HU66 vs HU162T: Which Lishi Tool Fits Your Volkswagen or Audi?
Short version: HU66 is the older 8-cut VW/Audi group keyway. HU162T is the newer family, and it comes in 8-cut, 9-cut and 10-cut versions for different locks. If the vehicle is pre-2015, HU66. If it is 2015 or later, check which HU162T you need.
1. The split is by year, not by brand
Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda used HU66 for years, then moved to HU162T on newer platforms. The same badge can appear on both sides of the change.
Check the year and the keyway code before the model name.
2. Comparison table
| Tool | Cut | Typical use | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| HU66 | 8 | Older Audi, VW, Skoda — ignition, door, trunk | AQLN0001 |
| HU162T v.3 | 8 | VW, Skoda — ignition | AQLP0087 |
| HU162T v.2 | 9 | 2015+ VW, Skoda — door | AQLP0055 |
| HU162T 10-cut | 10 | Magotan B8, newer Audi — door | AQLP0056 |
3. Why HU162T is confusing
One family name, three cut counts, different locks. A 9-cut door tool will not read an 8-cut ignition, and the 10-cut version targets newer Audi and Magotan doors.
Read the cut count and the application every time.
4. Which one to buy first
If you work mostly on older vehicles, HU66. If your work is 2015+, HU162T v.2 for doors and v.3 for ignition. Most full-service kits end up with both families.
5. FAQ
Can HU66 read a HU162T lock?
No. Different keyway.
Do I need all three HU162T versions?
Only if you cover doors, ignition and newer Audi/Magotan work. Start with the version that matches the vehicles you see.
Is the newer tool always better?
No. It is only better if it matches the lock.
Related reading
6. Where to start
Compare both families in the Automotive Lishi collection.
Reviewed against current product data on 2 November 2026. Keyway codes and cut counts come from the Original Lishi Tools catalogue.
