Tuning Update (2.4.19) - Development on Ford 1.0T Ecoboost with Bosch MG1CS016 now finished

The Power Lab has finished development for the 1.0T Ecoboost engines used in the Ford Fiesta, covering MED17.0.7, MEDG 17.0 and MG1CS016 ECUs.

Tuning specs can now be found in our configurator!

Tuning Update (2.4.19) - BMW Bosch MG1 pop and bang/crackles now available!

We have now finished developing our pop and bang solution for the following BMW vehicles fitted with the latest Bosch MG1 ECUs.

  • BMW 140i
  • BMW 340i
  • BMW 530i
  • BMW 550i

News Update (28.2.19) - Alientech Kess - BMW Gxx diesel OBD!

From K-suite version 3.34 BMW Gxx cars using the MD1 ECU family can now be read and written through the OBD port! Available to all users with active subscription

The 3.34 update to K-suite brought whole new possibilities to tuners with Alientech Kess tools. From this long awaited update, BMW Gxx shape cars fitted with the MD1 family of ECUs can now be read and written through the OBD port. All you need is a Kess with active subscription and the standard OBD cable! 

 

News Update (27.3.19) - Alientech Ktag - Even more ECUs supported by Tricore Service Mode!

From K-suite version 3.33, ECUs using the Infineon TC1724 microcontroller are supported by TSM

The 3.33 update has brought even more ECUs to the mix with Tricore Service Mode. From this update, Bosch ME17.5.24 (VAG), ME17.5.26 (VAG), ME17.9.21 (Ducati), ME17.9.23 (Renault), ME17.9.64 (Suzuki) and ME17.9.71 (PSA) models no longer have to be opened up for boot mode programming. This is particualrly advantageous for the ME17.5.26 model that whilst it has been available for virtual read and write, was nothing short of a pain to open safely if there was no virtual read available. 

Interested in your own Ktag linked to The Power Lab? Contact us for dealer opportunities!

News Update (26.3.19) - Alientech Ktag - Tricore Service Mode

From K-suite version 3.32 Tricore Service Mode is available to all users with active subscription!

Are you tired of having to open ECUs, risking damage for a process that seems almost unnecessary in this age of tuning? K-suite have now released their solution to this proble - Tricore Service Mode. From now on you won't have to painstakingly open the latest Tricore based ECUs! Tricore Service Mode allows for complete reading and writing of all elements of the ECU simply through connections on the plug. Not only does this save huge amounts of time, the risk involved is far more reduced. And in some instances were ECUs are difficult to remove but the plugs are accessible, the ECU can even be tuned in place without removing it from the vehicle.

Take a look at all of the available vehicles in the new Tricore Service Mode menu in K-suite.

News Update (21.3.19) - Autotuner - EDC17 C11, C42, CP19 and CP58 via OBD

The latest Autotuner release has brought yet more ECUs to the party

Everyone seems to love Autotuner, and the rate new protocols are developed astounds us at The Power Lab. In the latest release even more EDC17 ECUs were released for OBD read and write. EDC17 C11, C42, CP19 and CP58 are now all available through OBD - and Autotuner is just as fast as ever with them too. Our own personal experience using Autotuner on the C42 ECU allowed us to read and write files in under 2 minutes each! 

Are you looking to start a tuning business yourself? Contact us about Autotuner dealer packages available through The Power Lab.

News Update (13.2.19) - Alientech Kess - BMW Exx and Mini Rxx diesel available OBD

From K-suite version 3.23 BMW Exx and Mini cars with EDC17 Tricore ECUs are now available to write through the OBD port. Available to all users with active subscription!

The 3.23 update to K-suite brought whole new possibilities to tuners with Alientech Kess tools. From this long awaited update, BMW Exx and Mini Rxx models that have Tricore ECUs can now be written through the OBD port. All you need is a Kess and the standard OBD cable! The following ECUs are now supported using virtual read:

  • EDC17 C06
  • EDC17 CP02
  • EDC17 CP09
  • EDC17 C41
  • EDC17 CP45
  • EDC17 C50