Here are some good ECU Programmers that support CONTINENTAL SID310 reading and writing:
Xhorse Multi Prog, CG FC200, Alientech Kess3, Hexprog II.
1.Xhorse Multi-prog (Boot mode)
Price: €755 (EU/UK Ship No Tax free shipping)
Support Dacia, Renault, Opel, and Nissan SID310 ECU
Multi-prog is available with English, Chinese. It has built-in update software, and supports free update online frequently.
Bonus function:
- Built-in Script function
- Support self-test and smart operation mode
- Get free BMW ISN read function and NEC, MPC, Infineon, etc chip continuously update service
- With free MQB48 license. Bind Multi-prog to VVDI2 full versionor key tool plus to the same Xhorse app account to use MQB48 NEC35XX function.
- Add VAG MQB RH850 dashboard processor(need separate RH850 cable for multiprog)
It can offer you the wiring diagram and which adapter is required to work with (click Detail after selecting the ECU type), and the user manual (click Help>> Help documents) in the Multi-Prog software.
2.CG FC-200 (Boot mode)
Price: €574 (EU Ship No Tax Free Shipping)
Support continental TC17 type engine computers SID310 (require software V1.1.6.0 or above)
FC200 is available in English and French, for Spanish, Polish, Turkish, and Traditional Chinese, you need to pay $150 for authorization. It supports free update online for one year (Annual fee will be €200/year after the first year)
It also has the wiring diagram in the software for reference.
Bonus function:
- Read for BMW ISN Code by OBD
- Support BOSCH MPC5xx platform mode ECU: MED9.1, MED9.5, MED9.5.10, ME9.0, EDC16CP31, EDC16CP35, EDC16C2, EDC16C8 (Need to buy extra FC200 MPC5XX Adapter)
- Support GM E38, E39, E67 ECU, ZF 9HP Gearbox, etc.
3.Alientech Kess V3 (OBD and Boot modes)
Price: €779 (EU Ship No Tax Free Shipping)
Need to buy KESS3 software license separately
Focus on Dacia, Infiniti, Nissan, Opel, and Renault Continental SID310 ECU
Kess V3 supports multi-language and one year subscription for free upon activation. It has a Slave and Master version, and supports upgradable from Slave to Master. It can work with some existing KESS V2 cables for old models. Working with the unique Alientech Suite software, it’s super fast to read, write and calculate checksum for car, motorcycle, truck/tractor, agricultural and marine with separate protocols.
It needs to read ECU Password via OBD Protocol, and read/write ECU in boot mode.
Kess V3 Continental SID310 ECU Support List:
4.Hexprog II (Bench and Boot modes)
Price: $575.00 (basic set)
Hexprog II supports Bench Mode for Mercedes Benz and Infiniti vehicles, eliminating the need to physically open the ECU. Through ECU programming, users can clone and modify the ECUs, including Chip Tuning for enhanced performance.
To perform tasks such as ECU Repair, ECU Cloning, or read-write operations on the SID310 ECU, it is necessary to retrieve the OBD password from the respective vehicles of Nissan, Renault, Dacia, or Opel. In Hexprog II Tuner software, there is an option available to retrieve this OBD password, but it can only be done in boot mode due to the enhanced security of the ECU.
In addition, other China ECU clones like Foxflash, PCMtuner, Kess V2, and KT200 also can read/write CONTINENTAL SID310 well.
However, it’s recommended to use the original ECU programmer to ensure high quality and good after-sale service. Multi Prog and FC200 is more cost-effective to choose, and Kess V3 supports the most protocols but it's more expensive. Not one tool supports everything! You can have one or more tools depending on your need.
Reference:
http://blog.eobdtool.co.uk/best-ecu-programmers-for-beginner