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OBD access to the Bosch AL551 TCU via KESS3 — Audi and Volkswagen

KESS3: new OBD support for the Bosch AL551 TCU - Audi and Volkswagen.

KESS3 can now reach the Bosch AL551 TCU over OBD.

Applies to Audi and Volkswagen. Check the technical data below for the exact engine and model coverage before quoting a job.

Technical data

Connection OBD
TCU Bosch ZF AL551/8HP55
Production years from 2008
Brands involved Audi, Volkswagen
Supported vehicles Audi A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS6, RS7, SQ5; Volkswagen Touareg; Supported Transmissions; ZF 8HP55 AL551
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 protocol for Bosch ZF AL551/8HP55 TCU – Audi and Volkswagen.

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