BMW and Mini MDG1: Bench without Boot Glitch
FLEX adds direct Bench access to MD1CP032, MD1CS001, MG1CS024, MG1CS049 and MG1CS201 in BMW and Mini. Suitable variants no longer require the previous Boot Glitch unlock.
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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 MD1CP061: local Boot Glitch unlock
Ford Bosch MD1CP061 is unlocked locally via Boot Glitch and then programmed in Bench. Suitable variants no longer need shipping; Flex Full Master or Slave is required.
Read articleRFT: mail-in unlock for additional MDG1 control units
Magic Motorsport expands the optional RFT mail-in service to additional MDG1 control units. It remains an alternative to local unlocking: send the ECU in, have the manufacturer unlock it and receive it back for FLEX.
Read articleAudi S5, SQ5 and RS5: MG1CS202/203 unlocks
MG1CS202 and MG1CS203 in supported Audi 2.9 and 3.0 V6 TFSI applications are handled in Bench after a mail-in unlock.
Read articleMAN MD1CE100: local unlock instead of RFT
MAN Bosch MD1CE100 with TC299 gains local Boot Glitch unlocking followed by Bench programming. Supported variants no longer require RFT; a Flex Full license is required.
Read articleBMW and Mini DDE9: MD1CS015/115 unlocks
MD1CS015 and MD1CS115 in supported B47/B57 MHEV diesel applications gain Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The source lists current BMW models and the Mini Countryman.
Read articleVAG MG1CS011: local unlock instead of RFT
Bosch MG1CS011 TC298 in supported VAG vehicles gains local Boot Glitch unlocking followed by Bench programming. Flex Full Master or Slave is required.
Read articleBMW and Land Rover V8: MG1CS221 unlock
Bosch MG1CS221 DME9 in supported 4.4 V8 applications gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock. Examples include BMW M5, XM and M60i, plus Range Rover and Defender OCTA.
Read articleBosch TC2xx: improved Boot Glitch protocols
FLEX improves the Boot Glitch procedure for Bosch control units with TC2xx. The new Bridge Test checks the connection at the FLX4.1 adapter before the glitch.
Read articleMercedes MRD2/MRG2/MRG3: mail-in unlocks
MD1CP010, MD1CP011, MG1CS046 and MG1CS100 gain Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The source lists selected current Mercedes-Benz diesel, gasoline and hybrid applications.
Read articleVAG MD1CS014: local unlock instead of RFT
VAG Bosch MD1CS014 TC299 can be unlocked locally via Boot Glitch and programmed in Bench. Supported variants do not require RFT shipping.
Read articleMercedes compact models: MRG4/MRG5 unlocks
MG1CP777 and MG1CS701 in supported Mercedes 1.3 and 2.0 T MHEV/PHEV applications gain Bench access after a mail-in unlock.
Read articleMercedes-AMG: MG1CP004 unlock
MG1CP004 in supported AMG 43 MHEV and AMG 63 S E Performance applications gains Bench access after a mail-in unlock.
Read articleMercedes 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.
Read articleBMW and Isuzu: unlock MG1CS049/MD1CS089 locally
Local Boot Glitch unlocking expands to BMW Bosch MG1CS049 TC298 and Isuzu Bosch MD1CS089 TC299. Flex Full users can handle suitable control units without RFT shipping.
Read articlePorsche MDG1: additional local unlocks
FLEX adds local Boot Glitch unlocking for Porsche Bosch MG1CP007 and MG1CS047, plus Porsche/VAG MG1CS008 with TC299. Supported variants can be programmed without RFT.
Read articleVAG 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.
Read articleVAG 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.
Read articleBosch MDG1: additional local TC2xx unlocks
Boot Glitch expands to FCA Bosch MD1CS069 TC299, BMW MD1CS001 TC298 and Ford MD1CP006 TC298. Unlocking can take place directly in the workshop with Flex Full.
Read articleBosch MDG1: local unlock instead of RFT
Bosch MDG1 with Aurix TC2xx can be unlocked locally in Boot for supported VAG, BMW, Stellantis, Hyundai/Kia and JLR applications. Reading and writing then take place in Bench. Flex Full is required.
Read articleVAG 2.0 TSI: MG1CS031 and MG1CS142 unlocks
MG1CS031 including CAN variants and MG1CS142 gain Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The source lists supported VAG 2.0 TSI/TFSI applications.
Read articleVAG 2.0 TDI: MD1CS004/104 mail-in unlock
MD1CS004 and MD1CS104 are handled in Bench after a mail-in unlock. The release also adds MD1CS004 variants not covered by the OBD method available at the time.
Read articleStellantis 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.
Read articleFerrari: 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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