ecu fried???????

[MaxRS6]

My APR chip went loose after many moons. My ECU was not toast. I sent the ECU to APR and they repaired/updated software at no cost.

[DHall1]

This would be the route to go first before spending cash on a new ecu. It still may need the ecu but may as well try this first......cant hurt.

If it needs newecu then car has to go to dealer for immob coding

If not....then anyone can r and r the ecu and send it in..

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My APR chip went loose after many moons. My ECU was not toast. I sent the ECU to APR and they repaired/updated software at no cost.

[10SecS4]

You don't need to bring the car to the dealer for immobilizer coding. It can be done via VAG-COM.

This would be the route to go first before spending cash on a new ecu. It still may need the ecu but may as well try this first......cant hurt.

If it needs newecu then car has to go to dealer for immob coding

If not....then anyone can r and r the ecu and send it in..

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[Bigglezworth]

You don't need to bring the car to the dealer for immobilizer coding. It can be done via VAG-COM.

You're absolutely right Marc, but just like I was with the ECU's a few months back, most people (including those that have a high level of mechanical aptitude), find the electrical matters associated with ECU's, TCU's, the instrument cluster, and swapping/adding a smart key a bit ominous. You miss one step and you can end up with a great lawn ornament until someone with more experience fixes your mess up. Not quite as forgiving as missing a bolt or a gasket. lol