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 As titled, Alientech KESS3 and Autotuner which is better for beginners? Here is the clue. Both are excellent tools to start with, both well supported and respected in the industry. You cant go wrong with either, the right choice often depends on the type of vehicles you plan to work on and how you want to grow your tuning business. Its worth spending a little time going through the application lists. AutoTuner is particularly strong with newer European vehicles and has become very popular because it’s fast, simple to use and regularly updated. And, with no subscription. KESS3 on the other hand has extremely wide coverage, not only for cars and vans but also motorbikes, plant, agricultural machinery, marine engines and more. Its a big support team at Alientech the tool is very reliable and well supported They’re both fantastic machines. AT has no subscription, and a very nice log function. kess launches livelog very soon. The Alientech suit is fantastic for identi...

 How safe/reliable is Autotuner for ZF 8HP gen3 gearbox TCU? This capability was released around six months ago. Is it safe and trouble free? It works great. All good, stable work. Done at least 50 cars with gen3. Keep the voltage above 12.5V . Works also on newer gen3 from m3 lci, etc. Example: flashed g20 2021. unlock then flash all ok. Very satisfied, no issues.

  XirDecoder ECU chip tuning tool now supports Ford — SID212 ECU. ALL MAPPACK Added! Supported features: • DTC • DPF • EGR • LAMBDA • SCR • STAGE1 • TORQUE MONITOR • TVA • VMAX

  XirDecoder ECU chip tuning tool released new protocols for MD1CS069, MD1CS089 and EDC17CV41 ECUs. Iveco — MD1CS069 ECU Supported features: • DTC • CAT • EGR • LAMBDA • MAF • TVA The New Holland MD1CS069 XIRDecoder now supports: DTC CAT EGR TVA The XIRDecoder for MD1CS089 ECU now supports: DTC CAT EGR LAMBDA MAF STAGE1 TORQUE MONITOR TVA New Holland EDC17CV41 ECU now supports: DTC OFF

  Formulaflash ECU programmer released new software version 1.1.4.0 on March, 10th, 2026. Enhanced Upgrade Toyota GEN2 adapter-free read/write + verification (no disassembly, no adapter required) ME7.8 VIN mismatch / unable to read VIN fix ME7.8+ ME7.8.8 GEN2 unlock upgrade (expanded CAN communication + K-line vehicle model unlocks) ME7.8+ ME7.8.8 CAN communication, PC version adapter-free, no-disassembly OBD FLASH write. Upgrade Contents Toyota GEN2 Flash+EEPROM Read and Write + Verification ME7.8.8 OBD + BENCH FLASH Write ME7.8.8 / ME7.8 GEN2 Unlock (CAN + K) ME7.8+ ME7.8.8 OBD / BENCH / BOOT VIN Correction

 World Exclusive! Alientech KESS3 ecu programmer introduces the Bench protocol f or Ford Continental SID212 ECUs. One of the most requested ECUs on the market can now be worked on directly in the workshop with KESS3. 11.03.2026 — Upgrade 2.96 Alientech further expands the operational possibilities offered by the KESS3 platform with the release of the new protocol dedicated to Continental SID212 ECUs. Present for years on numerous diesel applications, including Ford 2.0 EcoBlue, SID212 ECUs represent one of the most requested solutions among workshops specialised in calibration and electronic programming. With this update, Continental SID212 ECUs can be managed in Bench mode directly with KESS3, allowing professionals to work on the ECU directly in their own workshop, without sending it to external services for unlocking or preparation procedures. This translates into concrete advantages for everyday work: greater operational autonomy faster handling times no a...

  Autotuner released a BETA OBD protocol for Mighty 4JJ1. AT just added support for the Delphi 4J ECU powering the legendary 3.0 TD engine. Supported Models: Isuzu D-Max & MU-X Holden Rodeo Method: OBD Virtual Read (BETA) Fast and efficient! Get the original file from our server directly via the OBD port. Try it out and let us know your feedback! Key Features: Type: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Mode: OBD VR Readout: Calibration MCU: MPC561 Write time: 2min Checksums correction Compatibility List*: Holden Models: Rodeo (2002+) Holden Engines: 3.0 TD (4JJ1) Isuzu Models: D-Max / Vcross (2006+) / MU-X (2013+) Isuzu Engines: 3.0 TD (4JJ1) *The list may evolve over time.

 Iveco Bosch MD1CS069 Now Ready! New Flex update , version 7.49.0.0, now available, implementing OBD programming for the most modern Iveco vehicles equipped with Bosch MD1CS069, even those produced after 2021. Thanks to this new protocol, you can now work directly from the diagnostic port of the vehicle ( bypassing the SGW module), or establishing direct connection through the connector. As of today, working on the map area doesn’t require unlocking the control unit nor shipping it to us: remove DTCs, boost engine performance, or cut consumption, all in a few minutes. Some of the supported vehicles Iveco Daily (IV) 2.3L FPT 16v 134HP Iveco Daily (IV) 3.0L FTP 16v 177HP New protocol available for the following software packages: FLS0.1M — SW Flex ECU (car, van, bike) OBD/Bench Master FLS0.1S — SW Flex ECU (car, van, bike) OBD/Bench Slave FLS0.5M — SW Flex Full Master FLS0.5S — SW Flex Full Slave Newly added protocols: OBD Iveco Bosch MD1CS069 TC299 Read/Write...

  FormulaFlash ecu programmer read and write VW 1.6TDi Delphi DCM6.2V ECU in boot mode successfully. 1.Read password Before connection, read the paddword and back up password file. Back up password file successfully. 2. Read flash in boot Set up boot connection. Load the backed up password file, read intFlash data in boot and save. 4. Modify file Stage 1 with WinOLS. 5. Write flash. Write the modified flash in boot mode. Write data successfully.

  Problem: Tried to read an Audi Bosch MG1CS011 TC298 ECU with Autotuner and Alientech KESS3 programmer. Both devices failed to read this ECU via OBD. Trid to bench it with kess3. It showed no support for this ecu. Any idea? Solution: No way after 06/2020. No virtual file no way. This hw version is really TC298 and is not supported by Autotuner by OBD, neither via Flex/KESS3. Bench is not possible due to security level. This ECU can not be actually tuned by commercial available tools and protocols.

 Good news! Launch X431 ECU & TCU programmer new V10.51 version software added Benz VGS4 bench mode without removing the shell as previous version. Here iecutool.eu will show how to erase/virgin and clone Benz VGS4–0-NAG2 4-speed transmission gearbox TCM on bench mode. This step-by-step guide helps technicians safely erase transmission control data and prepare the module for programming or replacement. In Launch X431 ECU software, quick search VGS4 and choose C-class-> VGS4–0-NAG2 TCU and Bench mode. Check the wiring diagram. Connect VGS4 TCM with Launch X431 ECU programmer following the diagram or use the Benz solder free gearbox connector. Read TCU informtaion. Read EEPROM data and save original gearbox data. Disconnect original VGS4 TCM. Change to a new ECU connection to write data. Connect a donor VGS4 TCM with Launch X431 ECU programmer . Choose Benz C-class — VGS4–0-NAG2 TCU — Bench mode. Read ECU info and eeprom data. Back up the eeprom data of...

 Foxflash new user report: It’s an Isuzu Dmax 2007 3.0d. Foxflash read it via obd on bench. DCM6.2 Delphi ecu Mpc56x Used multimultional adapter without benchbox. Obd protocol read ok. Took 1hr to read. Awaiting for a 5–6 amper power supply for writing to be safe. You can also use OTB adapter on this or gt100 diagtable.

After March 2026, the price of the ECUDESK series ECU chip tuning & remap software will be adjusted, increasing by 20%. Over the past year, ECUDesk has nearly doubled its module library —  from 208 to 410 (+97%)  — reflecting major investment in development, testing, and expanded ECU coverage. To continue improving the product and supporting our reseller network, we are updating our pricing structure. What’s New in 2026? Nearly Double the Modules 208 → 410 supported modules (+97%) New High-Performance Tier: HP+ (Horsepower Plus) Advanced performance tuning capabilities beyond emissions-related modules. New Shortcut Upgrade Option Standard → HP+ for $650 (saves $100 compared to upgrading) Standard → Premium → HP+ New 2026 Pricing Structure Updated Upgrade Paths Standard → Premium: $400 Premium → HP+: $300 Standard → HP+: $650 (new) From March 1, the final discount on the current price list is 20%. Standard: 1000 USD → 800 USD Premium: 1300 USD → 1060 USD HP+: 1500...

It’s a BMW 3D 184hp with Bosch EDC15C4 ECU. Tried Foxflash Full mode but not working(connected everything as shown, measured cables, resistors, outputs everything with multimeter and it’s 100% fine but still no connection) — ERROR SEND WAKE. Simulated OBD on BENCH via K-LINE ok. READ — 5 min WRITE — 2 MIN ONLY FLASH PARTIAL READ!! Checksum with winols. If need to do it via full system mode, need to fix the colored rainbow cable! Problem is rainbow cable inverted, you need to fix the cable.

 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 ...