Problem: Autotuner has a problem reading EDC17 ECUs (i.e edc17c18 bench, no connection error.). It works via OBD ok but not bench. Tested ECU with another tool and works. Open the circuit board and found this component is burnt. Which… Continue Reading
Problem: Tried to clone the data from the knife shape key to the LCD key using Keydiy KD-X4, but unfortunately, I failed. After I read the data from customer Key (knife Shape) and saved it to my history records & then… Continue Reading
Magic Motorsport Flex programmer update just dropped. Bench support now added for: DQ500 Gen2 DQ38x (2022+) ZF AL552 Gen2 (2022+) With the release of version 7.52.0.0, Flex introduces Bench mode for Bosch DQ500 Gen2 TCUs, which are increasingly widespread on… Continue Reading
VAG DQ38x 2022+ (401 Bootloader): The solution is here! Have you been waiting for a solution for the infamous 401 bootloader on the latest Golf 8, Formentor, or S3? It’s now fully supported on AutoTuner! Affected TCU Identification: Sboot: BH1G0401 … Continue Reading
The latest update from Autel has improved VAG PCR2.1 ECU EEPROM/PFLASH read & write capabilities and IMMO data extraction, making advanced ECU work easier and faster for locksmiths and technicians. Learn the latest updated method to read VAG PCR2.1 ECU… Continue Reading
More and more devices can now add keys for VAG Porsche 5C and 5D systems. Among the more popular ones are XHORSE, KEDYI (KeyDIY), Yanhua ACDP, and AUTEL. Which device performs better for 5C/5D keys? Below are the respective features… Continue Reading
Keydiy KD-X4 key programmer released new software upgrade on March 24th, 2026. Supports unlocking VW Audi Sear Porsche SFD1 security gateway within the device automatically. The device can now directly obtain the SFD unlock token, eliminating the need to contact… Continue Reading
Tutorial: How to add VAG VW Audi Porsche MQB49 5C/5D key with Yanhua Mini ACDP step-by-step. Tools used: Yanhua Mini ACDP2/ACDP1 Module 44 for MQB49 5C/5D with interface board Original working key New original key to be programmed Example:… Continue Reading
ALIENTECH KESS3 NEW FEATURE NOW AVAILABLE- DATALOGGER. From today, you can see what the engine is really doing in real driving conditions. Monitor ECU parameters in real time via OBD, select the signals you need, and analyse them with precision.… Continue Reading
Pitted four different smart keys against each other on a 2018 Nissan Kicks, a vehicle equipped with a proximity smart key system. The four contenders were: Aftermarket Key: A generic replacement designed to mimic the appearance of the original. Xhorse… Continue Reading
Great news! With the new 1.3.5.0 software update, the CG FC200 ecu programmer has become a pass-through device! The J2534 function now supports UDS, CAN, and KWP2000 protocols. CG FC200 V1.3.5.0 Update Feature: 1 Added J2534 function (currently supports… Continue Reading
In the world of ECU and TCU programming for chip tuning, two standout all-in-one tools dominate the market: Alientech’s KESS3 and Dimsport’s The Genius (the brand-new tablet version). Both devices now combine OBD, Bench, and Boot/Open modes into a single… Continue Reading
How to add VW Audi Porsche MLB smart key with Autel MaxiIM IM508/IM608 and APB300 programmer? The MQB48 shares the same procedure. Check vehicle list and update info here: Autel IM508 IM608 MQB and MLB Add Key by Reading Key Function… Continue Reading
Question: Japanese import Audi q5 2018 mlb key 315mhz frequency. Done couple of 433mhz ones but never 315Mhz one. Japan versions of Audi has MLB 315mhz. Want to change frequency from 433 to 315 on mlb Audi smart key. Can… Continue Reading
Problem: Added keyless entry to an 2023 Audi A3 8Y MQB49 5D system using Keydiy KD-X4 and now the keyless entry no longer works (locking and starting work). When I pull the handle, the LED on the key flashes, but… Continue Reading
