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Mercedes-Benz Actros 2542 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 +2

Stage 1, DTC and emission-related tuning files for the Mercedes-Benz Actros 2542, read and written with New Genius, Trasdata, KESS3. Exclusively for dealers and tuning professionals.

Machine data

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Actros 2542
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 DDE6
Engine code
OM471LA

KESS3 / Powergate

YearVersionECUKESS3PowergateFunctions
20112542 12.80L R6Engine OM471LATemic DDE6BOOT–Clone

Source: Alientech KESS3 / Powergate vehicle list, 14.10.2026. How KESS3 is used on off-highway machines.

New Genius / New Trasdata

YearEmission stageECUNew Genius (OBD)New Trasdata
2016Euro 5CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2FLASH_0516bench mode · plugin 1942 / 543
2020Euro 5CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2.1/2.2not listedbench mode · plugin 628
2020Euro 5CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO ACM2.1/2.2FLASH_0516bench mode · plugin 1029 / 1943 / 627
2015Euro 5CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO HDEP MCM2FLASH_0517bench mode · plugin 1941 / 542
2015Euro 6CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO HDEP MCM2FLASH_0517bench mode · plugin 1941 / 542
2020Euro 6CONTINENTAL-SIEMENS-VDO HDEP MCM2FLASH_0517bench mode
2020Euro 6VDO HDEP MCM2.1FLASH_0517bench 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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