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| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Summary Executive Summary & Purpose | What a factory DAMOS actually contains, and what this manual is for. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 325 |
| 2 | Bosch Project Taxonomy Bosch Internal Project Taxonomy & Engineering File Naming Schema | Decoding 8-character filenames, the EPK, VAG/Bosch part numbers, and four real files. | 8 | 2 | 27 | 6,573 |
| 3 | Benchmark Calibrations Detailed Analysis of Primary Focus Calibrations | File-level deconstruction of the seven benchmark calibrations, and MAP linearisation. | 1 | 2 | 26 | 1,694 |
| 4 | DAMOS-to-ECU Matrix Master DAMOS-to-ECU Mapping Matrix | The master matrix: every DAMOS mapped to its ECU, HW number, SW number and car. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 709 |
What a factory DAMOS actually contains, and what this manual is for.
Decoding 8-character filenames, the EPK, VAG/Bosch part numbers, and four real files.
File-level deconstruction of the seven benchmark calibrations, and MAP linearisation.
The master matrix: every DAMOS mapped to its ECU, HW number, SW number and car.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cross-Flash Clusters Cross-Flash & Sibling Compatibility Clusters | Sibling clusters and what will actually cross-flash, plus KWP2000 and seed-key. | 3 | 1 | 14 | 2,211 |
| 6 | Memory Geometry & Axes Memory Geometry, Axis Decoding & Address Offset Rules | Flash mirroring, inline vs shared axes, and the 40-map cross-calibration offset table. | 1 | 2 | 42 | 995 |
| 7 | DFPM & Emissions Strategy Diagnostic Fault Path Manager (DFPM) Cross-Reference & Emissions Strategy | DFPM locations, the ESKONF bitmask, and a two-tier emissions delete strategy. | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1,055 |
Sibling clusters and what will actually cross-flash, plus KWP2000 and seed-key.
Flash mirroring, inline vs shared axes, and the 40-map cross-calibration offset table.
DFPM locations, the ESKONF bitmask, and a two-tier emissions delete strategy.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Engineering Recommendations Summary & Engineering Recommendations | The engineering recommendations distilled from the whole document. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 170 |
| 9 | Donor ECU Conversion Converting Non-Transverse Donor ECUs (8E0, 4B0, 8D0, 8N0, 06B) to 06A Transverse AWP Specifications | Converting 8E0 / 4B0 / 8D0 / 8N0 / 06B donors to transverse AWP specification. | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1,804 |
| 10 | Serial EEPROM & Immo Bosch ME7.5 Serial EEPROM (ST 95040 / 95080) Memory Architecture, Reverse-Engineered Map & Hex Editing Guide | The 512-byte immo EEPROM, page by page, with a working checksum fixer. | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2,304 |
| 11 | Flash Checksum Hierarchy Bosch ME7.5 Main Flash Checksum Hierarchy & Integrity Algorithms | The three checksum tiers, the block descriptor table, and a standalone fixer. | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1,142 |
| 55 | Flash Map & Task Tree Complete Flash Memory Map, Sector Relocation Table & Master Function Call Tree | Complete flash topology, sector table, and the real-time task call tree. | 0 | 2 | 12 | 809 |
The engineering recommendations distilled from the whole document.
Converting 8E0 / 4B0 / 8D0 / 8N0 / 06B donors to transverse AWP specification.
The 512-byte immo EEPROM, page by page, with a working checksum fixer.
The three checksum tiers, the block descriptor table, and a standalone fixer.
Complete flash topology, sector table, and the real-time task call tree.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | RAM Logging & .ecu Files High-Speed RAM Logging & Automated ME7Logger .ecu File Generation | C167CR RAM layout, the 25 channels worth logging, and generating an .ecu file. | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1,251 |
| 13 | 121-Pin Harness 121-Pin Wiring Harness Cross-Reference & Platform Repinning Matrix | The 121-pin harness, platform divergences, and a full repin matrix. | 1 | 1 | 28 | 1,385 |
| 20 | Bench Flashing & BSL Bench Flashing Harness Schematics, Bootmode Recovery & C167 Bootstrap Loader Architecture | Bench harness, power sequencing, and recovering a bricked ECU over BSL. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 864 |
| 23 | Drivetrain CAN Bus Drivetrain CAN Bus Architecture, Frame Bitfields & Cluster Gateway Protocol | CAN frame bitfields, the gateway, and a standalone engine-swap emulator. | 0 | 1 | 10 | 780 |
| 35 | High-Speed Logging High-Speed Serial Datalogging Engine & Real-Time Telemetry GUI Interfacing | KWP2000 $2C packet budgeting, FTDI latency, and a 50 Hz streaming client. | 0 | 1 | 9 | 915 |
| 36 | Engine Speed Sensing Engine Speed & Crankshaft Position Acquisition: 60-2 VR Sensor G28 & Cam Sync Architecture | The 60-2 reluctor, zero-crossing capture, cam sync, and high-rpm tooth loss. | 0 | 1 | 3 | 847 |
| 45 | Pattern Matching & XDF Porting Automated Binary Pattern Matching & XDF Definition Porting Engine | Fuzzy binary signature matching and a standalone XDF porting engine. | 0 | 1 | 12 | 936 |
C167CR RAM layout, the 25 channels worth logging, and generating an .ecu file.
The 121-pin harness, platform divergences, and a full repin matrix.
Bench harness, power sequencing, and recovering a bricked ECU over BSL.
CAN frame bitfields, the gateway, and a standalone engine-swap emulator.
KWP2000 $2C packet budgeting, FTDI latency, and a 50 Hz streaming client.
The 60-2 reluctor, zero-crossing capture, cam sync, and high-rpm tooth loss.
Fuzzy binary signature matching and a standalone XDF porting engine.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Injector Mathematics Fueling & Injector Calibration Mathematics for Performance Upgrades | Injector scaling, voltage-dependent dead time, and minimum pulse width. | 3 | 1 | 8 | 876 |
| 21 | Cold Start Enrichment Cold Start Enrichment, Catalyst Heating & After-Start Decay Dynamics | The four stages of cold start and retuning them for big injectors or E85. | 2 | 0 | 13 | 839 |
| 42 | Wall Wetting & Transients Transient Fueling & Dynamic Intake Wall Wetting Physics (WANDFILM) | Phase-equilibrium wall-film physics and retuning transient fueling. | 0 | 1 | 3 | 835 |
| 56 | Fuel Pumps & Rail Pressure Fuel Pump Control, Return vs. Returnless Fuel Systems & High-Flow In-Tank Pump Sizing (EKP / FPAMP) | Fuel pump control, return vs returnless rails, and high-flow pump sizing. | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1,086 |
Injector scaling, voltage-dependent dead time, and minimum pulse width.
The four stages of cold start and retuning them for big injectors or E85.
Phase-equilibrium wall-film physics and retuning transient fueling.
Fuel pump control, return vs returnless rails, and high-flow pump sizing.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | E-Gas Throttle Control Electronic Throttle Body (E-Gas) Servo Control & Large Throttle Body Scaling Architecture | E-Gas plausibility, throttle-body scaling, and the mandatory VCDS realign. | 1 | 1 | 5 | 683 |
| 24 | Flex-Fuel / Ethanol Flex-Fuel (Ethanol Content Sensor) Hardware Integration & Real-Time Blend Architecture | Ethanol sensor hardware, the C167 blending routine, and interpolation formulas. | 0 | 1 | 3 | 703 |
| 31 | MAFless / Speed Density Speed Density & Alpha-N MAFless Conversion Architecture (FRLFN / MDNORM) | Converting to speed density: FRLFN rescaling, trim unlocking, fault suppression. | 0 | 1 | 19 | 670 |
| 43 | Intake Resonance (SRU) Dual-Runner Variable Intake Flaps & Resonance Manifold Tuning (SRU) | Helmholtz resonance in the intake, SRU maps, and turbo conversion deletes. | 0 | 1 | 3 | 690 |
E-Gas plausibility, throttle-body scaling, and the mandatory VCDS realign.
Ethanol sensor hardware, the C167 blending routine, and interpolation formulas.
Converting to speed density: FRLFN rescaling, trim unlocking, fault suppression.
Helmholtz resonance in the intake, SRU maps, and turbo conversion deletes.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Knock Control & BTS Knock Detection Signal Processing & Component Thermal Protection Architecture | Piezo knock filtering, retard dynamics, the ATR model and BTS enrichment. | 1 | 1 | 11 | 714 |
| 26 | Wideband O2 & CJ125 Wideband O2 Sensor Control & Bosch CJ125 ASIC Operation Architecture (LSU 4.2) | LSU 4.2 diffusion physics, the CJ125 pinout, and closed-loop troubleshooting. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 742 |
| 29 | Dwell & Ignition Coils Ignition Dwell Control, Dwell Maps & 2.0T FSI / R8 Coil Pack Conversions | Coil saturation, dwell maps, and converting to an R8 2.0T FSI coil pack. | 2 | 1 | 0 | 572 |
| 37 | Knock Sensor Recalibration Knock Sensor Recalibration for Forged Pistons & Solid Engine Mounts | Why forged pistons and solid mounts cause false knock, and how to re-gate it. | 0 | 1 | 7 | 647 |
Piezo knock filtering, retard dynamics, the ATR model and BTS enrichment.
LSU 4.2 diffusion physics, the CJ125 pinout, and closed-loop troubleshooting.
Coil saturation, dwell maps, and converting to an R8 2.0T FSI coil pack.
Why forged pistons and solid mounts cause false knock, and how to re-gate it.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Boost Control & LDR PID Boost Control Closed-Loop PID & Wastegate Linearization Architecture | N75 operation, the LDR PID chain, and recalibrating a stiffer wastegate. | 0 | 1 | 10 | 768 |
| 38 | External Wastegates Electronic Boost Control via External Dual-Port Wastegates & 4-Port Solenoids | 4-port solenoid pneumatic physics and the full LDR recalibration for it. | 0 | 1 | 5 | 773 |
| 48 | Altitude & Turbo Protection High-Altitude Atmospheric Pressure Compensation & Turbocharger Over-Speed Protection (FHO / KLDHAP / LDPBN) | Altitude compensation, compressor maps, and turbo over-speed protection. | 2 | 2 | 5 | 788 |
| 51 | EGT Model & Component Protection Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Physical Model & Component Thermal Protection (ATR / TABG / TABGBTS) | The differential EGT observer, Bauteileschutz, and why dyno tuning breaks it. | 1 | 1 | 7 | 998 |
| 53 | Cooling Fans & Thermostat Electronic Cooling Fan Control & Dynamic Coolant Temperature Modeling (KFK / FRLFKT / FANPWM) | Coolant sensing, the fan module, and mapped thermostats with torque reserve. | 1 | 1 | 7 | 788 |
N75 operation, the LDR PID chain, and recalibrating a stiffer wastegate.
4-port solenoid pneumatic physics and the full LDR recalibration for it.
Altitude compensation, compressor maps, and turbo over-speed protection.
The differential EGT observer, Bauteileschutz, and why dyno tuning breaks it.
Coolant sensing, the fan module, and mapped thermostats with torque reserve.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | VVT Cam Phasing Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Dynamic Cam Phasing & Scavenging Architecture | NWST cam phasing, scavenging, and the engagement windows that exploit it. | 2 | 0 | 4 | 742 |
| 41 | Idle Speed Control Closed-Loop Idle Speed Control (LLR) & Auxiliary Air Architecture | Dual-path idle control and recalibrating it for aggressive high-lift cams. | 0 | 1 | 4 | 766 |
| 44 | High-Lift Camshafts Aftermarket High-Lift Camshaft Tuning & Dynamic VVT Overlap Bounds | Camshaft profiles, valve-to-valve interference, and the software protocol for them. | 1 | 1 | 6 | 757 |
NWST cam phasing, scavenging, and the engagement windows that exploit it.
Dual-path idle control and recalibrating it for aggressive high-lift cams.
Camshaft profiles, valve-to-valve interference, and the software protocol for them.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Torque Model & Inversion Bosch ME7.5 Torque Management Model, Inverse Maps & Plausibility Architecture | KFMIRL vs KFMIOP, the inversion rule, and why E-Gas goes limp. | 0 | 1 | 14 | 916 |
| 32 | Anti-Jerk Damping Anti-Jerk Filter & Driveline Oscillation Damping Calibration (ARMIN / KFFDLGO) | Single-mass flywheel resonance and the ARMIN / KFFDLGO damping recalibration. | 0 | 1 | 9 | 713 |
| 33 | Transmission Interfacing Automatic & Tiptronic Transmission Interfacing: CAN Shift Torques & Manual Swaps | Shift-torque coordination over CAN and a full manual transmission swap. | 0 | 1 | 5 | 766 |
| 59 | Brake & Clutch Interlocks Clutch Pedal & Brake Switch Dual-Plausibility Safety Interlocks (BREMS / FBA / GRA) | Brake and clutch plausibility interlocks, and unlocking left-foot braking. | 1 | 1 | 7 | 852 |
KFMIRL vs KFMIOP, the inversion rule, and why E-Gas goes limp.
Single-mass flywheel resonance and the ARMIN / KFFDLGO damping recalibration.
Shift-torque coordination over CAN and a full manual transmission swap.
Brake and clutch plausibility interlocks, and unlocking left-foot braking.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Diverter Valve N249 Diverter Valve N249 Electro-Pneumatic Subsystem & Bypass Deletes | The N249 electro-pneumatic plumbing and a clean bypass that stores no DTCs. | 0 | 1 | 6 | 691 |
| 28 | EVAP & Leak Detection Pump Evaporative Emissions (EVAP): Leak Detection Pump (LDP V144) vs. DMTL Architecture | The V144 leak-detection pump cycle and how to delete it without leaving codes. | 0 | 1 | 7 | 795 |
| 46 | Secondary Air Injection Secondary Air Injection (SAI) System Physics, Diagnostics, and Software Elimination (SLS / MSLRE) | SAI chemistry, the diagnostic flow test, and a three-layer software elimination. | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1,143 |
| 47 | EGR & Backpressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation (AGR) / Internal Scavenging Overlap & Exhaust Backpressure Modeling (BGMS) | Internal EGR thermodynamics, the BGMS backpressure model, and big-turbo retuning. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 854 |
| 49 | Tank Ventilation (N80) Fuel Tank Ventilation / Evaporative Purge Solenoid (N80) Dynamic Fuel Trimming (TE / FTE) | Purge valve dynamics, the FTE vapour observer, and deleting it for track use. | 2 | 1 | 4 | 841 |
| 50 | Misfire Detection In-Cylinder Combustion Diagnostics, Misfire Detection Mechanics & Rough Running Index (LUE / MDI) | Segment-time misfire detection and the lightweight-flywheel false positive. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,001 |
| 52 | Rear O2 & Catalyst Dual-Oxygen Sensor Aging, Catalyst Efficiency Diagnostics & Rear O2 Elimination (KAVS / CDKAT / MINKAT) | Catalyst oxygen storage, the rear-lambda trim loop, and rear O2 elimination. | 1 | 1 | 5 | 879 |
The N249 electro-pneumatic plumbing and a clean bypass that stores no DTCs.
The V144 leak-detection pump cycle and how to delete it without leaving codes.
SAI chemistry, the diagnostic flow test, and a three-layer software elimination.
Internal EGR thermodynamics, the BGMS backpressure model, and big-turbo retuning.
Purge valve dynamics, the FTE vapour observer, and deleting it for track use.
Segment-time misfire detection and the lightweight-flywheel false positive.
Catalyst oxygen storage, the rear-lambda trim loop, and rear O2 elimination.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Code Hooks & Patching C167CR Assembly Disassembly, Code Hooks & Custom Firmware Patching | Memory segments, code caves, and five working firmware patches in assembly. | 3 | 1 | 19 | 1,527 |
| 30 | Water-Methanol Injection Water-Methanol Injection (WMI) Progressive Control via Spare Pin 116 PWM Driver | Driving spare pin 116 as a progressive WMI solenoid with hard failsafes. | 0 | 1 | 4 | 708 |
| 54 | Launch Control & Anti-Lag High-Performance Engine Launch Control, Anti-Lag (ALS) & Rolling Launch Firmware Patches | 2-step launch control, rally anti-lag, and rolling launch firmware. | 0 | 1 | 6 | 839 |
| 58 | Vehicle Speed & Boost by Gear Vehicle Speed Sensing (VSS), Gear Ratio Detection & Gear-Dependent Boost Limiting (VFZG / GANG / LDRXNZ) | Vehicle speed sensing, gear detection, and progressive boost-by-gear tables. | 1 | 1 | 7 | 813 |
Memory segments, code caves, and five working firmware patches in assembly.
Driving spare pin 116 as a progressive WMI solenoid with hard failsafes.
2-step launch control, rally anti-lag, and rolling launch firmware.
Vehicle speed sensing, gear detection, and progressive boost-by-gear tables.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | PCB Repair & IC Pinouts Bosch ME7.5 PCB Component-Level Schematics, IC Pinouts & Hardware Repair Guide | PCB silicon map, IC pinouts, and safe rework of the 30344 smart driver. | 1 | 2 | 10 | 803 |
| 39 | Harness Fabrication Motorsport Wiring Harness Fabrication, Wire Gauge Standards & Terminal Crimping Guide | Wire gauge budgets, Raychem spec, and the one rule about crimping terminals. | 1 | 1 | 7 | 610 |
| 57 | Alternator & Battery Voltage Alternator Load Sensing, Electrical Energy Management & Battery Voltage Compensation (DF / UDS / UB) | Alternator load sensing, battery-voltage dead-time compensation, dwell scaling. | 1 | 1 | 5 | 834 |
PCB silicon map, IC pinouts, and safe rework of the 30344 smart driver.
Wire gauge budgets, Raychem spec, and the one rule about crimping terminals.
Alternator load sensing, battery-voltage dead-time compensation, dwell scaling.
| # | Chapter | Covers | Tables | Diagrams | Symbols | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Troubleshooting & Failsafes Comprehensive Troubleshooting Index, Diagnostic Flowcharts & Emergency Failsafes | No-start and limp-mode flowcharts, plus the ten emergency failsafe modes. | 1 | 2 | 27 | 918 |
| 40 | Glossary & Acronyms Master Engineering Reference Glossary & Bosch Motronic Acronym Dictionary | The master alphabetical dictionary of Bosch Motronic symbols and acronyms. | 1 | 0 | 127 | 1,840 |
| 60 | Post-Dyno Verification Post-Dyno Calibration Verification, Wideband Datalog Analysis & Long-Term Trim Auditing | Pre-flight audit, logging setup, datalog heuristics, and LTFT pass/fail criteria. | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1,179 |
No-start and limp-mode flowcharts, plus the ten emergency failsafe modes.
The master alphabetical dictionary of Bosch Motronic symbols and acronyms.
Pre-flight audit, logging setup, datalog heuristics, and LTFT pass/fail criteria.
Every address for the six benchmark releases, in one printable place.
The complete suffix catalog for both VAG part-number families.
Pin, function, and the platform divergences that catch people out.
Physical RAM addresses, widths, scale factors and units.
All 76 verified ECUs with HW number, SW number, SW version and donor file.
Which donor will load into which target, and the hardware constraints.
Bus timing limits, the service set, and the seed/key algorithm.
Every DTC, BMW/VAG fault text and service byte mentioned in the manual.
Every closed-form relationship in the manual, collected in one place.
The Bosch naming grammar, then every defined symbol with the chapters that use it.
Symptom or task to chapter, in one printable table.