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New ECU and TCU support, Bench/Boot unlocks and important tool updates. With sources and a brief explanation of their workshop relevance.

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Mercedes and Maybach V8: MG1CP003 unlock

MG1CP003 for supported 4.0 V8 and E Performance applications is handled in Bench after a mail-in unlock. Listed examples include Mercedes-AMG, S-Class and Maybach SL 680.

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VAG and Ford hybrid: MG1CS211 unlock

MG1CS211 in supported 1.4 and 1.5 TSI/eTSI/hybrid applications gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The source lists VAG models and Ford Tourneo Connect.

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VAG V6 TDI: MD1CS014/064 unlocks

MD1CS014 including Gen2 and MD1CS064 gain Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The source lists selected Audi and VW 3.0 V6 TDI applications, including MHEV.

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Ferrari: MG1CS039 after mail-in unlock

Bosch MG1CS039 in supported Ferrari applications can be read and written in Bench after a mail-in unlock. Support covers selected current gasoline and hybrid models.

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AutoTuner One: MG1CS011 after mail-in unlock

MG1CS011 in the SPC5777M variant gains OBD support on AutoTuner One after a mail-in unlock. New reads are required because application blocks have been added; older reads do not match the updated protocol.

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Nissan and Infiniti: MG1CS623 unlock

Bosch MG1CS623 in supported 3.5 V6 twin-turbo applications gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The release lists Nissan Patrol and Armada, plus Infiniti QX80.

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Pickups and tractors: MD1CS089 unlock

Bosch MD1CS089 gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The announcement lists selected pickups, commercial vehicles and agricultural applications from brands including Isuzu, GWM, Maxus and Deutz-Fahr.

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Stellantis 2.2 diesel: MD1CS199 unlock

Bosch MD1CS199 in supported 2.2 diesel EU6e applications gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The source lists suitable Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel and Toyota commercial vehicles.

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VAG 1.5: MG1CS011 with Bench and OBD access

MG1CS011 in suitable 1.5 TSI/TFSI/TGI/eTSI applications is first unlocked through the mail-in service. Bench access is then possible; an additional Bench unlock prepares it for OBD work.

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Audi RS3 and Cupra VZ5: MG1CS163 unlock

Protected MG1CS163 in supported pre-facelift 2.5 TFSI applications gains Bench and OBD access after a mail-in unlock. AutoTuner One is also supported after the initial unlock.

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Renault and Dacia: MD1CS016 unlock

Bosch MD1CS016 with TC399 in supported Blue dCi applications can be read and written in Bench after a mail-in unlock. Listed brands are Renault, Dacia and selected Nissan and Mercedes applications.

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Ford SID212: OBD without prior unlock

SID212 and SID212evo are handled directly via OBD in supported applications. ECU removal and a prior Bench patch are no longer required compared with earlier protocols.

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FPT and CNH: MD1CS069 after mail-in unlock

Bosch MD1CS069 in suitable FPT Euro 6d and Stage V applications gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The announcement covers commercial vehicle and agricultural applications.

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Stellantis 1.5 diesel: MD1CS003 unlock

Bosch MD1CS003 for supported 1.5 BlueHDi, Turbo D, Multijet and D-4D applications is handled in Bench after a mail-in unlock. Coverage includes Stellantis and Toyota.

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Ford SID212: local Bench unlock for OBD

SID212 and SID212evo for supported Ford 2.0 EcoBlue applications no longer require a mail-in unlock. Further work takes place via OBD after a local Bench patch.

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