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.
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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.
VAG performance models: MG1CS002/008/038 unlocks
MG1CS002, MG1CS008 and MG1CS038 gain Bench access after a mail-in unlock. The source lists selected Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini and VW applications, including hybrid variants.
Read articleVAG SIMOS18.X: Bench after a one-time Boot unlock
Continental SIMOS18.X in supported 1.8 and 2.0 EA888 TSI/TFSI applications gains Bench access after the first Boot unlock. Subsequent Bench work does not require reopening the ECU.
Read articlePorsche: MG1CP007, MG1CS047 and MG1CP994 unlocks
Supported variants of the three listed Porsche control units are handled in Bench after a mail-in unlock. Support covers selected Turbo, GT and T-Hybrid applications.
Read articleAutoTuner 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.
Read articleAudi RS3 facelift and Cupra VZ5: MG1CS164 unlock
Bosch MG1CS164 in supported Audi RS3 8Y facelift and Cupra Formentor VZ5 models is handled in Bench after a mail-in unlock.
Read articleNissan 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.
Read articlePickups 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.
Read articleStellantis 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.
Read articleVAG 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.
Read articleAudi 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.
Read articleRenault 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.
Read articleJaguar Land Rover: additional MDG1 unlocks
MD1CP007, MD1CP017 and MG1CS028 are handled in Bench after a mail-in unlock. Selected JLR diesel, gasoline, MHEV and PHEV applications are supported.
Read articleFord 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.
Read articleFPT 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.
Read articleStellantis 1.6 and hybrid: MG1CS042 unlock
Bosch MG1CS042 in supported 1.6 PureTech and Hybrid2/Hybrid4 applications can be read and written in Bench after a mail-in unlock.
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 articleStellantis 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.
Read articleFord 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.
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 articleFord SID212: local Bench work with KESS3
Continental SID212 in suitable Ford 2.0 EcoBlue applications can be virtually read and written in Bench directly in the workshop. Shipping for external preparation or unlocking is no longer necessary. The source lists Master and Slave with CAR-LCV Bench/Boot activation.
Read articleHyundai, 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.
Read articleIsuzu, 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.
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