Includes free starter credits
Tuning Hardware
KESS3 Slave
Alientech's KESS3 is the current generation of their flagship ECU and TCU programmer, combining OBD, bench and boot access in a single unit. This is the slave configuration.
£630
Insured UK delivery £20, added at checkout.
Your order
Plus insured UK delivery £20.
Tool only. Add protocol activations and accessories below to build your kit.
An order with add-ons is for one tool. Ask us on WhatsApp for more.
Each checkout is for one kind of tool. For several tools in one delivery, WhatsApp us.
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- Insured, tracked delivery to UK addresses
- Dealer rates: ask on WhatsApp
UK delivery by order total: £20 up to £1,000, £35 up to £2,500, £105 over £2,500 (orders over £5,000 add 1% of the amount above £5,000, for insurance). Tracked, signed for and insured for the full price.
Buying from us: Shop terms
Key features
- Three access methods in one tool: OBD through the diagnostic socket, bench via a direct connector, and boot for full read, write and clone
- Automatically identifies and selects the correct communication line for the vehicle
- Slave tool: operates in conjunction with a linked master unit
Specification
| Manufacturer | Alientech |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Slave |
| Operating modes | OBD, Bench, Boot |
| Communication buses | Ethernet, FlexRay, CAN Bus, K-Line, L-Line, J1850, J1708 |
| Onboard hardware | GPS, accelerometer, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Memory | New-generation EEPROM and FLASH |
| Connectivity | USB Full Speed |
| Software | Alientech Suite, with daily-updated vehicle compatibility lists |
| Subscription | First year included, valued at £530 |
| Warranty | Manufacturer's warranty (from Alientech) |
| SKU | KESS3HW000 |
What's in the box
- KESS3 interface unit
- Carry case
- Standard cable set
Protocol activations and accessories
KESS3 hardware ships with no protocols enabled. Activations are bought separately, individually or as bundles, and determine which vehicle families and access modes the tool can work on. Ticked items are charged at these prices at checkout; ask us on WhatsApp if you're not sure which you need.
Ticked items are added to your order when you press Buy now.
Before you order
- No protocols are included with the hardware. Budget for at least one activation on top of the tool price.
- A valid subscription is not mandatory to use the tool, but subscription-only services stop working without one.
- A slave unit must be linked to a master tool in order to function.
- Existing KESS v2 and K-TAG owners may be eligible for an upgrade path. Ask us before buying new.
More from the shop
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Includes free starter credits
Starter Kits
Autotuner Starter Kit
The complete package for anyone starting out in tuning (garages, mobile mechanics, auto locksmiths and tuners): the Autotuner slave tool with everything included, free training and installation, plus free starter credits on your dealer account to cover your first jobs.
£2,400
Insured UK delivery £35
Includes free starter credits
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KESS3 Master
Alientech KESS3 in master configuration, reading and writing open BIN files. OBD, bench and boot programming with CAN, FlexRay, K-Line, J1850 and Ethernet support, plus onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. First year of subscription included. Protocol activations sold separately.
£630
Insured UK delivery £20
Includes free starter credits
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Magic Motorsport FLEX Slave
The modular FLEX programmer in slave configuration, paired to a master tool. Covers OBD, BDM, bootloader, JTAG and AUD modes, with software packages added per protocol. First year of subscription included; a valid subscription is required for use.
£850
Insured UK delivery £20
Includes free starter credits
Tuning Hardware
Magic Motorsport FLEX Master
The modular FLEX programmer in master configuration, reading and writing open BIN files. Covers OBD, BDM, bootloader, JTAG and AUD modes, with software packages added per protocol. First year of subscription included; a valid subscription is required for use.
£850
Insured UK delivery £20
Files for your tool
Send us your KESS3 reads.
Our dealer file service works with KESS3 reads, master or slave. Upload the read in the dealer portal and download your file when it's ready.
Dealers
Buying for your business?
Ask for a dealer price on the KESS3 Slave, or apply for a dealer account and send us the read from your first job.