ECU programming should choose PCMtuner or ECU Bench Tool

2022 ECU programmer comparison: PCMTuner 1.23 Magic Car Tool and ECUHELP ECU Bench Tool.

To sum up:

1.PCMTuner advantages:

• Support ECU reading via OBD
• Support gearbox reading and writing
• Support Pinout comewith

2.ECU Bench Tool advantages:

Support the following ECUs via Bench while pcmtuner doesn't support.

• Bosch MDG1 based on Motorola MPC5777 / Aurix TC2xx microprocessor
• Bosch EDC16 based on Motorola MPC5xx microprocessor.
• VAG MED9 based on Motorola MPC5xx microprocessor
• Price is cheaper

How to use PCMTuner and ECU Bench Tool?

1.PCMTuner

Connection diagram (via OBD/Bench/Boot)

 

Pcmtuner software download

PCMtuner software installation and use video:

https://youtu.be/GoWLWuZdxmw

Reference: V1.21 PCMtuner software installation guide

Please kindly notice:

The newest pcmtuner software is V1.2.3 now. It has fixed the register problem and displays the expiry date at the bottom right corner. Update the software directly in your pcmtuner ECU programmer.

Don't update pcmflash software!!!

2.ECU Bench Tool

Connection diagram (via Bench)

ECU Bench Tool software download

ECU Bench Tool software installation and use video:

https://youtu.be/KZVUlftG7Wc

Reference: ECU BENCH TOOL Software Free Download & Installation Guide