AutoTuner BMW ZF 6HP TCU OBD Read Now Available

Wrapping up the year with a long-awaited release!

ZF 6HP TCUs, used in BMW E-Series (and Alpina) automatic gearboxes, are now supported with Normal Read (NR) via OBD using your AutoTuner Tool.

Protocol status: This release is available as an Open BETA. It is immediately accessible to all users, as the protocol has proven to be stable and fully operational.

That said, since not every variant could be tested in-house, your feedback will be highly valuable to help us confirm full coverage.

A little end-of-year gift for all our users.

Key Features:

Type: Transmission Control Unit (TCU)
Mode: OBD NR
Readout: Calibration
MCU: MPC562
Read time: 2min
Write time: 45sec
Checksums correction

Compatibility List*

BMW Models:
1-serie — 2005 / 1-serie — 2007 / 3-serie — 1998 / 3-serie — 2005 / 3-serie — 2008 / 5-serie — 1995 / 5-serie — 2003 / 6-serie — 2004 / 6-serie — 2011 / 7-serie — 2001 / 7-serie — 2008 / X1–2009 / X3–2003 / X4–2014 / X5–2000 / X5–2007 / X5–2010 / X5 M — 2008 / X6–2008 / X6–2014 / X6 M — 2008 / Z4–2002

BMW Engines:
18i / 20d / 20i / 23i / 25d / 25i / 25i (2.5) / 25i (3.0) / 28i / 30d / 30i / 30sd / 30si / 3.0si / 35d / 35i (N54) / 35i Twinscroll (N55) / 40d / 40i / 45d / 45i / 50i / 60i / 735i / 4.4i / 4.4 (M) / 4.6is / 4.8i / 4.8is

Alpina Models:
B3–2007 / B3 S — 2008 / B5–2010 / B6 S — 2009 / B7–2010

Alpina Engines:
35i (N54) / 4.4 V8 bi-turbo

 

Fix AutoTuner No Crank No Start on Mercedes ME9.7

Problem: Tried to read and write 2006 Mercedes E-Class 350 w211 MED9.7 ECU with Autotuner programmer via OBD.
I wrote the tuned file and got no crank no start.
I can’t read ID or write back original now.
Any help?

Solution:

SOLVED: unplug battery 10mins and I was able to write again. Issue- bad file.

For this protocol, it is always just bench these, ECU is easy to get too so just as quick and safe plus full back up so win win.

How to Move XirDecoder License and Use XRemover Correctly

Question 1: I want to transfer XirDecoder chip tuning software license to new laptop, can you reset this license?

Answer 1:

There’s actually a license reset button within the program. It will reset the license connection. It can also be used on a new PC.

Question 2: Can XRemover correct checksums on its own? Does it need internet to change the program? Does it do the reading and writing to the ecu also?

Answer 2: XRemover does not read or write to the ECU. Therefore, it does not perform checksums either.

You must use devices and software that read and write to the ECU, and these devices will perform their own checksum checks. XRemover applies the solution to a file. The original devices used when writing the resulting new file to the ECU also perform the checksum process. It is beneficial to use original devices, not clones, when writing to the ECU.

XirDecoder Update: View Live ECU Tuning Modifications

With the upcoming update, XirDecoder chip tuning software is introducing several important improvements. Previously, users would only receive a warning on the tuning page indicating that a file was not original. With the new update, after a file is uploaded on the main page, a new report screen will be available where users can view in detail which operations have already been applied to the file.

On this screen, users will be able to see all functions live, such as:

Which DTC codes have been disabled

• Whether STAGE1, STAGE2, VMAX, LAUNCH CONTROL, POPBANG, and HARDCUT have been applied
• Whether systems such as EGR, DPF, SCR, LAMBDA, TVA, FLAPS, MAF, OPF/GPF, CAT, NOX, and START-STOP are fully disabled

New options will also be introduced soon, and these will be shared with you before the update release date. For all current and upcoming options, users will be able to see exactly what has been done to the file in a transparent and detailed way. In short, with this update, everyone will be able to clearly see what modifications have been applied to a file in real time. This effectively enables a full file inspection, addressing the current issue where many users cannot determine whether a file is original or which modifications were previously applied.

As a second major feature, after writing a file while applying a solution, an information screen will be provided, outlining the required procedures that must be followed afterward.

We will share more details about the update soon. At the moment, our developers are actively revising all tables.

Finally, please note that a 25% price increase will be applied to all products, effective from the first week of 2026. There will be no price increase for annual license renewals.

Alientech KESS3 Update OBD Programming for Ford SID213

Alientech KESS3 released new OBD protocol for Continental SID213 ECU.

2.12.2025 — UPGRADE 2.74

A new KESS3 release that introduces OBD reprogramming for Continental SID213 ECUs on the latest diesel commercial vehicles and pick-ups, equipped with 2.0 EcoBlue engines (from 2022 onwards).

• No ECU removal
• Direct access via the diagnostic port
• Faster, safer and more efficient operations

An upgrade designed for those who work every day on professional-use vehicles, where speed, reliability and uptime are essential.

Why this release matters?

This development further expands KESS3’s operational capabilities and strengthens support for the latest- generation vehicles, addressing a real need of the modern workshop: do more, in less time, with maximum safety.

A real end-of-year value for those who continue to choose Alientech as their technical partner, today and throughout 2025.

Technical focus
Connection: OBD
ECU: Continental SID213
Production years: from 2022
Brands involved: Ford, Volkswagen

Supported vehicles ECU
Ford Ranger, Transit, Transit Custom
Volkswagen Amarok