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Siemens SDI3 — supported tools

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Siemens SDI3 engine ECU with confirmed AutoTuner support via OBD. MCU variants: TC1796. Reading and writing follow the protocol scope; match the ECU identification to a supported variant before use.

Last changed: 2026-10-31 · Card revision 2

Compatibility depends on ECU HW/SW, protocol and active licence. A tool missing from this list does not imply lack of support.

Tool
Connection
Operations
Scope and notes
AutoTuner
OBD
  • Read (type unspecified)
  • Write

SDI3; MCU variant TC1796

Reading and writing. Scope covers AutoTuner-supported applications for the specified variant.

CMDFlash
OBD
  • Operations unspecified

SDI3; PORSCHE 911; 997 3.8 CARRERA S 283KW 385HP EU5 SIEMENS SDI3 CAN; PORSCHE 911; 997 3.8 TURBO 368KW 500HP EU5 SIEMENS SDI3 CAN; PORSCHE CAYMAN; 987 3.4 S 235KW 320HP SIEMENS SDI3 CAN

Mode compatibility confirmed by the official CMDFlash list. The corresponding protocol package is required; match functions and ECU variant in CMDFlash software.

DFOX
Boot
  • Read (type unspecified)
  • Write

Audi; Seat; Skoda; Volkswagen VW; SDI 3; MCU TC1796

Operations confirmed in the DFOX list for the specified application and variant. Memory designation in the list: EEPROM. Updates published since October 2025 require DFOX V2 software.

DFOX
Boot
  • Read (type unspecified)
  • Write

Porsche 911 Boxster Spyder 3,4L 24V; Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L 24V; Porsche 911 Carrera 4 3.6L 24V; Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 3.8L 24V; Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 3.8L 24V; Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8L 24V; Porsche 911 Carrera Targa 4 3.6L 24V; Porsche 911 Carrera Targa S 3.8L 24V; Porsche 911 Cayman R 3,4L 24V; Porsche 911 Cayman S 3,4L 24V; Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L 24V; SDI3; MCU TC1796

Operations confirmed in the DFOX list for the specified application and variant. Memory designation in the list: EEPROM. Updates published since October 2025 require DFOX V2 software.

DFOX
Boot
  • Read (type unspecified)
  • Write

Porsche 997 3.8l S; SDI 3; MCU TC1796

Operations confirmed in the DFOX list for the specified application and variant. Memory designation in the list: EEPROM. Updates published since October 2025 require DFOX V2 software.

DFOX
OBD
  • Read (type unspecified)
  • Write

Porsche 997 3.8l S; SDI 3; MCU TC1796

Operations confirmed in the DFOX list for the specified application and variant. Memory designation in the list: EEPROM. Updates published since October 2025 require DFOX V2 software.

Flex
OBD
  • Operations unspecified

VDOSDI3; Porsche 911 997 3.8L DFI Carrera S M97.9A1 (2005–2010); Porsche 911 997 3.8L DFI Turbo S M97.9A1 (2005–2010); Porsche Boxster 987 3.4L S DFI - (2005–2011); Porsche Cayman 987 3.4L S MA1.21 (2006–2012); protocol 23530000; OBD

Confirmed compatibility for the specified protocol and applications. Requires one of these packages: FLS0.1M, FLS0.1S, FLS0.5M, FLS0.5S. Check this Flex protocol for detailed reading, writing and memory functions.

Flex
Boot
  • Operations unspecified

VDOSDI3; Porsche 911 997 3.8L DFI Carrera S M97.9A1 (2005–2010); Porsche 911 997 3.8L DFI Turbo S M97.9A1 (2005–2010); Porsche Boxster 987 3.4L S DFI - (2005–2011); Porsche Cayman 987 3.4L S MA1.21 (2006–2012); protocol 3010705; BOOT

Confirmed compatibility for the specified protocol and applications. Requires one of these packages: FLS0.10M, FLS0.10S, FLS0.5M, FLS0.5S. Check this Flex protocol for detailed reading, writing and memory functions.

Pinout Bench

No Bench pinout has been added.

Pinout Boot

No Boot pinout has been added.

Update history
  • Revision 2 · 2026-10-31
  • Revision 1 · 2026-10-31