Stellantis GPEC5: local unlock instead of RFT
Stellantis Continental GPEC5 in Jeep and RAM can be unlocked locally in Boot and then programmed via OBD. The new method replaces the RFT service for supported variants.
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Autotuner. FLEX. KESS3.
What is changing.
New ECU and TCU support, Bench/Boot unlocks and important tool updates. With sources and a brief explanation of their workshop relevance.
Ford SID212: OBD without prior unlock
FLEX enables direct OBD access to maps and EEPROM on supported Ford SID212 and SID212EVO without a prior Bench unlock. For these applications, the announcement replaces the earlier unlock procedure.
Read articleVAG MD1CS004: RFT for OBD
The RFT service expands to VAG Bosch MD1CS004 with hardware 05L907309AA. After preparation, OBD programming is possible on selected 2.0 TDI vehicles from 2022 to 2024.
Read articleFord SID212: Bench unlock replaces RFT
Ford Continental SID212 and SID212EVO can be read, written and unlocked for OBD locally in Bench. This eliminates the previously required RFT mail-in route for these applications.
Read articleStellantis GPEC5: RFT for OBD
The RFT service prepares Stellantis Continental GPEC5 in suitable Jeep and RAM vehicles for OBD programming. The announcement describes the mail-in procedure used at the time.
Read articleGM Delco Gen2: OBD after Bench unlock
Gen2 Delco control units E41, E46, E88, E90 and E93 are handled via OBD after the required Bench unlock. The source distinguishes map access from access to maps plus application code.
Read articleDAF ETC3 UDS: RFT for OBD and Bench
Magic Motorsport expands the RFT service to DAF Delphi ETC3 UDS in selected vehicles from 2017 to 2024. OBD and Bench programming are offered after preparation.
Read articleFord SID212: original RFT unlock
Original OBD support for Ford SID212 and SID212 EVO requires the RFT unlock in the manufacturer's laboratories. This announcement documents the position in May 2025; later releases simplify access.
Read articleContinental GPECx: OBD after Boot unlock
Continental GPEC2, GPEC2A, GPEC3, GPEC4 and GPEC4LM gain OBD access to the map area after a one-time Boot unlock. Further work therefore does not require removing the ECU again.
Read articleVitesco GPEC4LM: Boot unlock for OBD
Vitesco GPEC4LM is supported in Boot and OBD. After the integrated unlock, map work can be performed via OBD. The FCA SGW bypass cable is required for work through the diagnostic port.
Read articleVAG MG1CS031: unlock via OBD
FLEX supports unlocking and OBD programming of protected Bosch MG1CS031 in VAG 2.0 TFSI applications from July 2020. Virtual Read and writing of maps or maps plus application code are offered.
Read articleVAG MD1CS014: unlock via OBD
Protected Bosch MD1CS014 in VAG 3.0 TDI applications from July 2020 are unlocked and programmed via OBD. The procedure uses Virtual Read; an internet connection is required for writing.
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