How to make MPPS V16 work?

Recently I have got myself the MPPS V16 ECU programmer tool to play with. As it turned out, with right installation it is possible, contrary to the popular belief, to get it working with as many car as possible. So, I decided to share the instructions, which hopefully is helpful to someone.

Equipment:

MPPS V16 ECU Chip Tuning for EDC15 EDC16 EDC17. I bought mine from OBD365 79USD. The tool was shipped by DHL, arrived 10 days after I ordered it. It came with a 16 pin connector, and a mini CD with drivers and software. Mine was advertised as "Newest version for EDC15 EDC16 EDC17 inkl CHECKSUM". The "newest" refers to the version of bundled software rather than the firmware.
A laptop running Windows XP sp2. If you do not have Windows XP, you can ask the seller for the software. The tool can only work on XP system.
The content of bundled CD:

The MPPS V16 software can also be found on the internet as well:

Installation steps:

Step 1: Plug the 16pin connector into cars OBD port, which usually locates under dashboard on the drivers side, and connect its USB cable to the laptop.

Step 2: Put MPPS V16 CD into your computer, and open the new disk.

Step 3: Install MPPS update file.

1) Run MPPS update file

2) Select the language

3) Click "Next" and accept the terms of licensee agreement. Wait a few minutes and let the computer receive system information and install autoupdator.exe.

4) Click "Finish".

Step 4: Copy "loader" in the CD and paste it to the desktop

Step 5: Delete the shortcut "MPPS" on the desktop.

Step 6: Complete the Found New Hardware Wizard

1) Open "Found New Hardware Wizard" window.

2) Follow the instructions.

3) Finish installation of software for "Amt Flash"


Step 7: Make sure MPPS driver is successfully installed

Click "My Computer" – "Manage" – "Device Manager" – "Universal Serial Bus controllers". If you see “Amt Flash”, it means the driver is successfully installed.

Step 8: Open the MPPS application software.

1) Open "loader"

2) Choose from Local Disk (C), open the file folder "MPPS", choose MPPS

3) Select Language, car Make, car Model and ECU type.

4) Click "EDC ID (F1)".

5) Click "Read".

6) Click "Write".

Note on installation:

Disable or close the anti-virus software on the laptop before installing the software. The software is virus-free, but could be damaged by anti-virus software by accident.

Performance:

I have tested the tool on an Audi A3 with 1.0L Bosch ME7.1 K Line and 10 other vehicles with EDC16, EDC17, MED9.x, Siemens PPD1 / x, EDC15 and ME7 chip, all work ok.

Advantage:
After playing more, I find this MPPS V16 is quite user-friendly as it needs no chip soldering, which is very easy to operate to those users who are not familiar with soldering technique. Besides, it is available with more languages than other ECU programmers such as KWP2000 plus.

Note:
It supports Windows XP only. It would be better if it can work on Win7 and Win8.
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