New Flex Update Adds Ford MD1CS005 ECU via OBD

Magic Motorsport Flex 7.31.0.0 is here! New Bosch MD1CS005 protocols now available via OBD on Ford 1.5L EcoBlue engines.
No unlock needed. Customize maps and unleash performance up to 2025 models.

Try the latest software version of Flex, 7.31.0.0, to discover the new protocols for Bosch MD1CS005 engine control units, including those equipped with the most recent anti-tuning solutions.

Now you can operate via the diagnostic port on Ford vehicles with 1.5L EcoBlue diesel engines, quickly and safely, without any unlocking procedure.

Access the map area to customize engine parameters and optimize performance, even in newer models up to 2025, leveraging their full potential.

Newly added protocols:
OBD
Ford Bosch MD1CS005 TC298 Read/Write/Checksum Calculation Maps
Writing Time- 5 minutes.
Reading Time- 8 minutes.

Some of the supported vehicles:

• Ford Focus 1.5L EcoBlue 100PS
• Ford Transit Connect 1.5L EcoBlue 120PS
• Ford Tourneo 1.5L EcoBlue 100PS

This new protocol is available for the following software packages:

• FLS0.1M — SW Flex ECU (car, van, bike) OBD/Bench Master
• FLS0.1S — SW Flex ECU (car, van, bike) OBD/Bench Slave
• FLS0.5M — SW Flex Full Master
• FLS0.5S — SW Flex Full Slave

KESS3 Porsche ZF PDK2 Boot Mode Full Access Released

Alientech KESS3 released a new protocol on Aug. 9th, 2025.

08.09.2025 — Upgrade 2.39

With this new release, you can work on ZF PDK2 TCUs installed on the latest Porsche models with open ECU, in BOOT mode, gaining full access to the PDK transmission management memories from 2018 to 2025.

An update that allows you to offer an even more targeted and complete service, meeting the premium needs of Porsche customers with high-end and advanced technology engines such as 3.0 BiTurbo, 3.8 BiTurbo, 3.6 T-Hybrid, 2.9 V6, 3.0 V6, and 4.0 V8.

Technical focus

• Connection: BOOT
• TCU: ZF PDK2 TC400
• Production years: 2018–2025
• Brands involved: Porsche

Supported vehicles

Porsche Carrera 992.1/992.2: 4, S, 4S, GTS, 4 GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, Dakar, 4S E-Hybrid
Porsche Panamera 971: 4, S, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S E-Hybrid

AutoTuner New Update Add Bosch MD1CS025 Read by OBD

Again, Autotuner released a new exclusive update on Sep. 3rd, 2025.

NEW EXCLUSIVE AT RELEASE.

The Bosch MD1CS025 ECU is now fully supported in OBD mode, exclusively with your AT Tool.
On the agenda: the latest Tourneo Courier, Transit Courier and Transit Connect, all powered by the 1.5L EcoBlue engine. Compact formats, sure, but definitely not lacking in character.

Key Features:
Type: Engine Control Unit (ECU).

Mode: OBD NR.
Readout: Software + Calibration.
MCU: TC387.
Read time: 9min.
Write time: 2min.
Checksums correction.

Compatibility List:
Models: Tourneo Courier — 2023+ / Transit Connect — 2023+ / Transit Courier — 2023+
Engine: 1.5L EcoBlue

VAG DQ381 Gen2 TCU Read Error in Xhorse Multi Prog Troubleshooting

Problem:

Xhorse Multi prog cannot read VAG DQ381 Gen2 gearbox TCU with bh1g0401 bootloader.

Multi prog says it does not support this boot version.
Connection failed. Any idea?

Here is the clue.

Multi prog detects the boot version is 401. It is gen2 DQ381 TCU.

No tool supports Gen2 dq381.

Can’t be done yet with any tool. Gen2 protocol is not supported. Everyone is waiting.

Only few company for remap purposes, but with special procedure for unlocking the mcu.

Can IMMO BYPASS perform IMMO OFF for VAG Simos PCR2.1?

CARLABIMMO IMMO BYPASS is an online database of ECU files and repair solutions dedicated to Engine Control Units (ECUs).

It is a professional software tool designed for automotive workshops, ECU programmers, and locksmiths who need a fast and reliable way to repair ECUs and immobilizer systems as well as get original ECU Files such as EEPROM and FLASH readouts, including IMMO OFF solutions.

Siemens / Continental SIMOS PCR2.1 — IMMO OFF
Software Solution available in IMMO BYPASS.

They’ve added a software IMMO OFF solution to a popular PCR2.1 ECU — now you can do this procedure without an Emulator.

With IMMO BYPASS, you can now:
Perform PCR2.1 IMMO OFF in minutes.

Faster. Easier. 100% Software.

It keeps adding more IMMO OFF ECU types.