Autel Unveils Advanced ECU Cloning Functionality for Mercedes-Benz and Beyond
On June 3rd, Autel officially released a groundbreaking feature: the Mercedes-Benz ECU/ETU Cloning Function. This innovative addition marks a significant milestone for the Autel IMMO product line, which now boasts comprehensive coverage of core models across major automotive brands including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and BMW.
Overview of Autel's New ECU Cloning Function
The newly introduced ECU cloning function for Mercedes-Benz covers models manufactured from 2000 to 2019. This feature supports cloning in Bench mode for a total of 27 Engine Control Modules (ECMs) from four leading suppliers:
- BOSCH: CRR2, EDC16C2, EDC16C32, EDC16CP31, EDC16CP36, EDC17C43, EDC17C66, EDC17CP01, EDC17CP10, EDC17CP46 (CR60), EDC17CP57_V1 (CR43), EDC17CP57_V2 (CR61), ME17.7, ME17.7.8, MED17.7.1, MED17.7.2, MED17.7.3, MED17.7.3.1, MED17.7.5, MED17.7.7, MRD1;
- CONTINENTAL: SID307 (CRR1), SID310 (CRR1 plus), SIM271DE;
- DELPHI: CRD11, CRD3x.x;
- SIEMENS: SIM271KE.
Additionally, the function supports cloning for eight Transmission Control Units (TCUs) for Mercedes-Benz:
- FSB4 VGS4-0-NAG2 cloning via Bench mode;
- FSB4 VGS4-500-NAG2 cloning via Boot mode;
- VGS-NAG3, VGS2-FDCT, VGS-FCVT, VGS-FDCT, EGS52, VGS3-FDCT cloning via Bench mode.
Expanding Functionality for BMW and Volkswagen
In addition to the Mercedes-Benz ECU cloning capabilities, Autel has also enhanced its offerings for BMW. The ECU cloning function for BMW covers E, F, and G chassis-equipped models up to 2019, supporting cloning in Bench mode for a total of 42 ECMs from two suppliers:
- BOSCH: EDC16C1, EDC16C31, EDC16C35, EDC16CP35, EDC17C06, EDC17C41, EDC17C50, EDC17C56, EDC17C76, EDC17CP02, EDC17CP09, EDC17CP45, EDC17CP49, MD1CP002, MD1CP032, MD1CS001, ME17.2.1, ME17.2.42, MED17.2, MEV17.2, MEV17.2.1, MEVD17.2, MEVD17.2.3, MEVD17.2.4, MEVD17.2.5, MEVD17.2.6, MEVD17.2.8, MEVD17.2.9, MEVD17.2.G, MEVD17.2.H, MEVD17.2.K, MEVD17.2.P, MEVD17.8.4, MG1CS003, MG1CS024, MG1CS201;
- SIEMENS/CONTINENTAL: MSD80, MSD81, MSD85, MSD87, MSV80, MSV90.
It also supports cloning 6 TCUs from two suppliers for BMW:
- GETRAG: F-6HP, F-7DCT300, F-DKG 436 Gen2;
- TCM ZF: F-8HP, F-8HP Gen3, G-8HP.
For Volkswagen, the ECU cloning functionality now covers models from 2000 to 2024, supporting cloning in Bench mode for 62 ECMs from three suppliers:
- BOSCH: EDC16C4, EDC16CP, EDC16CP34, EDC16CP34 CRAFTER, EDC16CP34 M&S, EDC16U1, EDC16U31, EDC16U34, EDC17C46, EDC17C54, EDC17C64, EDC17C74, EDC17CP04, EDC17CP14, EDC17CP20, EDC17CP20_CRAFTER, EDC17CP24, EDC17CP44, EDC17CP54, EDC17CP74, EDC17U01, EDC17U05, ME17.1.1, ME17.1.6, ME17.5.20, ME17.5.22, ME17.5.24, ME17.5.26, ME17.5.6, MED17.1, MED17.1.1, MED17.1.10, MED17.1.12, MED17.1.21, MED17.1.27, MED17.1.6, MED17.1.61, MED17.1.62, MED17.5, MED17.5.1, MED17.5.2, MED17.5.20, MED17.5.21, MED17.5.25, MED17.5.5, MED9.1, MED9.1.1, MED9.1.2, MED9.1.5, MED9.5, MED9.5.10;
- CONTINENTAL: Simos 12.1, Simos 12.2, Simos 8.3x, Simos 8.4x, Simos 8.5x, Simos 8.6;
- SIEMENS: PCR2.1, Simos 6.2, Simos 6.3, Simos 7.1, Simos 7.1A.
It also supports cloning 6 TCUs from three suppliers for Volkswagen:
- BOSCH: DQ380;
- CONTINENTAL: DQ400, DQ500;
- TEMIC: DQ200_G2_PQ, DQ200D, DQ250_MQB.
Conclusion
The release of the ECU cloning function for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen represents a significant advancement in automotive diagnostic capabilities. Autel continues to innovate, providing automotive professionals with reliable tools to enhance their service offerings. For more information on Autel's ECU cloning capabilities and other automotive diagnostic tools, visit VXDAS.com.
