Alientech KESS3 released a new bench protocol for Bosch MED17.8.10- DR 2.0 vehicle. 20.04.2026 – UPGRADE 3.08 KESS3 expands support for DR vehicles with the introduction of BENCH mode for Bosch MED17.8.10 ECUs, installed on DR 4.0 models with 1.5 engines from 2022. This update allows stable and continuous bench operations with full access… Read More »
Alientech KESS3 introduces the BENCH protocol for Bosch MD1CS069 on Iveco Daily. One of the most widespread applications in the light commercial vehicle segment can now be managed directly from the ECU connector with KESS3. A new expansion of operational capabilities is now available with KESS3: thanks to the release of the dedicated protocol for… Read More »
Alientech KESS3 now allows intervention via OBD on the Bosch ZF8HP75 TCU, the transmission used on the most sporty and performance-oriented Alfa Romeo models from 2016 onwards. On these configurations paired with the 2.9 V6 biturbo engine, designed to handle high torque levels, TCU programming allows workshops to work on gear-shift logic, transmission-side torque management,… Read More »
Brilliant news. Alientech KESS3 datalogging is landing soon. This is a big update. This is one of those updates where you already know it’s going to change how people work day to day… not just a “nice feature”. It is really usefull is to pass you a copy of this before you write a map.… Read More »
As titled, Alientech KESS3 and Autotuner which is better for beginners? Here is the clue. Both are excellent tools to start with, both well supported and respected in the industry. You cant go wrong with either, the right choice often depends on the type of vehicles you plan to work on and how you… Read More »
World Exclusive! Alientech KESS3 ecu programmer introduces the Bench protocol for Ford Continental SID212 ECUs. One of the most requested ECUs on the market can now be worked on directly in the workshop with KESS3. 11.03.2026 – Upgrade 2.96 Alientech further expands the operational possibilities offered by the KESS3 platform with the release of the… Read More »
Problem: Tried to read an Audi Bosch MG1CS011 TC298 ECU with Autotuner and Alientech KESS3 programmer. Both devices failed to read this ECU via OBD. Trid to bench it with kess3. It showed no support for this ecu. Any idea? Solution: No way after 06/2020. No virtual file no way. This hw version is really… Read More »
Renault Continental SID321 reading review: MMS Flex failed to read SID321 via OBD VR. It says no Virtual read available for this software version on the server. Cannot do it on bench when no vr on server. Did it with Alientech KESS3. Autotuner will also do this ECU. AT is the best in this ecu.
Alientech KESS3 developped bench protocol for AC Delco E84- GM compact platforms. Expand your workshop operations with this new development providing direct ECU access — simplifying procedures on compact vehicles and improving workflow efficiency. Read and write on AC Delco E84 in BENCH mode Direct ECU access for faster and safer operations Optimized control… Read More »
Tried to read and write Honda Accord Bosch EDC16C7 ECU with Magic Motorsport Flex ecu programmer. Doing CONNECT shows no ID information. But read and write went fine. AutoTuner failed to ID it also. So no read process started. So FLEX failed or didn’t showed up an ID but carried out reading and writing. This… Read More »
Alientech KESS3 released new Boot protocol for AC Delco E67- GM platforms. Expand your workshop possibilities with the new BOOT protocol dedicated to AC Delco E67 ECUs. Designed to guarantee full ECU access even in the most complex configurations, now alongside OBD communication. Read and write on AC Delco E67 in BOOT mode Stable and… Read More »
Alientech KESS3 released new OBD protocol for Continental EMS291X- Ford and Lincoln EcoBoost platforms. Bring OBD tuning to next-generation vehicles equipped with 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.0 EcoBoost engines (from 2023 onwards) and keep your workshop ready for modern applications. Direct work via OBD No ECU removal on EMS2910 / EMS2916 Fast and reliable operations… Read More »
Problem: Tried to read 2006 VW mk5 gti DQ250C gearbox with Autotuner but failed. Is there going to be any update with support for DQ250C? Solution: DQ250C TCU is not supported by Autouner. AT has no support for Cxx. And it reads and writes DQ250 TCU slowly. Use KESS3 or Flex for DQ250C via OBD… Read More »
Problem: Foxflash failed to read a BMW MSD80 DME in E92 335i by OBD. Voltage is 13.6V. Solution: Foxflash MSD80 OBD takes long. For example, BMW 325i e93 took 30 min. Make sure you have a battery stabiliser hooked up. Write when quicker. Foxflash doesn’t have bench for this ecu. Remove the ECU out of… Read More »
Alientech KESS3 released new boot protocol for Hyundai & Kia Kefico CPBISH2.24.1 ECU. BOOT support is now available for the Kefico CPBISH2.24.1 ECU, installed on Hyundai and Kia 1.0 MPI petrol engines from 2017 onwards. BOOT connection directly on TC1782 microprocessor Deep and complete access to engine control data Secure and stable procedures, even in… Read More »
