New BENCH protocol for Bosch ZF 8HP70 TCUs – Jaguar and Land Rover.
Reading, writing and cloning with KESS3 on ZF JLR automatic transmissions.
With this update, KESS3 lets you work in BENCH mode on Bosch ZF 8HP70 TCUs, using a direct connection without having to open the control unit, to perform reading, writing and cloning.
Work on multiple Jaguar and Land Rover applications produced from 2009 through to applications released after 2019, paired with a wide range of engines: 2.0 Turbo, 3.0 V6 Supercharged, 5.0 and 5.8 V8, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 TDi4, 3.0 TDV6 and 4.4 TDV8.
The real benefits for the workshop:
- Direct connection in BENCH mode
- TCU reading, writing and cloning
- New opportunities on premium Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles
- Coverage of widely used applications in key international markets
This new support allows workshops and tuners to complement engine ECU operations with automatic transmission management. In addition, the cloning function expands the operational possibilities for Bosch ZF 8HP70 TCUs, providing a useful solution when a damaged transmission control unit needs to be repaired or replaced.
Technical focus
Connection: BENCH
TCU: Bosch ZF 8HP70
Production years: from 2009
Brands involved: Jaguar, Land Rover
Supported vehicles
- Jaguar F-Pace, F-Type, XE, XF, XJ
- Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
Supported Transmissions
ZF 8HP70