KESS3 Protocols Releases

New BENCH protocol for Bosch MD1CS018: GAZ and Mahindra.

KESS3 expands support for ECUs installed on selected recent Asian diesel vehicles.

20.05.2026 – Upgrade 3.18

Thanks to BENCH mode, it is now possible to access the Bosch MD1CS018 directly without opening the ECU, operating through a direct connection from the ECU connector.

An update designed to simplify electronic maintenance and repair operations, ensuring fast, stable and secure access even on vehicles intended for heavy-duty and professional use.

A solution that makes the workflow more linear and reliable in daily workshop operations, reducing operating times and improving the management of interventions on latest-generation platforms.

Technical focus

  • Connection: BENCH
  • ECU: Bosch MD1CS018
  • Production years: from 2020
  • Brands involved: GAZ, Mahindra

Supported vehicles

  • GAZ Gazelle

  • Mahindra Thar

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