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    Hello,

    I have a MK4 Golf GTi from around 2001 - Unfortunately the instrument cluster has failed. I don't have any of the VW diagnostics tools but do have a USB-UPA programmer which I have tried to read the dash EEPROM with (desoldered the EEPROM etc...). Unfortunately my dash EEPROM seems to be unreadable so I cannot retrieve the codes!!

    I have tested the UPA-USB with another EEPROM (A 93C56 from a Suzuki GSR600 dash - this reads ok). However the VW 93C86 will not read at all. I found the DO pin was corroded and have managed to carefully file away at the IC's package and attach a wire to the copper pad within the IC but still no luck reading.

    Am I able to read the secret codes etc. from the 20XXX EEPROM inside the ECU? If so what information will I need to program my new Immo 2 dash?

    I originally just intended to backup my original dash EEPROM and flash the dump to the new dash however this option is now out of the equation!

    Many Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by OliverM View Post
    Hello,

    I have a MK4 Golf GTi from around 2001 - Unfortunately the instrument cluster has failed. I don't have any of the VW diagnostics tools but do have a USB-UPA programmer which I have tried to read the dash EEPROM with (desoldered the EEPROM etc...). Unfortunately my dash EEPROM seems to be unreadable so I cannot retrieve the codes!!

    I have tested the UPA-USB with another EEPROM (A 93C56 from a Suzuki GSR600 dash - this reads ok). However the VW 93C86 will not read at all. I found the DO pin was corroded and have managed to carefully file away at the IC's package and attach a wire to the copper pad within the IC but still no luck reading.

    Am I able to read the secret codes etc. from the 20XXX EEPROM inside the ECU? If so what information will I need to program my new Immo 2 dash?

    I originally just intended to backup my original dash EEPROM and flash the dump to the new dash however this option is now out of the equation!

    Many Thanks
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    Just give ecu dump mate and immo off...........

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    Thank you for your replies!

    Before I make an ECU dump & disable the immo - is there anywhere else I can get the SKC?
    Being an immo 2 vehicle the immobiliser is built into the instrument cluster so I doubt that's an option... But can it be found in the ignition key detection coil maybe?

    Thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OliverM View Post
    Thank you for your replies!

    Before I make an ECU dump & disable the immo - is there anywhere else I can get the SKC?
    Being an immo 2 vehicle the immobiliser is built into the instrument cluster so I doubt that's an option... But can it be found in the ignition key detection coil maybe?

    Thank you.
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    Thank you for your suggestions. Your correct - i'm not very experienced with this at all! Its something I haven't done before so I'm really looking to learn how its done.

    I already have a matching replacement set of modules for this vehicle (ECU, Cluster, Locks, ignition etc...) which I purchased on eBay. These are tested and work to start the car etc. so I'm not overly concerned about damaging the existing modules as I have the spares to put it right.

    What i'd like to do is attempt to repair what I have just to further my understanding of these systems really.

    I have spare EEPROM chips so if needs be I can repair the broken cluster but I would still need to code this to the ECU right? But I need a dump from a VW VDO model no. JO 920 921 A instrument cluster.

    I now have a copy of VCDS and the programming cable (borrowed from a friend) so have the ability to code new modules to the car. I just need the SKC to login to the components.

    Thanks again for your help so far

 

 

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