Hitag transponders are employed in a wide range of car keys to prevent theft and unauthorized starting of vehicles. They are also a contributing factor to the increased cost of duplicating car keys for many models that incorporate this technology. Nevertheless, there is currently a software developer who collaborates with these transponder keys, all thanks to Janne Kivijakola.
The hack involves utilizing a retired reader tool obtained from a Renault in a junkyard, connected to either an Arduino Mega 2560 or Arduino Nano. Using this configuration, key transponders can be programmed using a software called AESHitager that operates on the Windows platform. It works with different Hitag transponders such as Hitag2, Hitag3, and Hitag AES, as well as the VVDI Super Chip and specific BMW keys.
If you’ve been having issues with coded keys, this project might just be what you need to sort your car out. Everything you need is available on GitHub for those wishing to try this at home. We’ve seen some interesting hacks in this space before, too. Video after the break.
Source: OPEN SOURCE KEY PROGRAMMER FOR HITAG2 KEYS
