Siemens SIMTEC71: OBD support for older Opel gasoline models
Autotuner adds OBD Normal Read for SIMTEC71, including Opel Astra and Vectra with 1.8i Ecotec.
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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 and Lincoln: Continental EMS control units via OBD
EMS2211, EMS2301, EMS2302 and EMS2701 are supported via OBD Normal Read – including selected Ford hybrids.
Read articleKESS3 3.59: Scania Motorola EMS10 now via OBD and Bench
New access methods for Scania R- and S-Series from 2019 with DC13 and DC16 engines supplement the existing Boot mode.
Read articleBosch MG1CS018: OBD for Ford and Lincoln V6 models
OBD Virtual Read and writing for selected EcoBoost models – without removing the control unit.
Read articleBMW MDG1: Bench work without a mail-in unlock
MD1CP002, MD1CS001 and MG1CS003 with SPC5777M can be handled directly on the workbench with Autotuner.
Read articleFLEX 8.23: Korhex unlock for Stellantis Bosch MD1CS003
EMFI Boot Glitch with Korhex supplements existing VFI access. Mercedes writing errors have also been fixed.
Read articleVolvo, Polestar and Geely: MG1CS080 unlock
MG1CS080 gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The release lists selected Volvo, Polestar, Geely, Lynk & Co and LEVC applications, including electric and hybrid variants.
Read articleStellantis MG1CS032: Boot Glitch with Korhex
Korhex and FLEX support Boot Glitch on Stellantis Bosch MG1CS032 with SPC58. EMFI enables access without soldering or removing ECU components.
Read articleBMW MG1CS003: Bench without Boot unlock
BMW Bosch MG1CS003 with SPC5777M can be handled directly in Bench mode. Supported variants no longer require ECU opening or a Boot Glitch unlock.
Read articleCommercial vehicles and agriculture: MD1CE100/101 unlocks
MD1CE100 with TC299 or TC389 and MD1CE101 with TC299 gain Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The source covers selected trucks and agricultural and construction machinery.
Read articleAlfa Romeo Quadrifoglio: OBD after ECU unlock
Bosch MED17.3.5 in Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio with the 2.9 V6 can be read and written via OBD after opening and patching the ECU. KESS3 thus supplements the existing Bench and Boot methods.
Read articleStellantis 1.2: MG1CS032 mail-in unlock
MG1CS032 with SPC58N in supported Stellantis 1.2 PureTech/Turbo applications gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock.
Read articleKorhex: hardware for local ECU unlocks
Korhex adds direct microcontroller access to FLEX for supported unlock and Boot Glitch procedures. The hardware works with FLEX and application-specific positioning templates.
Read articleMercedes Truck CPC5: Boot Glitch with Korhex
Mercedes Truck CPC5 control units in supported vehicles after 2020 are accessed with FLEX and Korhex via EMFI in Boot Glitch mode. Examples include Actros and Arocs.
Read articleMercedes MDG1: Boot Glitch with Korhex
Korhex supports Mercedes Bosch MD1CP001 and MG1CP002 with SPC5777 in Boot Glitch mode. EMFI enables access without soldering on the circuit board or removing components.
Read articleKESS3 Unlock Module: local Boot unlock for MDG1
The new Unlock Module enables local unlocking of protected Bosch MDG1 control units in Boot. Supported memory areas can then be read, written and backed up. Support requires suitable CAR Bench/Boot activation and an active subscription.
Read articleBosch MDG1: Bench after Boot unlock
After a Boot unlock with the KESS3 Unlock Module, Bench enables access without reopening the ECU. Listed units are MD1CS003, MD1CS069, MD1CP007, MD1CS012, MG1CS042, MD1CS004 HW80, MG1CS031, MD1CP006, MD1CS005 and MG1CS002.
Read articleBMW DME8: improved OBD unlock patch
A new patch for MG1CS024, MG1CS049 and MG1CS201 prevents certain FSC-related faults after writing. Applying it requires another Bench unlock, even on ECUs already unlocked with an older patch.
Read articleBRP MG1CA920: SPC58N unlock with Korhex
Bosch MG1CA920 with SPC58N in BRP Rotax applications gains a Korhex unlock procedure. The supported procedure eliminates resistor removal and manual soldering at the Boot point.
Read articleBMW and Mini MD1CS001: OBD after Bench unlock
Protected Bosch MD1CS001 in B37 and B47 diesel applications can be read and written via OBD after an initial Bench unlock. Powergate is also supported after the preparatory KESS3 unlock.
Read articleDAF ETC3 UDS: local Korhex unlock
Korhex enables local Boot Glitch unlocking for DAF Delphi ETC3 UDS with MPC5566. The method uses EMFI and replaces the RFT mail-in route for suitable variants.
Read articleVAG MG1CS111: local unlock instead of RFT
VAG Bosch MG1CS111 with TC298 can be unlocked locally via Boot Glitch and then handled in Bench. Supported variants no longer need to be shipped; Flex Full is required.
Read articleBMW and Mini DDE8/DME8: protected ECUs directly in Bench
KESS3 adds direct Bench access without ECU opening for Bosch MD1CP032, MD1CS001, MG1CS024, MG1CS049 and MG1CS201. Manufacturer support includes selected BMW, Mini and Alpina applications from 2021.
Read articleBMW DDE8/DME8: Bench without a mail-in unlock
MD1CP032, MD1CS001, MG1CS024, MG1CS049 and MG1CS201 can be handled directly in Bench on supported variants. The previously required mail-in unlock is no longer needed.
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