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|Description=Autel and subbrand Otofix - Automotive Diagnostic tools | |Description=Autel and subbrand Otofix - Automotive Diagnostic tools | ||
|Logo=Autel logo.png}} | |Logo=Autel logo.png|Type=Private|Industry=Automotive|Founded=2004}}Autel is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of professional automotive diagnostic tools, equipment, and accessories.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Autel North America |url=https://autel.us/about/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251218041128/https://autel.us/about/ |archive-date=2025-12-18 |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=Autel |quote=Autel is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of professional automotive diagnostic tools, equipment, and accessories.}}</ref> | ||
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==Consumer-impact summary== | == Consumer-impact summary == | ||
Autel has removed functions from their tools at the request of car manufacturers. | |||
* Autel removed Ford immobilizer functions at Ford's request.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
* Autel did the same for Toyota with the immobilizer "All Keys Lost" functions. | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
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Sincerely, | Sincerely, | ||
Autel U.S.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-06 |title=Autel is going to Remove Ford Immobilizer Functions |url=https://www.key-programmer.com/2025/08/06/autel-is-going-to-remove-ford-immobilizer-functions |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260121192342/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.key-programmer.com%2F2025%2F08%2F06%2Fautel-is-going-to-remove-ford-immobilizer-functions%2F |archive-date=2026-01-21 |access-date=2026-01-21}}</ref></blockquote> | Autel U.S.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2025-08-06 |title=Autel is going to Remove Ford Immobilizer Functions |url=https://www.key-programmer.com/2025/08/06/autel-is-going-to-remove-ford-immobilizer-functions |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260121192342/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.key-programmer.com%2F2025%2F08%2F06%2Fautel-is-going-to-remove-ford-immobilizer-functions%2F |archive-date=2026-01-21 |access-date=2026-01-21}}</ref></blockquote> | ||
===Toyota immobilizer All | ===Toyota immobilizer "All Keys Lost" functions removed=== | ||
<blockquote>Dear Valued Partner, | <blockquote>Dear Valued Partner, | ||