Hyundai, Kia and Genesis: MD1CS012 unlock
Bosch MD1CS012 gains Bench reading and writing after a mail-in unlock. The ECU can be sent unopened; examples include Genesis SUVs, Hyundai Palisade and Staria, and Kia Sorento and Tasman.
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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.
Isuzu, Mahindra and Tata: MD1CS018 unlock
Bosch MD1CS018 with TC375 gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock. For this procedure, the ECU must be opened on both sides. The source lists selected Isuzu, Mahindra and Tata applications.
Read articleRange Rover P530: MG1CS201 unlock
Bosch MG1CS201 in supported Range Rover and Range Rover Sport P530 applications from 2022 can be read and written in Bench after a mail-in unlock.
Read articleRemote Unlock is being renamed Mail-in Unlock
Autotuner is renaming its mail-in service Mail-in Unlock. The procedure remains unchanged: the ECU is physically sent to the manufacturer and unlocked there.
Read articleLotus Emira 2.0: MG1CP002 unlock
MG1CP002 in the Lotus Emira with the AMG 2.0 turbo engine is handled in Bench after a mail-in unlock. The ECU does not need to be opened before shipping; existing modifications are lost when it is reset to original software.
Read articleMercedes MRD1/MRG1: mail-in unlock without opening
MD1CP001 and MG1CP002 in supported Mercedes applications gain Bench and OBD access after a mail-in unlock without prior ECU opening. The manufacturer resets the ECU to original software during the process.
Read articleBMW MDG1: mail-in unlock without prior opening
Mail-in unlocking for BMW Bosch MDG1 from 2020 is simplified: prior ECU opening is no longer required. The manufacturer reserves the right to open it if necessary; SID212 and EMS71 remain excluded from this simplification.
Read articleIneos: Bench after mail-in unlock
MD1CP032 and MG1CS024 in supported Ineos applications receive normal reading and writing in Bench after a mail-in unlock. Backup creation is included.
Read articleToyota Supra: MDG1 after mail-in unlock
MG1CS024 and MG1CS201 in supported Toyota Supra applications gain Bench and OBD access after a mail-in unlock. The same announcement adds OBD support for the ZF 8HP Gen3 transmission control unit.
Read articleBMW DDE8/DME8 from 2020: mail-in unlock
Protected BMW MDG1 variants MD1CP032, MD1CS001, MG1CS024, MG1CS049 and MG1CS201 gain Bench and OBD access after a mail-in unlock. ECU suitability must first be identified in Bench; the ECU is reset to original software.
Read articleAutoTuner One: VAG MDG1 and OBD unlock
AutoTuner One expands Virtual Read access to several VAG MDG1 families. The source distinguishes write times with the initial unlock and after unlocking. H80 support depends on the specific OBD variant.
Read articleMercedes EMS71: OBD after mail-in unlock
Continental EMS71 in supported Mercedes 1.3 T applications gains OBD reading and writing after a mail-in unlock. The procedure at the time requires opening the ECU on both sides before shipping.
Read articleAutoTuner One: MDG1 after preparatory unlock
AutoTuner One supports MD1CP002, MD1CS001, MG1CS003, MG1CS024 and MG1CS201. Certain variants require a prior Bench unlock with the Tool; support at the time excluded newly protected ECUs after June 2020.
Read articleFord SID212: original mail-in unlock
Continental SID212 and SID212evo gain OBD access after a mail-in unlock. The original procedure requires opening the ECU housing on both sides before shipping. Later announcements document simplified procedures.
Read articleMail-in Unlock: announcement of the mail-in service
Autotuner announces the launch of its mail-in unlock service for early June 2025. The process includes ordering, ECU removal and shipping, manufacturer unlocking, and return shipping for subsequent work.
Read articleVAG MD1CS004: OBD unlock and expanded support
The OBD protocol for VAG 2.0 TDI MD1CS004 control units gains additional Cboot coverage and Virtual Read files. Some H80 variants can be handled via OBD even though Bench access was not supported at the time.
Read articleMG1CS024: OBD after Bench unlock
Bosch MG1CS024 gains OBD Virtual Read access for suitable Alpina, BMW, Mini and Toyota applications. A Bench unlock is required before writing; protected ECUs from June 2020 were still excluded in this release.
Read articleVAG MD1CS014: OBD with integrated unlock
MD1CS014 in supported Audi and VW 3.0 TDI applications from July 2020 is handled via OBD with Virtual Read. Newer bootloaders, such as 059907309AG H80, were excluded from this release at the time.
Read articleMail-in unlock: Autotuner's 2022 explanation
Autotuner explains the thinking at the time behind sending particularly protected ECUs away for unlocking. The article provides historical context, not a specific protocol release.
Read articleVAG FRF: original file removes patch and unlock
The updated FRF selection window allows suitable complete original files to be written. This removes existing tunes, patches and unlocks. The announcement explains the effect on subsequent work.
Read articleAutotuner: server communication during ECU unlock
The manufacturer explains the roles of software, tool and server in ECU operations. Unlocks may require server connections for passwords and authentication. The article documents the manufacturer's technical explanation at the time.
Read articleVAG PCR2.1: Boot patch enables OBD writing
Autotuner describes a Boot patch for PCR2.1 in VAG 1.6 TDI applications. OBD reading is already possible without a patch; for OBD writing, the ECU is first prepared in Boot.
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