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How to Clone Passat B7 EDC17C46 with Foxflash

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 Here is the real user’s working experience on VW Passat B7 EDC16CP46 ECU cloning using foxflash : It’s a VW Passat B7 2013 CFFB with Bosch EDC17C46 ECU. The ecu was broken, car didn’ t start, reading on bench was not working. The car wouldn’t start, some water had gotten into the ecu through the plastic plug. The car could be diagnosed on the ecu but there was no error. I tried to read the ecu in the bench but every time it told me to disconnect and reconnect the power and nothing happened. I had another ecu with the same part number from a Passat CC, so I backed it up in the bench. I saw that the one from the car didn’t work in the bench and I tried in boot mode, where initially it didn’t read it, it had to be read the password, I read in the obd mode the password, obd cable connected to the bench, save password on the pc, then I read the ecu for backup in boot mode. I used the cloning module in foxflash where I added the file read in boot from the defective ecu and ...

Read Write JLR EDC15C4 with Foxflash GT100

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 How to simulate OBD for Land rover Bosch EDC15C4 ECU using Foxflash programmer ? obd simulation worked with the Godiag GT100 breakout box. It worked with car OBD not full system. Full system doesn’t work. Full system is not about OBD. Just do standard pinout. Read with obd protocol without resistors just k line and + -. Connect both k line for safety. Added photos:

How to Fix DC706 Ford KA BSI Read Failure

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  Problem: I’m having trouble reading this bsi off a Ford Ka (Fiat 500) with OBDSTAR DC706 on bench mode. Tried with and without 120 ohm, no luck. Any suggestions? Solution: Select Ford BSI (Ford BSI Delphi 70F3379+93C86) rather than Fiat BSI. Don’t forget to connect a power supply. Update: Fixed. Important to select Ford for a ka not Fiat, despite the chips being the same! Worked fine when selecting as Ford.

Can Xhorse Multi Prog Clone DQ381 MQB Gearbox?

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 Will Xhorse Multi Prog 1:1 clone VAG Bosch DQ381 TCU? VAG Bosch DQ381 TCU (part number 1034420266), MCU Renesas R5F72549R (SH725xx family), boot version bh1g0301. From the Multi-Prog (Xhorse) connection log in bench mode, I see: CPU type: SH725xx BOSCH part number: 1034420266 TCU type: TCU-2-x.x MCU: R5F72549R (72549) UID: E716113C / EF722549R Flash: 0x2800000x Int EEPROM: 0x200000 Connection successful, boot bh1g0301 Multi-Prog (latest update) reads internal flash, EEPROM, and maps without issues, but the big question is: Can I do a true 1:1 clone (including OTP/component protection/IMMO data) onto an identical donor unit, or are there locked/OTP zones on the Renesas that prevent a perfect copy? Solution: Yes if it is not MQB system. We use the godiag gt107 with it and no problem. No if it’s MQB system you will not be able to clone one to one. Need to transfer files from original to donor. Better use MMS Flex for this. Flex will 1:1 clone DQ381 TCU.

FormulaFlash Update 1.1.2.0 Expands ECU Coverage

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  FormulaFlash ecu programmer will release a new software version 1.1.2.0 soon. Add 25 new Hardcore update: V1.1.2.0 (Jan, 13th, 2026) DETAILED UPDATE NOTES NO.1 Agco Car Model DT Series 2008 EDC7UC31 (Bench/CheckSum) DT-A Series 2005–2008 EDC7UC31 (Bench/CheckSum) DT-B Series 2009–2010 EDC7UC31 (Bench/CheckSum) Gleaner 2000–2016 EDC7UC31 (Bench/CheckSum) RT Series 2008 EDC7UC31 (Bench/CheckSum) RT-A Series 2006–2011 EDC7UC31 (Bench/CheckSum) NO.2 Agrale Car Model 10000 Series 2012–2016 EDC7UC31–14M0 (Bench/CheckSum) 14000 Series 2012–2016 EDC7UC31–14M0 (Bench- CheckSum) 8 Series 2008 EDC7C1 (Bench/CheckSum) Omnibus 2004–2016 EDC7UC31–14M0 (Bench/CheckSum) Omnibus 2007–2016 EDC7UC31–14M0 (Bench/CheckSum) Omnibus 2008 EDC7C1 (Bench/CheckSum) Omnibus 2005–2016 EDC7UC31–14M0 (Bench/CheckSum) Omnibus 2008–2012 EDC7C1 (Bench/CheckSum) Omnibus 2009–2016 EDC7UC31–14M0 (Bench/CheckSum) NO.3 CASE Tractors Car Model Afc 2008 EDC7UC31 (Bench/CheckSum) Afx 2008 EDC7UC31 (B...

How to Fix CG FC200 Receiving Timeout Error

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  Problem: I get this error with CG FC200 programmer that I have to upgrade. So I upgrade and now I get this stupid message. How can I fix this? Error 1: 0703 Request data is out of range. Error 2: Receiving timeout. Solution: Uninstall the software, download the latest version from the official website, and reinstall it. CG FC200 software is working normally. User report: This issue came with me, I installed the new version of the software and later updated its frame ware, my issue was resolved.

CG FC200 Guide to Porsche SDI6 SDI7 CS PIN Reading

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 As titled, iecutool.eu here will show how to read Porsche SDI6/SDI7 engine ECU CS and PIN code using CG FC200 programmer. In FC200 software, select Porsche SDI7 ECU. Check bench wiring diagram. Connect ECU with FC200 follow the diagram. Read and save ExtEEPROM and Pflash data. Select decrypt immo data. Then load ExtEEPROM and chip ID data to retrieve CS and PIN code. Read CS and PIN successfully.

ECM Titanium MD1CP061 Update for Ford Ranger and Amarok

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  Alientech ECM Titanium released new driver update- Bosch MD1CP061 for Ford Tanger, Volkswagen Amarok and more. Targeted control for modern high-performance diesel pickup trucks with ECM Titanium. Dedicated calibration for Bosch MD1CP061 ECUs on latest-generation commercial vehicles. Advanced management of EGR hysteresis, torque monitoring DTCs, speed limiters and idle speed. Ideal for performance optimization, fuel efficiency and customized vehicle setups. Full access to maps in table, 2D and 3D view for precise and reliable calibrations. 05.02.2026 Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok are now a benchmark in the advanced work vehicle segment: robust, powerful, and increasingly used for intensive professional applications. With the latest-generation diesel engines managed by the Bosch MD1CP061 ECU, they represent an ideal platform for targeted performance and efficiency optimization. Thanks to the ECM Titanium driver update dedicated to this control unit, you no...

Flex vs KESS3: Reading Renault SID321 ECU

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 Renault Continental SID321 reading review: MMS Flex failed to read SID321 via OBD VR. It says no Virtual read available for this software version on the server. Cannot do it on bench when no vr on server. Did it with Alientech KESS3 . Autotuner will also do this ECU. AT is the best in this ecu.

Alientech KESS3 Adds Bench Read Write for GM E84

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  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+ 04.02.2026 — Upgrade 2.86 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. Technic...

Magic Motorsport Flex Read Write Honda EDC16C7 ECU

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 Tried to read and write Honda Accord Bosch EDC16C7 ECU with Magic Motorsport Flex ecu programmer. Doing CONNECT shows no ID information. But read and write went fine. AutoTuner failed to ID it also. So no read process started. So FLEX failed or didn’t showed up an ID but carried out reading and writing. This is just curiosity about the protocol acting like this. Not worried at all, it would recover with any other of my tools in the box. Always recommend Kess3 on these old ECUs.  

Alientech KESS3 Adds Boot Protocol for GM E67

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  Problem: It’s a Seat taraco 2.0tdi 2023 model. Tried to read Bosch ECU MD1CS004 (HW80) with Autotuner . It doesn’t want to read it too high protection but I did a virtual read via obd I’m afraid to write it so it doesn’t crash. Error: Authentication error. This ECU has new protection and is not yet supported. Solution: ok with obd mode by Autotuner. OBD is ok for this Version. Virtual is always safe. Obd read and write no problem. Obd read and write safe and fast with charger battery. There are some versions you can’t read it, locked version, 309 AA , M, T. If you want to do adblue off there is another solution.

AutoTuner Solution: VAG MD1CS004 Authentication Error

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  Alientech KESS3 released new Boot protocol for AC Delco E67- GM platforms. Expand your workshop possibilities with the new BOOT protocol dedicated to AC Delco E67 ECUs. Designed to guarantee full ECU access even in the most complex configurations, now alongside OBD communication. Read and write on AC Delco E67 in BOOT mode Stable and reliable procedures on complex GM systems Full engine management control on GM vehicles from 2006+, from 2.4L to 6.2L engines 30.01.2026 — Upgrade 2.84 This development focuses on the many GM platforms from 2006 onwards, covering a wide range of engines from 2.4 to 6.2 liters. Alongside the already available OBD communication, BOOT mode is now introduced, designed to ensure full access to the ECU even in the most complex configurations. An update that significantly expands operational possibilities on SUVs, sedans, and ultra high-performance vehicles in the American market, providing stable and reliable procedures on one of the mos...

OBDSTAR G3 Read BMW MG1CS003 ISN Code Successfully

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 The OBDSTAR X300 Classic G3 was able to take the ISN out of a BMW 320 year 2016 with MG1CS003 engine ECU. ECU: Bosch MG1CS003 SPC5777 Using G3 (with ECU license activation) and MP001 programmer on bench. Even without a valid subscription. I couldn’t read ISN code for these ECUs with CG FC200 or multi prog. But the G3 for those who have it can already take it out. After reading the pin code, you can program the key with the Autel IM508 or other programmers using the released ISN code.