TT - I don't normally like to disagree with you mate but on this occasion I think I may have to.The flash counter can be viewed with VCDS - Look in Advinced ID of Engine 01.The flash counter can be 'reset', I know for sure REVO do it I've seen it with my very own little peepers.The Checksum is also dealt with by the software, it would have to be because as you quite rightly say if the ECU sees a change in the checksum it will lock up tighter than Phil McC's wallet!!
Saturday,11,October,2008,20:07:01:13340VCDS Version: Release 805.1Data version: 20080823---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: EngineControl Module Part Number: 1K0 907 115 T Component and/or Version: 2.0l R4/4V TFSI 0010 Software Coding: 0403000318070160 Work Shop Code: WSC 66565Advanced Identification Serial number: VW******** Identification: RB8-658 Revision: 5BH16--- Date: ******** Manufacturer number: 0592 Test stand number: 1360Flash Status Programming Attempts: 0 Successful Attempts: 0 Programming Status: 00000000 Required Conditions: 00000000Software A000 A4.9.6 Misc. Hardware number: 8P0 907 115 B Immo IV Challenge: B9 50 94 21Car Info Chassis Number: **************
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