AutoTuner Boot Mode ECU Tuning on Peugeot 208 1.6 THP

Autotuner Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 200 Bosch MEVD17.4.2 ECU tuning review:

This wasn’t an OBD-and-done job.
The ECU arrived by post and required direct boot-mode access, meaning the ECU had to be opened, connected directly to the PCB and read at processor level before any work could begin.
That is exactly the kind of work we increasingly handle in-house rather than sending ECUs elsewhere.

Vehicle details
2014 Peugeot 208 GTI
Engine: 1.6 THP Petrol
Standard power: 200 bhp / 275 Nm
Transmission: Manual
ECU: Bosch MEVD17.4.2
Read type: Full Read

Once the ECU arrived, it was opened carefully and connected directly using boot programming equipment.

A full ECU read was taken first, giving us the original data and recovery information before any modified calibration was written.

Calibration completed
* Custom Stage 1 calibration
* Soft rev limiter removal
* Relevant DTC calibration
* Full original ECU backup
* Checksum correction
* Boot-mode programming
* ECU resealed and prepared for return

On this engine, the biggest improvement is in the torque delivery.
An additional 85 Nm transforms the way the car pulls through the mid-range, while still keeping the calibration appropriate for the standard turbo and supporting hardware.
Once programming was completed successfully, the ECU was closed back up, packed securely and posted straight back to customer.

AutoTuner Reads Volvo EMS2.3 and EMS2.4 ECUs on Bench

HEAVY DUTY RELEASE: TRW VOLVO EMS2.3 & EMS2.4 go live on Bench Normal Read!

A major software update targeting commercial heavy transport, construction, and specialized industrial/agri machinery has landed on your equipment! TRW VOLVO EMS2.3 and EMS2.4 ECUs are now officially supported via Bench Normal Read (NR) on your AutoTuner Tool.

Note: Specific datalogs are now available! Get real-time insights into your engine’s performance, from boost and torque to fuel supply and injection timing. Fully logged and ready to analyze!

Required Hardware: To connect on bench quickly and guarantee error-free pinout setups, this protocol requires Autotuner dedicated ATUBC130 Bench Cable.

Supported Lineup (TRW VOLVO EMS2.3 & EMS2.4):
Volvo Trucks (Euro 6):
FH New Generation: D13K 500, 510, 540 hp
FM New Generation: D13K 420, 460, 550 hp
FMX: D13K 420, 460, 500, 540 hp
Renault Trucks (Euro 6):
T, C, K, D Series: DTI11 (380, 430, 460 hp) & DTI13 (480, 520 hp)
Volvo Penta & Industrial / Agri / Forestry Equipment:
Agrifac Condor: 7.7L
Albach Diamant: 2000 16.1L
HSM Harvester / Forwarder: 208 F 7.7L
MTS Sandei, Siloking, Arjes Impaktor, RMH
Update your AutoTuner software today and expand your commercial vehicle calibration capabilities!

Key Features
Type: Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Mode: Bench NR
Readout: Calibration
MCUs: SPC5674, SPC5777M
Read time: 10min
Write time: 2min
Checksums correction
Backup creation

Q: Do is read by pinout? Or cable is mandatory?

A: It depends on the Bench cable version you have. If older version, you’ll need the Bench/boot mode universal terminal cable, if newer versions you can use your universal Bench cable.

Q: ACM included also?

A: Not yet supported by Autotuner.

AutoTuner Supports Volvo Denso VEA Gen2 via Bench

A major technological breakthrough has landed on your AutoTuner Tool! AutoTuner is thrilled to announce world-first, exclusive Bench mode support for the Denso VEA Gen2 (SPC5777M) ECU family!

A Look Back: In 2018, AutoTuner was the first to release support for the initial Volvo Denso ECUs (SH72546) equipping VEA engines. At that time, newer Denso ECUs powered by the Freescale SPC5777M processor, known as Gen2, were already present on the market, but remained unreadable/unwriteable since late 2017. Today, we have officially found the solution and brought full exclusive Bench capability to your Tool!

To streamline your workflow, this release also introduces an OBD patch following a one-time Bench unlock.

Note: For vehicles equipped with a Secure Gateway (SGW), we advise working in Bench mode to avoid long reading and writing procedures.

Supported Lineup (Denso VEA Gen 2 Freescale SPC5777M — Volvo Drive-E Range):
ECU Variants Covered:
ECM-EAA, ECM-EBA, ECM-HAA, ECM-DAA, ECM-DAB, ECM-DBA, ECM-GAA (covering multiple ECU variants across all engine configurations)
Note: Some ECUs feature new protections and are identified as VEA Gen3, which are not yet supported. The Tool can identify the exact ECU generation directly via OBD.

Supported Vehicles:
Sedans & Wagons: S60, S80, S90, V40, V60, V70, V90
SUVs & Crossovers: XC40, XC60, XC70, XC90

Covered Engines:
Diesel: B4, B5, D2, D3, D4, D5
Petrol & Hybrid: T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T8 Twin Engine, B3, B4, B5, B6
Update your AutoTuner software today and elevate your Volvo engine optimization capabilities!

Key Features
Type: Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Mode: Bench NR + OBD after Bench Unlock
Readout: Calibration + ASW
MCU: SPC5777M
Read time: up to 20min
Write time: 5min
Write time with OBD patch: up to 10min
Checksums correction

Autotuner New Update Add MD1CP002 MD1CS001 MG1CS003 ECU

A major workflow upgrade for BMW Group platforms has landed on your Autotuner equipment! Bosch MD1CP002, MD1CS001, and MG1CS003 ECUs (powered by the SPC5777M microcontroller) are now supported directly in Bench mode on your AutoTuner Tool, completely replacing the need for Mail-in Unlock.

Supported Lineup (Bosch MD1CP002 / MD1CS001 / MG1CS003):
BMW (Petrol & Diesel):
1 Series to 8 Series & Z4: 116d up to M40i / 50i
X Range (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7): 18d up to M50d / M40i / 50i
Mini: Clubman, Cooper, Countryman (16d, 18d, 2.0 sd, 20d)
Alpina: D3 S, D5 S, XD3, XD4 (3.0d / 40d)
Update your AutoTuner software today and expand your workshop capabilities across the BMW Group fleet!

Key Features
Type: Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Mode: BENCH NR
MCU: SPC5777M
Read time: 3min 45sec
Write time: 40 sec
Checksums correction
Backup creation

AutoTuner Adds EDC17CV54 Bench Mode Support

An essential software release targeting the Agricultural, Construction, and Forestry sectors has landed on your equipment! We are thrilled to announce official support for the Bosch EDC17CV54 ECU via 100% Bench Normal Read (NR) on your AutoTuner Tool.

Supported Fleet Highlights (Bosch EDC17CV54):

• AGCO Group (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra, Challenger):
• Massey Ferguson: MF 1700 (1749, 1758), 3600, 4600, 5600, 6600, 7600, 7700, 8600, 8700 & Combines.
• Fendt: 200 Vario Series & Combines (5220, 5275, 6335).
• Valtra: A, N, T, S & BH/BT Series.
• Challenger: MT500, MT600, MT700, Rogator, Terragator & WR Series.

Tractors & Specialty Equipment:

• JCB: Fastrac 3000 & 8000 Series.
• John Deere: Compact tractors & 1R, 2R, 3R, 4M, 4R Series.
• Antonio Carraro, Deutz-Fahr, Landini, Same, Steyr, TYM.

Construction, Forestry & Industrial Equipment:

• Yanmar: Excavators (VIO, SV), Skid Steers, TNV Series & more.
• Bobcat, Bomag, Case, Doosan / Develon, Gehl, Hitachi, Kobelco, Komatsu / Valmet, Logset, Manitou, Mecalac, New Holland, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson, Weidemann & more.

Update your AutoTuner software today and elevate your agricultural and heavy-duty capabilities!

Key Features

Type: Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Mode: Bench NR
Readout: Calibration
MCU: TC1767
Read time: 45sec
Write time: 1min 15sec
Checksums correction
Backup creation