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Practical knowledge for identifying hardware, understanding systems and getting the details right. Written and maintained by the Tuning.wales community.
Manufacturers, families, variants & hardware469 pages Engines
Engine reference & specifications103 pages Vehicles
Platforms, fitment & systems0 pages Tuning
Calibration & working methods38 pages Diagnostics
Fault finding & measurements202 pages Tools
Diagnostic tools, flashing and tuning tools & equipment203 pages Reference
Terminology, abbreviations & shared reference8 pages Flash & Device Programmers
Flash, EEPROM, microcontroller and general-purpose device programmers.95 pages Microcontrollers (MCUs)
Processor families, individual chips, architecture and ECU application examples.5 pages Tuning Software
ECU calibration software, map editors and hex editors.10 pages Tuning Tools
ECU and TCU programming equipment, tuning tool makers and related measurement devices.17 pages
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Bosch Motronic M1.11ECU hub
M-Motronic 1.11 version label in the historical overview.
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Bosch Motronic M1.1ECU hub
M-Motronic 1.1 version label in the historical overview.
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Bosch Motronic 1.0ECU hub
The early Motronic 1.0 heading, retained under the ML-Motronic branch used by the historical overview.
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BMW DIS diagnostic software
BMW DIS diagnostic workflow, test plans, wiring diagrams, measurements and its GT1/DISplus/SSS equipment context.
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BMW ICOM diagnostic interfaces
BMW ICOM vehicle interfaces, generations and the A, B, C and D modules.
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Bosch LH-JetronicECU hub
Electronic port injection with thermal air-mass metering, injector operation and comparison with L-Jetronic.
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Bosch KE-JetronicECU hub
Continuous mechanical injection with electronic electro-hydraulic fuel correction and optional lambda control.
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Mercedes ECU Coding and SCN Coding
Mercedes variant coding, SCN, flashing and commissioning: historical online and offline processes and the limits of claims about 2008 DAS releases.
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Mercedes XENTRY Diagnosis and Pass Thru
Mercedes-Benz XENTRY Diagnosis, its relationship to DAS, current factory kits, independent-workshop Pass Thru scope and DoIP.
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Bosch ESI tronic current
Bosch’s current Windows diagnostic and workshop-information software.
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Subaru diagnostic systems
Subaru Select Monitor generations, SDI and Denso DST-i interfaces, and newer SSM5 and GTS+ applications.
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Volkswagen VAS PC and earlier diagnostic testers
Volkswagen Group VAS-PC and the VAS 5051, 5052 and 6160 generation before ODIS Service.
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Zenith Z5 and Z7Pro Diagnostics
Zenith Z5 and Z7Pro scan tools, their stated relationship to G-Scan, and older G-Scan products listed as still supported by Hickleys.
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TPMS and Tyre Service Testers
TPMS activation, diagnosis and programming tool families listed by Hickleys, with tyre and pressure testing kept distinct.
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PicoScope Automotive Oscilloscopes
PicoScope automotive oscilloscope kits listed by Hickleys for standard, advanced, off-highway, EV and NVH applications.
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Diagnostic Equipment Beyond Scan Tools
A sourced survey of Hickleys-listed automotive diagnostic and workshop test equipment, including ADAS, emissions, leak detection, air conditioning, electrical, battery, EV and diesel tools.
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Bosch KTS 670
Later touchscreen Bosch KTS system with integrated diagnostic and measurement functions.
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Bosch KTS 570
Wireless KTS diagnostic module with two-channel multimeter and oscilloscope.
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Bosch KTS 550
Early PC-connected diagnosis module with two-channel measurement.
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Bosch KTS 540
Bluetooth and USB KTS 5-series module with a one-channel multimeter.
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Bosch KTS 520
Early PC-connected diagnosis module with one-channel multimeter.
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Bosch KTS 350
Integrated touchscreen Windows tablet and Bosch KTS diagnostic interface.
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Bosch KTS 340
Standalone all-in-one Bosch diagnostic and workshop information tester.
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Bosch KTS 200
Compact standalone Bosch KTS handheld scanner.
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BMW MoDiC
BMW's earlier Mobile Diagnostic Computer family and its relationship to DISplus and GT1.
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VCDS and Ross-Tech Diagnostics
Ross-Tech VCDS software and interface requirements, with Hickleys' VCDS listing and manufacturer coverage references.
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TunerPro
Windows calibration editor using XDF definitions, with TunerPro RT adding supported real-time data acquisition and emulation.
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TEXA Diagnostics
TEXA diagnostic platforms and related workshop equipment listed by Hickleys, including vehicle environments, interfaces, software, ADAS, air-conditioning and remote diagnostics.
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Swiftec
Installed ECU editing software with graphical and hex views, map packs, automated modules and an internet-dependent licence.
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StageX
Magicmotorsport’s browser-based ECU editor with cloud projects, map packs, graphical views and plan-dependent services.
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Porsche PIWIS Tester II
Second-generation Porsche diagnostic software, laptop and vehicle interface.
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OE Diagnostic Interfaces Listed by Hickleys
Vehicle-specific diagnostic interfaces and equipment that Hickleys groups under its OE scan tools category.
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MapBin
Browser-based ECU file editor with supported automatic recognition, map and hex editing, saved versions and credit-based extras.
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MAP3D CLOUD
Flashtec’s installed ECU map editor with table, 2D, 3D and hexadecimal views and optional cloud file management.
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LTEditor
Llandow Tuning’s free browser ECU file editor with project versions, map definitions, EDC15 map discovery and a full hex editor.
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Fiat Examiner diagnostic system
Legacy Fiat-group manufacturer diagnostics, shared with Alfa Romeo and available in an emulated form for supported earlier vehicles.
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ECM Titanium
Alientech ECU file editing software: Driver definitions, map views, USB-key licensing and calibration workflow.
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Delphi Diagnostic Tools
Delphi DS diagnostic kits, VTI service information and software renewal listings recorded by Hickleys.
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Bosch ME9.0ECU hub
Overview and vehicle applications for Ford and Volvo Bosch ME9.0 petrol ECUs.
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Bosch ESI tronic 2.0 and Online
The 2012 ESI[tronic] 2.0 generation and its later online distribution.
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Bosch EDC16UC40ECU hub
EDC16UC40: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16U34ECU hub
EDC16U34: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16U31 M&SECU hub
EDC16U31 M&S: Touareg V10 TDI example, conflicting tool labels and dual-ECU context.
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Bosch EDC16U31ECU hub
EDC16U31: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16U3ECU hub
EDC16U3: conflicting Golf V file-list and Bosch ECU identifications; fitment unconfirmed.
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Bosch EDC16U2.1 M&SECU hub
EDC16U2.1 M&S: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16U2.1ECU hub
EDC16U2.1: selected Volkswagen T5/Touran tool-list examples and identification context.
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Bosch EDC16U1 M&SECU hub
EDC16U1 M&S: Volkswagen V10 TDI examples and unit-injector dual-controller context.
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Bosch EDC16U1ECU hub
EDC16U1: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16UECU hub
Broad EDC16U catalogue label with dated example applications and variant-identification context.
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Bosch EDC16CP42ECU hub
EDC16CP42: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16CP39ECU hub
EDC16CP39: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16CP36ECU hub
EDC16CP36: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16CP35 M&SECU hub
EDC16CP35 M&S: BMW E65 745d example and dual-controller identification.
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Bosch EDC16CP35ECU hub
EDC16CP35: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16CP34 M&SECU hub
EDC16CP34 M&S: Audi A8/Q7 4.2 TDI examples and common-rail dual-controller context.
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Bosch EDC16CP34 CRAFTERECU hub
EDC16CP34 Crafter: VW Crafter 2.5 TDI applications and common-rail tuning context.
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Bosch EDC16CP34ECU hub
EDC16CP34: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16CP33 6.7ECU hub
EDC16CP33 6.7: Nissan Qashqai J10 2.0 dCi example and software identification.
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Bosch EDC16CP33ECU hub
EDC16CP33: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16CP31ECU hub
EDC16CP31: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C9ECU hub
EDC16C9: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C8ECU hub
EDC16C8: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C7-7ECU hub
EDC16C7-7: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C7ECU hub
EDC16C7: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C42ECU hub
EDC16C42: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C41ECU hub
EDC16C41: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C4 M&SECU hub
EDC16C4 M&S: Audi A8 D3 4.0 TDI example and dual-controller considerations.
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Bosch EDC16C4ECU hub
EDC16C4: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C39 (K-Line)ECU hub
EDC16C39 (K-Line): documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C39 (CAN)ECU hub
EDC16C39 (CAN): documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C39ECU hub
EDC16C39: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C37ECU hub
EDC16C37: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C36ECU hub
EDC16C36: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C35ECU hub
EDC16C35: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C34ECU hub
EDC16C34: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C33ECU hub
EDC16C33: Mitsubishi Colt and Smart Forfour examples and tool-coverage notes.
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Bosch EDC16C32ECU hub
EDC16C32: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C31 M&SECU hub
EDC16C31 M&S: BMW E65 740d example and dual-controller identification.
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Bosch EDC16C31ECU hub
EDC16C31: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C3 9.12ECU hub
EDC16C3 9.12: sourced Peugeot 307 1.4 HDi example and calibration-identification notes.
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Bosch EDC16C3 10.22ECU hub
EDC16C3 10.22: sourced Renault Mégane II 1.9 dCi examples and calibration-identification notes.
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Bosch EDC16C3ECU hub
EDC16C3: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C2ECU hub
EDC16C2: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C1-7ECU hub
EDC16C1-7: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C10ECU hub
EDC16C10: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C1ECU hub
EDC16C1: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16C0ECU hub
EDC16C0: documented application examples and calibration or identification context.
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Bosch EDC16 PlusECU hub
EDC16+ catalogue label with selected historical vehicle and machinery examples.
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BMW yellow diagnostic head
The yellow DK or EDIC vehicle interface used with BMW GT1, DISplus and SSS.
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BMW MoDiC III and orange diagnostic head
The MoDiC III portable tester, its separate orange diagnostic head, docking station and relationship to later GT1 equipment.
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BMW GT1 EDIC Wi-Fi modification
OldBMW.ru's illustrated account of original wireless hardware and a later Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridge for the yellow EDIC head.
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BMW GT1 EDIC replica head PCB and Wi-Fi images
Permitted OldBMW.ru photo sequence documenting a replica yellow head, its circuit boards and an internal Wi-Fi bridge.
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BMW GT1 EDIC original head PCB and Wi-Fi images
Permitted OldBMW.ru photo sequence documenting an original Siemens yellow head, its boards and an internal Wi-Fi bridge.
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BMW GT1
Group Tester One portable BMW workshop tester and its relationship to DIS and the yellow head.
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BMW DISplus
BMW's DISplus workshop tester, diagnostics, measurement and its later role with SSS.
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BMW DISLauncher
OldBMW.ru's third-party DISLauncher interface for a virtualised BMW DIS setup and EDIC workflows.
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BMW DIS tester
The earlier stationary BMW DIS diagnostic workstation and its relationship to DISplus.
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BMW classic coding and programming
How BMW variant coding, ZCS, EPROM programming and flash updates relate to MoDiC, DIS and GT1.
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BitEdit
BitSoftware’s modular ECU calibration editor, with map packs, project versions, a hex editor and differences view.
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