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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: hardmonkeys on 01 May 2016, 17:30

Title: ABF ecu
Post by: hardmonkeys on 01 May 2016, 17:30

It turns out I need a repair to my ecu, or replacement, There's a few ECUs on eBay that would fit, if I bought one, how would I reprogram to my immobiliser? Vcds? Or would I actually need the Immob box and key for that particular car it came off?

Title: Re: ABF ecu
Post by: LR5V on 01 May 2016, 23:45

Easy quick option is keys and ECU.
Easy slow option get the ECU and send it to someone to defeat the immobiliser
You can code your current key to the new ECU, but you need Vag-command software & cable.

I am guessing your old ECU is beyond repair?

Title: Re: ABF ecu
Post by: itavaltalainen on 02 May 2016, 00:18

If you only swap the ECU you will only need to marry it to the immobiliser box again with e.g. VCDS. No need for new transponders or similar on immo1 cars like the mk3.

No need to defeat immo in ECU whatsoever.....

Title: Re: ABF ecu
Post by: hardmonkeys on 02 May 2016, 09:42

I have genuine VAGCom, so hopefully when it comes through, happy days...just hope the ecu is decent...I was in a bidding war with someone on eBay...got it for £13.50....lol. Fingers crossed

Title: Re: ABF ecu
Post by: hardmonkeys on 06 May 2016, 15:21

It came today, and I've just programmed the immob into ecu and it Runs!!! :grin: