Alientech has released Upgrade 3.33 for the KESS3 tool, introducing a new management system for the Temic DQ381 GEN2 transmission control units (TCUs) used in various VAG vehicles. This update enhances the OBD and BENCH (Patch) modes, providing workshops with improved flexibility and control for TCU reprogramming.
The DQ381 GEN2 TCUs are prevalent across numerous Audi, Cupra, Seat, Skoda, and Volkswagen models, covering a range of engine types from 1.4 to 3.0 liters, produced from 2012 to the present.
What changes were made in KESS3 Upgrade 3.33?
The latest upgrade introduces a dedicated workflow specifically for managing TCU reprogramming in OBD and BENCH modes. This enhancement aims to streamline the reprogramming process for one of the most common DSG transmissions globally.
Which vehicles are now supported by this update?
Upgrade 3.33 supports a wide array of vehicles equipped with the DQ381 GEN2 TCU:
- Audi: A1, A3, Q2, Q3, S3, S4, S5, SQ2, SQ5, TT, TTS
- Cupra: Ateca, Formentor, Leon
- Seat: Ateca, Ibiza, Leon, Tarraco
- Skoda: Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Octavia RS, Superb
- Volkswagen: Arteon, Beetle, CC, Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Jetta, Passat, Polo, Scirocco, Tiguan, Touran, T-Roc, Vento
Why does this matter for workshops?
This upgrade significantly benefits workshops by allowing them to handle high-volume VAG platforms efficiently. The combined support for ECU and TCU on certain applications enables comprehensive vehicle management, enhancing both engine and transmission tuning capabilities.
What this means for your workshop
With KESS3 Upgrade 3.33, your workshop can now confidently tackle TCU reprogramming for a broad range of VAG vehicles. This update not only simplifies your day-to-day operations but also opens up new tuning opportunities, allowing you to quote for additional jobs on popular models equipped with the DQ381 GEN2 TCU.
Source: AlienTech.
