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Updated Sep 8, 2026
NewsAutoflasher Is Being Discontinued – Services Offline from September 11, 2026
Autoflasher services are expected to be permanently discontinued on September 11, 2026. Here’s what Autoflasher users need to know and how workshops and tuning professionals can prepare.
NewsNew OBD protocol for Continental SID208 ECUs – Fiat, PSA.
KESS3 and Powergate now support light commercial vehicles with 2.2 Multijet and HDi engines, also via the diagnostic port.
NewsNew BENCH protocols for Bosch MDG1 “Locked” ECUs (DDE8 and DME8) – BMW and Mini.
Work on the latest-generation protected Bosch ECUs directly from the ECU connector.
NewsMG1CS049 & MD1CS089 Unlock No RFT
The new Flex release further expands support to the Boot Glitch mode. As of today, you can program also BMW Bosch MG1CS049 TC298 and Isuzu Bosch MD1CS089 TC299 control units directly in your workshop, no shipping nor RFT service.
NewsVAG Bosch MD1CS014 TC299 No RFT
Boot Glitch mode allows you to unlock and program independently, reducing working time and leaving you full control over the operations.
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