Discover which tools can unlock encrypted Bosch MD1 and MG1 control units equipped with TriCore TC298 and TC299 processors.
Three options are recommended for this function: OBDSTAR, FormulaFlash and Flex.
Breakthrough Solutions for Encrypted Bosch MD1/MG1 Control Units
Bosch engine control units produced after mid-2020 feature advanced cryptographic protection within their Hardware Security Modules (HSM). Direct boot mode access bypasses these seed-key checks, giving technicians full control over internal Flash and EEPROM memory.
Here is a breakdown of the primary diagnostic platforms offering bench and boot unlock capabilities for TriCore TC298 and TC299 systems.
Option 1: OBDSTAR Platform
- Required Hardware:X300 Classic G3, ECU Master, or DC706 ECU Tool paired with RH850/V850 Adapter Kit (C4-06 Adapter)
- Target Architecture:TriCore Aurix TC298 / TC299
- Capabilities:Software unlock, full memory read, and flash write.
Supported ECU Matrix:
- BMW:MD1CP032 (B57 Diesel, TC299), MG1CS024 & MG1CS201 (B48/B58 Petrol, TC298)
- FCA:MD1CS069 (MultiJet, TC299)
- Ford:MD1CP006 (PowerStroke, TC298)
- Isuzu:MD1CS089 (Commercial line, TC299 — Note: Requires ECU Master C Configuration)
Major OBDSTAR Update: Bench Read/Write & Unlock for Bosch MG1/MD1 (BMW B48/B58 and More)
Option 2: FormulaFlash ECU TCU Programmer (Upcoming Update)
- Execution Mode:Boot Mode Unlock
- Capabilities:Security bypass, full Flash read/write, automated checksum calculation.
- Licensing:Active FormulaFlash software subscription
Supported ECU Matrix:
- VAG:MG1CS163 (TC298), MG1CS031 H80 (TC298)
- BMW:MD1CP032 (TC299), MG1CS024 (TC298)
- Ford:MD1CP006 (TC298)
- JLR:MD1CP017 (TC298), MD1CP007 (TC298)
- Stellantis:MG1CS042 (TC298)
- Isuzu:MD1CS089 (TC299)
- FCA:MD1CS069 (TC299 – Fiat Ducato)
Option 3: Magic Motorsport Flex
- Protocol:Boot Glitch-Bench
- Hardware Interface:Port E using adapter FLX4.1 (standard in Flex Kit).
- Glitch Lock Interval:10 seconds to 25 minutes (varies by unit hardware state).
- Operation Speed:~2:30 min (Read) | ~2:00 min (Write).
- Memory Support:Internal Flash (R/W/Checksum), Internal EEPROM (R/W), Full System Backup.
- Licensing:5M (Master) or FLS0.5S (Slave). Full hardware and software bundles available for new users.
Base Compatibility List:
- ECU Variants:MD1CE101, MD1CS069, MD1CS005, MG1CS024, MG1CS201, MD1CP032, MG1CS002 H80, MG1CS031 H80, MG1CS163, MD1CS004 H80, MD1CS003, MG1CS042, MD1CP007, MD1CP017, MG1CS028, MD1CS012.
- Vehicle Compatibility:Audi RS3 8YA 2.5L TFSI (2021), BMW 118i F40 (2021), Cupra Formentor 2.0L TDI (2021), DS 9 1.6L PHEV (2021), Iveco Eurocargo 4.5L (2021), Land Rover Defender L663 3.0L (2021), Opel Corsa F 1.5L (2021), Peugeot 308 III 1.6L PHEV (2021), Peugeot Partner III 1.5L (2021), VW Golf VIII 2.0L TDI (2021).
Protocol Update Timeline:
| Version | ECU Protocol | Processor | Representative Applications |
| v8.1.0.0 | FCA MD1CS069 | TC299 | Fiat Ducato V 2.2L MultiJet III |
| BMW MD1CS001 | TC298 | BMW 220d MHEV (2021), 420d (2020) | |
| Ford MD1CP006 | TC298 | Ford F-250 / F-350 6.7L V8 (2023) | |
| v8.2.0.0 | Porsche MG1CP007 | TC299 | Porsche Cayenne GTS V8 (2017) |
| Porsche MG1CS047 | TC299 | Porsche 911 Carrera 992 (2020) | |
| Porsche/VAG MG1CS008 | TC299 | Audi RSQ8, Urus, Bentayga, 718 GTS | |
| v8.3.0.0 | BMW MG1CS049 | TC298 | BMW M2 G87 (2023), BMW M4 G82 (2021) |
| Isuzu MD1CS089 | TC299 | Isuzu D-Max III (2020), MG Gloster | |
| v8.4.0.0 | VAG MD1CS014 | TC299 | VW Touareg III, Audi S7 C8, SQ5, Q8 |
| v8.6.0.0 | VAG MG1CS011 | TC298 | Audi A3 8Y, A5 F5, Formentor, Leon |
| v8.8.0.0 | MAN MD1CE100 | TC299 | MAN Trucks TGL, TGM, TGX (2020-2021) |
