How to use Condor XC Mini Plus II to modify HON66 key blank to VA2T?

Both Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Plus II and Dolphin XP005L have updated their key modification feature. They can now be used to modify the HON66 key blank to a VA2T key blank.
Let’s see how it works with XC Mini Plus ii.

Operation time: approx. 3mins

HON66 key blank vs. VA2T key:
The HON66 key is wider than the VA2T key.

How to solve it?
Use the Condor XC Mini Plus II key-cutting machine to modify and remove the excess part of the HON66 key blank.

The task can be performed both online and offline. A free lifelong online database upgrade service is available to better serve users in areas with poor network connectivity. After downloading the database, the offline operation is also possible

1. Cut HON66 key blank

Turn on the XC Mini Plus ii device and select the [Modify Key] function.

Select General key blanks>> VA2T>> VA2T (M5- A clamp, VA2T ignition)


The probe and milling cutter defaulted to 1.00mm and 1.50mm relatively
Tap on [Start cutting]


 

The default parameters are below, no need to change them.

• Key blank length: 3940
• Key blank width: 730
• Key blank thickness: 300

Click [OK] to start cutting

Once you’ve finished cutting, clean the clamp and remove the key.
The edge of the key will be partly removed.
Then, place the key in reverse on the Mini Condor to cut the remaining part.
Repeat this cutting step to complete the process.

2. Copy a VA2T key with HON66 key blank
Tap on the [Automotive] function on the home screen
Select Key blank>> General key blanks>> VA2T>> VA2T (M5- B clamp, VA2T ignition)


Rotate the clamp to the B side and insert the original key.
The default probe and cutter are 1.00mm and 1.50mm respectively.
Press [Decode key] to learn the key.

Key decoding is successful

Inert the new blank and start to cut

Press [Start cutting]
The cutting depth recommended uses a default value: of 1.00.
Tap [Cut]


Key cutting is complete.
Clean up the clamp and flip the key to cut.
The key has been successfully cut

The lock was opened successfully using the Condor XC Mini Plus II key cutter. It worked perfectly!