Trucks · Actros
Mercedes-Benz Actros 1842 tuning file
12.8 L · 310 kW / 416 hp · Euro 5, Euro 6 · ECU CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2, CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2.1/2.2, CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO HDEP MCM2 +5
Stage 1, DTC and emission-related tuning files for the Mercedes-Benz Actros 1842, read and written with New Genius, Trasdata, KESS3. Exclusively for dealers and tuning professionals.
Machine data
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Actros 1842
- Series / type
- Actros
- Division
- Trucks
- Engine
- 12.8 L
- Rated power
- 310 kW · 421 PS · 416 hp
- Emission stage
- Euro 5, Euro 6
- ECU
- CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2, CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2.1/2.2, CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO HDEP MCM2, VDO HDEP MCM2.1, TEMIC PLD, Continental MCM2.1 D4, Temic ACM2.1, Temic DDE6
- Engine code
- OM471, OM471LA
KESS3 / Powergate
| Year | Version | ECU | KESS3 | Powergate | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1842 12.80L R6Engine OM471 | Continental MCM2.1 D4 | BENCH | – | – |
| 2012 | 1842 12.80L R6Engine OM471 | Temic ACM2.1 | BENCH | – | – |
| 2011 | 1842 12.8L R6Engine OM471LA | Temic DDE6 | BOOT | – | Clone |
Source: Alientech KESS3 / Powergate vehicle list, 14.10.2026. How KESS3 is used on off-highway machines.
New Genius / New Trasdata
| Year | Emission stage | ECU | New Genius (OBD) | New Trasdata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Euro 5 | CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2 | FLASH_0516 | bench mode · plugin 1942 / 543 |
| – | Euro 5 | CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2.1/2.2 | FLASH_0516 | bench mode · plugin 1029 / 1943 / 627 |
| 2012 | Euro 5 | CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO HDEP MCM2 | FLASH_0379 / | bench mode |
| 2012 | Euro 6 | CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO HDEP MCM2 | FLASH_0379 / | bench mode |
| 2012 | Euro 6 | VDO HDEP MCM2.1 | FLASH_0379 / | bench mode |
| 2012 | Euro 5 | TEMIC PLD | FLASH_0379 / | not listed |
| – | Euro 6 | CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO HDEP MCM2 | FLASH_0517 | bench mode |
| – | Euro 6 | VDO HDEP MCM2.1 | FLASH_0517 | bench mode |
Source: Dimsport application list, release 06.10.2026. Emission stages are shortened as in that list.
Other tools
- AutoTuner
- ECU family not listedMatched by ECU name against the AutoTuner compatibility list of 13.10.2026. Support differs by brand, so check before quoting. AutoTuner on agricultural and construction machines.
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