KESS3 and Powergate Add OBD for Locked Bosch MG1CS049 on BMW M S58 Cars

BMW M car cover image for KESS3 Bosch MG1CS049 OBD

The S58 3.0 twin-turbo is one of the most sought-after engines in BMW tuning, and KESS3 Upgrade 3.62 makes it easier to work on. You can now read and write the protected Bosch MG1CS049 ECU over OBD on BMW M and Alpina models with the S58.

BMW M car cover image for KESS3 Bosch MG1CS049 OBD

The first step is a bench unlock with the dedicated patch. Once that is done, you read and write through the diagnostic port without going back to the bench.

Support extends to Powergate, Alientech's owner-side device. You manage the files remotely, and the customer reads and writes over OBD with up to four modified files using the device and app.

What your shop gains

  • OBD access to the MG1CS049 after the initial bench unlock
  • Work on some of the most in-demand performance cars
  • Coverage of the latest locked Bosch ECUs
  • The same vehicles supported through Powergate

Technical summary

  • Connection: OBD (after bench unlock)
  • ECU: Bosch MG1CS049
  • Model years: 2021 onward
  • Brands: BMW and Alpina

Supported vehicles

  • BMW: M2, M2 CS, M3, M3 CS, M3 Competition, M4, M4 CS, M4 CSL, M4 Competition, X3 M and X4 M
  • Alpina: B3 and B4

Get KESS3 from Viezu USA

Want to add this protocol to your shop, or need help picking the right KESS3 activations, cables and subscription? Viezu USA is a US Alientech dealer for KESS3, ECM Titanium and Powergate, and we can help you build the right setup. Shop or contact Viezu USA at viezuusa.com.