Siemens Simos PCR2.1 Tuning Software
Simos PCR2.1 is the Siemens/Continental common-rail diesel ECU on VAG's 2.0 TDI EA288 engines. DaVinci Deluxe · Cloud Edition handles read/write/edit with full Stage 1, DPF off, EGR delete and AdBlue removal templates.
About Siemens Simos PCR2.1
Siemens Simos PCR2.1 (also branded as VDO/Continental) is a 32-bit common-rail diesel ECU. Hardware variants PCR2.1.1, PCR2.1.2, PCR2.1.5. Found on EA288 family (2.0 TDI 110/150/184/240).
Vehicles using Siemens Simos PCR2.1
What you can do with Siemens Simos PCR2.1
Stage 1 / Stage 2
+30-50 HP on EA288 2.0 TDI
DPF off
Full DPF disable with regen logic removed
EGR delete
Hard EGR removal
AdBlue / SCR off
NOx sensor + urea injection bypass
Particulate sensor delete
For markets without DPF requirement
Read / write protocols supported
- 📡 OBD via KESS3 / Autotuner / FoxFlash
- 📡 Boot/bench mode (TC1796)
- 📡 Locked variants need BSL
DaVinci Deluxe · Cloud Edition is the ECU file editor — pair it with any modern flasher (KESS3, Autotuner, FoxFlash, MagicMotorsport, ATAG, etc.).
Frequently asked questions
EA288 evo (newer) — same ECU?
EA288 evo (2018+) uses Simos PCR2.2 and PCR2.3. PCR2.1 is the original platform — supported. PCR2.2/2.3 on roadmap.
Is AdBlue removal effective on EA288?
Yes — full SCR shutdown including NOx sensor logic. For off-road / export markets only.
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