Can I swap my ECU myself?
02-27-2001, 07:04 AM
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Can I swap my ECU myself?
Can I swap my ECU without having some special code from AUDI? I had problems before when it was brought to the dealer ... but this was before the matching problem was solved. I know someone who has the VAG/COM tool ... but is this enough?
02-27-2001, 07:17 AM
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Depends on whether you have the infamous "K" ECU with the immobilizer
Either way, you can do it yourself, but if you have the immobilizer, you'll need to get a code from Audi.
Here's a write-up I did in my FAQ:
<a href="http://members.bellatlantic.net/~media1/FAQ.htm" target="_new">My FAQ</a>
Here's a write-up I did in my FAQ:
<a href="http://members.bellatlantic.net/~media1/FAQ.htm" target="_new">My FAQ</a>
02-27-2001, 07:23 AM
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Well ... I've got an AT ... but don't really know if a "K" will work.
It's been tried 1 time at the dealer and I'm not sure if they were just clueless. Also ... will AUDI just give me the "secret code"?
02-27-2001, 08:09 AM
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I believe the "K" will work, but you have to modify the plug on it
I don't think that Audi is just giving out the secret code, but you can either demand that they give it to you, in which case I think they'll comply, or you can contact other dealerships until you find a helpful soul.
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