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KESS3 now supports BENCH mode for Bosch MD1CS069 ECUs fitted to Iveco Daily 2.3 and 3.0 FPT engines from 2019 onward. This update provides safe, efficient access without opening the control unit, reducing intervention time and simplifying work on fleet and commercial vehicles. Once connected in BENCH mode, you can

Big new feature: KESS3 now introduces the DataLogger function, enabling real-time ECU parameter monitoring and recording via OBD. Monitor key engine data like pressures, temperatures, RPM, and air-fuel ratios during road tests or dyno sessions, with up to 5 parameters displayed simultaneously in numeric or graph view. Set thresholds, add

KESS3 now supports OBD programming on Bosch ZF8HP75 TCUs, used in high-performance Alfa Romeo models (from 2016+) and Aston Martin V12 applications (2021). This allows precise control of transmission management, including shift strategies, torque management, and software recovery, ensuring seamless integration with engine tuning on high-torque platforms. Supported vehiclesAlfa Romeo

KESS3 now supports OBD programming on Bosch ZF8HP50 TCUs used in Alfa Romeo models from 2016 onward. This allows direct, non-invasive work on transmission management, including shift strategies and software recovery, with a fast and efficient workflow on widely used platforms. Supported vehiclesAlfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio

With the latest release of the RACE line, the FLASH_0823 protocol has been updated, implementing the management of the new protections present on Bosch MD1CS069 ECUs. This update now allows access to software variants that were previously locked. Maximum operational flexibility: you can choose to operate via OBD through the diagnostic

KESS3 now adds BOOT mode support for the Marelli CFC306 TCU, extending coverage to Aston Martin 4.3 V8 models (from 2006+). Operate directly on transmission management with full access to the control unit, enabling precise tuning and software recovery on one of Aston Martin’s most iconic platforms. Supported vehiclesAston Martin

Remap the MOTION DE08 and FE08 ECUs installed on the new Zontes 703 platforms using the FLASH_0993 protocols. The protocol enables reading and calibration of the ECUs installed on the following models: You can therefore write via OBD on this latest-generation system.

CAR MOD: FLASH_0823 IVECO TRUCK BOSCH MD1CE101/MD1CS069 CAN R/W ATTENTION! Management of the new protections added! IVECO DAILY MY 2021 2.3L 100/115kWIVECO DAILY MY 2021 3.0L 118/132/155kW NEW: FLASH_0985 FORD CONTINENTAL SID213 TC387 CAN R/W FORD RANGER MK4 2.0L EcoBlue 125-150kWFORD EVEREST 2.0L EcoBlue 125-150kWFORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 2.0L EcoBlue 125kWVOLKSWAGEN

Big new update: KESS3 now supports BENCH mode for Continental SID212 ECUs used on Ford 2.0 EcoBlue diesel engines (2017+). Work directly on the ECU in your workshop without external unlocking services, enabling greater operational autonomy, faster handling times, and no additional cost per ECU. Once connected in BENCH, Virtual

KESS3 now supports OBD programming on Bosch ZF8HP70 TCUs, extending coverage to BMW and Alpina platforms from 2009 onward. This update allows direct work on transmission management without removal, including shift strategies, torque management, and software recovery, helping align transmission calibration with engine tuning. Supported vehiclesBMW 3 Series, 3 Series

Alientech has released KESS3 Upgrade 2.94, introducing a new OBD programming protocol for the Bosch ZF8HP50 transmission control unit (TCU) used in a wide range of BMW vehicles. This update expands the growing ZF8HP transmission family support within KESS3, giving tuning professionals the ability to access and program the ZF8HP50

KESS3 now supports OBD programming on Bosch ZF8HP45 TCUs used in BMW platforms from 2010 onward. This update allows direct intervention on transmission management without removing the unit, enabling control of shift logic, torque management, and software restoration on 2.0 diesel and 2.0–3.0 petrol applications. Supported vehiclesBMW 1 Series, 2