AutoTuner Update Supports Iveco EDC17CV41 ECU by OBD

A massive software update expanding our agricultural, forestry, construction and commercial truck coverage is now live on your equipment! The Bosch EDC17CV41 (Iveco / CNH) ECU is now supported via 100% OBD Normal Read (NR) in Beta mode on your AutoTuner Tool.

This release unlocks an extensive fleet powered by FPT / Iveco / CNH engines (from 4.5L to 15.9L and up to the 20.0L V8): Case IH, New Holland, Claas and Steyr tractors and combines, Tigercat and Logset heavy forestry equipment, Doosan excavators and wheel loaders, as well as Iveco commercial trucks (Eurocargo, Stralis and Trakker Cursor 13 Euro 5).

Protocol Highlights:

• 100% OBD Method: Read and write directly through the diagnostic port of the machine, no ECU removal required.
• Required hardware: To connect directly through the diagnostic port of your machinery and equipment, this protocol requires the New Holland OBD cable.
• Released in Beta: Your workshop feedback is valuable to help us keep improving this protocol.

Supported Lineup (Bosch EDC17CV41):

1. Agricultural Machinery & Combines (CNH Group & Partners)

• Case IH:
• Tractors: Magnum (180 to 380, AFS & CVT), Puma (140 to 240, CVX & X), Maxxum (115 to 150, CVX), Optum (250 to 300 CVT), Steiger (370 to 620, Quadtrac & Rowtrac), Quadtrac (370 to 620), Farmall (100A, 130A, 140A)
• Combines & Harvesting: Axial-Flow (5140, 6140, 7140, 7240, 8240, 8250, 9240, 9250), AF / AFX Series, Sugar Harvesters 8810
• Sprayers & Floaters: Patriot (3240, 3340, 4440, 5550), Titan Series Floaters (3040 to 4540)
• New Holland:
• Tractors: T6 (T6.110 to T6.180), T7 (T7.165 to T7.315 HD), T8 (T8.320 to T8.435), T9 (T9.435 to T9.700), TS6 (TS6.120 to TS6.140)
• Combines & Forage Harvesters: CR Series (CR 5.85 to CR 10.90), CX Elevation (CX 5.80 to CX 8.85), FR Series & New FR (FR 480 to FR 920 20.0L V8), TC 5.9, TX
• Grape Harvesters & Special Machinery: Braud (9080N, 9090X), Speedrower, Sprayers SPF/SP, Stackcruiser
• Claas: Arion (410 to 460–4.5L), Axion (800 to 870–6.7L, 950–8.7L)
• Steyr: Profi (4135, 6145), CVT (6150, 6165), Terrus (6270)
• Landini & McCormick: Landini Serie 7 & Powermax, McCormick X7.6 & X8 (VT-Drive)
• Specialized Machinery & Harvesters: Agrifac (Condor 6.7L), Bourgoin (B680), Guaresi (G248, GS48), Grim, Kuhn, Italmix, Storti, Supertino, Gleaner

2. Forestry & Material Handling Equipment

• Tigercat: Feller Bunchers (720G, 724G, 822D, 845D/E, 855D/E, LX830D), Skidders (602, 604E, 610E, 615E, 620E/H, 630E, 632E, 635E, C640E), Forwarders (1055C, 1075C, 1085C), Track Harvesters (875 Logger, 880D, H845D, H855D, LH845D, LH855D), Loaders T234 / 250D
• Logset & Sampo Rosenlew: Logset Forwarders (4F, 5FP, 8F, 10F) & Harvesters (12H GTE Hybrid), Sampo Rosenlew FR28
• Merlo & Dieci: Merlo Multifarmer, Turbofarmer (TF40.9, TF45.11, P65.14) & Roto 60.24, Dieci Pivot T80
• John Deere Forestry: 1270G Harvester & W440 Combine

3. Heavy Trucks & Construction Equipment

• Iveco Trucks: Stralis (Cursor 13–450 Euro 5), Trakker (Cursor 13–450 Euro 5), Eurocargo (6.7L 252/280)
• Doosan (Earthmoving): Crawler and Wheel Excavators (DX140, DX170W, DX190W-3, DX225 LC-3, DX235 LC-7, DX300 LC-3, DX340 LC-5) & Wheel Loaders (DL200–5, DL250–5, DL280–5, DL300–5)
• Isuzu Trucks: N-Series & NPR / NQR / NRR (3.0D)

KESS3 Enables BENCH Tuning for Audi MG1CS163 ECUs

Alientech KESS3 released new boot unlock protocols for Bosch MG1CS163 locked ECUs- Audi, Bentley and Cupra.

KESS3 expands its coverage of high-performance sports and luxury vehicles equipped with 2.5 TFSI/TSI and 6.0 W12 TwinTurbo petrol engines.

The first operation requires opening and unlocking the ECU using the dedicated BOOT Unlock protocol and the KESS3 Unlock Module accessory.

Once this procedure is complete, you can perform writing operations directly in BENCH mode using the existing protocol, connecting to the ECU connector. The initial unlock does not need to be repeated: for subsequent operations, you can work in BENCH without opening the ECU again, simplifying your daily workshop activities.

The practical benefits for your workshop:

• Work on Bosch MG1CS163 "Locked" ECUs fitted to Audi, Bentley and Cupra 2.5 TFSI/TSI and 6.0 W12 TwinTurbo engines.
• Unlock the ECU in BOOT using KESS3 Unlock Module.
• Perform writing operations in BENCH mode after the initial unlock, without reopening the ECU.

With KESS3, expand your possibilities for working on high-performance sports and luxury cars, extending your workshop services to engines of particular interest to the tuning market.

Technical focus

• Connections: BOOT Unlock, BENCH (after BOOT Unlock)
• ECU: Bosch MG1CS163 "Locked"
• Production years: from 2021
• Brands: Audi, Bentley, Cupra

Supported vehicles

• Audi RS Q3, RS 3, TT RS
• Bentley Bentayga, Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying Spur
• Cupra Formentor VZ5

Dimsport Update Adds MG1CS163 H80 and MD1CS014 Support

Dimsport The Genius advanced ECU programmer expands its capabilities with new protocols and plugins for professional ECU programming!

NEW DEVELOPMENTS. MORE ECU COVERAGE. MORE POSSIBILITIES!

NEW HVR MODE PLUGINS
Bosch MG1CS163 H80 — Bentley / VAG
Bosch MD1CS014 — VAG Diesel

NEW BENCH MODE PLUGIN
Bosch MG1CS003 — BMW
Previously locked BMW MG1CS003 ECUs? Now accessible in BENCH MODE with Plugin 2148!

NEW SERIAL PROTOCOL
Continental CM2850A — Cummins / MacDon
More vehicle coverage, new programming opportunities, and greater flexibility for tuning professionals.

Alientech KESS3 Add Boot Unlock for VAG MD1CS014 Locked ECU

Alientech KESS3 released new BOOT unlock and BENCH protocols for Bosch MD1CS014 "Locked" ECUs — Audi and Volkswagen.

KESS3 expands its coverage of latest-generation Audi and Volkswagen diesel vehicles equipped with 3.0 V6 TDI engines, from 2021 onwards.

Update highlights:

• Unlock protected Bosch MD1CS014 ECUs using the dedicated Glitch BOOT procedure
• Perform writing operations in BENCH mode after unlocking
• Work directly through the ECU connector without reopening it for subsequent operations
• Coverage for Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5, Q7, Q8, S5, S6, S7 and SQ5, and Volkswagen Touareg

With KESS3, you can now work on protected Bosch MD1CS014 ECUs fitted to Audi and Volkswagen models with 3.0 V6 TDI diesel engines, produced from 2021 onwards.

The initial operation requires opening the ECU and unlocking it using the dedicated BOOT Unlock protocol with the KESS3 Unlock Module accessory.

Once unlocked, you can also perform reading and writing operations in BENCH mode, connecting directly to the ECU connector, without having to open it again for subsequent operations.

The practical benefits for your workshop:

• Work in your workshop on Bosch MD1CS014 "Locked" ECUs fitted to Audi and Volkswagen 3.0 V6 TDI models from 2021 onwards.
• Unlock the ECU in BOOT with KESS3 Unlock Module.
• Perform reading and writing operations in BENCH mode after the initial unlock, without reopening the ECU.

With KESS3 and KESS3 Unlock Module, you extend your capabilities on the latest-generation Audi and Volkswagen models, managing new operations in-house on 3.0 V6 TDI diesel engines, even when protected ECUs are fitted.

Technical focus

• Connections: BOOT Unlock, BENCH (after BOOT Unlock)
• ECU: Bosch MD1CS014 "Locked"
• Production years: from 2021
• Vehicle brands: Audi, Volkswagen

Supported vehicles

• Audi: A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5, Q7, Q8, S5, S6, S7, SQ5
• Volkswagen: Touareg

Flex Korhex Add Boot Unlock for VAG MG1CS011/ MG1CS111/ MG1CS163

VAG Bosch MG1 TC298. More ECUs unlocked with Korhex!

With Flex 8.29.0.0, Korhex support expands to three additional VAG Group Bosch ECUs:

• MG1CS011
• MG1CS111
• MG1CS163

Already supported through VFI technology, these TC298 ECUs can now also be unlocked using Korhex, without working directly on the PCB.

No PCB intervention. Faster connections. More control.

Once unlocked, continue reading and writing directly in Bench mode, without reopening the ECU.

What’s new in Flex?

Boot Glitch protocols now have a clearer organization:

• Boot Glitch — VFI technology

• Korhex — Korhex technology

This new classification makes it easier to identify the correct connection method within Flex, thanks to dedicated procedures and manuals for each technology.

Particular attention should also be paid to pins A1 and A4.

Licenses and Configurations

Access to the new protocols requires the FLS0.20 license or the Flex Full FLS0.5 configuration.

Key Insights:

VAG Bosch MG1CS011 — TC298

VAG Bosch MG1CS111 — TC298

VAG Bosch MG1CS163 — TC298

Working Mode: Korhex

Memories: Read/Write/Checksum Internal Flash, Read/Write Internal EEPROM, Full Backup

License: FLS0.20M/S — FLS0.5M/S

Connection: ~30 seconds

Reading Time: ~2 minutes 30 seconds

Writing Time: ~2 minutes

Some of the supported vehicles:

Audi A3 (IV) 8Y (2021MY) 1.5L 35 TFSI 16v MHEV 148HP

Cupra Formentor (I) (2021MY) 1.5L TSI 16v 148HP

Skoda Octavia (IV) NX (2021MY) 2.0L TSI 16v 187HP

Volkswagen (VW) T-Roc (I) A1 (2021MY) 2.0L TSI 187HP

Audi RS Q3 (II) F3 (2021MY) 2.5L TFSI 20v 394HP