Bosch MD1 Tuning Software
The Bosch MD1 is the diesel counterpart of the MG1 family — used on the newest diesel platforms from VAG, BMW, Mercedes (2018+). DaVinci Deluxe · Cloud Edition supports MD1CS001, MD1CS006, MD1CP002 via BSL bench mode.
About Bosch MD1
Bosch MD1 is a 32-bit common-rail diesel ECU on Tricore TC298/TC397 platform. Variants MD1CS001 (VAG), MD1CS006 (BMW), MD1CP002 (Mercedes). Heavily protected — bench/BSL mode required for read/write.
Vehicles using Bosch MD1
What you can do with Bosch MD1
Stage 1 (conservative)
Modern emissions-compliant tuning, careful with NOx
DPF off (export markets)
Full DPF disable, regen logic removed
AdBlue / SCR off (export)
NOx sensor + urea bypass
BSL bench unlock
Required protocol for MD1
Read / write protocols supported
- 📡 BSL bench mode (mandatory)
- 📡 KESS3 v3 / Autotuner Slave / FoxFlash for write
DaVinci Deluxe · Cloud Edition is the ECU file editor — pair it with any modern flasher (KESS3, Autotuner, FoxFlash, MagicMotorsport, ATAG, etc.).
Frequently asked questions
Can I read MD1 over OBD?
No. MD1 is locked over OBD. Bench/BSL mode is mandatory with KESS3 v3, Autotuner Slave or FoxFlash.
AdBlue off legality on MD1?
For off-road / export markets only. Not for EU-registered vehicles.
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