Continental SIMOS 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 18.6 and 18.10 are the Engine Control Modules used in 1.8/2.0 petrol engines mounted in:
- Audi: A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, Q3, Q2, Q5, Q7, S1, S3, TTS
- Cupra: Ateca
- Porsche: Macan
- Seat: Ibiza, Leon
- Skoda: Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb
- Volkswagen: Arteon, Atlas, Bettle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Polo, Scirocco, T-Roc, Tiguan, Touareg, Touran
Technical details
| MCU | Program Flash | Data Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Tricore TC1791 | 3MB | 192KB |
| Tricore TC1793 | 4MB | 192KB |
Available services
SIMOS 18.x IMMO-OFF
Disables the immobiliser in the ECU.
SIMOS 18.x clone
Creates a full clone, including calibration, software/coding/adaptation and full IMMO data.
SIMOS 18.x transfer
Allows complete transfer of IMMO data between SIMOS 18.x and MEDC17. Commonly used during engine conversions or swaps where the replacement ECU differs from the original unit. Supports both directions:
BCM2-SIMOS 18.1 synchronization
Synchronises SIMOS 18.1 with the vehicle’s BCM2 module. Required after ECU replacement, mismatch or when restoring immobiliser pairing.
Part numbers
All SIMOS 18.x part numbers are supported for IMMO-OFF, cloning and transfer services. The list below shows the most common variants:
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Notes
- 🔧 Full bench/boot read is required.
- ⚠️ Virtual/partial reads are not supported.
- ⚠️ Partially encrypted reads require MCU ID.
- ✅ Full checksum correction is included.