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 clone
Creates a full ECU clone, including calibration, software/coding/adaptation and full IMMO data.
Order cloning for SIMOS 18.xSIMOS 18.x transfer
Allows complete transfer of IMMO data between different ECU families and ECU models. Commonly used during engine conversions or swaps where the replacement ECU differs from the original unit.
SIMOS 18.x synchronization
Synchronizes the ECU with the vehicle’s immo master module to restore proper immo operation. Required after ECU replacement, module mismatch or when restoring immo 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:
Notes
- 🔧 Full bench/boot read is required.
- ⚠️ Virtual/partial reads are not supported.
- ⚠️ Partially encrypted reads require MCU ID.
- ✅ Full checksum correction is included.