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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

The new FLASH_0983 serial protocol is now available for Honda Denso 38770-K99 systems. This protocol enables ECU writing directly through the diagnostic port. Supported applications:   The FLASH_0907 serial protocol, already available with the write function for Keihin 38770-K95 and 38770-MKE ECUs, has now been updated with the introduction of

BENCH mode is now available for the Keihin RH850 ECU installed across the Triumph Euro 5 range (from 2020+), adding to existing OBD and BOOT support. This new option increases workshop flexibility and provides structured, secure read/write control — ideal for advanced maintenance, recovery work, and performance development on the

KESS3 now adds support for BOOT mode on the Metatron MF4 ECU used in Iveco Stralis CNG models with 8.7L and 12.9L engines (2019+). This update includes ECU cloning capability — a major advantage for replacements and fault management — helping workshops reduce downtime and maintain continuity on alternative-fuel heavy-duty

KESS3 expands European truck coverage with BENCH mode support for Continental HDEP MCM2.1 HW D4 and D5 ECUs, installed on Mercedes-Benz OM engines from 5.1L to 15.6L (2012+). BENCH access provides safe, direct ECU operations without opening the unit, reducing processing time and improving workshop efficiency on high-mileage heavy-duty vehicles

KESS3 expands into Asian truck coverage with BOOT mode support for the Delphi DCM7.1AP ECU used on 3.0 diesel engines from 2019 onward, fitted to Tata and Ashok Leyland models. Designed for repair and heavy-duty applications, BOOT access provides full engine management control on trucks widely used across emerging markets,

Dimsport has released a new serial protocol for the SAIC MG HS Mk1, enabling OBDII read/write on Bosch ME17 / MED17.8.10.1 ECUs using New Genius and The Genius. For workshops, this is exactly the kind of update that matters: modern coverage, cleaner access, and a workflow that’s built for repeatable

Alientech’s KESS3 expands coverage on Toyota, Suzuki, and Lexus hybrids, enabling BENCH mode on Denso D76F019XXX ECUs for 1.8 16V VVT-i engines from 2016 onward. BENCH mode ensures safe, direct access to ECU data — essential for next-generation hybrid powertrains and competitive workshop service. Supported vehiclesToyota CH-R, Corolla, Corolla Cross,

Alientech KESS3 Upgrade 2.87 expands GM coverage again, this time targeting the high-end AC Delco E92 ECU used across 2015+ 6.2L V8 platforms from Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. Already supported in OBD and BOOT, the E92 platform is now available in BENCH mode, giving workshops a more controlled way to

Alientech’s KESS3 Upgrade 2.86 introduces BENCH mode support for the AC Delco E84 ECU. A step forward for workshops working on GM compact platforms that were previously manageable only via OBD. This update is designed for GM small-displacement platforms running 1.0, 1.4 EcoTec and 1.8 Flex engines from 2016 onwards.

BENCH mode is now available for AC Delco E82 ECUs, adding to existing OBD and BOOT support on GM platforms from 2016 onward with 3.6L V6 engines. This update makes daily workshop operations faster and safer, expanding coverage across modern GM sedans, SUVs, and sports cars commonly found in US

BOOT mode is now available for AC Delco E67 ECUs, expanding support across a wide range of GM platforms from 2006 onward, covering engines from 2.4 to 6.2 litres. This update adds full ECU access alongside existing OBD support, enabling stable, reliable operations on SUVs, sedans, and high-performance GM models