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


Alientech KESS3 Update Ford SID213 ECU via OBD

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