KESS3 BOOT Unlocks Locked Jaguar Land Rover MG1CS028

Alientech KESS3 released new BOOT unlock protocol for Bosch MG1CS028 "Locked" ECUs- Jaguar and Land rover.

KESS3 expands its coverage of latest-generation JLR vehicles equipped with Ingenium turbocharged petrol MHEV and PHEV engines, from 2021 onwards.

• New BOOT Unlock protocol using the dedicated KESS3 Unlock Module
• BENCH mode already available for a more flexible workflow after the unlock
• Access to the complete ECU content
• Coverage for Jaguar F-Pace and E-Pace, Land Rover Defender and Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar

With KESS3, you can now read and write Bosch MG1CS028 "Locked" ECUs fitted to Jaguar and Land Rover models equipped with Ingenium mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid turbocharged petrol engines.
First, you need to unlock the ECU in BOOT mode using the dedicated KESS3 Unlock Module.

Once unlocked, you can also access the ECU using the already available BENCH protocol, ensuring a faster workflow and expanding your operational possibilities on Bosch MG1CS028 ECUs fitted to premium JLR SUVs and off-road vehicles.

Real benefits for your workshop:

• Unlock the ECU in BOOT mode using the KESS3 Unlock Module.
• Read and write in BOOT or BENCH mode after unlocking Bosch MG1CS028 "Locked" ECUs.
• Access the complete ECU content.
• Work on Ingenium Mild Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid petrol engines found across the Jaguar, Land Rover, Discovery, Defender and Range Rover ranges.

With KESS3, you expand your operational possibilities on the latest-generation Jaguar and Land Rover models, choosing the most suitable connection mode for each operation.

Technical focus

• Connection: BOOT Unlock
• ECU: Bosch MG1CS028
• Production years: from 2021
• Brands involved: Jaguar, Land Rover

Supported vehicles

• Jaguar F-Pace, E-Pace
• Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar

Alientech KESS3 Supports Locked BMW MG1CS049 via OBD

Alientech KESS3 released a new OBD protocol for Bosch MG1CS049 "locked" ECUs on BMW M and Alpina.

Work on some of the most sought-after high-performance BMW and Alpina models equipped with the 3.0 Bi-Turbo S58 engine, from 2021 onwards, directly via OBD with KESS3 and Powergate.

• BENCH Unlock required
• Read and write directly via OBD after unlocking
• Powergate support now available
• Coverage for BMW M2, M3, M4, X3 M, X4 M and Alpina B3 and B4, including CS, CSL and Competition versions

You can now work via OBD on protected Bosch MG1CS049 ECUs fitted to BMW M and Alpina vehicles with the S58 3.0 Bi-Turbo engine. This allows you to work on some of the most sought-after sports cars in the tuning market.

The first step requires a BENCH Unlock and applying the dedicated patch.
Once the unlock is complete, you can read and write directly through the diagnostic port without having to access the ECU again in BENCH.

Support is therefore extended to Powergate as well, Alientech’s device dedicated to the end user: you manage the files remotely, while the customer reads and writes via OBD up to 4 modified files using the device and the App.

The benefits for everyday workshop operations:

Access Bosch MG1CS049 ECUs via OBD after the initial BENCH Unlock
Work on high-performance models that are particularly sought after in the tuning market
Work on latest-generation locked Bosch ECUs
Manage the same applications through Powergate as well
A release dedicated to high-end sports cars that expands the operating possibilities of KESS3 and Powergate on one of the most sought-after BMW engines in the tuning market.

Technical focus
Connection : OBD (after BENCH Unlock)
ECU: Bosch MG1CS049
Production years: from 2021
Brands involved: BMW, Alpina

Supported vehicles
BMW M2, M2 CS, M3, M3 CS, M3 Competition, M4, M4 CS, M4 CSL, M4 Competition, X3 M, X4 M
Alpina B3, B4

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

KESS3 Update Support Read PSA Ford SID208 ECU by OBD

New OBD protocol for Continental SID208 ECUs with Alientech KESS3 and Powergate.

The ECUs fitted to Citroën, Fiat and Peugeot light commercial vehicles with 2.2 HDi and 2.2 Multijet diesel engines can now be managed directly through the diagnostic port.

Thanks to this update, you can work on Continental SID208 ECUs via OBD using KESS3 and Powergate — connecting directly to the vehicle’s diagnostic port to read and write the engine control unit. This new protocol complements the existing BENCH mode, expanding your tuning capabilities for light diesel commercial vehicles such as the Ducato, Boxer, Jumper, and Relay (2011 onwards).

Work on the widely used 2.2 HDi and 2.2 Mjet diesel engines with several advantages for your daily operations:

• Direct connection via the diagnostic port BENCH mode already available ECU reading and writing.
• Support via KESS3 and Powergate
• New opportunities for Citroën, Fiat, and Peugeot commercial vehicles
• Coverage of diesel applications popular in various international markets.
• Reading and writing via OBD.
• Direct and immediate ECU management.
• OBD or BENCH flexibility according to the vehicle and operation.
• Support also available with Powergate for remote work on the customer’s vehicle.
• More opportunities on Ducato, Boxer, Jumper and Relay applications from 2011 onwards.

This new support streamlines work on Continental SID208 ECUs, expanding coverage to include some of the most common diesel commercial vehicles on the road globally.

Technical Focus

Connection: OBD

ECU: Continental SID208

Production years: From 2011

Brands: Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot

Supported Models:

Citroën Jumper/Relay

Fiat Ducato

Peugeot Boxer

Alientech KESS3 Update GM ACDelco E84 ECM on Bench Mode

Alientech KESS3 developped bench protocol for AC Delco E84- GM compact platforms.

Expand your workshop operations with this new development providing direct ECU access — simplifying procedures on compact vehicles and improving workflow efficiency.

• Read and write on AC Delco E84 in BENCH mode
• Direct ECU access for faster and safer operations
• Optimized control on GM 1.0, 1.4 EcoTec and 1.8 Flex engines from 2016+

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With the introduction of BENCH mode on the E84 control units — previously manageable only via OBD — you now have direct access to the ECU, simplifying workshop operations on compact vehicles widely distributed across the global market.

Designed for 1.0, 1.4 EcoTec and 1.8 Flex engines from 2016 onwards, this release concretely expands operational possibilities on urban and compact cars.

An update that improves operational safety and workflow continuity, reducing intervention times and increasing procedure reliability.

Technical focus

Connection: BENCH
ECU: AC Delco E84
Production years: from 2016
Brands involved: Chevrolet, Holden, Opel

Supported vehicles ECU

Chevrolet Beat, Onix, Prisma, Spark, Spin
Holden Spark
Opel Karl