Key

Connect Add Smart Key Function.
Switch ignition on
Load the read D-flash data of PEPS to get 12-digit pin code.

The device shows the number of registered keys.

Put the original key close to the start button.

Put the new key or the Eoneboss TLK01 key to the start button.

Registered /Program a new key successfully.

Eoneboss TLK-1 collects the data after it is programmed to the car, then transfers the data it collected and write it the unlock smart.