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Marelli ECU: OBD support in KESS3 — Audi, Volkswagen and Seat

KESS3: new OBD support for the Marelli ECU - Audi, Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda.

KESS3 adds OBD support for Marelli ECU, extending the coverage available on the bench.

Applies to Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, Supported vehicles ECU, Audi A2, Seat Cordoba, Ibiza, Leon, Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Bora, Caddy, Gol, Golf, Jetta, Lupo, Polo, << ALL UPGRADE and Powergate. Check the technical data below for the exact engine and model coverage before quoting a job.

Technical data

Connection OBD
ECU Marelli IAW 4LV
Production years from 1998
Brands involved Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda; Supported vehicles ECU; Audi A2; Seat Cordoba, Ibiza, Leon; Skoda Fabia; Volkswagen Bora, Caddy, Gol, Golf, Jetta, Lupo, Polo; << ALL UPGRADE; Powergate; Powergate is the new generation of portable control unit programmer for cars and motorcycles, designed to offer every driver a personalized driving experience of their vehicle.; Thanks to a compact design and connection with an intuitive app, Powergate provides a highly customizable and precise vehicle tuning experience.
Tool KESS3

The update is delivered through the standard KESS3 release channel - no additional hardware is required unless a dedicated adapter is listed above.

BoostCo is an authorised Alientech dealer. Talk to us about tooling, licences and support for this update.

Product update originally announced by Alientech. Source: New OBD protocols for Marelli IAW 4LV – Audi, Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda.

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