Supported transmissions¶

IOcan is designed to operate OEM automatic and dual-clutch transmissions outside of their original vehicle environment. Support varies depending on transmission type, TCU version, and firmware compatibility.

This page lists transmissions that are currently supported or planned for support.

For each transmission family, dedicated documentation pages describe wiring, CAN communication, and configuration requirements.

ZF 8HP¶

The ZF 8HP family is currently the most mature platform supported by IOcan. These transmissions are widely used in BMW and other OEM applications and rely heavily on CAN communication with the vehicle.

IOcan provides protocol emulation and signal translation required for standalone operation.

Supported capabilities include:

• standalone transmission operation
• integration with standalone ECUs
• paddle shifter and sequential shifter control
• diagnostic access to the transmission control unit
• reading diagnostic trouble codes
• monitoring adaptation values

Supported documentation:

8HPxx_connections
BMW F30 Gateway connection guide

Additional documentation may include vehicle-specific wiring guides.

BMW Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)¶

Support for BMW dual-clutch transmissions is under development.

These transmissions require a complex communication environment involving engine torque coordination and driver interface modules.

Planned capabilities include:

• standalone transmission operation
• CAN-based driver input integration
• integration with standalone ECUs
• diagnostic access

Documentation will be added as development progresses.

Porsche PDK¶

Support for Porsche PDK transmissions is planned.

PDK transmissions use a tightly integrated vehicle communication architecture and require protocol translation to operate outside of the original Porsche vehicle environment.

Planned capabilities include:

• standalone operation
• paddle shifter control
• ECU integration
• diagnostic communication

Future Platforms

Additional transmission platforms may be supported in the future depending on demand and development progress.

Examples of potential platforms include:

• additional ZF 8HP variants
• other OEM dual-clutch transmissions
• newer CAN-based automatic transmissions

Compatibility Notes

Transmission compatibility depends on several factors:

• transmission hardware version
• TCU firmware version
• vehicle platform the transmission originated from
• available CAN communication signals

Some transmissions may require custom configuration or firmware support.

Always verify compatibility before beginning a project.

Related Documentation
Getting Started with IOcan
CAN Gateway Pinout
Configuration Concepts
Vehicle Integration Guides