Can my CEM pin be detected or do I need to pay for the PIN extraction service?

[NVSmythe]

Hello,

I'm looking to add a key to my 2018 XC60 T8.

I've read here, that someone else with the same vehicle was able to use Orbit to detect the CEM pin and use that to add a key without any issues.
But that post was from several years ago. (Before the PIN decoding services were a thing)

Not sure what has changed.
Do I need to now pay for the PIN extraction/ decoding service? Or will the base Orbit software be able to detect my CEM Pin?

If I go with the base now to try, can I add on the CEM PIN service later if it isn't working?


Also, When do I need my VGM PIN? What's that do for me?

[NVSmythe]

It cannot…

Whatever people had done in the past to get the CEM pin detected, is no longer available.
I was able to email support and they billed my PayPal $125 for the PIN service.
Not sure how long that takes, it been about 12 hours.

Lastly, looks like VGM PIN is for newer vehicle with android Head units.

Thanks.