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CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 — Stage 1, DPF Off, Stage 2, DTC Off Solutions

The CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 ECU is used in car vehicles from brands such as AUDI, BENTLEY, CUPRA, PORSCHE, SEAT, SKODA, VOLKSWAGEN. The EcuPrime library holds verified solution files for this ECU family.

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Performance

Typical Stage 1 gains

+15–25%power gain
+15–25%torque gain
Petrol (turbo engines)engine type

Typical range; the exact figure depends on the vehicle's hardware and the file. Compatibility is measured at hex level when you upload it.

Operations

Available operations for this ECU

Stage 1Typical gains in power and torque with a livelier throttle response.DPF OffRegeneration cycles and DPF fault codes are disabled in the software.Stage 2Advanced calibration matched to hardware upgrades such as exhaust or intercooler.DTC OffOnly the selected fault codes are removed; other diagnostic functions stay in place.Vmax OffThe factory speed limiter is removed in the software.Decat / Catalyst OffCatalyst monitoring and related fault codes are switched off in the software.Lambda / O2 OffLambda (O2) sensor monitoring and related fault codes are switched off in the software.TVA OffThrottle valve actuator (TVA) control and related fault codes are switched off in the software.Pop & BangCalibration that adds exhaust pops and bangs on overrun.Stage 3Calibration for extensive hardware changes such as a larger or hybrid turbocharger.

Operations on emission systems are offered only for use permitted by local law (e.g. off-road / motorsport / export); responsibility lies with the user.

Operations

CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 operations in detail

CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 1

Software calibration that optimises the engine's power and torque maps within safe limits. Stage 1 is available for CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 with a verified solution in the library: upload your original file and the software enables it only if it fits your file. Petrol (turbo engines): +15–25% power gain, +15–25% torque gain.

By brand and ECU: VOLKSWAGEN CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 1 · AUDI CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 1 · SEAT CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 1 · SKODA CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 1 · CUPRA CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 1 · BENTLEY CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 1

Stage 1: all supported ECU families

CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 2

Stage 2 remap / Stage 2 tune software for hardware-upgraded engines: upload, pick, download. Stage 2 is available for CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 with a verified solution in the library: upload your original file and the software enables it only if it fits your file.

By brand and ECU: VOLKSWAGEN CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 2 · AUDI CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 2 · PORSCHE CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 2 · SEAT CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 2 · SKODA CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Stage 2

Stage 2: all supported ECU families

CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Lambda Off

Lambda off (O2 off / O2 sensor delete) software: upload your ECU file, pick, download. Lambda Off is available for CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 with a verified solution in the library: upload your original file and the software enables it only if it fits your file.

By brand and ECU: SEAT CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Lambda Off

Lambda Off: all supported ECU families

CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 TVA Off

TVA off (throttle valve actuator delete) software: upload your ECU file, pick, download. TVA Off is available for CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 with a verified solution in the library: upload your original file and the software enables it only if it fits your file.

By brand and ECU: VOLKSWAGEN CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 TVA Off

TVA Off: all supported ECU families

CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Pop & Bang

Pops & bangs (pop and bang / crackle map) software: upload your ECU file, pick, download. Pop & Bang is available for CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 with a verified solution in the library: upload your original file and the software enables it only if it fits your file.

By brand and ECU: VOLKSWAGEN CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Pop & Bang · CUPRA CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Pop & Bang · AUDI CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Pop & Bang · SEAT CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Pop & Bang · SKODA CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 Pop & Bang

Pop & Bang: all supported ECU families

Brands

Brands using this ECU

VOLKSWAGENCar · Stage 1, DPF Off, Stage 2 +6AUDICar · Stage 1, DPF Off, Stage 2 +4CUPRACar · Stage 1, Pop & BangSEATCar · Stage 1, Stage 2, Decat / Catalyst Off +2SKODACar · Stage 1, Stage 2, Vmax Off +1BENTLEYCar · Stage 1PORSCHECar · Stage 1, Stage 2, Vmax Off +1

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Frequently asked questions

Can Stage 1 be done on CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18?

Yes. The EcuPrime library has a verified Stage 1 solution for CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18. When you upload your original file, compatibility is measured at hex level.

Can DPF Off be done on CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18?

Yes. The EcuPrime library has a verified DPF Off solution for CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18. When you upload your original file, compatibility is measured at hex level.

Can EGR Off be done on CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18?

There is currently no verified EGR Off solution for CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 in the library. You can upload your file and leave a request; we notify you when it is added.

Which brands use the CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 ECU?

VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI, CUPRA, SEAT, SKODA, BENTLEY, in car vehicles. The links in the brand table lead to each brand's own list of operations.

How many credits does a CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18 job cost?

A module job costs 1 credit and Stage 1 costs 2 credits; no credit is charged if no result is delivered. Stage 1 + 1 module costs 3 credits; each further module +1 credit.

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