Windows 10 or 11
Install RACE15 Studio on a physical Windows 10/11 PC. Virtual machines are not supported. Preview activation is required in Studio; its recorded demo needs no vehicle or adapter.
Before you connect
Check ECU and hardware compatibility.
RACE15 is available for supported EDC15VM+ and EDC15P+ ECUs. Check your ECU's part number and connection requirements before installing RACE15 or connecting to your vehicle.
Supported families
Built around EDC15.
RACE15 currently supports two ECU families. Check the part numbers and engine variants below, and confirm that the supplied RACE15 image matches your ECU before installation.
| ECU family | Engine type and power | ECU part number |
|---|---|---|
| EDC15VM+ | 1.9 TDI 4-cylinder VP90 / 110 hp | 038906012 |
| 2.5 TDI 5-cylinder VP102 / 151 hp | 074906018 | |
| EDC15P+ | 1.9 TDI PD100 / 115 / 130 / 150 / 160 hp | 038906019 |
Check the exact ECU and software in Studio's compatibility catalog and in-app Help before installation. ECU family support may expand over time.
System and connection
What you need.
The recorded Preview demo runs on a Windows PC. Vehicle work adds a supported interface, the correct connection and a matching licence.
Supported J2534 adapter
Live data and CAN flashing require a supported J2534 adapter and the correct CAN connection for the ECU.
Matching RACE15 setup
The supported ECU needs the supplied RACE15 bootloader patch for the live CAN workflow, plus a Full licence with its ECU family package.
CAN connection
Connect to the ECU's powertrain CAN.
For CAN live data and CAN Flash, the OBD-II socket needs a direct connection to the powertrain CAN bus connected to the ECU. Cut the socket's existing CAN high and CAN low wires and splice the socket side to the corresponding high and low wires on that powertrain CAN bus.
Vehicles can have several CAN buses. Use the vehicle's wiring diagram to identify the pair connected to the ECU. Disconnecting the original OBD CAN connection may affect other diagnostic access.
Hardware and wiring questionsFirst installation
Check the installation route before using CAN.
Use Studio's K-line Write to install the supplied RACE15 image on a matching ECU. Once RACE15 is installed, you can use CAN Flash with the supported connection. Installing RACE15 replaces the existing tune, so keep a backup if you want to preserve it. Follow the in-app instructions for your ECU.
Get RACE15 StudioQuestions about your setup?
Check before you begin.
Free Preview is available to download. Ask us about your ECU or adapter if you are unsure of the match before buying.