As of September 21, 2026, the X-431 ECU Clone Software (V10.75) enables full BENCH mode reading and writing for locked BMW MD1 and MG1 engine modules (equipped with TC298 microcontrollers).
Hardware Compatibility
Supported Modules (BENCH Operations)
- MD1 Series: MD1CS001 (Locked), MD1CS201 (Locked), MD1CP032 (Locked)
- MG1 Series: MG1CS003 (Locked), MG1CS024 (Locked), MG1CS049 (Locked)
BMW MD1 MG1 ECU Support List
1 Series: 6HP19_AUTODETECTED, DKG 436 Gen1_TC1766, 8HP45
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CS024 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
2 Series:
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CS024 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
2 Series Gran Coupe:
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CS024 (Locked) TC298
3 Series: 6HP19_AUTODETECTED, 6HP21_AUTODETECTED, 6HP26_AUTODETECTED, 8HP45, DKG 436 Gen1_TC1766, 8HP Gen3
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
3 Series GT:
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
4 Series: 8HP45, DKG 436 Gen1_TC1766, DKG 436 Gen2_TC1784, 8HP Gen3
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
4 Series Gran Coupe:
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
5 Series: 6HP19_AUTODETECTED, 6HP26_AUTODETECTED, 8HP45, DKG 436 Gen1_TC1766, MEVD17.2 Fxx, 8HP Gen3, 8HP50
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
6 Series GT: 8HP Gen3
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
7 Series: 6HP21_AUTODETECTED, 6HP26_AUTODETECTED, 6HP28_AUTODETECTED, 8HP45, F-6HP-Gen2_TC1766, 8HP Gen3
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
8 Series: 8HP Gen3
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
X1 Series: 8HP45, BMW-MINI-7DCT300
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
X2 Series: BMW-MINI-7DCT300
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CS024 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
X3 Series: 6HP19_AUTODETECTED, 6HP21_AUTODETECTED, 8HP45, MEV17.2 Fxx, 8HP Gen3
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
X4 Series: 8HP45, 8HP Gen3
- MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
- MG1CS049 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
X5 Series: 6HP26_AUTODETECTED, 8HP45, 8HP Gen3
- MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
X6 Series: 8HP45, 8HP Gen3
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
X7 Series: 8HP Gen3
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
- MD1CP032 (Locked) TC298
Z4:
- MG1CS003 (Locked) TC298
M3/M2-Series/M4-Series/X3 M/X4 M:
- MG1CS049 (Locked) TC298
MINI MD1 ECU Support List:
- Clubman: MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
- Cooper: BMW-MINI-7DCT300 MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
- Cooper Countryman: MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
- Cooper S Clubman/ALL4: MD1CS024 (Locked) TC298
- One Clubman/D Clubman: MD1CS201 (Locked) TC298
- Cooper D Clubman/D Countryman/SD Clubman/SD Clubman ALL4/SD Countryman: MD1CS001 (Locked) TC298
While locked BMW BENCH protocols work on several Launch tools, X-PROG5 Programmer handles specific high-security chips exclusively:
- RH850 Immobilizers: Read RH850 chips (R7F7010193, R7F7010253, R7F7010563, R7F7010566) for Ford, Jeep, Nissan, and Renault anti-theft systems.
- GM Body Modules: Read and write RH850 series chips inside GM BCMs.
- Locked VW ECUs (BOOT Mode): Read/write locked VW MG1CS031 H80 and MG1CS111 H80 (TC298).
- Bosch MD1CS089 (BOOT Mode): Read/write locked MD1CS089 (TC299) units.
Universal Features in Software V10.75
(Available for Launch G5, X-431 ECU Programmer, and X-PROG3 with PC Adapter)
- Continental SIMOS18.x: Full BOOT mode cloning, reading, and writing for SIMOS18.2, 18.3, 18.6, and 18.7.
- Fiat & Magneti Marelli: Parse Fiat MB91 IMMO data; reset and parse Marelli 4GV and ME7.5.30; reset and edit VIN on Marelli 7GF.
- Data Repair & TCM: Repair EDC17C69 ECU data and perform BENCH read/write on CPGDSH2.26.X modules.
How to Update:
Update directly through your PC client or download the installer at [https://en.cnlaunch.com/download/]
