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

VW Skoda MG1CA811 ECU Bench Support Added in KESS3

Alientech KESS3 released new bench protocol for Skoda and Volkswagen 1.0/1.5 MP1.

• Support for Bosch MG1CA811 ECU.
• Compatible with Skoda Fabia, VW Up and Santana (2018 >)
• Safe, stable and direct BENCH connection

With this new protocol, KESS3 expands BENCH mode support for VAG vehicles equipped with naturally aspirated 1.0 and 1.5 MPI engines from 2018/2019 onwards.
This update allows you to work directly from the connector of the Bosch MG1CA811 ECU, installed on models like Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Up, and Santana — an extremely popular model in the Chinese market that played a key role in the country’s motorization.

Access the ECU fully without opening it or removing it from the engine bay: a practical solution that reduces working time and eliminates the risk of damage.
Read, write, and carry out precise interventions for tuning, maintenance, or repair.

Updated compatibility:
• Skoda — 1.0 MPI
• Volkswagen — 1.0 / 1.5 MPI

With this update, you reduce time, increase accuracy, and offer a more competitive service in your workshop.

Best Tools to Read Write FAW Weichai SID605 ECU

What tool to read Chinese FAW WEICHAI Continental SID605 ECU? Here is the clue.

Alientech KESS3:

Why Suitable: A versatile tool supporting OBD, bench, and boot modes, KESS3 is compatible with Siemens/Continental ECUs, including SID605, for FAW and Howo vehicles. It offers comprehensive reading and writing capabilities and is regularly updated to support new protocols.

Modes: Boot Mode.
Key Features:

Supports SID605 for reading/writing software and calibrations in Boot mode.
Master version allows full file access; Slave version is more affordable for beginners.
Wide vehicle coverage, including diesel trucks.

Price: ~€700 (hardware) + €1,190 (Master) or €590 (Slave) for a 12-month subscription.
Best For: Professionals needing a multi-mode, high-performance tool for diverse ECU types.

MMS Flex:

Flex software V5.7.0.0 adds SID605 protocol

Mode: Boot

Function:

• FAW JIEFANG Continental SID605 BOOT: Read/Write/Checksum Internal Flash; Read/Write External Eeprom; Full Backup
• Shacman Continental SID605 BOOT: Read/Write/Checksum Internal Flash; Read/Write External Eeprom; Full Backup
• Lonking Continental SID605 BOOT: Read/Write/Checksum Internal Flash; Read/Write External Eeprom; Full Backup
• Shaanxi Continental SID605 BOOT: Read/Write/Checksum Internal Flash; Read/Write External Eeprom; Full Backup

CG FC200:

FC200 Software 1.2.4.0 adds

CONTINENTAL SID605 SPC564A test (Boot mode).

It is the test demo version.

Need luck.

Dimsport New Trasdata

Why Suitable:

New Trasdata can read and write SID605 ECUs that block OBD access due to anti-tuning systems. It supports direct connection to the ECU’s microprocessor, FLASH, and EEPROM, making it ideal for locked or encrypted ECUs like the SID605.

Modes: Boot
Key Features:

Reads/writes SID605 microprocessors and EEPROM.

Best For: Technicians comfortable with bench programming and handling encrypted ECUs.

CombiLoader v.3:

Requirement: Activate SID605/WISE15/MD1/EQ EDC17CV54 J2534 license.
Why Suitable: Specifically designed for reading and writing FLASH and EEPROM in various ECUs, including the SID605, without dismantling the ECU when possible. It supports diagnostic writing via the OBD port for SID605, making it a straightforward choice for FAW vehicles. The module also allows viewing, editing, and comparing firmware files in *.bin format for FAW J7/J6/Tiger trucks.

Function:
Read, write/calibrations of SID605 ECU

Mode: OBD
Key Features:

Reads and writes map areas via OBD.
Supports firmware editing for SID605-equipped vehicles.
Reliable for diesel engine ECUs in trucks.

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KESS3 Update: Add OBD and Bench Protocols for GM ACDelco TCU

Alientech KESS3 released new TCU protocols- Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC.

Boost your business with the latest protocols for ACDelco and Bosch TCUs. Work in OBD and BENCH mode — no need to open the unit!

• Read and write on ACDelco T87 and T87A, and Bosch T93
• Support for pickups, SUVs, and muscle cars from 2015+
• Customize shifts, pressure, and torque for optimal performance

TCU GM: new OBD and BENCH access for American automatic transmissions.

Expand your intervention capabilities on ACDelco T87/T87A and Bosch T93 control units.

UPGRADE 2.33

Thanks to the new protocols developed for GM transmissions, you can work safely on ACDelco and Bosch TCUs installed in Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles. Depending on the unit, you can connect directly via OBD to the ACDelco T87A, or operate in BENCH mode (on the bench without opening the control unit) on ACDelco T87 and Bosch T93.

Quickly and safely access a wide range of GM vehicles from 2015 onward: pickups, SUVs, and muscle cars with 3.6L, 5.3L, 6.2L, and 6.6L petrol and diesel engines.

With these new protocols, you can:

• Read and write TCUs safely.
• Customize shift timing, pressures, and torque management.
• Improve ECU-TCU interaction for smoother and more efficient driving.

Brands included in this development:

• Cadillac — 3.6L, 6.2L (petrol)
• Chevrolet — 3.6L, 5.3L, 6.2L, 6.6L (petrol and diesel)
• GMC — 5.3L, 6.2L, 6.6L (petrol and diesel)

Take the opportunity to expand your services on some of the most in-demand applications, simplifying your work and increasing workshop profitability.

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KESS3 Adds Denso TFW6A-E TCU Bench Protocols for Mazda

New Alientech KESS3 BENCH protocols for Mazda SkyActiv ECUs and TCUs.

UPGRADE 2.31

Exclusively with KESS3, you can operate in BENCH mode — including cloning — on the Denso TFW6A-E TCU, installed on Mazda vehicles with 2.0 SkyActiv-G and 2.2 SkyActiv-D engines, produced since 2017. An effective solution for advanced repairs, especially in case of faults or replacement of the automatic gearbox, even on recent models already common in workshops.

You can also access Mitsubishi HF01 ECUs for work on 2.0 SkyActiv-X engines, in production since 2019. Read and write safely on the bench: carry out targeted modifications without risking ECU damage.

With this update you can:

• Customize key transmission parameters and effectively clone Denso TCUs, simplifying any reprogramming task.
• Optimize ECU and TCU synchronization to achieve a smoother and more efficient dynamic response.

Supported ECUs and engines with this update:

Denso TFW6A-E — 2.0 SkyActiv-G and 2.2 SkyActiv-D
Mitsubishi HF01–2.0 SkyActiv-X