Note: all information below comes from the official AutoTuner release notes published on the autotuner-tool.com news page. Each item links to its original announcement.
AutoTuner, the subscription-free ECU and TCU flashing tool, has had a busy few weeks. Between late September and mid-October 2026 the developers shipped a series of new protocols covering heavy trucks, PSA petrol engines, BMW Group platforms, Ford EcoBoost engines and even electric vehicles, along with a significant update to the MyFlasher client app. Here is a roundup of the most important releases.
Heavy-duty: Volvo, Renault Trucks and Scania
The newest release, dated 14 October 2026, adds TRW Volvo EMS2.3 and EMS2.4 ECUs via Bench Normal Read (official release note). Coverage includes Volvo FH, FM and FMX New Generation trucks with the D13K engine (420 to 550 hp), Renault Trucks T, C, K and D series with DTI11 and DTI13 engines, and a list of Volvo Penta-powered agricultural, forestry and industrial machines. AutoTuner says dedicated datalogs (boost, torque, fuel supply and injection timing) are available for this family, and the protocol requires the ATUBC130 bench cable.
Scania users also received two beta protocols. On 7 October, Motorola EMS S6 and Continental EMS S8 (EMD1) were added via 100% OBD Normal Read in beta (release note), covering Scania Series 4 and P, G, R, S series trucks from Euro 3 to Euro 6, Scania DC09/DC16 agri and industrial engines, and several Doosan/Develon excavators, wheel loaders and a Moxy dumper. Work is done with the AutoTuner 24V OBD cable, or the Scania S6/S8 bench cable for OBD-on-bench. On 9 October, the Continental EMS10 (CEM1) followed, also as an OBD beta, for Scania R and S series with DC13 and DC16 engines, with a quoted read time of 7 minutes and write time of 9 min 45 s (release note). AutoTuner asks workshops for feedback during the beta phase.
Passenger cars: PSA, BMW, Volvo and Ford
The Bosch MED17.4 (TC1796) used on the PSA/Stellantis 1.6 THP petrol engine is now supported via 100% OBD Normal Read (released 12 October). The list includes Peugeot 207 to 5008 and RCZ, Citroën C4/C5/DS models, DS Automobiles and the 2017 Opel/Vauxhall Grandland. AutoTuner quotes a read time of 1 min 15 s and a write time of 30 s, with checksum correction (release note).
For BMW Group, the Bosch MD1CP002, MD1CS001 and MG1CS003 (SPC5777M) can now be handled directly in Bench mode, which AutoTuner says fully replaces the earlier mail-in unlock requirement (28 September). Coverage spans the BMW 1 to 8 Series, Z4, the X range, Mini and Alpina diesel models (release note).
On 2 October AutoTuner announced what it calls world-first, exclusive Bench support for the Denso VEA Gen2 (SPC5777M) family used on Volvo Drive-E engines. The release also adds an OBD patch after a one-time bench unlock, and recommends Bench mode for vehicles with a Secure Gateway (release note).
In the US market, the Bosch MG1CS018 (TC298) is supported via 100% OBD Virtual Read (29 September), covering Ford F-150, Ranger, Explorer (including PHEV), Edge and Transit EcoBoost variants plus the Lincoln Aviator (release note).
Electric vehicles: Bosch VC1CP010
One of the more unusual releases is Bench support for the Bosch VC1CP010 control unit (5 October), used in hybrid and electric models from Renault, Alpine, Dacia, Nissan and Mitsubishi. AutoTuner highlights the Renault 4 and 5 E-Tech (6AK motor) and the Alpine A290, Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech (6AM motor), noting that the same hardware is shared across several power outputs from 95 to 220 hp (release note).
MyFlasher 2.8.0: datalogs for end customers
On the software side, MyFlasher 2.8.0 for iOS and Android (13 October) lets a tuner’s clients view their own datalogs in the app for the first time, as interactive curves with selectable parameters, pinch-to-zoom and tap-to-read values. AutoTuner also reports better communication stability with the One device and transfer speeds up to 10x faster over Bluetooth and 2x to 5x faster over Wi-Fi (release note).
What it means for workshops
This batch of releases is heavily weighted toward commercial vehicles, an area where OBD and bench coverage directly affects workshop throughput. The BMW bench release removes a logistical step, and the VC1CP010 support shows AutoTuner moving into EV powertrain control units. As usual, users get the new protocols by updating the AutoTuner software. Always check the official compatibility list for your exact ECU and software version before you start work.
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