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
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
Question: Want to buy a genuine tool mainly for Bosch EDC16/MEDC17 on bench mode, need help choosing the right tool 1) Dimsport New Trasdata 2) PCM Flash original When comparing New Trasdata and PCMFlash, the key difference lies in their… Continue Reading
Finally!!! New upgrade pack for Alientech Kess3 programmer: welcome Continental Vitesco SID321 ECU. Choose your connection mode (OBD or BENCH) and open your workshop’s doors to all customers in need of your expertise. Here are some details of the new… Continue Reading
Entry question: Will Alientech kess3 read and write 2021 Citroen Berlingo Bosch MD1S003 ECU? Yes, You can read with confidence. Bench mode. This ECU is not locked. How to Tell if PSA MD1CS003 ECU is Locked or Not? Most MD1… Continue Reading
How to find pin code from Siemens SID807 ECU for the Peugeot Citroen group via dump? First of all, you need a full read. No virtual reading with kess/foxflash etc. Full read with pcmflash/foxflash/kess3/flex etc. You can find… Continue Reading
What is DynoDrive? As anticipated in May 2024, DynoDrive is the new paid feature available for Alientech KESS3 that can measure car performance before and after ECU modification. DynoDrive is an advanced feature, exclusive to Alientech Suite and KESS3, which… Continue Reading
Good news for Alientech KESS3 users both new and old. KESS3 free update DTC feature. This update requires your tool under subscription. DTC Feature Detection and reset of DTCs with KESS3. A new feature upgrade is now available… Continue Reading
Alientech KESS3 programmer now will read and write via OBD the Bosch DCU17PC43 ECUs equipped on several last gen Ford engines. Intervene quickly on Bosch DCU17PC43 ECUs equipped on Ford Ecosport, Edge, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, Puma, Ranger, S-Max and Transit… Continue Reading
What is the difference between Alientech KESS3 and the new Powergate 4? They are separate devices. They use different manager dashboards. Operation Mode: Powergate 4 is the OBD version of KESS3 (KESS3 with all OBD protocols). Powergate reads/writes ECU… Continue Reading
What is ECU Cloning? Car ECU (Engine Control Unit) cloning refers to the process of copying the data from one vehicle’s ECU to another. The ECU is a crucial component in modern vehicles, as it controls various engine functions such… Continue Reading
Here comes the problem: Trying to clone an ECM for a GM. Foxflash killed a brand new ME9.6.1 via OBD (using godiag gt100 breakout box). Read ECU just fine, but fails when writing and bricks module. Solution: You did in… Continue Reading
Toyota Denso ECU chip 76F0085, which tool to read/write? Foxflash Yes, it will read Denso 76F0085 ECU in Jtag mode. Connect according to manuals from foxflash. Need 24v power supply. 12V will not work (error boot) Ktag Use Ktag… Continue Reading
Here comes the problem: Ford Ranger 2017 SID209. Have issues with writing. Alientech KESS3 reads OK via OBD, Writing back prompts file corrup or wrong file. Won’t write origional back. No issues with vehicle, still runs normally. Possible reason and… Continue Reading
