Magic Motorsport Flex new boot glitch unlock testing report: 2024 BMW MG1CS201, first 3 glitch attempts no connection. Added 5 ohm resistor and within 10 seconds it connected to the DME. Full backup and unlock successfully. Checked flash and obd2 unlock bytes are same as pre-2020. Add the resistor between boot pin. It can retrieve… Read More »
Magic Motorsport Flex read and write PSA Valeo VD56.12 ECU successfully. Flex has the diagram. You searched for “VD56” or check pinout in image 3 below. Read and write in boot mode ok. Flex does the checksum correction. But Flex cannot 1:1 clone this ECU. Even after successful read/write to donor ECU no start and… Read More »
Magic Motorsport Flex ecu programmer released Bosch MDG1 boot glitch unlocking function—a process that involves removing a resistor, performing the glitch through a dedicated pin, and then refitting the resistor. Once completed, the ECU becomes “benchable,” much like a pre-June 2020 unit. However, one question kept surfacing: If my ECU is glitch-unlocked with Flex, can… Read More »
Another VAG powerhouse joins the No RFT family. Magic Motorsport Flex version 8.4.0.0 introduces support to VAG Bosch MD1CS014 TC299 control units, that can now be managed directly inside your workshop through the Boot Glitch mode. No shipping, no RFT service. Boot Glitch mode allows you to unlock and program independently, reducing working time and… Read More »
Magic Motorsport Flex read and write BMW 3 series G21 Bosch MD1CP032 ECU successfully. Unlock MD1CP032 locked ECU boot glitch mode. Solder wires to the E-port directly without using the FLX 4.1 cable. Then read and write ECU on bench after unlocking. Works fine. Car starts without problem. Images attached:
Magic Motorsport Flex read and write Peugeot 3008 year 2021 Bosch MD1CS003 ECU successfully. Unlock MD1CS003 locked ECU boot glitch mode. Solder wires to the E-port directly without using the FLX 4.1 cable. Then read and write ECU on bench after unlocking. Works fine. Car starts without problem. Images attached:
Two more Bosch ECUs are now part of the Magic Motorsport Flex Boot Glitch ecosystem. Newly supported: Bosch MG1CS049 TC298 – BMW Bosch MD1CS089 TC299 – Isuzu From high-performance BMW M models to commercial vehicles, you can now unlock and program these ECUs directly in your workshop. No shipping No Remote Force Team Boot Glitch… Read More »
With Flex 8.1.0.0, Magic Motorsport Flex is expanding its No RFT solution with support for even more Bosch MDG1 ECUs. More MDG1. More Freedom. Version 8.1.0.0 of Flex Out Now With the new Flex update, support to Boot Glitch mode introduced in the previous release expands. Newly supported: Bosch MD1CS069 TC299 – Fiat Ducato Bosch MD1CS001 TC298 – BMW… Read More »
Magic Motorsport Flex programmer released an important update yesterday: supports Bosch MDG1 ECU boot mode unlock without shipping (No RFT). Here comes the latest Flex user’s test report on BMW Bosch MG1CS201 encryoted ECU unlocking: It takes so long time. But finaly did it. Use standard Magic Motorsport power supply. Boot mode unlocking ok.… Read More »
Problem: Tried to clone VW Golf 8 DQ400E gearbox TCU with Magic Motorsport Flex programmer but won’t connect. All pinned up correctly and on power supply. Won’t connect at all. Can hear it when pinned up. Any advice? Solution: Some users reported that VW Golf 7 works fine but Golf 8 won’t connect. Use a… Read More »
Each serious tool on “pro” level has its own research and development team who daily push the boundries on what ecus/tcus tool can do by adding more protocols to list. Top 3 on actively still researching and developing more protocols with large userbase are autotuner,flex,kess v3. Top3 at the moment is autotuner (new upcomer, this… Read More »
Problem: After the last update Magic Motorsport Flex programmer software won’t work. It says error 2, please reinstall the application. Does somebody have a solution? Solution: Unistal flex, delete folder flex on HD. Reinstall app you can find the installer on Google if you don’t have subscription. Turn off antivirus. Run as administrator. … Read More »
Problem: It’s a Ford Transit 2018 with sid209 TC1797 ecu. Hardware number gk4a 12a650 ua. I’ve tried bitbox and Flex programmer. But hardware not compatible (obviously see hw not listed). Any solution? Solution: Sid209 GK4A version you need to boot unlock. Can’t write via obd straight away. Boot for readout, never had any luck with… Read More »
Problem: It’s a Silverado 2018 with ACDelco E41 ECM. Magic Motorsport Flex programmer can’t connect the ECU by obd bench. Any other suggestions? Solution: Need to unlock first via bench, tool will write a file direct to ecu, after finish can read file. E41 not enough VR files for public release. Hp tuners only solution… Read More »
Overview of the Volkswagen Audi SIMOS18 Series ECUs using Magic Motorsport Flex ECU programmer: The Volkswagen Audi SIMOS18 series ECUs (commonly referred to as “engine control computers”) can be confirmed to include the following model variants based on version classification: SIMOS18.1, SIMOS18.2, SIMOS18.3, SIMOS18.4, SIMOS18.5, SIMOS18.6, SIMOS18.7, and SIMOS18.10. These ECUs are utilized across multiple… Read More »
