- The same
They are the same internally.
– Kess v2 5.017 is the newest version and the sellers claim to support more 140 protocols including Line, KAN, EDC17 and MED17 and for Ford J1850
– Both version allows users to connect internet during operation and won’t be locked any more.
-Compatible with cars, trucks, tractors, bikes.
-Unlimited tokens (the former version is token limited)
– No reset button
– No USB dongle
- The different: PCB color
Kess V2 Master 5.017 china red pcb with best quality components, it follows:
Red board
- use of imported Japanese Murata NFE61PT472C1H9L filters.
2.8x WFs = Infineon, BCR112 NPN Digital Transistor
3.7x 27E = ON Semiconductor NUP2105LT1G
4.8x 6DW = NXP BC817215 NPN Bipolar Transistor
5.3x A6c = MMUN2113LT1G / MMUN2113LT3G check your ktag PCB may already have 3 x A6c
6.2x K5B = BC807-25-7-F PNP Bipolar Transistor
src: http://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/kess-5017-red-pcb-firmware.html
- Kess V2 v5.017 eu version green pcb
SRC: http://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/kess-v2-green-pcb-firmware-5017.html
- Kesss V2 master 5.017 EU clone purple PCB
src: http://mhhauto.com/Thread-EU-KESS-KTAG-NEW-PCB-S-FOR-2016-SPECIAL-SALE-THIS-WEEK
Of course, neither China clone nor EU clone is original one, if you have big budget, buy original here http://www.alientech-tools.com/en/kessv2/.
Actually, china clone Kess V2 v5.017 in red pcb or green pcb works fine via plugging kess 5.017 into the OBD port of vehicle. Take some test reports for example:
edc15/16/17 basics work fine.. Kline an Can ok
lot of denso ok ,tested today on 2016 navarra 2.5L 144hp (7059) all fine..via OBD of course (check ktag for jtag,tricore and others… )
(The EDC17 made by OBD are Audi, bmw and renault without Tp)
Kess accept virtual read i test on AUDI A5 2.0 TDI 143hp 2013 EDC17CP46. it”s ok by obd
ksuite Sw reset token when open, same as all kess 5.017 or new ktag 7.020/26 Fw.
Berlingo 9HX: only readID from engineand works ok
PSA Bosch EDC 16: read ok
Skoda Octavia 1.9 AXR EDC15: read ok
BMW EDC17CP02: OBD write ok
BMW EDC15: OBD read/write ok
Ford Mondeo SID206: read/write ok
K-line and CAN both OK
VW EDC17CP14: read/write with tricore module
2008 Sprinters with Edc16:no issues
KESS V5.017 can support car/truck/tractor/Bike…support both 12V and 24V vehicle..and newer vehicles
KESS V5.017 has no token limited for all compatible vehicles
KESS V5.017 has no grey protocols ..full protocols such as EDC17/k-line/DSG/DQ200 DQ250 DQ500 Gearbox/ST10….
KESS V5.017 read and write ECUs via OBD easily, Do not need to disassemble ECU…more user-friendly than KTAG V7.020
KESS V5.017 do connect internet…Online operation..no need disable the network connection on purpose before use
To be continued…
KESS V5.017 installation video:
Done.