A new beginning
We're a small team of passionate enthusiasts with decades of experience in the industry.
A message from our CEO
AutoTuner USA is a U.S.-based team bringing AutoTuner to the American market. We're tuners, just like you, with decades of experience at some of the best know names in the industry.
I want to be honest about some things I see going on in the tuning industry.
For years, this industry thrived on passion, access, and shared progress. Lately, much of that has been lost. Focus drifted from entrepreneurial enthusiasm, real innovation slowed, and access to modern ECUs and TCUs became increasingly restricted. At the same time, tuning tools grew more expensive, more locked to their own ecosystem, and less friendly to the very tuners that built this industry.
We are here to fix that.
AutoTuner USA exists to restore access and freedom while keeping tuning fun, competitive, and sustainable. We sell and support AutoTuner’s professional ECU and TCU programming tools in the U.S., and we are building the infrastructure to back them up. That includes domestic inventory, U.S.-based support, and in-house unlocking services for high-security ECUs with fast turnaround.
No subscriptions. No credits. No locked ecosystem. Free updates and total flexibility in how you work.
Our focus is simple. Support tuners, remove barriers, and help you stay first to market without losing what made this industry great in the first place.
-Arin
CEO of AutoTuner USA
AutoTuner Europe
Since 2013, our team has been putting all its chiptuning expertise at the service of passionate professionals. Our goal? To always meet your specific and evolving needs thanks to a simple, accessible and universal solution.
2013
Starting line.
In 2013, as a Belgian tuning company called ShifTech Engineering, we were (really) frustrated by the lack of support for certain ECU types, notably the PCR2.1 and MEVDC17 of BMW F-series. And with a fast-growing customer waiting list, we began to worry about the future of chiptuning.
2014
First tool.
We had to act. It was in our DNA from the start. Unable to access the ECU data of the latest BMW F-series, we designed an innovative box, the ECUx, which interacted with vehicle data and allowed reprogramming by OBD via the PT-CAN.
Let's be honest, we did not achieve the success we expected. But this product was a crucial step in our exploration of technologies, it allowed us to understand the functioning of the CAN bus and start in electronic printed circuit board production.
2015
BSL flashing.
In 2015, we tried to create a tool that matched our vision: we were tuners. That is why we worked on a development of an intuitive interface, ultra-fast BSL reading (boot mode), and much more.
After a year of hard work and dedication, we had a first Proof of Concept (POC) and started flashing in BSL. The only downside? In addition to a few bugs, our product did not calculate checksums automatically, forcing us to calculate them manually for each operation.
2016
Welcome to the world, AutoTuner.
The year 2016 allowed us to release an updated version of our tool, which, until that moment, has been used exclusively internally. Yes, it had a few flaws (who doesn't?), and we offered it several sub-revisions. Originally, the tool was to be named "eflasher" in reference to the first letter of our ECUx module. However, during electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, the name "AutoTuner" was chosen. Sometimes the second idea is the right one.
2017
First sales for AutoTuner.
In March 2017, we started selling our AutoTuner tool. It had the advantage of combining OBD (with still few protocols) and BOOT in a single tool. And that was new.
At that time, to reprogram the latest MEVDC17 ECUs, most of our competitors chose an additional password reading module, which made their tools relatively expensive and difficult to use.
End of 2017
The official release.
At its launch in August 2017, the AutoTuner tool needed to prove that it was at the forefront of innovation. We took advantage of this event to present an easy and intuitive solution, highlighting our technical expertise by introducing highly anticipated exclusive protocols such as the SID307 and SID310 for Mercedes and Renault, as well as the SID807 Evo for Volvo and the SID211 for Ford – all of which were absent from our competitors' catalogs.
Despite numerous attempts by our competitors to copy us, we have continued to innovate. In December, we finally (and proudly) made it possible to reprogram the BMW F-series via OBD CAN flashing. That's how the world got to love AutoTuner.
2018
An exceptional year.
Trust us, the year 2018 was e-x-c-e-p-t-i-o-n-a-l, confirming our position in the market and proving that our R&D team, thanks to their methodology, knew how to make the difference. After the BMW E-series in OBD, the spotlight turned to the Volvo VEA, a complex protocol for which we had exclusivity for a few months.
We continued to release exclusive updates, for example the arrival of the G-series equipped with Bosch MG1 computers, the first Ford Bosch MG1s and the EDC17C84 in OBD. An update to remember? The exclusivity of MEDC17 Mercedes OBD solution, followed by the Bosch MEDC17 bench protocol! (We still get chills.)
2019
Exclusive arrival of Bench MDG1.
In addition to the integration of the PCR2.1 protocol via OBD and numerous other updates, the year 2019 was marked by the exclusive introduction of the Bench MDG1 protocol. This technological advancement offered impressive compatibility with the latest ECUs, thereby consolidating our position as a leader in R&D.
This exclusivity captured the attention of chiptuning professionals worldwide, propelling AutoTuner to the forefront of the international stage. It was undoubtedly that year that AutoTuner truly took off, forging a solid reputation in the chiptuning and engine repair industry.
2020
Datalogging & Bench.
But now you know that at Autotuner, we're all about obstacles. So in 2020, we continued our efforts by developing solutions for older protocols, while introducing new protocols such as VD56 and an exclusive solution for reprogramming the ZF8 VAG (AL552) to OBD.
Yet strangely (or not), the highlight of this year was the exclusive release of the VAG MDG1 protocol in OBD, compatible with ECUs equipped with TC298 and SPC5777M processors. And we weren't going to stop there: we also introduced datalogging and developed the EDC16 and MED9 bench, requiring an additional cable due to the absence of K-line on the BOOT connector of the AutoTuner.
2021
The story continues.
Our ambition machine had definitely been fired up. In 2021, we closed the gap on the expected classic protocols by adding numerous gearbox protocols, making AutoTuner the primary engine reprogramming tool for our customers. Our community particulary appreciated our solutions such as DCM7.1 in OBD and K-line management on ME7 and EDC15 protocols.
At the same time, the sale of ShifTech Engineering and its centers allowed us to strengthen our R&D efforts, opening new opportunities for chiptuning enthusiasts who wanted to continue the adventure and push back the boundaries with us.
2022
A new direction.
2022 has been marked in many ways, including a change of direction at board level, with the ambition of a complete overhaul of the support service. We also presented exclusive protocols like the Toyota Yaris GR, and cherry on the cake, the (controversial) early access of the Continental Simos 19, sparking lively debates.
Eventually, in line with our initial accessibility commitment, we granted Continental Simos 19 access to all our users. This remains a lasting exclusivity to this day.
2023
Ever more new protocols.
The year 2023 was rich in protocols addition, such as Bosch MSE8.0 or Delco T93, which are still in high demand, as well as the Continental GPEC2A revisited by AutoTuner, offering some of the fastest read and write speeds on the market.
2024
Ready and eager for what's next.
We now enter 2024 with a version that addresses several gaps in older protocols. We have diligently worked on these protocols, implementing numerous updates to adapt them to your current needs. One significant release this year, which required substantial effort from our team, includes the SID321 (Continental and Vitesco) as well as the EMS3140, 3141, 3160, and 3161. We are continuously preparing many more updates, so stay tuned...
2026
AutoTuner USA is Born
AutoTuner arrives in the United States. AutoTuner USA is formed by industry veterans from the largest tuning brands in the Americas to bring a true professional-grade tuning platform to the U.S. market.
Built by people who understand American tuners and customers, AutoTuner USA delivers local support, U.S.-based ECU unlocking, and domestic distribution, eliminating overseas shipping, long delays, and locked-down ecosystems. This marks the start of a faster, more open, and more powerful future for tuning across the Americas.
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AutoTuner, developed exclusively by our in-house team, offers a fast, unique, and user-friendly solution. Our technological expertise ensures reliability and trust. Driven by a passion for challenges and automobiles, we relentlessly pursue improvement and exceptional performance.
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