As a retired auto technician I am sure glad I kept all my old scan tools for this transition into the locksmith field . No scan tool does it all either .
i was on the fence about the km100 since i already had vvdi2 and launch immo. i am probably fine with just those two but i want very high coverage. i think this pushed me over. thank you for this detailed review!
Cool video. I have a question i hope you can help me clarify. If i do the All keys lost, will it erase earlier approved keys, or will they still work? Hope u can answer. Thank you, keep it up with these videoes💪💯
Good question man I don’t think there enough in the grand scheme of things but that being said there enough for my current operation but I’ve personally been looking at the smart pro for the future. Which key programmers have you used if any as a apppertince?
@@Beginner-locksmith I've mostly been taught to use the autopropad, but they have other super old equipment like the advanced diagnostics. Unfortunately I haven't had enough shop time to learn as much as I'd like though.
@@Beginner-locksmith I'm more of a lockout tech than an apprentice. I do lockouts the majority of the day, but have about 1-3 hours in the shop most days, I just watch and learn as much as I can and occasionally jump on key makes, programming, and rekeys. It just fluctuates depending on how many customers there are and what kind of work needs to be done. It's mostly common stuff like kia ignitions rekey, honda door locks, basic house and mail key duplications, automotive key makes obviously. We get all kinds of cars, but they mostly do rekeys and ignition pulls in the morning cause we get tow-ins. But my workflow in the shop so far is get keys from customer, get matching remote or prox, go to autosmart, program remote or prox key to see if they take, decode h.s. with condor or sight read keys, double check bittings to code with insta code, cut blank, test door lock both sides of key, test ignition both sides of key, cut new key, test all fucntions, hand to customer. It's mostly the nuances on each vehicle that I need to take into consideration that I don't know too much yet like programming nissan rogue on certain years can brick the ecu. Other than that, I think I have a good handle on things. Just need more time in the shop. But being a lockout tech and learning the cars has REALLY helped me get a better understanding of how everything works. I personally get 5-10 calls a day usually. I decided to buy a set of lishis and have been practicing unlocking vehicles with them. Some of them get have been super tough!
😅 thanks for commenting but the point of the video was showing my different key programmers. Also this particular Honda the chip and board are integrated so they programmed together,if i cloned the remote wouldn’t program. For older Hondas you are correct that have onboard programming procedure.
Bro, I don’t want to be a competition and be in your business but I’m just curious if you’re willing to tell me how do you actually get the customers…? Here is my thought, 1, become a Road side assistant lockout guy thr insurance company and catch the customer that way. 2,find Them through Angie list. 3, google map review and yelp. 4, hand out business card to mechanics and auction Is there something that I’m not aware of? I’m trying to get into this business trying to make a decision . Thank you so much in advance.
4 is good 👍 3 is okay 2 I wouldn’t know 1 it doesn’t sound bad The customers you do get ,give great customer service and make sure you know what you are doing. Good luck on your journey 👍
Oh nooooo😅!!! Well since the T-ninja pro usually fails I’m going to have it attempt to program keys and catch it on video failing. Sucks the first time I record it does something right but it’s a Honda a basic car.
@@Beginner-locksmithyeah I agree I to will me making videos soon to show what tools work and what don’t I have most of them OBD star all of autel tools Xhorse tools Lonsdor …
@DavidPetrisor awesome 😎 Will it be under this account that I’m talking to? Or if it’s a different account Comment it Down here and I’ll subscribe to check out your videos when you do 😄
Thanks for the video! Information was much appreciated.
Thank you for the valuable information. Appreciate you.
As a retired auto technician I am sure glad I kept all my old scan tools for this transition into the locksmith field . No scan tool does it all either .
That’s awesome 😎 keep us posted on your journey !!!
i was on the fence about the km100 since i already had vvdi2 and launch immo. i am probably fine with just those two but i want very high coverage. i think this pushed me over. thank you for this detailed review!
No problem and I’m sure you won’t regret it!!! I haven’t 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Cool video. I have a question i hope you can help me clarify. If i do the All keys lost, will it erase earlier approved keys, or will they still work? Hope u can answer. Thank you, keep it up with these videoes💪💯
Yes all keys will only make present keys programmed to your car. Anything not present when function is done will be erased.
@@Beginner-locksmith thank you for your quick and great answer keep it up👌💯
@@JustAnotherDude97 thanks for your support 🙏
Any plans on getting an autopropad, or are the key tool max and km100 good enough?
Good question man
I don’t think there enough in the grand scheme of things but that being said there enough for my current operation but I’ve personally been looking at the smart pro for the future. Which key programmers have you used if any as a apppertince?
@@Beginner-locksmith I've mostly been taught to use the autopropad, but they have other super old equipment like the advanced diagnostics. Unfortunately I haven't had enough shop time to learn as much as I'd like though.
The autoPro pad is a solid programmer
If you don’t mind me asking
What do you do as an apprentice?
@@Beginner-locksmith I'm more of a lockout tech than an apprentice. I do lockouts the majority of the day, but have about 1-3 hours in the shop most days, I just watch and learn as much as I can and occasionally jump on key makes, programming, and rekeys. It just fluctuates depending on how many customers there are and what kind of work needs to be done. It's mostly common stuff like kia ignitions rekey, honda door locks, basic house and mail key duplications, automotive key makes obviously. We get all kinds of cars, but they mostly do rekeys and ignition pulls in the morning cause we get tow-ins. But my workflow in the shop so far is get keys from customer, get matching remote or prox, go to autosmart, program remote or prox key to see if they take, decode h.s. with condor or sight read keys, double check bittings to code with insta code, cut blank, test door lock both sides of key, test ignition both sides of key, cut new key, test all fucntions, hand to customer. It's mostly the nuances on each vehicle that I need to take into consideration that I don't know too much yet like programming nissan rogue on certain years can brick the ecu. Other than that, I think I have a good handle on things. Just need more time in the shop. But being a lockout tech and learning the cars has REALLY helped me get a better understanding of how everything works. I personally get 5-10 calls a day usually. I decided to buy a set of lishis and have been practicing unlocking vehicles with them. Some of them get have been super tough!
Can you recommend a good place to buy the autel km100 from?
American key supply
@@Beginner-locksmith Ok. Thanks.
@@Beginner-locksmithhi I’m only just starting
I’m in Australia can I buy a km100 online and use it in oz or do I need an Australian version ?? Thanks
@Tony-w8s5s I legit have no idea mate😅
I would call Autel support and found out there pretty good 👍
@@Beginner-locksmith thanks mate
For the honda cut the key, clone the chip with xhorse, and program the remote. Done deal.
😅 thanks for commenting but the point of the video was showing my different key programmers. Also this particular Honda the chip and board are integrated so they programmed together,if i cloned the remote wouldn’t program. For older Hondas you are correct that have onboard programming procedure.
So no to the ninja? Bro you said that it's A*s.lol
Lol nah on the ninja
Bro, I don’t want to be a competition and be in your business but I’m just curious if you’re willing to tell me how do you actually get the customers…?
Here is my thought,
1, become a Road side assistant lockout guy thr insurance company and catch the customer that way.
2,find Them through Angie list.
3, google map review and yelp.
4, hand out business card to mechanics and auction
Is there something that I’m not aware of?
I’m trying to get into this business trying to make a decision .
Thank you so much in advance.
4 is good 👍
3 is okay
2 I wouldn’t know
1 it doesn’t sound bad
The customers you do get ,give great customer service and make sure you know what you are doing. Good luck on your journey 👍
@@Beginner-locksmith thank you very much indeed!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I agree topdon sucks I also got it thinking it was good and it’s been a disappointment
You feel my pain 😅
Honestly 500$ plus dollars down the drain and I bought it around hype too 😂 man I wish I could have gotten refund.
@@Beginner-locksmithyeah I feel u I paid almost 3k for the topdon smart and t ninja box
Oh nooooo😅!!!
Well since the T-ninja pro usually fails
I’m going to have it attempt to program keys and catch it on video failing. Sucks the first time I record it does something right but it’s a Honda a basic car.
@@Beginner-locksmithyeah I agree I to will me making videos soon to show what tools work and what don’t I have most of them OBD star all of autel tools Xhorse tools Lonsdor …
@DavidPetrisor awesome 😎
Will it be under this account that I’m talking to? Or if it’s a different account
Comment it Down here and I’ll subscribe to check out your videos when you do 😄
ASS ! 😅😂😂
The t-ninja pro is definitely ass
Do not get in my opinion!!!