Autotuner

What is the difference between AutoTuner and AutoTuner ONE?  Check the comparison below. What is Autotuner? AutoTuner is a professional-grade tool used by automotive tuning shops to read and write data on Engine Control Units (ECUs) and Transmission Control Units… Continue Reading →

The VEA Gen2 ECU is one of the newest units in Volvo’s line-up, and very few devices can work on it yet. Autotuner is proud to be the first one releasing this protocol. No external unlock needed. Tuners can unlock… Continue Reading →

Autotuner first released support for BMW DME8 ECUs back in 2019. However, in 2020, Bosch and BMW released an update that effectively locked everybody back out, meaning technicians could no longer read and write to these ECUs in the field.… Continue Reading →

Problem: Trying to read and write a BMW X5 Bosch MD1CP032 ECU with Autotuner programmer. Had problems after mail unlock and bench unlock. After several attempts, he managed to write once. On subsequent attempts, he kept getting this error (could… Continue Reading →

GPEC PCMs (Global Powertrain Engine Controller) are a type of PCM or ECU found in Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and a few other vehicles like Fiat in the United States. Originally manufactured by Continental and later by a company called… Continue Reading →

Problem: One of Autotuner‘s users was trying to read and write a VW Golf 7 Simos 18.1 ECU via OBD. He has this message: This VR might not be able to unlock the ECU. Can AT do it by OBD… Continue Reading →

Question: Try to boot unlock PSA Continental V56.12 TC277 with Autotuner programmer. It says to use a 470 ohm resistor? Do you need to leave the wires & resistors soldered in after the unlock, or do they need to be… Continue Reading →

Problem: Had issues reading a Continental SID209 ECU with Autotuner programmer in boot mode (2016 Ford Ranger 3.2). Autotuner tells me to test with 13V adapter – but that doesn’t solve the issue. The ECU is locked from a previous… Continue Reading →

Problem: Tried to read VW Jetta 2024 MED17.5.25 ECU with Autotuner programmer via OBD, but failed to connect with ECU. Hood is open and connect a battery charger, still the same. Solution: This model has SFD security gateway protection. SFD… Continue Reading →

Problem: Trying to read a VW Transporter 2.0 Delphi DCM6.2V ECU with Autotuner via OBD.  Autotuner reads the ECU ID but cannot connect to ECU. Gave an initialization error 02. What’s the solution? Solution: 1). When initializing ecu, try ignition… Continue Reading →

Problem: It’s a 2020 (70reg) Peugeot Partner 1.5 HDI with Bosch MD1CS003 ECU.  The customer has flashed this with an Adblue off solution. He was struggling to get the Adblue light off. Flashed it with Autotuner programmer via bench write… Continue Reading →

Problem: Tried to read a VW Golf R Simos 19.6 ECU using Autotuner but failed. It said the ECU variant is not yet supported in OBD mode. Ideas for reading? SFD2 bypass? Solution: This is a Simos 19.6 Gen2 ECU… Continue Reading →

Toyota & Lexus Denso Gen3: Live via OBD & Bench! A colossal update has arrived on your AutoTuner Tool! The highly anticipated Denso Gen3 ECU (R7F701202) is now fully supported. Autotuner is extremely proud to announce a massive update: the… Continue Reading →

Delphi DCM3.7AP (GM / Opel): Live via 100% OBD! Flash GM group vehicles directly through the diagnostic port with your AutoTuner Tool! Coverage:  Chevrolet Captiva, Cruze, Malibu, Orlando (VCDI) Opel Antara (2.2 CDTI) GWM Hover 5 (2.0 VGT) Method: 100%… Continue Reading →