Autel MaxiIM IM508 Key Programmer is able to add a smart remote for Honda Civic 2018 success. Here is the detailed IMMO functions list.
Autel IM508 IMMO Honda Civic Car List:
| Vehicle | System | Add key | All keys lost | Remote learning | Immo part replacement |
| Civic | Remote system(9 generation) | × | × | By OBD | × |
| Civic | Immobilizer(Honda)(Blade key) | By OBD | By OBD | By OBD | ECM, immobilizer unit and ECM/PCM, replace ECM/PCM, replace MPCS/MICU/IMOES, replace immobilizer unit |
| Civic | Knob-style smart card(Honda) | By OBD | By OBD | × | Replace ECU of the smart key, replace ignition knob |
| Civic | Touch-tone smart card(Honda) | By OBD | Parts support by OBD/ on-bench/ boot | × | Replace ECM/PCM, replace MICU |
How to use IM508 to add a smart key?
Prepare 2 keys: a working key & a new key.
Smart key chip: 47, frequency: 433 Mhz.
Connect Autel IM508 with OBD, turn ignition on(press twice).
Honda >> System selection >> Keyless system >> Touch-tone smart card(Honda)
Is the ignition turned on by pressing Start button twice? Yes
(If not, press Start button twice here)
Registration >> Add smart key >> Read instructions, Yes
Follow the notes to operate:
Turn the ignition switch off.
(Don’t press the foot brake and press the engine Start/Stop button)
Wait for the ECU to stabilise…
Take one registered keyless access remote into the vehicle.
Remove all other keyless access remotes from the vehicle.
Press “OK”.
Turn the ignition switch on.
(don’t press the foot brake and press the engine Start/Stop button twice)
Take all original keyless access remotes out of vehicle.
Take a new keyless access remote into the vehicle.
This keyless access remote is now registered. Press “OK”.
Turn ignition switch off.
(Don’t press the foot brake and press the engine Start/Stop button)
Turn ignition switch on.
Don’t press the foot brake and press the engine Start/Stop button twice.
Are both the keyless access and immobilizer indicator lights turned off? Yes
Turn the ignition switch off.
(Don’t press the foot brake and press the engine Start/Stop button)
Turn the ignition switch on.
(Don’t press the foot brake and press the engine Start/Stop button twice)
The registration is completed.
Turn the ignition switch off.
(Don’t press the foot brake and press the engine Start/Stop button)
Check all keyless access remotes to ensure each can work.
Turn the ignition switch on.
(Don’t press the foot brake and press the engine Start/Stop button twice)
The new smart remote does work.
Done!
This is how to use Autel IM508 to add a 2018 Honda Civic smart remote successfully.