Remapping files for Continental MS42

Continental MS42 remapping optimises engine performance on vehicles fitted with this Siemens / Continental engine control unit. The Continental MS42 is a petrol ECU found on engines rated between 150 and 193 hp as standard. It is widespread in the European market and supported by the main professional calibration services.

Available Continental MS42 remapping services

At EcuTracer we supply Continental MS42 remapping files for the following services: Stage 1, DTC Solution, Vmax Removal, Pop & Bang, Lambda / O2 Solution, Swirl Flap Solution. Every file is developed individually by our engineering team, with more than 25 years of experience in ECU calibration. We do not use generic files or automated solutions: each calibration is tailored to the exact specification of the vehicle.

Estimated Stage 1 gains

Typical Stage 1 gains are around +41% in power and +63% in torque, depending on engine condition and usage. These figures are based on real dyno results from workshops that use our platform.

Reading methods and compatible tools

The Continental MS42 can be read using the following methods: OBD. It is supported by professional tools such as Alientech KESS3, Autotuner, CMD Flash, Magic Motorsport Flex, bFlash. We accept both master and slave files.

Compatible vehicles

The Continental MS42 ECU is fitted to vehicles such as BMW 5 serie E39 – 1995 – 2003 520i 150hp, BMW 7 serie E38 – 1995 – 2001 728i 193hp, BMW Z1 2.5i 170hp, BMW Z3 2.0i 150hp and 6 more models. Browse our vehicle catalogue to see every model compatible with this ECU.

Order your professional files

If you run a professional workshop or tuning business and need Continental MS42 remapping files, register with EcuTracer for access to our B2B platform: delivery in under 1 hour, technical support in English and Spanish and competitive credit-based pricing.

For more technical information on the Siemens / Continental ECU family, visit the official Continental website.