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Siemens MSV70 - MSS70 BMW ECUs

Warnings

To use this protocol of communication you have to remove and open the ECU. It is a
risky operation, to be done with great care and caution to avoid damaging the ECU
beyond repair.
After opening the ECU and before proceeding with reading and/or programming, you
are strongly advised to reconnect the unit to the vehicle and start the engine, to make
sure it still works.
To use this protocol you also need to connect to the ECU connector through a cable, and
solder one or more wires to the programming pads.
Incorrect or poorly made connections and solderings may damage the ECU, often
beyond repair.
Under no circumstances we shall be liable for any damage caused to the ECU during
the opening, due to connections and soldering that do not comply with the instructions
provided in this manual.
BY USING THIS PROTOCOL, YOU CONFIRM YOUR FULL AND
UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF THIS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU
RELIEVE US FROM ANY RESPONSABILITY AND RENOUNCE TO ALL RIGHTS
TO CLAIM ANY COMPENSATION.

Recommendation

1. Remove the ECU from the vehicle;

2. Open the ECU, taking care in not damaging the parts inside;
3. Reconnect the ECU to the vehicle and start the engine, in order to make sure that it is still
working and has not been damaged in the opening;
4. Remove again the ECU from the vehicle;
5. Select the right plug-in;
6. Always make a backup copy of the ECU before Reading and / or Writing.

Instructions

1. Connect to the ECU (click here for connection instructions);

The programming pads are in the middle part of the ECU.

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Available connection mode

Click on the selected mode for the instructions.

♦ Direct connection using the adapter

Material needed:

¡ Cable 14P600KT02
¡ Adapter 14AS00T03S
¡ Male pin header
¡ Ribbon cable 144300T100

1. Connect the cable 14P600KT02 to the ECU connector according to the pinout below:

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Pin Color Description

Pin 1,1 Red +12V
Pin 4 Black Ground

2. Solder the pin header to the programming pads. Make sure not to make short-circuit between
the pads.
3. Set the adapter 14AS00T03S on the pin header. Align Pin 1 of the adapter to Pin 1 marked in
the picture:

4. Connect the ribbon cable 144300T100 both to the adapter and the tool:

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5. Remove the soldered pin header before re-installing the ECU on the vehicle.

2. Select the right plug-in;

3. Make reading and programming (click here for further instructions).

♦ How to Read - Backup - Write using a Master tool (click here for further instructions).

Backup: To make a full backup of the ECU, select Backup in the Reading box and click on Read.

Reading: Remove the check mark at the Backup option, select the component you want to read and
then click on Read.
Notice: The term Maps at the side of the component indicates where the maps for engine control are
stored.

Writing: Remove the check mark at the Restore option, select the component you want to write and
then click on Write.
Notice: The term Maps at the side of the component indicates where the maps for engine control are
stored.

Restore: To restore the backup file to the ECU, select Restore in the Writing box and click on
Write.

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Backup window of a Master tool

♦ How to Read - Write using a Slave tool (click here for further instructions).

Reading: Select Backup in the Reading box and click on Read.

Writing: Select Restore in the Writing box and click on Write.

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Backup window of a Slave tool

Rev.20/06/2014 - © Alientech S.r.l.

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