KESS3 Update OBD Protocol for BMW Mini MD1CS001 "Locked" ECUs

Alientech KESS3 released a new OBD protocol for Bosch MD1CS001 locked ECUs with KESS3 and Powergate.

The Bosch MD1CS001 ECUs fitted to recent BMW and Mini diesel applications with 1.5L and 2.0L B37 and B47 engines can now be read and written directly via OBD after the initial BENCH unlock with the dedicated KESS3 protocol. This is the first of several releases for these ECUs.

• Unlock the ECU first in BENCH, then continue with reading and writing directly via OBD.
• Make subsequent tuning operations faster and more direct, without accessing the ECU in BENCH again.
• Extend the programming service to your End-Users with Powergate on supported applications.

With KESS3, you can now read and write via OBD the MD1CS001 "Locked" ECUs fitted to 1.5L and 2.0L diesel engines from the B37 and B47 families.

The new OBD protocol therefore integrates with the BENCH mode already available: first unlock the Bosch MD1CS001 "Locked", then read and write from the diagnostic port with KESS3 and Powergate.

This release is the first in a series of developments dedicated to these ECUs.

The new protocol is available to KESS3 users with CAR OBD + BENCH/BOOT activation and an active subscription.

Powergate users can access the protocol after unlocking with KESS3, provided that the relevant Powergate Manager has CAR BENCH/BOOT activation.

Technical focus

• Connection: OBD
• ECU: Bosch MD1CS001
• Production years: dal 2021
• Brands involved: BMW, Mini

Supported vehicles

• BMW 1-Series, 2-Series, 3-Series, 4-Series, 5-Series, 6-Series, X1, X2, X3, X4
• Mini Cooper D, Cooper D Clubman, Cooper D Countryman, Cooper SD Clubman, Cooper SD Countryman, One D, One D Clubman, One D Countryman

Autotuner Add Bench Mode Read for ECM4 Heavy Duty ECU

We are thrilled to announce official support for Bosch ECM4 ECUs powering Renault, Volvo and Mack Trucks platforms via 100% Bench Normal Read (NR) on your AutoTuner Tool.

Take control over long-haul commercial platforms on your AutoTuner Tool! Bosch ECM4 ECUs powering 13L Euro 6 engines across Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks & Mack Trucks lineups are now supported in Bench mode (Normal Read).

This release unlocks high-demand 13-liter Euro 6 engine platforms (DTI13 for Renault Trucks, D13K for Volvo Trucks & MP8 for Mack Trucks).

Method: Bench (Normal Read / Write)
ECU Model: Bosch ECM4
Target Engines: Renault DTI13, Volvo D13K (Euro 6) & Mack MP8
Clean Workflow: Direct pinout connection — no ECU opening needed.

Supported Fleet Highlights:
Renault Trucks: T-Series, C-Series, K-Series & D-Series
Volvo Trucks: FH New Generation & FMX
Mack Trucks: Anthem & Pinnacle

Key Features

Type: Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Mode: Bench NR
Readout: Calibration
MCU: TC299
Read time: 3min 15sec
Write time: 1min 30sec
Checksums correction
Backup Creation

Supported Heavy Duty Lineup (Bosch ECM4):

Renault Trucks (DTI13 440 / 480 / 520 & DTI13 TC 480 Engines):

C-Series (2013+)
D-Series (2013+)
K-Series (2015+)
T-Series (2013+)

Volvo Trucks (D13K 460 / 500 Engines):

FH New Generation (2013+)
FMX (2015+)

Mack Trucks (13L MP8 415 / 445 / 505 Engines) :

Anthem (2025+)
Pinnacle (2025+)

Update your Tool software today and elevate your commercial vehicle tuning business!

Flex New Updates Support DAF Delphi ETC3 UDS Unlock

With the new Magic Motorsport Flex update, Korhex enables unlocking of DAF Delphi ETC3 UDS control units in Boot Glitch mode, directly inside your workshop and in complete autonomy.

Flex Version 8.15.0.0 Out Now

Korhex leverages EMFI — Electromagnetic Fault Injection technology to act on the processor and allow the Boot Glitch procedure to be performed.

The dedicated accessories included in the kit ensure a simple, stable, and precise connection.

There is no longer any need to use the RFT service and send the control unit to our laboratories: with Flex and Korhex, you can unlock the Delphi ETC3 UDS and continue immediately with programming.

A procedure designed to reduce intervention times, simplify operations, and increase workshop autonomy.

Order Korhex, connect it to Flex, and manage the unlocking procedure in complete autonomy.

In order to access this protocol, you need either the FLS0.20 license or the Flex Full FLS0.5 configuration.

Key insights

• DAF Delphi ETC3 UDS MPC5566
• Working Mode: Boot Glitch
• Memories: Read/Write/Checksum Internal Flash, Read/Write External Flash, Full Backup
• Licenses: FLS0.20M/S — FLS0.5M/S
• Connect/Glitch Time: ~ 40 seconds
• Reading Time: ~ 2 minutes
• Writing Time: ~ 2 minutes

Some of the supported vehicles

• Daf Trucks CF (IV) (2017MY) 10.8L Paccar 24v [MX-11] 362HP
• Daf Trucks CF (IV) (2017MY) 12.9L Paccar 24v [MX-13] 523HP
• Daf Trucks XF 106 (II) (2017MY) 10.8L Paccar 24v [MX-11] 402HP
• Daf Trucks XF 106 (II) (2017MY) 12.9L Paccar 24v [MX-13] 476HP
• Daf Trucks XF 106 (II) (2017MY) 12.9L Paccar 24v [MX-13] 523HP

Magic Motorsport Flex Unlocks Silverado E90 ECM on Bench

Magic Motorsport Flex unlocked 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Global-A E90 truck ECM successfully.
E90 ECM is found in 2019–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & GMC Sierra 1500 (5.3L & 6.2L V8 — L84/L87) Pre-facelift models (non-Global B) models.

Unlocked on bench mode.

Read and write on bench.

No need to wait 2+ weeks to send your ECM or TCM to HPTuners for an unlock.

PSA MD1CS003 Read with Autotuner After Flex Unlock

Here is a user’s experience with Autotuner reading after a boot glitch unlocked by Flex.

"I tried to test an Autotuner reading after a boot glitch with Flex MD1CS003 +2021
0281 037 200
It works perfectly.

I had already tried before, it didn’t work but I understood why.
If you unlock with Flex + a file mod, AT no longer recognizes it.
But on this calculator I simply unlocked with flex, and did a read test with Autotuner to test and it was read.
What you can deduce,
Autotuner can read if your file is original (just unlocked).
But if you unlock + file mod, AT will just ID but no read, it will try to read with
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
READ ERROR"