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13/08/2026

BMW & Mini MDG1: Keep it closed. Work in Bench
Version 8.12.0.0 of Flex Out Now

The new Flex update introduces a world exclusive: a solution for last generation Bosch MDG1 control units installed on BMW & Mini vehicles.

Connect it. Then work in Bench!

This new protocol allows you to work directly via pinout, no need to operate in Boot Glitch mode, which means no need to open the unit to perform the unlock.

An exclusive solution to make the programming process easier, faster, and safer, optimizing your workflow and reducing working time.

Less steps.

Less risks.

Shorter working time.

This new protocol is available for:
BMW Bosch MD1CP032 TC299

BMW Bosch MD1CS001 TC298

BMW Bosch MG1CS024 TC299

BMW Bosch MG1CS049 TC298

BMW Bosch MG1CS201 TC298

Key insights
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Working Mode: Bench

Memories: Read/Write/Checksum Internal Flash, Read/Write Internal EEPR

17/07/2026

VAG Bosch MG1CS011 TC298 No RFT
Version 8.6.0.0 of Flex Out Now

New VAG control unit that you can now operate on directly in your workshop. With Flex.

Version 8.6.0.0 welcomes the Bosch MG1CS011 TC298 among other supported units.

Thanks to the Boot Glitch workflow, followed by Bench programming, you can unlock and read/write the ECU independently, no shipping, no RFT service.

This new support is available for all customers with a Flex Full Master (FLS0.5M) or a Flex Full Slave (FLS0.5S) license.

Key Insights
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Working Mode: Boot Glitch – Bench

Memories: Read/Write/Checksum Internal Flash, Read/Write Internal EEPROM, Full Backup, Boot Unlock

License: FLS0.5M/S

Connect/Glitch Time : From 10 seconds to 25 minutes (variable)

Reading Time : ~ 2 minutes and 30 seconds

Writing Time : ~ 2 minutes

Some of the supported vehicles
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Audi A3 (IV) 8Y (2020MY) 1.5L 35TFSI 16v MHEV 148HP

Audi A5 (II) F5 (2020MY) 2.0L 35TFSI 16v MHEV 148HP

Cupra Formentor (I) (2020MY) 1.5L TSI 16v 148HP

Seat Leon (IV) KL (2020MY) 1.5L TSI 16v 1498 148HP

Skoda Fabia (IV) (2021MY) 1.5L TSI 16v 148HP

31/03/2026

RFT for Bosch MD1CS004 (HW 05L907309AA), new service
Flex version 7.54.0.0 is now available
The RFT (Ready For Tuning) service for Bosch MD1CS004 (HW 05L907309AA) control units is now available for OBD programming.
The new Flex update 7.54.0.0 has just been released, allowing you to manage the unlocking of protected ECUs installed on numerous VAG Group vehicles with 2.0L TDI engines produced between 2022 and 2024.
How RFT works
Get Started with RFT
To have an ECU unlocked:
Open a dedicated ticket via your Helpdesk account and follow the instructions
Ship the ECU to us
Our team will securely perform the certified unlocking.
You will receive the ready for programming ECU.
What is the RFT service?
The RFT – Ready For Tuning service enables you to perform advanced operations on protected ECUs once the unlock procedure is completed, making them available for reading and writing via Flex.
Access to the Service
The service is available for:
Full Master Licenses
Full Slave Licenses
Active RFT Licenses
Costs: 150 Green Coins per unlock
For active Master customers: Up to 1 free unlock per month through the Green Coins included in your subscription
New protocol: VAG Bosch MD1CS004 TC298 (05L907309AA)
✔ Virtual Read, Write, Checksum, Maps
Supported Vehicles
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Audi A3 (IV) 2.0L 35 TDI 16v 148HP (2020MY)
Cupra Formentor (II) 2.0L TDI 16v 148HP (2024MY)
Seat Leon (IV) KL 2.0L TDI 16v 114HP (2020MY)
Skoda Octavia (IV) 2.0L TDI 16v 148HP (2020MY)
Volkswagen Golf (VIII) 2.0L GTD 16v 197HP (2020MY)

The RFT (Ready For Tuning) service for Bosch MD1CS004 (HW 05L907309AA) control units is now available. The new Flex update...

30/03/2026

New protocol release: UTCU4 in OBD
Flex version 7.53.0.0 is now available
The UTCU4 transmission control unit installed on Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with 6.7L and 7.3L engines is now supported in OBD by Flex.
Programming is simple and safe: simply connect the red OBD cable supplied with your Flex kit to the vehicle’s diagnostic port for immediate access to map reading and writing operations.
The 7.53.0.0 update optimizes shift times, improving driving customization and helping reduce fuel consumption.
Note:
Currently supported version: UTCU400_FT3_200.
Supported Vehicles
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Ford F-250 Super Duty (V) 6.7L Power Stroke V8 TD 475HP (2023MY)
Ford F-350 Super Duty (V) 6.7L Power Stroke V8 TD 500HP (2023MY)
Ford F-350 Super Duty (V) 7.3L Godzilla V8 424HP (2023MY)

The UTCU4 transmission control unit installed on Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with 6.7L and 7.3L engines is now supported in OBD

26/03/2026

Bench Support for DQ500 Gen2 in the Spotlight Alongside DQ38x (2022+) and ZF AL552 Gen2 (2022+)
Flex version 7.52.0.0 is now available
With the release of version 7.52.0.0, Flex introduces Bench mode for Bosch DQ500 Gen2 TCUs, which are increasingly widespread on the latest generation and high-performance VAG vehicles.
This update also extends support to Bosch DQ38x (2022+) and ZF AL552 Gen2 (2022+) automatic transmissions, expanding coverage across the most recent platforms.
Bench mode ensures full control during read and write operations, ensuring high standards of precision and reliability.
In particular, support for DQ500 Gen2 represents a strategic evolution toward the most modern DSG transmissions, enabling new opportunities for tuning and advanced diagnostics.
With this release, Flex confirms itself as a benchmark solution for the professional management of next-generation TCUs in Bench mode.
Moreover, the protocol allows transmission control unit cloning, provided that the Bosch Part Number detected during identification is identical on both TCUs.
Some of the supported vehicles
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Audi RS6 (C8) 4.0 V8 Twin-Turbo 600PS
Cupra Formentor (II) 2.0L TSI 250PS
Lamborghini Urus (I) 4.0L TFSI 650PS
Porsche Cayenne (III) 3.0L Turbo S 330PS

Bench Support for DQ500 Gen2 in the Spotlight Alongside DQ38x (2022+) and ZF AL552 Gen2 (2022+). With the release of version 7.52.0.0...

12/03/2026

02/12/2025

OBD, OBD on Bench, and Boot

Version 7.42.0.0 of Flex out now introducing full support to Magneti Marelli 8GMC control units installed on American market Fiat 500 cars.



Program via the diagnostic port: read, make your modifications (like power increase) and write your file directly on the control unit.



If the vehicle is not available, you can work in OBD on Bench and program the ECU via connector.



In order to clone or recover the unit, you can operate in Bootloader, too, by opening the unit and connecting to the PCB.



Some of the supported vehicles:
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Fiat 500 (312) 1.4L MultiAir 16v 102PS

Fiar 500 (312) 1.4L Fire 16v 102PS

This new protocol is available for the following software packages:
OBD
FLS0.1M – SW Flex ECU (car, van, bike) OBD/Bench Master

FLS0.1S – SW Flex ECU (car, van, bike) OBD/Bench Slave

FLS0.5M – SW Flex Full Master

FLS0.5S – SW Flex Full Slave

BOOT
FLS0.4M – SW Flex Boot Nexus MPC5### Master

FLS0.4S – SW Flex Boot Nexus MPC5### Slave

FLS0.5M – SW Flex Full Master

FLS0.5S – SW Flex Full Slave

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Newly added protocols:
OBD
FCA Marelli 8GMC MPC5565 Read/Write/Checksum Calculation Internal Flash

Writing Time
~2 minutes
Reading Time
~2 minutes
BOOT
FCA Marelli 8GMC MPC5565 Read/Write/Checksum Calculation Internal Flash, Read/Write External EEPROM, Full Backup, Clone

Flex Full Support FCA Marelli 8GMC. New Magicmotorsport release introducing full support to Magneti Marelli 8GMC control units installed...

18/11/2025

Yamaha in OBD

New release of Flex, version 7.41.0.0, adding support to Denso control units with RH850 processor installed on models such as T-Max, R1, and MT-09 with the new Flex protocol for Yamaha Motorbikes.



Program via the diagnostic port: just carry out the Virtual Read, make your modifications like increasing power or removing DTCs, then write the file directly on the control unit.



In order to work in OBD, you need our FLX2.68 cable compatible with the newest EU5 and EU5+ motorcycles from brands such as Ducati, Honda, Suzuki, KTM, Harley, Yamaha, Aprilia, Kawasaki 6pin.

21/08/2025

Flex Version 7.30.0.0 Released The new OBD protocol has been released for managing the map area of Bosch MG1CS036 ECUs (including those equipped with the latest anti-tuning protections). With this solution, you can operate directly through the diagnostic port, working easily and safely without ha....

21/08/2025

New Full OBD Protocol has been released for programming the Denso 112300-5920 engine control unit on the Suzuki Grand Vitara.