Supported setups
The official manual splits compatibility across separate lists: supported gearboxes, supported cars, supported ECUs, and supported CAN selectors. This page brings the technical specifications and compatibility matrices together in one place.
Supported gearboxes & mechatronic modifications
| Gearbox Model | Mechatronic PCB & Modification | Harness / Pinout Notes | Base Map Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 8HP45 / 8HP50 / 8HP70 / 8HP75 | Standard 8HP PCB (or solder links) | Standard 8HP round connector pinout | Bundled base maps |
| BMW 8HP51 / 8HP76 | Standard Gen 2/3 PCB | Standard 8HP round connector pinout | Use 8HP50 / 8HP75 base map |
| BMW 8HP90 / 8HP95 | Standard 8HP PCB (Solenoid 8 = 10.5Ω) | Standard 8HP round connector pinout | download.turbolamik.eu |
| Audi 8HP55 (With Mechanical Cable) | Special PCB (PLYTKI-AUDI-2) — valve body has 2 fewer solenoids | Add missing internal harness wires; different TCU-to-gearbox pinout | download.turbolamik.eu |
| Audi 8HP55 (Electronic Selector) | Standard PCB (PLYTKI-AUDI-1) | Add missing internal harness wires; standard BMW pinout | download.turbolamik.eu |
| Audi 8HP65 / 8HP95 (Gen 2/3) | Standard PCB | Add missing internal harness wires; alternate TCU-to-gearbox pinout | download.turbolamik.eu |
| Dodge / Jeep 8HP (45/70/90) | Standard 8HP PCB | Standard round connector; CAN Type 81 | Bundled / custom |
[!IMPORTANT] Audi 8HP55 Cable Warning: If your Audi 8HP55 has a mechanical P/R/N/D cable selector on the side, the valve body has two fewer hydraulic valves/solenoids. It requires the specific Audi mechanical modification board (
PLYTKI-AUDI-2). Installing a standard BMW board will cause solenoid open-circuit errors.
Supported CAN selectors & shifters
| Selector Type | Protocol / CAN Type | Pinout & Connection Details | Tested Part Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW F-Series 10-Pin | CAN1 Type = 32 | Pin 1 (+12V Ign), Pin 2 (GND), Pin 9 (CAN High), Pin 10 (CAN Low) | GW 7 848612-02 (DCT), 9 296906-01, 9 296905-01 (RHD), 9 296897-01 (RHD), 9 296904-01 |
| BMW F-Series 8-Pin | CAN1 Type = 32 | Pin 1 (+12V Ign), Pin 2 (GND), Pin 7 (CAN High), Pin 8 (CAN Low) | 9 251 186-01 |
| BMW G-Series / Supra 10-Pin | CAN1 Type = 36 | Pin 1 (+12V Ign), Pin 2 (GND), Pin 5 (CAN High), Pin 6 (CAN Low) | Factory G-Series / A90 shifters |
| VAG / DSG Electronic Shifter | Dedicated CAN | CAN1 High / Low + switched +12V power (added in firmware 10.77) | Factory Audi/VW DSG electronic selectors |
| BMW E60 LCI 6HP28 6-Pin | CAN1 Type = 30 | Pin 1 (+12V Ign), Pin 2 (GND), Pin 3 (CAN High), Pin 4 (CAN Low) | E60/E61 LCI electronic shifter |
| BMW X1 E84 | CAN1 Type = 30 | Pin 1 (+12V Ign), Pin 2 (GND), Pin 7 (CAN High), Pin 8 (CAN Low) | GW 9 260295 |
| Land Rover Rotary Selector | Dedicated CAN | CAN1 High / Low + switched +12V power | Jaguar / Land Rover rotary dial |
| Dodge Rotary Selector | CAN1 Type = 81 | CAN1 High / Low + switched +12V power | Dodge RAM / Charger / Challenger |
| CAN Keypads (Blink / Ecumaster) | CANopen (125k or 500k) | 4, 5, 6, or 8-key keypads mapped to P/R/N/D/M and programs | Blink Marine / Ecumaster Keypads |
| PMC Sequential Shifter | 3-Wire Analog | Brown: +5V (Pin 61), Blue: GND (Pin 16), Black: Signal (Pin 36/37) | PMC Motorsport Shifter |
| DCT Sequential Shifter | 3-Wire Switch | Brown: Ground Signal, Black: Shift Sw 1 (Away), Blue: Shift Sw 2 (Towards) | BMW M-DCT Shifter |
| Audi 5HP/6HP Cord Selector | Multi-Wire Switch | Pins 55 (Brake), 10 (Drive/TT), 36 (TT+), 37 (TT-), 17 (GND), 35 (+12V), 70 (Light) | Factory Audi cable shifters |
| Analog 0–5V / Switching | Analog Ladder | Voltage or ground resistor steps for custom shifters | Custom pushbuttons / ladders |
CAN Keypad (CANopen) LED backlight color index
When configuring Blink Marine or Ecumaster CAN Keypads in Map Studio, the 8 available LED status backlight colors are indexed as follows:
- 1: Red
- 2: Green
- 3: Amber / Orange
- 4: Blue
- 5: Violet / Purple
- 6: Cyan / Aqua
- 7: White / Light Blue
- 8: Yellow
OEM vehicle CAN profile ID matrix
When integrating the TCU into factory vehicle CAN networks on CAN2:
| Car Profile ID | Vehicle / Protocol | Integration Features & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Audi 5HP (B5, C5) | Reads RPM, TPS, MAP; broadcasts gear & telemetry |
| 21 | Audi 6HP | Full CAN integration with Audi 6HP chassis |
| 30 | BMW 6HP Exx (E9x, E6x, E8x) | PT-CAN integration: Instrument cluster gear, ABS wheel speeds, paddles, sport button |
| 31 | BMW E46, E39, X5 (E53), X3 (E83) | Factory cluster and CANbus engine data |
| 32 | BMW F-Series (F2x, F3x, F8x) | FEM / DME integration and electronic shifter support |
| 33 | BMW E46 SMG | SMG chassis CAN integration |
| 34 | BMW E38 (5HP) | No torque on CAN — requires external MAP sensor wiring |
| 35 | BMW F-Series DCT | Factory F-Series DCT chassis integration |
| 36 | BMW G-Series / Toyota Supra MK5 | Factory G-Series / A90 CAN integration |
| 40 | Nissan 350Z | Read Only engine telemetry |
| 42 | Nissan 370Z | Read Only engine telemetry |
| 50 | Mercedes 5G-Tronic | Mercedes CAN stream integration |
| 51 | Mercedes OM606 | Mercedes diesel CAN stream integration |
| 52 | Mercedes 7G-Tronic | Mercedes 7G-Tronic chassis integration |
Hardware swap notes from the field
- Pick the box by power: Under ~500 hp, 8HP45/50. Above that, 8HP70/75. The 45 is not recommended past ~500 hp (roughly 350 whp in a heavy car).
- Cooler ports differ: Factory E9x/6HP lines are 10 mm; the 8HP70 takes 17.5 mm and the 8HP45/90 take 18 mm fittings. Run AN lines to a dedicated cooler.
- Jeep boxes have weak output splines: 30.5 mm versus 34.7 mm on BMW boxes (SRT8 box included).
- Mount the TCU inside the cabin, dry (glove box or behind the center console). It is not sealed for engine-bay mounting.
- Avoid cheap plastic oil pans. Aftermarket plastic pans frequently warp or leak internally, starving line pressure and burning clutches.