Understanding the Alientech KESS3 Subscription Renewal process is vital if you let your subscription lapse. The tool will continue to work for all protocols and features you already own, but you will lose access to new software updates, future vehicle protocols, online services, the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) feature and official technical support. Renewing after a long lapse may involve a higher fee, and the new subscription will begin from the date of the renewal.
Can You Still Use a KESS3 Without a Subscription?
Yes, you can. Your KESS3 will not be deactivated. The powerful KESSv3 tuning tool allows for ECU and TCU remapping, but its capabilities become frozen at the point your subscription ends.
Functionality: What Works and What Doesn’t
If your Alientech subscription lapses, your tool will carry on working with all the active protocols. You can still read and write ECUs via OBD, Bench or Boot mode for all vehicles supported on that day.
What you lose is all future development. You will no longer receive new protocols or software updates for the Alientech Suite. (View the release notes to see the latest version number).
The Hidden Risks of an Expired Alientech Subscription
Working with an out-of-subscription tool puts your chiptuning business at a disadvantage. You may have to turn away customers because your tool lacks the protocols for newer vehicles. You also lose access to official Alientech support channels and crucial updates to the Alientech Suite software that ensure correct checksum calculation and file integrity.
Key Benefits Included in Your Active Subscription
Keeping your subscription active is an investment in your business’s ability to grow. It ensures your KESS3 evolves with the automotive industry and is a key part of the tool’s Lifetime Warranty, which is conditional on an active subscription.
Continuous Vehicle Protocol Updates
An active subscription gives you access to Alientech’s on-going development. This means regular updates to the driver database, supporting the latest cars, vans, trucks and tractors and enabling features like Virtual Reading where available.
Essential Software Improvements and Bug Fixes
Your subscription includes updates to the Alientech Suite, the software that powers your KESS3. These updates improve the user interface, enhance tool performance and patch any bugs that could cause issues during a reading or writing process. It ensures your project database is always current.
Access to Alientech Tools, VIEZU Technical Support
With an active subscription, you have a direct line to VIEZU’s team of technical experts. This support can be vital for troubleshooting complex jobs, confirming procedures and resolving issues with any software modules quickly to minimise vehicle downtime.
Real-World Benefits of Staying Active
Keeping your KESS3 subscription active is highly recommended for several key reasons:
- Access to Latest Protocols: An active KESS3 subscription means that you receive all of the latest protocol releases from Alientech, which constantly expand the capabilities of your KESS3 device.
- Cost-Effective Licensing: If your subscription expires, there is an additional fee to reactivate your KESS3 license and regain access to services. Maintaining continuous coverage is the most economical option.
Your Guide to the Alientech KESS3 Subscription Renewal Process
Whether your subscription is about to expire or has already lapsed, the Alientech KESS3 Subscription Renewal is a simple process. It’s the only way to bring your tool back to the latest version with all currently supported protocols.
Renewing Before Expiry
Renewing your subscription before expiry is the most cost-effective way to stay current. It guarantees you have no downtime and always get the best price for your Alientech KESS3 subscription renewal.
Renewing After Expiry: What to Expect
If your subscription has expired, you can still bring it back up to date. The renewal will reactivate your tool and provide you with all the protocol updates you missed.
A Word of Advice From The Experts
We notice some tuners let their KESS3 subscription expire. Our advice is simple: Active subscribers immediately receive the latest protocol updates, constantly expanding their vehicle coverage and tuning capabilities.
In this fast-moving tuning market, an active subscription is essential to stay competitive and ensure you don’t miss out on profitable new vehicles.
Understanding the Alientech KESS3 Subscription Price Tiers
As a leading supplier and expert hub for Alientech tools, the subscription price we offer for a lapsed tool depends on how long it has been expired. If your subscription is more than 60 days out of date, we ask that you contact our team directly to arrange the reactivation. This is because a different renewal process is required to bring the tool completely up to date with all the software and protocol updates that were released during the inactive period.
You can contact us by email or call us on + 44 (0) 1789 774444.
Why Trust Alientech Tuning for Your Renewal?
At Alientech Tuning, a key part of the VIEZU group, we are more than just a reseller. As an official distributor, we provide a high level of service and expertise. When you handle your renewal through us, you get excellent support from a team with a great reputation. Our comprehensive training covers the entire Alientech ecosystem, including KESS3, its predecessors KESSv2 and K-TAG, and the ECM Titanium remapping software. Our deep industry knowledge extends to other tools and software like Autotuner, Magic Flex, PCMflash and WinOLS5, ensuring our support and training is the most thorough available.
Our Subscription Support Process
If you are a VIEZU dealer (a division of Alientech Tuning) then if you are unsure about your renewal date or how to process it, simply give us a call on + 44 (0) 1789 774444 and a member of our team will be able to support you. If you aren’t one of our VIEZU dealers then you will either have to go to Alientech Direct or call your master tuner for support.
Frequently Asked Questions on Alientech KESS3 Subscription Renewal
How do I renew my KESS3 subscription?
To renew your KESS3 subscription, if you are a VIEZU dealer, to process a renewal, have your tool’s serial number and ID to hand and call us on + 44 (0) 1789 774444 where we will be happy to assist you.
Is there a grace period for Alientech subscription renewal?
No, there is no official grace period for your Alientech subscription renewal. Your access to new updates and support stops on the day your subscription expires.
Will the KESS3 work without a subscription?
Yes. The KESS3 tool will continue to operate on all active protocols without an active subscription. You can still perform ECU tuning for that list of vehicles but you will not receive new updates and protocols.
What happens when a KESS3 subscription renews?
When you renew your subscription, your tool is updated with all the software and protocol developments released since your expiry date. Your access to official technical support is also reinstated.
How much does KESS3 cost?
The cost of the Alientech KESS3 tool varies. The price depends on whether you buy a KESS3 Master or KESS3 Slave version and which protocol packages you activate. View our KESS3 tuning tools & software shop or contact us if you need any help.
Can KESS damage my ECU?
The Alientech KESS3 is a professional remapping tool designed with safety features. The software performs checksum corrections to ensure file integrity. It is not designed for high-risk procedures like ECU cloning. When used correctly by a trained professional with a reliable battery support unit, the risk is minimal.
About The Author
This guide is written by Paul Busby, a highly experienced vehicle engineer with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry. Paul has been instrumental in shaping Alientech Tuning as an international supplier of Alientech products and another of his companies, Remap 101 provides global online and in-person Alientech tuning training. His deep expertise ranges from advanced vehicle testing using a DynoDrive dyno to ensuring new tuning technologies meet rigorous standards.
Conclusion
In summary, staying on top of your Alientech KESS3 Subscription Renewal is not just a matter of maintenance; it is a crucial investment in your business’s future. An active subscription ensures you have the latest protocols, robust software and the expert support needed to stay competitive and profitable in the fast-evolving world of ECU tuning.
VIEZU Master Dealers: Renew your KESS3 Subscription Today.