KESS3 Protocol Release

30 october 2026

Upgrade 3.70

New BENCH protocol for Bosch MD1CP061 ECUs – Ford and Volkswagen.

KESS3: new BENCH mode for Ford and Volkswagen 3.0 V6 diesel pick-ups.

With this update, KESS3 introduces BENCH connection for Bosch MD1CP061 ECUs installed in the latest-generation Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok pick-ups from 2022 onwards, equipped with 3.0 V6 EcoBlue and TDI engines.

The new BENCH protocol provides access directly through the ECU connector, allowing you to read and write the ECU without opening it. This is particularly useful when the ECU has already been removed from the vehicle. It complements the existing OBD mode, offering greater operational flexibility.

Real benefits for your workshop:

  • Access Bosch MD1CP061 ECUs in BENCH mode too.
  • Work directly on the ECU after removing it from the vehicle, without opening it.
  • Take advantage of the existing OBD mode for greater operational flexibility.

With both connection modes available, you can manage operations on Bosch MD1CP061 ECUs more flexibly, expanding the services you offer for the latest-generation Ford and Volkswagen pick-ups.

Technical focus

  • Connection: BENCH
  • ECU: Bosch MD1CP061
  • Production years: from 2022
  • Brands involved: Ford, Volkswagen

Supported vehicles

  • Ford Ranger
  • Volkswagen Amarok

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