NEW AUTOTUNER PROTOCOL UPDATE! We are updating our OBD protocol for Continental EMS24xx ECUs installed in Ford and Mustang vehicles. Until now, only virtual reading (VR) was available for these ECUs. This operation has now been replaced with a real reading (NR) directly via the OBD port. This ensures full compatibility, without depending on the… Read More »
OBDSTAR X300 Classic G3 with ECU license read and write PSA Peugeot/Citroen Siemens Engine Control Unit ECU SID803 successfully with P004 adapter on bench mode. It’s commonly found in various Citroen, Fiat, and Peugeot vehicles, particularly the 2.0 HDI engine models, as well as some Ford Focus models. Protocol: Continental/Simens/VDO SID 803 MPC555+AM29BL802CB+95320 Read ext… Read More »
In this article, we will explore the process of cloning a Smart 450 Body Control Module (BCM) using the Xhorse Multi Prog tool. The goal is to read and transfer data from the original BCM to a replacement unit, ensuring seamless functionality. Step 1: Preparing the BCM The first step involves connecting the Multi prog… Read More »
What is the difference between OBDSTAR DC706 bench V2 and Bench V3 jumper cables? 1. The jumper cable that comes with DC706 package is the Bench-B V2 cable. It is used with P004 adapter to clone some ECMs/TCMs. The bench-B V2 cable connects with P004 adapter like this: 2.The jumper cable that was… Read More »
PCMFlash vs Foxflash which to read and write Mercedes EDC17C66 ECU? Model example: Mercedes V-Class 2.2CDI 2015 PCMFlash: Read over OBD ok, Write via OBD ok, checksum no. Foxflash: Bench read ok, bench write ok, checksum by foxflash. Check your cars for previous ecu change before doing anything, it can cost you couple of… Read More »
Problem: Failed to start PADflash software after activation. Win10 64bit system. Error 1: Connection to tool lost. Error 2: Device Init Error. Solution: 1. Disable USB selective suspend/power-saving for all USB ports. This turns off USB sleep mode to prevent devices from disconnecting. 2. Enable Administrator Mode.” (Activates standard administrator privileges for the account.) 3.… Read More »
Problem: Have a problem connecting in bench mode with the Audi A4 TEMIC VL300 CVT transmission control unit. Foxflash software cannot identify or read the unit. Attaching screenshots. Solution: Foxflash will read and write Temic VL300 gearbox TCU in boot mode. Don’t do it on bench mode. Don’t use Godiag GT107 gearbox adapter. Follow foxflash… Read More »
This guide demonstrates how to clone a Vauxhall/Opel GM BCM (Body Control Module) with part number 13589056 using OBDSTAR DC706, including immobilizer data transfer and PIN code extraction. This process is essential when replacing a faulty BCM while retaining original vehicle security data. Tools Required OBDStar DC706 (or X300 Classic G3) P004 adapter… Read More »
New AutoTuner Protocol Update! We continue to perfect our OBD protocols, this time for Alpina, BMW, and Mini vehicles equipped with Bosch EDC17C06, EDC17C41, EDC17C50, EDC17CP02, EDC17CP09, and EDC17CP45 ECUs, exclusively for E-Series. This protocol update introduces our automatic patch detection, drastically reducing the writing time once the ECU has been patched: from around 6… Read More »
Problem: I tried the OBDSTAR DC706 immo off function for gearbox dq200 0cw version k with immo function doesn’t work. Anybody else try that? Possible solution: IMMO off on DQ200 (0CW, version K) can be tricky — most tools struggle with it. The ECU and TCU are linked via CS and MAC, so… Read More »
