


Kess V3 Slave
Alientech KESS3 Slave tool. This is the “starter-friendly” version of the KESS3 system, ideal if you don’t want to edit maps yourself but still want to offer professional ECU/TCU remapping.
🔧 What is KESS3 Slave?
The Slave version of the Alientech KESS3 ECU & TCU programmer.
Same hardware as the Master tool, works via OBD, Bench, or Boot.
Reads and writes ECU/TCU files, but they are encrypted.
Files must be sent to your linked Master tuner/file service, who modifies them and returns them to you for writing.
Designed for tuners who want to focus on reading/writing only, without doing the map editing.
🛠 KESS3 Slave vs KESS3 Master
Slave Tool
Reads encrypted files only.
Requires a linked Master/file provider.
Lower startup cost.
Ideal for beginners or mobile tuners.
Master Tool
Reads open/unlocked files.
Lets you edit maps yourself (WinOLS, Swiftec, ECM Titanium).
Can use any file service.
More expensive, but gives total freedom.
⚡ Why Choose KESS3 Slave?
Cheaper startup than Master.
Same vehicle coverage (cars, vans, bikes, trucks, marine, agri).
Easy workflow: read, send file, receive modified file, write back.
Fast turnaround (depending on your Master/file service, often 15–60 minutes).
Perfect for mobile remapping businesses who don’t want to edit files themselves.
Can be upgraded to Master later if your business grows.
✅ Typical Workflow with KESS3 Slave
Connect to vehicle (OBD/Bench/Boot).
Read encrypted ECU/TCU file.
Send file to your Master tuner/file service.
Receive tuned file (still encrypted).
Write back to ECU/TCU.
Test drive & deliver to customer.
Alientech KESS3 Slave tool. This is the “starter-friendly” version of the KESS3 system, ideal if you don’t want to edit maps yourself but still want to offer professional ECU/TCU remapping.
🔧 What is KESS3 Slave?
The Slave version of the Alientech KESS3 ECU & TCU programmer.
Same hardware as the Master tool, works via OBD, Bench, or Boot.
Reads and writes ECU/TCU files, but they are encrypted.
Files must be sent to your linked Master tuner/file service, who modifies them and returns them to you for writing.
Designed for tuners who want to focus on reading/writing only, without doing the map editing.
🛠 KESS3 Slave vs KESS3 Master
Slave Tool
Reads encrypted files only.
Requires a linked Master/file provider.
Lower startup cost.
Ideal for beginners or mobile tuners.
Master Tool
Reads open/unlocked files.
Lets you edit maps yourself (WinOLS, Swiftec, ECM Titanium).
Can use any file service.
More expensive, but gives total freedom.
⚡ Why Choose KESS3 Slave?
Cheaper startup than Master.
Same vehicle coverage (cars, vans, bikes, trucks, marine, agri).
Easy workflow: read, send file, receive modified file, write back.
Fast turnaround (depending on your Master/file service, often 15–60 minutes).
Perfect for mobile remapping businesses who don’t want to edit files themselves.
Can be upgraded to Master later if your business grows.
✅ Typical Workflow with KESS3 Slave
Connect to vehicle (OBD/Bench/Boot).
Read encrypted ECU/TCU file.
Send file to your Master tuner/file service.
Receive tuned file (still encrypted).
Write back to ECU/TCU.
Test drive & deliver to customer.