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  • Dataman 48Pro4C

    Dataman 48Pro4C: a universal ISP programmer.

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  • Dataman 48Pro2C

    Dataman 48Pro2C: a universal ISP programmer.

    Flash & Device Programmers   Updated

  • Dataman S6

    Dataman S6: a compact USB universal device programmer.

    Flash & Device Programmers   Updated

  • FG Technology EOBD2

    FGTech EOBD2 ECU and TCU programmer, Bench +Ultra, connection modes and kit.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • DFB Technology DFOX

    DFOX ECU and TCU programmer, connection methods, authenticity and uncertain relationship to FGTech.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Flashtec CMDFlash

    Flashtec CMDFlash ECU and TCU programming, connection modes and configurations.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Magicmotorsport MAGPro2 and X17

    MAGPro2 BASE, BDM and X17 legacy programming tools and migration to Flex.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Alientech K-TAG

    Legacy direct-access ECU programmer using K-Suite and application-specific protocols.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Alientech KESS v2

    Legacy KESSv2 OBD programmer and its K-Suite workflow.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Magicmotorsport DynoRoad

    DynoRoad portable road-performance measurement system and mobile app.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • AutoTuner tool

    AutoTuner ECU and TCU programmer with OBD, bench and boot modes.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • bFlash tuning tool

    bFlash ECU and TCU programming, diagnostics, logging and supported real-time features.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Dimsport tuning tools

    Dimsport RACE programming tools, software, and related tuning products.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Magicmotorsport Korhex

    Korhex advanced MCU access accessory used with eligible Flex configurations.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Magicmotorsport Flex

    Flex ECU and TCU programmer, connection methods, licences and supporting tools.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Alientech KESS3

    Alientech’s configurable OBD, bench and boot ECU and TCU programming platform.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • BoschECU hub

    Bosch ECU families, variants and their technical references.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch MotronicECU hub

    Bosch Motronic history, M/ME/MED terminology and navigation to the 1.x, 7, 9 and 17 ECU references.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch D-JetronicECU hub

    Early analogue electronic petrol injection, manifold-pressure sensing and pulsed electromagnetic injectors.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch L-JetronicECU hub

    Electronically pulsed petrol port injection with a vane airflow meter, injector drive and lambda-control context.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch K-JetronicECU hub

    Mechanical continuous petrol injection, warm-up regulation, injectors and optional lambda feedback.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch EDC17ECU hub

    Bosch EDC17 diesel ECU family, torque-oriented management and its main engine-control functions.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch EDC16ECU hub

    Bosch EDC16 diesel ECU family, its torque-oriented control and injection-system differences.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch EDC15ECU hub

    Bosch EDC15 diesel ECU family, sourced injection-system examples, and owner-catalogue model hubs.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch JetronicECU hub

    Navigation index for Bosch Jetronic fuel-injection systems.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch EDCECU hub

    Navigation index for Bosch Electronic Diesel Control ECU families.

    ECUs   Updated

  • PCMflash

    Modular PCMflash ECU and TCU programming software and compatible interfaces.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Magicmotorsport tuning tools

    Magicmotorsport ECU programming, road measurement and legacy MAGPro2 products.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Alientech tuning tools

    Alientech’s ECU programming ecosystem and KESSv2, K-TAG and KESS3 devices.

    Tuning Tools   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ML5.9ECU hub

    ML5.9 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ML5.4ECU hub

    ML5.4 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ML5.3ECU hub

    ML5.3 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ML5.2ECU hub

    ML5.2 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ML5.1ECU hub

    ML5.1 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic MP5.4ECU hub

    MP5.4 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic MP5.3ECU hub

    MP5.3 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic MP5.2ECU hub

    MP5.2 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic MP5.1.1ECU hub

    MP5.1.1 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic MP5.1ECU hub

    MP5.1 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.9.2ECU hub

    M5.9.2 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.9ECU hub

    M5.9 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.4.2ECU hub

    M5.4.2 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.4.1ECU hub

    M5.4.1 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.4ECU hub

    M5.4 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.3SECU hub

    M5.3S designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.3ECU hub

    M5.3 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.2.2ECU hub

    M5.2.2 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.2.1ECU hub

    M5.2.1 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.2ECU hub

    M5.2 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M5.1ECU hub

    M5.1 designation and source-scoped ECU identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic 17 TriCore ECU and processor examplesECU hub

    EVC-listed Bosch Motronic 17 ECU and processor pairs, scoped to named records and that vendor’s BSL support list.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Honda and Acura HDS diagnostics

    Honda HDS and i-HDS generations, legacy HIM and MVCI, current Honda Antares Capsule and J2534 interfaces, HDC, and UK/European HDS equipment.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • Bosch ML-Motronic 5ECU hub

    Navigation index for Bosch ML5 ECU designations.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch MP-Motronic 5ECU hub

    Navigation index for Bosch MP5 ECU designations.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch M-Motronic 5ECU hub

    Navigation index for Bosch M5 ECU designations.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic 5ECU hub

    Bosch M5, MP5 and related ML5 engine-control designations and identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Xhorse automotive tools

    Xhorse automotive key programming, diagnostic and key-cutting equipment, including workshop observations on early VVDI software.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • Aftermarket Diagnostic Scan Tools Directory

    Directory of scan-tool makes and related diagnostic equipment listed by Hickleys, with links to model-family guides and broader workshop test equipment.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • ABRITES AVDI diagnostics

    Overview of ABRITES AVDI hardware, software, diagnostic capabilities, subscriptions and specialist tool families.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • Xhorse VVDI diagnostic and key tools

    Xhorse VVDI and VVDI2 diagnostic and key-programming tools, and distinctions from Abrites AVDI.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • FVDI diagnostic interface

    FLY-branded FVDI vehicle diagnostic interfaces, their relationship to AVDI and identification of variants.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M4.6.2ECU hub

    M4.6.2 designation and source-scoped processor identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M4.4.2ECU hub

    M4.4.2 designation and source-scoped processor identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M4.4.1ECU hub

    M4.4.1 designation and source-scoped processor identification.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M4.6ECU hub

    M4.6 identification, application examples and processor evidence where established.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M4.4ECU hub

    M4.4 identification, application examples and processor evidence where established.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M4.3ECU hub

    M4.3 identification, application examples and processor evidence where established.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M4.1ECU hub

    M4.1 identification, application examples and processor evidence where established.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M4.06ECU hub

    M4.06 identification, application examples and processor evidence where established.

    ECUs   Updated

  • TOPDON Phoenix Scan Tools

    Phoenix Elite, Smart, Lite 3 and Max automotive scan tools listed by Hickleys.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • LAUNCH diagnostic tools

    Overview of LAUNCH X-431 diagnostic ranges, specialist equipment and UK software packages.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • TOPDON diagnostic tools

    Overview of TOPDON diagnostic equipment and its Phoenix and ArtiDiag scan-tool families.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • Autel Diagnostic Tools

    Autel scan-tool, ADAS and TPMS model families listed by Hickleys, with a note on inconsistent MS9xx S3 naming across its pages.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • Bosch EDC15 numbered catalogue variantsECU hub

    Generic numbered Variant records returned by the owner catalogue for Bosch EDC15; no model or hardware mapping is inferred.

    ECUs   Updated

  • FLY Industry diagnostic tools

    FLY Industry diagnostic tools, FVDI and FLY-branded VCDS-style interface listings.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic 4ECU hub

    Motronic 4 ECU designations and source-scoped evidence for 8051-compatible processors.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ME9ECU hub

    Navigation index grouping Bosch ME9.0 and MED9.1 references under their separate ME9 and MED9 family branches.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M3.8.5ECU hub

    M3.8.5 identification and source-scoped processor evidence.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M3.8.1ECU hub

    M3.8.1 identification and source-scoped processor evidence.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M3.8.3ECU hub

    M3.8.3 identification and source-scoped processor evidence.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M3.8.2ECU hub

    M3.8.2 identification and source-scoped processor evidence.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M3.8ECU hub

    Bosch M3.8 identification and source-scoped Intel MCS-96 research evidence.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M3.3.1ECU hub

    Bosch M3.3.1 identification and source-scoped Intel MCS-96 research evidence.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M3.2ECU hub

    Bosch M3.2 identification and source-scoped Intel MCS-96 research evidence.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic 3ECU hub

    Selected M3 ECU families and evidence for Intel MCS-96 / 8xC196 processor applications.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic 17ECU hub

    Index of Bosch 17-series ECU families, active owner-catalogue model labels and sourced TriCore processor examples.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch MEDG17ECU hub

    Index of Bosch MEDG17 ECU designations from the owner catalogue; application and processor scope require separate evidence.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch MED17ECU hub

    Direct-injection petrol ECU family with documented MED17.5 examples, fuel-system differences and owner-catalogue model labels.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch ME17ECU hub

    Index of Bosch ME17 ECU designations from the owner catalogue, with application scope kept source-specific.

    ECUs   Updated

  • SVCI diagnostic interfaces

    SVCI diagnostic interface families, including SVCI 2018/2020 and the distinct SVCI 6154A.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • SVDI diagnostic interface

    SVDI diagnostic interfaces in historic seller listings, with uncertain provenance and distinctions from SVCI and AVDI.

    Diagnostics   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ME2.8.1ECU hub

    Bosch ME2.8.1 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ME2.8ECU hub

    Bosch ME2.8 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ME2.7ECU hub

    Bosch ME2.7 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ME2.1ECU hub

    Bosch ME2.1 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ME2.0ECU hub

    Bosch ME2.0 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic ML2.1ECU hub

    Bosch ML2.1 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M2.10.4ECU hub

    Bosch M2.10.4 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M2.10.3ECU hub

    Bosch M2.10.3 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

  • Bosch Motronic M2.10.2ECU hub

    Bosch M2.10.2 Motronic ECU identification and source-scoped application reference.

    ECUs   Updated

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