Best ECU Programmers to Clone VW MED17.5 ECU

February 23, 2024 uobdii ECU Programmer/Chip Tuning Tool 0

Here list some ECU Programmers which can read and write VW MED17.5 ECU.

All have Pinout diagrams and instructions in the software.

1.Foxflash ECU Programmer:

Use bench or boot mode. OBD is not OK

Open the foxflash manager install folder there is a folder called ‘Document’.

The PINOUT can be found in the document folder.

PDF format in Help folder or check online version via browser.

Method 1: Bench mode

Use Foxflash Bench Box

BOSCH MED17.5 [1766 ] – VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda [Gasoline]

To read and write use the following driver:

→ BENCH TRICORE

→ VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA

→ TC1766 – VAG

→ MED17.5

Connection:

Read VW MED17.5 EEPROM successfully

Method 2: Boot mode

BOSCH MED17.5 [ TC1766 INT.F.] – VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda

Step 1: Read and Write ECU

Connect with the multifunction cable the following pinout and the boot shown below.

Use the driver:

→ TOOLS BOOT MODE

→ INFINEON TRICORE Boot

→ SAK TC1766

If the password error message appears at the beginning of the reading, proceed as follows:

Step 2: Password search

Disable the boot mode by unsoldering the grey wire. Connect the pinout below.

Use the foxflash driver:

→ TOOLS BOOT MODE

→ INFINEON TRICORE Tool Password

→ OBD PASSWORD TPROT V08 VAG

→ Click on “Find Password” and follow the software messages.

 

3.Kess V3

Kess 3 can support most of MED17.5 ECUs via OBD, Bench, and Boot modes.

Check the related connection method and instruction in the Alientech Suite software

On Bench mode

Simple guide:

Step 1: Remove the ECU from the vehicle

Step 2: Connect to the ECU, and supply power to Kess3

Step 3: Select Identify ECU in the programming menu to allow correct recognition of the ECU

Step 4: Always make a full backup of the ECU

Step 5: Proceed with read backup and write backup.

For example:

Passat B6 (2010) 2.0 TSI 6MT

Connection modes:

Accessory Direct
Bench power supply 1400K3ALIM
Multiwire cable 144300KBNC
Extensions for multiwire cable 144300KTER

Plug in the bench power supply 1400K3ALIM to the KESS3 ECU programmer

Connect the cable 144300KBNC to the ECU connector, using the appropriate extension 144300KTER according to the pinout below.

Pin Color Description
Pin 5, 87, 92 Red, orange VECU
Pin 1 Black GND
Pin 68 White CAN-H
Pin 67 Green CAN-L
Pin 53 Light Blue GPT1
Pin 36 Pink GPT2

Read and write MED17.5 ECU data OK

4.OBDSTAR DC706 ECU Tool

Support VW/Audi/Skoda/Seat BOSCH MED17.5 TC1766 on Bench

OBDSTAR P003 KIT is required.

5.X431 IMMO Plus/Elite with X-Prog3

On bench is OK

Menu function path:

Select Engine>> Bosch>> Search for ECU Model

Main steps:

STEP 1: View Wiring Diagram

STEP 2: Read Chip ID

STEP 3: Backup EEPROM data

STEP 4: Backup FLASH data

STEP 5: Restore EEPROM Data

STEP 6: Restore FLASH data

6.X431 ECU & TCU Programmer/X431 PC Adapter with GIII

Both work by bench, no need X431 tablet

X-431 PC Adapter needs to work with X-prog3 key programmer

Select the related ECU model, and follow the diagram and instruction in the software to operate easily

Each ECU programmer has its pros and cons, choose any one of them depending on what ECU you want to do and the budget.

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