Workshop Technical Guide

Bosch MD1 & MG1 Bootloader Security Guide (2020+ Aurix Protection)

Quick bench identification guide for VAG, BMW, Mercedes, PSA, Renault and Ford MD1/MG1 control units.

Software Build: DaVinci Ghost v1.0.41 (DaVinci Deluxe) · Coverage: 160 Brands / 5,404 ECUs · Updated: 2026-11-06

Workshop Engineering Brief

Bosch updated Infineon Aurix HSM/SOTA bootloaders starting mid-2020 (production date stamped on the ECU sticker). Once your programmer (Autotuner, Flex, KESS3, bFlash or FEMto unlock) exports the raw Master IntFlash .bin, DaVinci Ghost v1.0.41 calibrates all supported MD1/MG1 variants with automatic CVN alignment.

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