Tag: Dolphin XP005

Problem:

The new Xhorse Dolphin XP005 key cutting machine had error code 70. How to fix it?

Error: 70.
Found available firmware update incomplete.

 

 

Solution:

 

Update firmware.
If failed to update firmware via mobile phone, update it via Xhorse Upgrade kit.
Update firmware to 2.2.8.

As titled, how to distinguish VAG HU162T 8-Cut, 9-Cut and 10-Cut key blades? So we can properly cut keys using xhorse dolphin or condor key cutting machines.

 

 

The picture shows the side of the 3 keys.
From top to bottom, they are 8-cut, 9-cut and 10-cut.

 

The 8-cut (HU162T (8)) key is the easiest to distinguish.

It has only one fixed cut on the side and is straight.
The effective surface is on the top.

 

The 9-cut and 10-cut key can be quickly distinguished by the position of the effective surface.

The effective surface of 9-cut key is on the top, while the effective surface of 10-cut key is on the bottom.

It is also possible to distinguish them by the number of cuts.
9-cut key has 3-side cuts

10-cut key has 4-side cuts.

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Tutorial: How to replace/change the spindle motor belt for Xhorse Dolphin XP005 key cutting machine.

 

We are going to show how to replace the motor belt in your Dolphin XP005. Make sure that your purchase the right motor belt.

Remove our handle, and remove screw on the other side.

Take off this socket.

Make sure you get all your pieces out.
Then unscrew these 4 screws from the left side.

Remove these two screws in the back.

Remove these 4 screws from the right side.

Remove the two screws in the front.

Remove the screw on the right up top of dolphin xp005.

Take another allen, insert it to the hole there or do this.

Once you turn to the right to loosen, once you loosen it you can just unthread that.

Now that you have all the screws and bolts out of there, you can remove the case.
You need to be very careful with these cords in there.
The first cord that you are gonna have to remove is for the power switch.
We need to remove that, it is the only other thing that attaches to that casing.

The next thing we are going to have to disconnect is to find the LED.
The LED is connected to the lights in the front here.

Finally, we need to disconnect the display.

We need to remove two Philips head screws.

I would suggest taking a colored Sharpie and just marking the thread so you know exactly where it needs to go.

We are gonna take out flat head and turn it to the right, keep turning until we can remove our plate.

Once we have that off we can clearly see what happened.

We got a new belt, threw it around, just like so and now that milling cutter should rotate.

Then put the plate back on.
Take our flat head to lock that back in place. Now turn it to the left.

Then reinstall all connectors and screws.

Post-Replacement Calibration: After replacing the belt, it’s important to recalibrate the machine (e.g., clamp calibration, milling cutter calibration, and height level adjustment) to ensure that it cuts and decodes keys correctly.

If you had error code 5 when cutting key with Xhorse Dolphin XP005L key cutting machine (error images shown below), here is the possible solution.

 

 

 

 

Solution:

Remove those 3 screws set from probe base.

Check the small wire and clean up iron filings.

How to Check Xhorse Dolphin XP005/XP005L Battery Information?

 

In Xhorse App, go to Device Information->Key Cutting-> Power->Check battery information

Need to connect dolphin with Xhorse App to read battery information.

 

 

 

If it is XP005L, you can check battery information on the App or in the device (go to Battery information).

If the battery cannot charge or has other problems, do following:

1. Take a video of power on and off and send to us

2. Send a screenshot of battery information

3. If cannot read battery information, follow this way to test battery voltage and send test results to us.

The Xhorse engineer will check if battery needs replacement.

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Question:

How do you duplicate emergency key for 2021 Toyota Highlander TOY51 SINGLE SIDE with the newer version of Xhorse Dolphin XP005 with M5 clamp? Probe does not detect key, clamp seems too low.

 

Here is the clue:

You cut it on the wrong side.

You need to use the correct profile use the TOY40 one sided blade for emergency blade and it will work.

You cut the key on side A, not side B, the spacer is for condor, not dolphin. The double sided version is cut on side B.

You do not need a spacer with the dolphin, that’s for the Xhorse condor.

Select the correct key and it cuts perfectly every single time, no need to do anything special.

 

Go under TOY40 emergency key. New dolphin doesn’t use spacer.

 

 

 

 

 

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We have a customer who successfully decoded and cut 2022 Ford Maverick HU198T key blank with Xhorse condor ii under Escape HU198T.

Here is another way to decode and cut new HU198T key blank if you don’t know decode under Escape HU198T.

It is a 2024 Ford Mavericks. It has new HU198T key blank.

Let’s control the Xhorse Dolphin XP005 key cutting machine by the VVDI Key Tool Plus.

 

Go to Cut key-> Vehicle database
If selected by model Ford->Maverick, no 2024 HU198T is available. So we cannot go by car.

We scroll down All key blank. There are 4 HU198Ts. The difference is the depth.

 

 

All 4 of them say 10bits,  this one if we go into it we can see down here it has five depths.
Another one has four depths.

We are not sure about which to choose.  What happens if you decode it with the wrong key blank.

For example, let’s decode under 4 depths.
What it decodes is wrong.

If we go find bitting, it is not going to come up with anything.

 

 

 

Then we go to the 5 depths, the bitting the same.
But try find bitting, still no data.

Let’s select 1st one that also 5 depths.
Still got the same bitting.
If we go to find bitting, we got the key code this time.

 

That’s correct.

 

We can cut key by Dolphin XP005 with the key code.

 

What is the difference between the 2 five depths?
Looking at those little numbers down next to 12345.

One has little number and one does not. That’s the difference.

If you want to be safe, find one you know if you are decoding an existing key and you don’t have the vantage of having a code.
Do a little trial and error and if you find one that spits out a code when you hit the find bitting button, it is pretty safe to say that you got the right one.

 

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Here comes the Xhorse Dolphin XP005 (Generation 1) automotive key cutting machine maintenance manual.

 

This manual applies to models with serial number KM06, KM12 of Dolphin Generation I model.

 

1.Machine disassembly exploded pictures

P1-P10 location

 

2 Method of replacing parts due to machine malfunction

 

2.1 Replace the battery

Please refer to the disassembly pictures P1, P2, P3, and P4 in Chapter 1. Unscrew the screws in the red box separately to replace the battery module with a new one, and plug in the three wirings ports of the battery accordingly.

 

2.2 Replace the mainboard

Reason of replacement：1. The cutter is non-conductive 2.Unable to charge 3.Unable to power on or upgrade. 4. LED light does not light up 5. Startup error 6. Cutting error.

Please refer to the disassembly pictures P1 and P2 in Chapter 1.

Remove the screws in the green frame to remove the rear cover. Then refer P5 to remove the screws at position Z of the white frame at ⑩, and then remove the screws in the black frame at ① to ⑤ separately to replace the mainboard with a new one. Insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.

 

2.3 Replace the LED screen

Please refer to the disassembly pictures P1 and P2 in Chapter 1.

Remove the screws in the green frame separately to remove the rear cover. Then refer P5 to remove the screws in the yellow frame at ⑥⑦, and then rotate the Z-axis in the red circle clockwise to its highest position, refer P6 to pulldown the protective cover in the direction of the black arrow, rotate the column in the green box at ⑤to the left and remove it, then remove the rubber plug from the red box at ①② and unscrew the screw, and remove the front cover and screen and replace them. Insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.2.4 Replace the spindle motor beltDue to long-terms use, the belt should be replaced in a timely manner when it ages, breaks or slips(breaking the cutter during cutting). Refer Chapter 2.3 to remove the front cover to see the belt (shown in P7), and replace it directly.

 

2.5 Replace the motor

2.5.1 Replace the spindle motor

When the motor makes abnormal noise, it needs to be replaced. Refer chapter 2.3 to remove the front cover and belt, then refer P7 to unscrew the screws in the white frame at ①② and green frame at ③, after that, replace it directly.

 

2.5.2 Replace the X-axis screw shaft motor

When the screw motor gets stuck or bent, the X-axis screw shaft motor need to replace. Refer to the disassembly pictures P1 and P2 in Chapter 1, remove the screws in their green frame separately to remove the rear cover, refer P8 to remove the screws in the white frame at ③④, after that, replace it directly.To replace the x-axis rail need to refer to chapter 2.1. Remove the battery first, then refer P9 to remove the screws in the white frame at ①, then remove screws in the red frame at ② and the black screwsat③④, after that, replace it directly.

 

2.5.3 Replace the Y-axis screw shaft motor

When the screw motor gets stuck or bent, the Y-axisscrew shaft motor need to replace. Refer chapter 2.2 to remove the mainboard first, then refer P8 to remove thescrews in the black frame at ①② and the white frame at③④, remove the X-axis screw shaft motor first, then refer P10 to remove the screws in the black frame at ①, remove the screws in the red circle in the right picture , then replace the Y-axis screw shaft motor directly.

2.5.4 Replace the Z-axis screw shaft motor

When the screw motor gets stuck or bent, the Z-axis screw shaft motor needs to replace. Refer to the chapter2.2 to remove the mainboard first, refer P8 to remove thescrews in the black frame at ①②, then refer P10 to remove the screw in the white frame at②③， remove thescrews in the red circle in the right picture, then replace the Y-axis screw shaft motor directly.

2.6 Replace the sensor

2.6.1 Replace the X-axis sensor

When the sensor is defective or damaged, it needs to be replaced. Please refer P1 and P2 to remove the screws in the green frame and remove the rear cover, then refer P5 to remove the screws in the white frame at ⑧, then replace it. Insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.

 

2.6.2 Replace the Y-axis sensor

When the sensor is defective or damaged, it needs to be replaced. Please refer P1 and P2 to remove the screws in the green frame and remove the rear cover, then refer P5 to remove the screws in the white frame at ⑨, then replace it. Insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.

2.6.3 Replace the Z-axis sensor

When the sensor is defective or damaged, it needs to be replaced. Please refer P1 and P2 to remove the screws in the green frame and remove the rear cover, then refer P5 to remove the screws in the white frame at ⑩, then replace it. Insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.

2.7 Replace or inspect the probe wires

2.7.1 The probe non-conductive

Poor contact or broken circuit caused by worn probe wires. Refer chapter 2.3 to remove the front cover and belt, then refer P7 to remove the green frame at③, refer P6 to remove the white frame at③④. As shown in the left picture below, gently pull the red probe wire forward while shaking the probe base. Then in the right picture below, you can see the screw which fixed probe in the red frame, unscrew it to replace the probe and cutting wires. Insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.

2.7.2 The probe remains conductive

Refer to chapter 2.7.1, check if the probe wire is broken, and if there are metal debris near the fixingscrews or at the lamp panel (don’t blow with an air gun).

 

2.8 Replace or inspect the cutter wires

2.8.1 The cutter non-conductive

Poor contact or broken circuit caused by worn probe wires, refer chapter 2.7.1 to replace the probe and cutting wires. Insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.

 

 

2.8.2 The cutter remains conductive

Refer to chapter 2.7.1, check if the cutter wire isbroken, and if there are metal debris near the fixing screws or at the lamp panel (don’t blow with an air gun).If none of the above situations exist, the cutter remains conductive, refer P7 to loosen the screws in the black frame at⑤⑥⑦, and tighten the screws in the red frame at⑧⑨, use your fingers to push the cutter hole upwards slowly, then observe if the white insulation paper is broken or if there are metal debris inside the cutting shaft (don’t blow with an air gun), refer to the picture on the right. when reinstalling the screws, it is necessary to refer P7 to loosen the screws in the red frame at⑧⑨ first.

2.9 Replace the probe shaft or the cutter shaft

When the top thread of the probe and the cutter is slippery and cannot be removed, it is necessary to replace the probe shaft or the cutter shaft. To replace the probe shaft needs to refer chapter 2.7.1 and replace the probe base. Replace the cutter shaft needs to refer chapter 2.8 and remove the cutter shaft, then refer chapter 2.10 to disassemble it.

 

2.10 Main shaft abnormal noise maintenance

reason for abnormal noise: metal debris present, belt wear and large gap in the shaft hole for the cutter. Refer chapter 2.3 to remove the front cover, clean the metal debris, replace the belt, or refer P7 to loosen the screws in the red frame at⑧⑨, and tighten the screws in the black frame at⑤⑥⑦.The disassembly and assembly of the spindle structure are as follows：

2.11 Replace the key switch and USB port

Replace the key switch should refer to the disassembly pictures P1 and P2 in Chapter 1. Remove the screws inthe green frame to remove the rear cover. Unscrew the nut indicated by the arrow to replace it. Then insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.

Replace the USB port should refer the picture below, remove the screws in the black frame, then remove the screws in the red frame. After replacement, insert the mainboard port according to the wire harness label.

2.12 Replace clamp parts

M1 clamp: Remove the screws and nut in the red frame on the left picture, push the knob up, then you can replace the clamp surface.

M2 clamp: Rotate the knob outward on the left picture, then it can be disassembled. Replace the corresponding parts according to the picture on the right.

M5 clamp：Remove the nut in the white frame and remove the screws in the red frame on the picture below, rotate the knob outward on the left picture, then it can be disassembled. Replace the corresponding parts according to the picture on the right.

Problem:

Anyone have problems with your machine decoding B106 key blank or any gm keys including old gm single side cut.? I can’t get my Triton or Xhorse Dolphin XP005 to decode them accurately? If I cut by code they work every time just won’t decode them. Any solution?

 

 

Possible solutions:

1. When can’t get Xhorse dolphin to decode something use the universal duplicator function to cut a key.

2. If the tip is worn they will read improper. You eyeball them and put it in fill to verify that it’s a good code.

3. Sight read. Decode with your eyes.

4. Get good at eyeballing the cuts on the key. B106 is easy. If the cut goes below the milling groove, then it’s a 5. if its at the milling groove, but doesn’t cut into it, it’s a 4. The rest you can figure out by how high or low they are relative to each other. You’re only really sight-reading 3 different depths at that point. Hold a blank key behind the worn out key if it helps you. If that still doesn’t help, buy a Lishi and decode the door lock to figure out over half of the cuts and sight-read the rest off of the blade. Use cuts-to-code software if you want to verify a valid cut combination.
If all of that fails, get the ignition to turn over once more. Usually the worn key just needs to be pulled out a tad, because the tip is worn down and give it the ol’ GM jiggle. Then pull the ignition and read the code or read the wafers inside.

 

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What’s the difference between 2023 new Xhorse dolphin xp005 (without battery version) and old Dolphin XP005 (with battery version)?

 

New Dolphin XP005:

1. Without built-in battery. Works with or without battery.

If need battery, you can buy an optional battery for dolphin.

If without battery, you can take out for work by car.

2. Comes with M5 clamp in default (M5= M1+M2)

 

 

 

Old Dolphin XP005:

1.Come with built-in battery.  Works only with built-in battey. Cannot work without battery.

2. Old dolphin comes with M1 and M2 clamps in default. Also compatible with M5 clamp (purchase separately.)

 

 

 

Apart from that, they make no difference in appearance and functions.

 

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