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I think it's possible to buy an ECU from a parts dealer. You wouldn't have to necessary go directly through the manufacturer. You might also be able to get one
by atomical 11y ago
I think it's possible to buy an ECU from a parts dealer. You wouldn't have to necessary go directly through the manufacturer. You might also be able to get one from a junkyard.
- chrisbennet 11y agoIt's not uncommon for modern ECU's to need to be "coded" to work with the car.
- feld 11y agoYes, and if there's a problem with your car that needs an ECU firmware update ... you tend to have to have that done by an authorized dealership.
- atomical 11y agoNot if the update is released. You can buy a cable from China and download the software to do the update.
- sschueller 11y agoYes but there are also 3rd party tools available to code ECUs, keys etc. Like the VAG-COM for VW and Audi cars. I don't need to ask vw's permission to add a new key to my car.
- lttlrck 11y agoActually you do need to go to a VW dealer to get a new key paired to the immobilizer. It's been that way since at least 2002. Edit: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/key-and-remote-replacement-repair-faq-for-mk5-mk6-vw/ http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/key-and-remote-replacement... Tldr: You need the SKC to do it, only VW knows what the SKC is. Or you can hack the immobilizer.