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This directory brings together programming tools and related equipment. Check each manufacturer’s current application list, exact ECU identification, licence, connection mode, accessories and available operations before use.
Manufacturers and tools
Alientech: KESSv2, KESS3, K-TAG.Dimsport: The Genius, New Genius and New Trasdata.Magicmotorsport: Flex, Korhex, DynoRoad and MAGPro2 / X17.bFlashAutoTunerFG Technology EOBD2PCMflash
Other suppliers to explore
Chiptuningshop’s catalogue also lists AMT-Cartech, ByteShooter, Flashtec CMDFlash, DFB Technology DFOX, EVC Electronic, GYS, HP Tuners, I/O Terminal, MTX Electronics, Scanmatik, SPVG Systems, Tactrix and Turrin Elettronica. These names cover software, programmers, interfaces, power supplies and accessories; listing them does not imply that each is an ECU flashing device or that all are interchangeable. The shop also lists BitSoftware and Swiftec; see the separate tuning software directory.
PassThru devices
For OEM software interfaces, manufacturers and models, see the PassThru devices directory.
Choosing a workflow
OBD connects via the vehicle diagnostic socket; bench connects directly to the controller, and boot or open methods can involve opening it. Read, virtual read, full backup, write and cloning are distinct capabilities. Confirm the exact operation in the tool’s instructions, use the specified stable power supply, and retain recoverable originals where available.
Sources
Chiptuningshop product and brand catalogue; Alientech: connection modes; Magicmotorsport: Flex; bFlash product information.
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Revision 5: Tuning Tools directory
This directory brings together programming tools and related equipment. Check each manufacturer’s current application list, exact ECU identification, licence, connection mode, accessories and available operations before use.
Manufacturers and tools
Other suppliers to explore
Chiptuningshop’s catalogue also lists AMT-Cartech, ByteShooter, Flashtec CMDFlash, DFB Technology DFOX, EVC Electronic, GYS, HP Tuners, I/O Terminal, MTX Electronics, Scanmatik, SPVG Systems, Tactrix and Turrin Elettronica. These names cover software, programmers, interfaces, power supplies and accessories; listing them does not imply that each is an ECU flashing device or that all are interchangeable. The shop also lists BitSoftware and Swiftec; see the separate tuning software directory.
PassThru devices
For OEM software interfaces, manufacturers and models, see the PassThru devices directory.
Choosing a workflow
OBD connects via the vehicle diagnostic socket; bench connects directly to the controller, and boot or open methods can involve opening it. Read, virtual read, full backup, write and cloning are distinct capabilities. Confirm the exact operation in the tool’s instructions, use the specified stable power supply, and retain recoverable originals where available.
Sources
Chiptuningshop product and brand catalogue; Alientech: connection modes; Magicmotorsport: Flex; bFlash product information.
Revision 5: Tuning Tools directory
This directory brings together programming tools and related equipment. Check each manufacturer’s current application list, exact ECU identification, licence, connection mode, accessories and available operations before use.
Manufacturers and tools
Other suppliers to explore
Chiptuningshop’s catalogue also lists AMT-Cartech, ByteShooter, Flashtec CMDFlash, DFB Technology DFOX, EVC Electronic, GYS, HP Tuners, I/O Terminal, MTX Electronics, Scanmatik, SPVG Systems, Tactrix and Turrin Elettronica. These names cover software, programmers, interfaces, power supplies and accessories; listing them does not imply that each is an ECU flashing device or that all are interchangeable. The shop also lists BitSoftware and Swiftec; see the separate tuning software directory.
PassThru devices
For OEM software interfaces, manufacturers and models, see the PassThru devices directory.
Choosing a workflow
OBD connects via the vehicle diagnostic socket; bench connects directly to the controller, and boot or open methods can involve opening it. Read, virtual read, full backup, write and cloning are distinct capabilities. Confirm the exact operation in the tool’s instructions, use the specified stable power supply, and retain recoverable originals where available.
Sources
Chiptuningshop product and brand catalogue; Alientech: connection modes; Magicmotorsport: Flex; bFlash product information.