03/09/2026
KESS3 expands the range of operations available on the latest “Locked” Bosch MDG1 ECUs and introduces a new dedicated accessory: the KESS3 Unlock Module.
This new accessory is specifically designed to perform the “Unlock” procedure directly in the workshop on MD1CS003, MD1CS069, MD1CP007, MD1CS012, MG1CS042, MD1CS004 (HW80), MG1CS031, MD1CP006, MD1CS005 and MG1CS002 ECUs. Once the unlock is complete, the ECU can then be programmed in BOOT mode, accessing its memories to perform reading, writing and a complete backup of the contents.
This update expands coverage across a wide range of diesel and petrol applications equipped with protected ECUs, produced from 2021 to the present day: from commercial vehicles to high-performance cars and SUVs.
The benefits for everyday workshop operations:
Unlock protected ECUs directly in the workshop
KESS3 Unlock Module dedicated to managing the BOOT “Unlock” procedure on supported ECUs
Access to ECU memories after the Unlock procedure
Reading and writing in BOOT mode
Complete backup of ECU contents
Greater coverage of multi-brand diesel and petrol applications
New opportunities to work on commercial vehicles, cars and high-performance SUVs
With KESS3 Unlock Module and KESS3, you can manage the entire operation directly in the workshop, maintaining control over every stage of the process: from the initial ECU unlock to memory access and subsequent programming in BOOT mode.
The KESS3 Unlock Module is already available in Dashboard, in the section dedicated to KESS3 accessories.
The new protocols are available to KESS3 users with CAR BENCH/BOOT activation and an active subscription. The KESS3 Unlock Module is required to perform the BOOT “Unlock” procedure.
Technical focus
Connection: BOOT
ECU:
MD1CS003
MD1CS069
MD1CP007
MD1CS012
MG1CS042
MD1CS004 (HW80)
MG1CS031
MD1CP006
MD1CS005
MG1CS002
Production years: dal 2021
Brands involved: Audi, Bentley, Case IH, Citroën, Cupra, DS, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Iveco, John Deere, Kia, Land Rover, Landini Tractors, Massey Ferguson, McCormick, New Holland, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Seat, Secma, Skoda, Steyr, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen
Supported vehicles
Audi: A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS4, RS5, S4, S5, S6, S7, SQ5, TT
Bentley: Bentayga, Flying Spur
Case IH: Farmall 90C, Farmall 100C, Farmall 110C, Farmall 120C, Farmall A Series
Citroën: Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, C4 SpaceTourer, C5 Aircross, Jumpy, SpaceTourer
Cupra: Formentor, Leon
DS: 3, 7 Crossback, 9
FIAT: Ducato, Scudo
Ford: Ecosport, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty, Focus, Kuga, Puma, Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect
Ford Trucks: F-650 Super Duty
Genesis: G70, G80, GV70, GV80
Hyundai: Palisade, Porter, Starex, Staria
Iveco: Daily
John Deere: 5G Series
Kia: New Bongo, Sorento, Stinger, Tasman
Land Rover: Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
Landini Tractors: 5-Series, 6 Series
Massey Ferguson: MF 3xx
McCormick: X5.085, X5.100, X5.110, X5.120, X6.125, X6.135
New Holland: T4 Powerstar Series, T4 Series, T5 90, T5 100, T5 110, T5 120, T5 Series
Opel: Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, Mokka, Vivaro, Zafira Life
Peugeot: 2008, 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 508, Expert, Partner, Rifter
Porsche: Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne S, Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Macan, Macan GTS, Macan S, Macan Turbo, Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
Seat: Ateca, Leon, Tarraco
Secma: F16 Turbo
Skoda: Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb, Yeti
Steyr: Kompakt
Toyota: Proace City
Vauxhall: Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, Mokka, Vivaro, Zafira Life
Volkswagen: Arteon, Caddy, Golf, Passat, Polo, Talagon, Tiguan, Touareg, T-Roc
