Bench Support for DQ500 Gen2 in the Spotlight Alongside DQ38x (2022+) and ZF AL552 Gen2 (2022+)

Flex version 7.52.0.0 is now available

With the release of version 7.52.0.0, Flex introduces Bench mode for Bosch DQ500 Gen2 TCUs, which are increasingly widespread on the latest generation and high-performance VAG vehicles.

This update also extends support to Bosch DQ38x (2022+) and ZF AL552 Gen2 (2022+) automatic transmissions, expanding coverage across the most recent platforms.

Bench mode ensures full control during read and write operations, ensuring high standards of precision and reliability.

In particular, support for DQ500 Gen2 represents a strategic evolution toward the most modern DSG transmissions, enabling new opportunities for tuning and advanced diagnostics.

With this release, Flex confirms itself as a benchmark solution for the professional management of next-generation TCUs in Bench mode.

Moreover, the protocol allows transmission control unit cloning, provided that the Bosch Part Number detected during identification is identical on both TCUs.

Some of the supported vehicles

Audi RS6 (C8) 4.0 V8 Twin-Turbo 600PS
Cupra Formentor (II) 2.0L TSI 250PS
Lamborghini Urus (I) 4.0L TFSI 650PS
Porsche Cayenne (III) 3.0L Turbo S 330PS
Skoda Octavia (IV) 1.5L TSI 150PS
Volkswagen Golf (VIII) 2.0L GTI Performace 250PS

New protocol available for the following software packages:

BENCH

FLS0.2M – SW Flex TCU OBD/Bench/Boot (car, bike, van) Master
FLS0.2S – SW Flex TCU OBD/Bench/Boot (car, bike, van) Slave
FLS0.5M – SW Flex Full Master
FLS0.5S – SW Flex Full Slave

Newly added protocols:

BENCH

VAG Bosch DQ500 Gen2 (2022+) Read/Write/Checksum Calculation Maps, Read/Write Internal EEPROM, Full Backup
VAG Bosch DQ38x Gen2 (2022+) Read/Write/Checksum Calculation Maps, Read/Write Internal EEPROM, Full Backup
VAG ZF AL552 Gen2 (2022+)Read/Write/Checksum Calculation Maps, Read/Write Internal EEPROM, Full Backup