{"id":362962,"date":"2026-07-15T15:39:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.alientech-tools.com\/new-obd-and-bench-protocols-for-continental-utcu3-tcu-ford-lincoln-volkswagen\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:13:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T07:13:54","slug":"upgrade-3-34","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alientech-tools.com\/en\/upgrade-3-34\/","title":{"rendered":"New OBD and BENCH protocols for Continental UTCU3 TCU \u2013 Ford, Lincoln, Volkswagen."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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KESS3 Protocol Release<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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New OBD and BENCH protocols for Continental UTCU3 TCU \u2013 Ford, Lincoln, Volkswagen.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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KESS3 expands support for the latest-generation automatic transmissions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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With this update, KESS3 introduces the possibility to work in both OBD and BENCH modes, providing two connection methods for reprogramming Continental UTCU3 TCUs. OBD management is also available with Powergate, allowing workshops to extend their service remotely and entrust read and write operations to the end customer through a guided workflow. <\/p>

These units are fitted to numerous Ford, Lincoln and Volkswagen applications produced from 2017 to the present day, paired with 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 2.7, 3.0 and 3.5 EcoBoost engines, as well as 1.5 and 2.0 EcoBlue and 5.0 Ti-VCT engines.<\/p>

A ready-to-use solution designed to simplify work on the latest and most widespread FoMoCo 6-, 8- and 10-speed automatic transmissions in the American and European markets, while maintaining a clear and consistent process throughout every stage of the operation.<\/p>

The real benefits for the workshop:<\/p>

  • Dual OBD and BENCH connection modes<\/li>
  • Greater flexibility in TCU management<\/li>
  • New opportunities to work on automatic transmissions<\/li>
  • Extended coverage of widely used vehicles<\/li>
  • OBD management also available with Powergate<\/li>
  • Possibility to work remotely on the customer\u2019s vehicle<\/li><\/ul>

    This new support extends the use of KESS3 beyond ECU management, allowing workshops to work on the automatic transmission as well. More complete vehicle coverage increases the tool\u2019s operational value and makes it possible to offer integrated engine and transmission services. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • Connection: OBD, BENCH<\/strong><\/li>
    • TCU: Continental UTCU3<\/strong><\/li>
    • Production years: from 2017<\/strong><\/li>
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      • Ford Bronco, Bronco Raptor, Bronco Sport, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-150 Raptor, Flex, Focus, Focus ST, Kuga, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Dark Horse, Ranger, Ranger Raptor, Taurus, Tourneo Connect, Transit<\/strong><\/li>
      • Lincoln MKZ D544, Navigator<\/strong><\/li>
      • Volkswagen Amarok<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        FoMoCo 6F55, 8F24, 8F35, 8F40, 8F57, 10R60, 10R80<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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