Launch Key Programmer Kit – Professional Automotive Chip & Smart Key Generator (with Super Chip, Folding Remotes & Smart Key Set)
For Launch IMMO Plus / IMMO Elite / PAD VII Only | Universal Smart Key Programming Solution
🚗 Product Overview
The Launch Key Programmer Kit is a professional key-programming and chip-generation set designed exclusively for Launch IMMO-series devices (IMMO Plus, IMMO Elite and PAD VII).
It provides everything needed to generate, test, and program automotive keys, clone transponder chips, and create smart keys for a wide range of global vehicle brands.
Developed by Launch engineers, this kit brings advanced functionality to your existing diagnostic tablet — allowing you to:
Identify and generate transponder chips
Produce new key types with the included Super Chip
Test remote control frequency and button functionality
Create and customise smart keys and folding remotes for popular vehicle platforms
Ideal for locksmiths, auto-electricians, and professional garages, this compact kit turns your Launch IMMO device into a full-featured automotive key laboratory.
📦 What’s Included in the Package
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 × Key Programmer | Main unit for chip generation and key programming |
| 1 × Launch Super Chip | Universal chip capable of replacing most automotive transponders |
| 1 × LS Nissan (Smart Key) | 4-button smart key for Nissan models |
| 1 × LN Peugeot DS (Folding Key) | 3-button folding key for Peugeot / DS vehicles |
| 1 × LE Volkswagen (Folding Key) | 3-button folding key for VW / Škoda models |
| 1 × LE Ford (Folding Key) | 4-button folding key for Ford vehicles |
| 1 × USB-Type-C Cable | Data cable for connection to the IMMO tablet |
Everything arrives pre-configured and ready for use with supported Launch IMMO systems.
✨ Main Functions
🔹 Chip Identification
Detects and displays the transponder type embedded in the key — ideal for identifying unknown or aftermarket keys before duplication.
🔹 Chip Generation via Super Chip
Generates a wide range of chip types directly on the included Launch Super Chip, replacing dozens of individual chip models with a single reusable unit.
🔹 Remote Frequency Measurement
Measures the frequency of existing remotes (315 / 433 / 868 MHz etc.) to confirm proper signal transmission.
🔹 Smart Key Creation
Generates and configures smart key types for modern keyless-entry vehicles, including proximity-start systems.
Together, these functions enable locksmiths to create, verify, and adapt both standard and advanced keys with maximum efficiency.
🧠 Supported Chip Types and Their Typical Uses
| Chip Type | Description | Common Vehicle Brands / Models |
|---|---|---|
| 8A | Smart chip for keyless systems | Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Ford, Honda |
| 8C | Basic non-encrypted transponder | Mazda, Ford, Suzuki |
| 8E | Enhanced transponder for Asian models | Hyundai, Kia, Proton |
| 4C | Older non-encrypted chip | Toyota (pre-2005), Jeep, Fiat |
| 4D | Widely used protected chip (multiple generations) | Ford, Toyota, Land Rover |
| 4E | High-security version with limited applications | Lexus, Toyota |
| 48 | Encrypted high-security chip | VW, Audi, Škoda, Seat |
| 7935 | Philips simple transponder | Opel, Renault, Citroën |
| 7936 | Cloneable European chip | Peugeot, Fiat |
| 7938 / 7939 | Updated 7936 family – broad support | Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru |
| 11 / 12 / 13 | Legacy chip types | Opel, Ford (1990s), Renault |
This wide range ensures compatibility with thousands of vehicle models worldwide.
🔧 Practical Programming Procedures
The Launch Key Programmer interface (accessible through the IMMO Plus / Elite / PAD VII tablet) guides you step-by-step through the entire process.
🔑 LS Nissan Smart Key (4 Buttons)
Navigate to [Vehicle Remote]
Select the appropriate smart key model
Insert the LS Nissan key into the programmer
Wait for successful generation – the key is now ready for vehicle programming
🔑 LE Volkswagen / Ford Folding Remotes (3 / 4 Buttons)
Open [Vehicle Remote]
Choose the correct vehicle model
Insert the LE folding key into the programmer
Start the generation process
Under [Set Type of Super Chip], assign the correct chip type (e.g., 48, 4D)
🔑 LN Peugeot DS Folding Key (3 Buttons)
Select the model under [Vehicle Remote]
Insert the LN folding key
For non-electronic vehicles, use [Set Type of Wireless Remote] to configure manually
🔁 Generating a Chip with the Super Chip
Enter [Set Type of Super Chip]
Choose the required chip (e.g., 48, 4D, 8A, etc.)
Insert the Super Chip into the coil area of the programmer
Once generation completes, the chip is ready to be installed in a key shell and programmed to the vehicle
🔗 Compatibility with Launch Devices
The Launch Key Programmer works exclusively with the following models:
✅ Launch X431 IMMO Plus
✅ Launch X431 IMMO Elite
✅ Launch X431 PAD VII
⚠️ Not compatible with:
– X431 PRO3 V+
– X431 PROS V5.0
– X431 PRO5
– CRP919X, CRP909X or other OBD scanners
A paired connection with a compatible IMMO tablet is mandatory for correct operation.
💡 Technical Overview
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supported Connection | USB Type-C |
| Frequency Measurement Range | 300–900 MHz |
| Supported Chip Families | 11, 12, 13, 4C, 4D, 4E, 8A, 8C, 8E, 48, 7935, 7936, 7938, 7939 |
| Smart Key Support | Keyless / proximity types (8A, 4D, MQB etc.) |
| Supported Functions | Chip ID, Chip Generation, Remote Frequency Test, Smart Key Creation |
| Compatible Devices | Launch IMMO Plus / Elite / PAD VII |
| Update Method | Via IMMO tablet firmware (Wi-Fi) |
⚙️ Step-by-Step Workflow
Connect the Programmer via USB-C to your Launch IMMO device.
Open the Key Programmer App – automatically recognises the connected hardware.
Select Key Type or Vehicle Model from the database.
Insert the Key or Super Chip into the socket.
Follow On-Screen Instructions for generation or cloning.
Program the Finished Key to the vehicle using the IMMO tablet.
The process is intuitive and takes only a few minutes per key.
🧩 Use Cases
Creating replacement keys for lost or damaged originals
Converting aftermarket shells into working transponders
Testing remote frequency before vehicle programming
Re-generating chips for different vehicles using the same Super Chip
Producing spare keys for fleet vehicles or workshops
This modular approach saves both time and inventory cost, as one Super Chip can replace multiple chip types.
🔒 Security & Reliability
Each Super Chip and Smart Key is manufactured to Launch’s OEM standards, ensuring:
Consistent signal strength and chip quality
Reliable encryption compatibility with OEM ECUs
Long lifespan and resistance to interference
The system follows Launch’s secure communication protocol, preventing accidental overwriting or key duplication outside authorised devices.
🛠️ Maintenance & Firmware Updates
Firmware updates are delivered through your paired Launch IMMO tablet via Wi-Fi.
Launch provides continuous updates to expand chip compatibility and add new smart key models.
Keeping your IMMO tablet updated automatically enhances the performance of the Key Programmer and Super Chip functions.
🧠 Advantages at a Glance
✅ Works directly with Launch IMMO Plus / Elite / PAD VII
✅ Generates over 20 types of transponder chips
✅ Measures and verifies remote control frequencies
✅ Creates smart keys for modern keyless vehicles
✅ Replaces dozens of OEM chips with one Super Chip
✅ Simple USB-C plug-and-play connection
✅ Compact, portable, and workshop-ready design







