{"product_id":"apr-dealer-tools-bench-unlock-harness-dsg-dq381-2-dq500-em100053","title":"APR Dealer Tools: Bench Unlock Harness - DSG (DQ381.2|DQ500)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPR Part Number: EM100053\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAPR Dealer Only: Bench Unlock Harness for 22+ DQ381 Gen 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe APR DQ381.2 Dealer Bench Unlock Harness is a dealer-exclusive solution designed to provide APR dealers with secure bench access to locked DQ381.2 DSG transmission control units found in modern 2022–2026 VW and Audi MQB EVO applications. Engineered specifically for the latest generation of encrypted DSG systems, the harness enables APR dealers to unlock supported TCUs for APR TCU software installation and calibration. Using OEM-style connections and a non-invasive bench process, the unlock harness allows dealers to safely and professionally prepare vehicles for APR’s complete ECU + TCU performance ecosystem without permanent modification or TCU replacement. Once unlocked, customers gain access to APR TCU calibrations featuring optimized shift strategies, improved drivability, enhanced clutch pressure management, and increased performance capability. Designed as a reusable dealer service tool, the APR DQ381.2 Dealer Bench Unlock Harness helps APR dealers expand service offerings, generate additional tuning revenue, and maintain competitiveness as OEM security protections continue evolving across modern VW and Audi platforms.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional dealer-installed solution for controlled unlock procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with supported 2022–2026 VW\/Audi MQB EVO applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables bench access to locked DQ381.2 transmission control units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows APR software flashing and TCU calibration access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM-style plug-and-play harness connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-invasive unlock process with no wire cutting or permanent modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with APR dealer flashing and tuning infrastructure (DPP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports APR DQ381.2 TCU software installation and future updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and reusable dealer service tool design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables integration with APR ECU + TCU performance packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\tAPR\n\t\t\n\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicles, Equipment, Tools, and Supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDealer-Only Tool\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEmission Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epart type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputer Chip Programmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransmission\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSG (DQ381.2|DQ500)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e810224690068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEM100053\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTech Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\t\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/documents.goapr.com\/68eee291ce4ac3f9ca401919aa0ab226d6a76238.pdf\" title=\"Instructions - tl100211_dq381_cable_web.pdf\"\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv\u003eInstructions - tl100211_dq381_cable_web.pdf\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022–2026 Audi S3 (8Y) — 2.0L; Manufacturer market not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022–2026 Volkswagen Golf R (CD, MQB-EVO, Mk8) — 2.0L; Manufacturer market not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022–2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI (CD, MQB-EVO, Mk8) — 2.0L; Manufacturer market not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstructions - tl100211_dq381_cable_web.pdf\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APR","offers":[{"title":"DSG (DQ381.2|DQ500)","offer_id":46302009098325,"sku":"EM100053","price":157.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/3702\/5395\/files\/kies-motorsports-apr-apr-dealer-tools-bench-unlock-harness-dsg-dq381-2-dq500-dsg-dq381-2-dq500-1261624101.jpg?v=1791545733","url":"https:\/\/www.kiesmotorsports.com\/products\/apr-dealer-tools-bench-unlock-harness-dsg-dq381-2-dq500-em100053","provider":"Kies Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}