Original file
Original / Factory · Diesel · 3.3 TDI V8 225hp
Audi A8 3.3 V8 TDI original file Bosch HW 0281001868 · 4D0907409B · SW 351348
Audi A8 3.3 V8 TDI Turbo Diesel 164.8 kW (224 HP) OriginalTurbo diesel, 164.8 kW (224 hp)
225 HP Factory calibration Stock backup file, 480 Nm, Diesel
Calibrated ECU file for 0281001868 (SW 351348). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
Performance projection
Matched engine: 3.3 TDI V8 225hp, AKF, 3.3L, Diesel. Engine #517 in our gains database.
- Power
- 225 HPfactory calibration
- Torque
- 480 Nmfactory calibration
Real data from Gains API. Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection. Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear.
How it works
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Read your ECU
With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.
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Match the numbers
Your read must show hardware 0281001868 and software 351348.
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Pay and download
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Write it and drive
Write it back the way you read it. Not right for your car? We correct it free.
What the car needs
Required modifications: Factory, Diesel.
Hardware
- Factory hardware: no modifications required
Software / calibration
- OEM calibration restored (recovery / immobiliser / coding work)
Original files are used to revert to factory state, repair after a faulty tune, or recover an ECU before service work.
Vehicle & ECU specifications
Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.
| Vehicle make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Vehicle model | A8 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Fuel / Induction | Turbo Diesel |
| Factory power | 164.8 kW (224 HP) |
| ECU manufacturer | Bosch |
| ECU ID | 4D0907409B |
| ECU hardware | 0281001868 |
| ECU software | 351348 |
| Calibration stage | Original (Factory) |
| OEM engine code | AKF |
| File format | BIN / ORI |
| Checksum | Pre-corrected (ready to flash) |
| Delivery | Instant download after payment |
Engine performance matrix
Power, torque and fuel-economy figures for every tuning stage on this engine, sourced from the tuning-database Gains API. Values are healthy-engine crank numbers; real on-road gains vary with fuel, altitude and mechanical condition.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Δ HP | Δ Nm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original / Factory | 225 HP | 480 Nm | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 265 HP | 550 Nm | +40 (17.8%) | +70 |
| Stage 2 | 320 HP | 706 Nm | +95 (42.2%) | +226 |
| Stage 3 | 338 HP | 744 Nm | +113 (50.2%) | +264 |
| Stage 4 | 405 HP | 888 Nm | +180 (80%) | +408 |
About this calibration file
This is the factory (original) ECU calibration for the Audi A8 3.3L Turbo Diesel, extracted from a genuine stock control unit. Use it as a verified backup before flashing any performance tune, or as a reference when recovering an ECU from a failed write.
This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 0281001868 and software version 351348. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.
The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.
Frequently asked questions
0281001868 (Bosch) listed in the specifications. Read your ECU with any supported tool (KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, etc.) and compare the hardware + software numbers against the ones on this page. If they match exactly, the file is a direct fit. If you're not 100% sure, upload your original read via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm within minutes — no cost, no obligation.Product details
This product contains a complete original ECU backup (stock file) for Audi A8 3.3 V8 TDI Turbodiesel 164.8KW with Bosch 0281001868 and software ID 4D0907409B (Bosch software number 351348 ( 1037351348 )). This original file corresponds to a factory engine output of approximately 164.8 kW (~224 HP). This file is ideal for ECU cloning, restoring the car back to stock and using it as a safe base for future remaps.
All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number such as 0281001868, 4D0907409B, 351348 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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