Question: Looking for a tool that can read Ford Transit SID212 ecu (SID212EVO Continental/Siemens ECU). Do you know any tool can make reading and checksum? Ford introduced a new ECU (Engine Control Unit) variant known as the SID 212. The… Continue Reading
Tutorial: Hyundai/Kia Continental SIM2K-241 ecu IMMO OFF using Xhorse Multi Prog programmer without other tools. Some other tools i.e Foxflash, FC200, OBDSTAR DC706 will read and write SIM2K-241 ECU in boot mode without problem, but cannot do IMMO OFF… Continue Reading
What this new “Three item not ready” function in CG FC200 programmer is for? Here is the clue. Three item not ready= Three Not-Ready Monitors (three readiness monitors not ready function.) It’s to set monitors for emissions, it might be… Continue Reading
Exciting news for automotive tuning enthusiasts! The latest AutoTuner BETA release now supports Continental EMS2101, EMS2102, EMS2103, and EMS2106 ECUs for Ford vehicles via OBD. This breakthrough enables direct access to the real calibration data stored in the ECU—whether stock… Continue Reading
OBDSTAR released new ECM, BCM and TCM software in March, 2025. Supported Tools: OBDSTAR DC706 X300 Classic G3 with ECU flasher license ECM (Version: V31.80) Details Added: Add ALFA ROMEO MAGNETI MARELLI 9GF CAN SPC564A70L7+95640 R/W INT flash,… Continue Reading
Magic Motorsport Flex new released OBD Solution for Chrysler Jeep Dodge Fiat Continental GPECx ECUs. Version 7.17.0.0 of Flex Out Now with a Flex OBD Solution for Continental GPECx New release on Flex dedicated to OBD programming: a Flex OBD solution for Continental… Continue Reading
Understanding the Task Cloning a Hyundai Kia SIM2K-242 ECU, transferring data from an original unit to a donor unit. The ECU in question, identified as a SIM 2K model, integrates both the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) data and transmission data… Continue Reading
To read a Simos 19.3/Simos 19.6 ECU, you’ll need a programmer capable of interfacing with Continental’s Simos 19.x series, which are commonly found in VAG (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat) vehicles with turbo petrol engines. These ECUs often require specific protocols… Continue Reading
Great news for professionals working with Bosch MD1CS004 ECUs installed on 2.0L TDI engines from the VAG group, from 2019 to 2025! With the latest Alientech KESS3 software update (V2.17), you can now perform VR reading and write directly via… Continue Reading
Several advanced tools support bench-mode operations for Toyota DENSO Gen3 ECUs equipped with R7F701202 or R7F701216 microprocessors, including: Dimsport Autotuner Bitbox OBDSTAR DC706 CG FC200 and more In this guide, we’ll demonstrate how to read a 2023 Toyota Sienna’s… Continue Reading
The Magic Motorsport Flex and the I/O Terminal are both advanced tools used in the automotive tuning and repair industry, particularly for working with Engine Control Units (ECUs) and Transmission Control Units (TCUs). However, they serve slightly different purposes and… Continue Reading
Question: Have a working Simos 18.1 unit with damage and one donor. Is there a way to clone these ECUs? What tool to clone? Here is the clue. Cloning needs full decrypted reads. For reading there are several, KT200, Foxflash,… Continue Reading
What Tool to Use for Reading and Writing ECU Continental SID321 in Renault Master 4? Here are the top 6 tools that support SID321 functionality: AutoTuner: OBD and Bench Mode Autotuner tends to be better for Sid321 and… Continue Reading
Xhorse multi prog will do GM Delco E38, E37, E39, E39A, E92, E67, E82, E80, E83B, E78 and E98 ECMs on both bench and boot mode. Jtag (boot mode) will read full backup Delco ECMs. If doing boot mode multiprog… Continue Reading
The Flex and Autotuner are both advanced ECU (Engine Control Unit) chip tuning tools designed for professional use, but they differ in several key aspects based on their features, capabilities, and target use cases. Here’s a breakdown of the differences:… Continue Reading
