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
The Mercedes AAM (Alarm and Anti-Theft) module is a critical component that ensures vehicle security. However, over time, the processors in these modules can fail, leading to issues such as random alarm triggers. In this article, we’ll walk through the… Continue Reading
How-to guide: Program a Junkyard Engine Computer: Writing a VIN to a Used Hyundai/Kia SIM2K-341 ECU. When it comes to replacing or reprogramming an Engine Control Unit (ECU) in a vehicle, one of the most critical steps is ensuring… Continue Reading
OBDSTAR released new ECM, BCM, TCM software on Feb. 16th- Feb.28th, 2025. Car ECM, BCM, TCM updates can be applied to OBDSTAR DC706 and X300 Classic G3 full version. BCM Version: V30.39 Details Added: VOLVO HCM (OLD) CONTINENTAL LEFT/RIGHT… Continue Reading
How-to Guide: Replace and Clone GM 2010-2013 Body Control Module (BCM) using OBDSTAR X300 Classic G3 Full or DC706. Model Example: Cadillac Liberty 2010 BCM Replacement and Cloning – Full System by OBD – All Steps Successful. Part Number:… Continue Reading
In the world of automotive electronics, cloning control units is a valuable skill, especially when dealing with high-end vehicles like the Alfa Romeo 4C. In this article, we’ll walk through the process of cloning the Body Control Module (BCM) of… Continue Reading
OBDSTAR X300 Classic G3 full user report: Successfully read and written the CEM of VOLVO XC60 2010 with OBDSTAR G3 . VOLVO DELPHI CEM M30882F+95320. How to get the pin code? Get pin from Dflash. Function List: Read EXT… Continue Reading
The OBDSTAR DC706 now offers direct support for Buick ACDelco E83 ECM pin code reading, mileage correction and IMMO OFF functionality directly within the device. Add ECU info. Read/Write INT eeprom, Read/write INT flash MPC5565, Read shadow flash, mileage… Continue Reading
If fails to read a Chevrolet or Daewoo Delphi MR-140 ECU with OBDSTAR DC706, fix your pinout. This is the bench wiring diagram in the device. The numbers are upside down. Example line k is 32. Not the 17th. … Continue Reading
Both OBDSTAR DC706 and I/O Terminal will recover many GM ACDelco ECMs with shadow password in boot mode (check previous post). Here is another user review on GM E78 ECM recovery using DC706. Importance of Reading ShadowFlash in DC706:… Continue Reading
Good news! Xhorse Multi Prog will also read Nissan HFM immobilizer box RH850 on some latest models (i.e 2021 Nissan Sentra) with the RH850/V850 adapter. The module is under the driver’s side dash. For example: Xhorse multi-prog read… Continue Reading
Problem: It is a 2016 Audi S7 with a DL501 0B5 7 Speed DSG Transmission. I cloned TCM with OBDSTAR DC706 but garage says it won’t shift and software coding reads 000001. Any suggestion? Solution: You need to do Immo… Continue Reading
