Kess 290 — New Patched

| Manufacturer | ECU Families | Success Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | EDC17, MED17, MG1CS001, Simos 18.1 | 99% (via OBD) | | BMW | DDE7, DDE8, MEVD17, MEVD18 (ISN extraction) | 95% (Bench for ISN) | | Mercedes-Benz | EDC17CP57, MED17.7, Continental SID807 | 98% (OBD Boot Mode) | | Ford | EDC17C64, PCM 9E, PCM 21 | 90% (Direct OBD) | | PSA (Peugeot/Citroen) | EDC17C60, SID803, MED17.4 | 100% (via BDM) | | Asian (Toyota/Hyundai) | Denso 32-bit, Siemens SIM2K-146 | 85% (Bench required) |

9/10. A mandatory upgrade for the professional tuner. (Deducting 1 point for the steep learning curve on Boot Mode wiring). Ready to Upgrade? Share your current tuning setup in the comments below, and ask us about specific pinouts for the KESS 290 New for your favorite ECU. kess 290 new

In the fast-paced world of automotive ECU tuning, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. For professional tuners and serious hobbyists, the name KESS has been synonymous with high-quality OBD and Boot Mode flashing for over a decade. However, as vehicle architectures evolve (moving toward high-speed CAN FD, TCP/IP, and stringent anti-tuning security), older interfaces have started to show their limits. | Manufacturer | ECU Families | Success Rate