New BENCH protocols for MDG1 “Locked” ECUs with KESS3.
Read and write protected ECUs directly from the connector after unlocking with KESS3 Unlock Module.
KESS3 increases speed and safety in the workflow dedicated to Bosch MDG1 “Locked” ECUs, introducing new BENCH protocols that can be used after the unlocking procedure.
The development covers Bosch ECUs already supported in BOOT “Unlock” mode: MD1CS003, MD1CS069, MD1CP007, MD1CS012, MG1CS042, MD1CS004 HW80, MG1CS031, MD1CP006, MD1CS005 and MG1CS002, installed on a wide range of petrol and diesel applications from 2021 onwards.
The first operation is to unlock the ECU: using the Unlock Module accessory, access the ECU and perform the BOOT unlock procedure, applying the required patch.
Once this step is complete, you can connect directly to the ECU connector and work in BENCH, without having to open it again.
The benefits for everyday workshop operations:
- Unlock protected ECUs directly in the workshop
- Direct access in BENCH after the unlock
- Complete backup of ECU contents
- Greater operational continuity on latest-generation cars, LCVs, heavy-duty vehicles and tractors
The Unlock Module is the initial access point that enables a faster, smoother workflow for subsequent operations and allows you to independently work on some of the most in-demand Bosch MDG1 ECUs on the international market.
The new protocols are available to KESS3 users with CAR BENCH/BOOT activation and an active subscription. The KESS3 Unlock Module is required to perform the BOOT “Unlock” procedure.
Technical focus
- Connection: BENCH
- ECU:
- MD1CS003
- MD1CS069
- MD1CP007
- MD1CS012
- MG1CS042
- MD1CS004 (HW80)
- MG1CS031
- MD1CP006
- MD1CS005
- MG1CS002
- Production years: dal 2021
- Brands involved: Audi, Bentley, Case IH, Citroën, Cupra, DS, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Iveco, John Deere, Kia, Land Rover, Landini Tractors, Massey Ferguson, McCormick, New Holland, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Seat, Secma, Skoda, Steyr, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen
Supported vehicles
- Audi: A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS4, RS5, S4, S5, S6, S7, SQ5, TT
- Bentley: Bentayga, Flying Spur
- Case IH: Farmall 90C, Farmall 100C, Farmall 110C, Farmall 120C, Farmall A Series
- Citroën: Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, C4 SpaceTourer, C5 Aircross, Jumpy, SpaceTourer
- Cupra: Formentor, Leon
- DS: 3, 7 Crossback, 9
- FIAT: Ducato, Scudo
- Ford: Ecosport, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty, Focus, Kuga, Puma, Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect
- Ford Trucks: F-650 Super Duty
- Genesis: G70, G80, GV70, GV80
- Hyundai: Palisade, Porter, Starex, Staria
- Iveco: Daily
- John Deere: 5G Series
- Kia: New Bongo, Sorento, Stinger, Tasman
- Land Rover: Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
- Landini Tractors: 5-Series, 6 Series
- Massey Ferguson: MF 3xx
- McCormick: X5.085, X5.100, X5.110, X5.120, X6.125, X6.135
- New Holland: T4 Powerstar Series, T4 Series, T5 90, T5 100, T5 110, T5 120, T5 Series
- Opel: Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, Mokka, Vivaro, Zafira Life
- Peugeot: 2008, 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 508, Expert, Partner, Rifter
- Porsche: Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne S, Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Macan, Macan GTS, Macan S, Macan Turbo, Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
- Seat: Ateca, Leon, Tarraco
- Secma: F16 Turbo
- Skoda: Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb, Yeti
- Steyr: Kompakt
- Toyota: Proace City
- Vauxhall: Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, Mokka, Vivaro, Zafira Life
- Volkswagen: Arteon, Caddy, Golf, Passat, Polo, Talagon, Tiguan, Touareg, T-Roc
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