Immobilizer III ECU Swapping - Revision history

Dana at 20:21, 20 February 2019

2019-02-20T20:21:51Z

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	* Make sure to have BOTH PIN's, from the ORIGINAL (OLD) and the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU.		* Make sure to have BOTH PIN's, from the ORIGINAL (OLD) and the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU.
	* Make sure to have the Radio Code (for factory radios only).		* Make sure to have the Radio Code (for factory radios only).
			* Complete the following steps using one of the original vehicle keys! A new key that is not authorized/matched to the Instrument cluster can prevent successful ECU matching.


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	* All relevant coding and adaptation values have been transferred from the ORIGINAL (OLD) ECU to the REPLACEMENT (NEW) ECU.		* All relevant coding and adaptation values have been transferred from the ORIGINAL (OLD) ECU to the REPLACEMENT (NEW) ECU.
	* Make sure to have the PIN of the CAR.		* Make sure to have the PIN of the CAR.
			* Complete the following steps using one of the original vehicle keys! A new key that is not authorized/matched to the Instrument cluster can prevent successful ECU matching.

Jef: /* Video Link */

2012-10-08T21:36:53Z

Video Link

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	== Video Link ==		== Video Link ==

	Immobilizer Gen 3 ECM or Instrument Cluster swapping		=== Immobilizer Gen 3 ECM or Instrument Cluster swapping ===

	[[File:Wiki thumb nail.jpg\|200px\|link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5_51qeEyec]]		[[File:Wiki thumb nail.jpg\|200px\|link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5_51qeEyec]]

	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5_51qeEyec		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5_51qeEyec

Jef: /* Activating Cruise Control on a new ECU (DBW) */

2012-08-27T20:40:16Z

Activating Cruise Control on a new ECU (DBW)

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	Enter 11463 to activate cruise control<br>		Enter 11463 to activate cruise control<br>
	'''[Do It!]'''<br>		'''[Do It!]'''<br>


			== Video Link ==

			Immobilizer Gen 3 ECM or Instrument Cluster swapping

			[[File:Wiki thumb nail.jpg\|200px\|link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5_51qeEyec]]

			http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5_51qeEyec

Jef: /* Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (USED ECU) */

2012-07-12T19:26:37Z

Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (USED ECU)

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	* Verify that the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU has the same Coding as the original unit, or code it from scratch using the repair manual or coding chart in VCDS when applicable. <br>		* Verify that the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU has the same Coding as the original unit, or code it from scratch using the repair manual or coding chart in VCDS when applicable. <br>
	<br>		<br>
	~~----~~

	== Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (NEW ECU) ==		== Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (NEW ECU) ==

Jef: /* Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (NEW ECU) */

2012-07-12T19:26:24Z

Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (NEW ECU)

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	* The '''NEW''' ECU is already installed in the car.		* The '''NEW''' ECU is already installed in the car.
	* Battery voltage at least 12.0 V.		* Battery voltage at least 12.0 V.
	* All relevant coding and adaptation values have been transferred from the OLD ~~(ORIGINAL~~) ECU to the NEW ECU.		* All relevant coding and adaptation values have been transferred from the ORIGINAL (OLD) ECU to the REPLACEMENT (NEW) ECU.
	* Make sure to have the PIN of the CAR.		* Make sure to have the PIN of the CAR.

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	'''[Read]'''<br>		'''[Read]'''<br>
	''For the following procedure, '''use the PIN of the CAR'''.''<br>		''For the following procedure, '''use the PIN of the CAR'''.''<br>
	~~''There are 2 possibilities how to enter a PIN, choose the one that applies for you.''<br>~~
	* '''4-digit PIN'''		* '''4-digit PIN'''
	** The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number. ''For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.''		** The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number. ''For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.''
	* '''7-digit PIN'''
	** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''
	** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
	*** This information is NO LONGER GIVEN OUT by dealers and has not been since 2005 as explained [http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_4.html#skc here].
	** '''[OK]'''
	** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".
	'''[Test]'''<br>		'''[Test]'''<br>
	~~Check the 1st measuring value.<br>~~		* The values may change to "32000", this is normal
	'''[Save]'''<br>		'''[Save]'''<br>
	'''[Done, Go Back]'''<br>		'''[Done, Go Back]'''<br>
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	* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.		* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.
	* Verify that the NEW ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.		* Verify that the REPLACEMENT (NEW) ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.
	* Verify that the NEW ECU has the same Coding as the original unit, or code it from scratch using the repair manual or coding chart in VCDS when applicable.		* Verify that the REPLACEMENT (NEW) ECU has the same Coding as the original unit, or code it from scratch using the repair manual or coding chart in VCDS when applicable.
	* Activate Cruise Control if needed on new DBW ECU's		* Activate Cruise Control if needed on new DBW ECU's
	<br>		<br>

Jef: /* Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (USED ECU) */

2012-07-12T19:18:57Z

Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (USED ECU)

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	'''<u>Prerequisites:</u>'''<br>		'''<u>Prerequisites:</u>'''<br>
	* The ~~NEW~~ (USED) ECU is installed in the car.		* The REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU is installed in the car.
	* Battery voltage at least 12.5 V.		* Battery voltage at least 12.5 V.
	* All relevant coding and adaptation values have been transferred from the OLD ~~(ORIGINAL~~) ECU to the ~~NEW~~ (USED) ECU.		* All relevant coding and adaptation values have been transferred from the ORIGINAL (OLD) ECU to the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU.
	* Make sure to have BOTH PIN's, from the OLD ~~(ORIGINAL~~) and the ~~NEW~~ (USED) ECU.		* Make sure to have BOTH PIN's, from the ORIGINAL (OLD) and the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU.
	* Make sure to have the Radio Code (for factory radios only).		* Make sure to have the Radio Code (for factory radios only).

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	'''[Select]'''<br>		'''[Select]'''<br>
	'''[01 - Engine]'''<br>		'''[01 - Engine]'''<br>


	'''[Login - 11]'''<br>		'''[Login - 11]'''<br>
	''For the following procedure, '''use the PIN of the ~~NEW~~ (USED) ECU'''~~.''<br>~~		''For the following procedure, '''use the PIN of the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU'''.''<br>
	~~''There are 2 possibilities how to enter a PIN, choose the one that applies for you~~.''<br>
	* '''4-digit PIN'''		* '''4-digit PIN'''
	** The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number in the New Value box. ''For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.''		** The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number in the New Value box. ''For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.''
	* '''7-digit PIN'''
	** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''
	** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
	*** This information is NO LONGER GIVEN OUT by dealers and has not been since 2005 as explained [http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_4.html#skc here].
	** '''[OK]'''
	** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".
	'''[Do it!]'''<br>		'''[Do it!]'''<br>

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	Enter 050 in "Channel Number".<br>		Enter 050 in "Channel Number".<br>
	'''[Read]'''<br>		'''[Read]'''<br>
	''For the following procedure, '''use the PIN of the OLD ~~(ORIGINAL~~) ECU'''~~.''<br>~~		''For the following procedure, '''use the PIN of the ORIGINAL (OLD) ECU'''.''<br>
	~~''There are 2 possibilities how to enter a PIN, choose the one that applies for you~~.''<br>
	* '''4-digit PIN'''		* '''4-digit PIN'''
	** The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number. ''For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.''		** The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number. ''For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.''
	* '''7-digit PIN'''		'''[Test]'''<br>
	** '''[~~Use 7-digit PIN/SKC~~]'''		* The values may change to "32000", this is normal
	** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
	*** This information is NO LONGER GIVEN OUT by dealers and has not been since 2005 as explained [http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_4.html#skc here].
	** '''[OK]'''
	** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to ~~the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as~~ "~~XXXXX~~".
	'''[Save]'''<br>		'''[Save]'''<br>
	'''[Done, Go Back]'''<br>		'''[Done, Go Back]'''<br>
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	* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.		* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.
	* Verify that the ~~NEW~~ (USED) ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.		* Verify that the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.
	* Verify that the ~~NEW~~ (USED) ECU has the same Coding as the original unit, or code it from scratch using the repair manual or coding chart in VCDS when applicable. <br>		* Verify that the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU has the same Coding as the original unit, or code it from scratch using the repair manual or coding chart in VCDS when applicable. <br>
	<br>		<br>
	----		----

Dana at 19:30, 29 June 2011

2011-06-29T19:30:15Z

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	* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.		* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.
	* Verify that the NEW (USED) ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.		* Verify that the NEW (USED) ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.
			* Verify that the NEW (USED) ECU has the same Coding as the original unit, or code it from scratch using the repair manual or coding chart in VCDS when applicable. <br>
			<br>
			----

	== Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (NEW ECU) ==		== Engine Control Unit (ECU) Swapping (NEW ECU) ==
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	* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.		* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.
	* Verify that the NEW ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.		* Verify that the NEW ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.
			* Verify that the NEW ECU has the same Coding as the original unit, or code it from scratch using the repair manual or coding chart in VCDS when applicable.
			* Activate Cruise Control if needed on new DBW ECU's
			<br>
			<br>
	=== Activating Cruise Control on a new ECU (DBW) ===		=== Activating Cruise Control on a new ECU (DBW) ===
	DBW (''Drive-by-Wire'') Factory fresh ECU's often come with cruise control de-activated.<br>		DBW (''Drive-by-Wire'') Factory fresh ECU's often come with cruise control de-activated.<br>

Dana at 21:46, 18 March 2011

2011-03-18T21:46:13Z

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	** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''		** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''
	** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.		** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
			*** This information is NO LONGER GIVEN OUT by dealers and has not been since 2005 as explained [http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_4.html#skc here].
	** '''[OK]'''		** '''[OK]'''
	** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".		** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".
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	** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''		** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''
	** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.		** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
			*** This information is NO LONGER GIVEN OUT by dealers and has not been since 2005 as explained [http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_4.html#skc here].
	** '''[OK]'''		** '''[OK]'''
	** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".		** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".
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	** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''		** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''
	** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.		** Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
			*** This information is NO LONGER GIVEN OUT by dealers and has not been since 2005 as explained [http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_4.html#skc here].
	** '''[OK]'''		** '''[OK]'''
	** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".		** VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".
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	=== Activating Cruise Control on a new ECU (DBW) ===		=== Activating Cruise Control on a new ECU (DBW) ===
	Factory fresh ECU's often come with cruise control de-activated.<br>		DBW (''Drive-by-Wire'') Factory fresh ECU's often come with cruise control de-activated.<br>

	'''[Select]'''<br>		'''[Select]'''<br>

Dana at 20:31, 18 March 2011

2011-03-18T20:31:33Z

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	'''[Done, Go Back]'''<br>		'''[Done, Go Back]'''<br>
	'''[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]'''<br>		'''[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]'''<br>


	* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.		* Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.
	* Verify that the NEW ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.		* Verify that the NEW ECU now shows the VIN and if supported IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.


			=== Activating Cruise Control on a new ECU (DBW) ===
			Factory fresh ECU's often come with cruise control de-activated.<br>

			'''[Select]'''<br>
			'''[01 - Engine]'''<br>
			'''[Login - 11]'''<br>
			Enter 11463 to activate cruise control<br>
			'''[Do It!]'''<br>

Dana at 21:14, 11 March 2011

2011-03-11T21:14:34Z

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	''There are 2 possibilities how to enter a PIN, choose the one that applies for you.''<br>		''There are 2 possibilities how to enter a PIN, choose the one that applies for you.''<br>
	* '''4-digit PIN'''		* '''4-digit PIN'''
	** The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number. ''For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.''		** The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number in the New Value box. ''For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.''
	* '''7-digit PIN'''		* '''7-digit PIN'''
	** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''		** '''[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]'''