This article explores the key differences between the Hextag II and Xhorse Multi-Prog, providing insights to help automotive technicians, and programmers choose the right tool for their requirements. Overview of Hextag II The Hextag II is a professional-grade automotive programming tool known for its versatility and advanced capabilities. It is widely used for ECU cloning,… Read More »
The Launch X-prog3 is on the same level as the autel xp400 pro where it is more limited? in which the Autel is more powerful? Here is the clue. Launch X-Prog3 (GIII) A professional immobilizer and key programmer, often used with Launch X431 diagnostic tablets (e.g., X431 V+, Pro5, PAD VII). Specializes in ECU/TCU cloning,… Read More »
It is a Toyota Aygo Bosch ECU ME7.9.52. First try full system read with foxflash, but it was not possible with this ECU, got an error that reading was not possible. So try boot mode. ME7.9.52 boot mode Decat. Read and Write ok. Checksum all by foxflash. Also did a Citroen C1 2010 ME7.9.52 ECU… Read More »
Possible to read and write Audi Siemens PPD1.xx ECU with PADFlash programmer? Yes, PADFlash does it well. For example: Audi A4 2.0 TDI PD | 2008 ECU: Siemens SIMOS PPD1.3 Operation mode: BDM Jtag Read and backup ext Flash and eeprom ok. Write eeprom and flash ok. Images attached:
We’ll walk through the process of reading and writing the SID 807 ECU in a 2011 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel (110 HP / 82 kW) using the FLEX programming tool. This demonstration covers OBD-based tuning, including how to disable Start-Stop functionality—a common request from vehicle owners. Tools & Preparations FLEX Programming Tool (OBD connection)… Read More »
FormulaFlash new user review: VAG DQ381 geabrox tcu cloning is done with FormulaFlash programmer. Either do it on car or bench. 1). Do it on car. No need to remove the mecatronic. Cloning all ok. 2). on bench. Cloning VW 2018- DQ381 All good on bench.
PADFlash programmer new user feedback: VW Polo DCM6.2V obd vr ok write ok. VW Polo 2009-2017. ECU: Delphi DCM6.2V CAN BUS Operating mode: OBD VR Checksum correction with padflash.
In this blog, we’ll break down a real-world attempt to read this Bosch EDC17CP09 (DDE) using different tools, the challenges faced, and the eventual solutions that worked. Tools Tested for Reading BMW EDC17CP09 1. OBDStar DC706 Issue: The tool suggested installing a 120 Ohm resistor but still couldn’t establish a connection. Solution: Later discovered… Read More »
Problem: 2017 Audi A3 DQ381 gearbox TCU. OBDSTAR DC706 read the original TCM just fine. Got to write to the new TCM (new one from Audi), and received this error. Here is the clue. You can’t clone VAG DQ381 Gen2 from factory, only gen1 DQ381 (0DE). Only option it’s Odis online and immo adaptation. No… Read More »
Question: Reading and writing PSA Continental VD56.1 ECU in boot is possible with Autotuner. There are otp areas on this ecu. If anyone has tried and succeeded in cloning it? Here is the clue. These ECU are impossible to clone, the OTP areas mean that there is nothing that can be done. Many… Read More »
