
VW, Audi, Skoda & SEAT Bosch MG1 / MDG1 ECU (2020+) – Unlock, Cloning & Repair
Assessment fee deducted from an approved repair. Repair is not included in the assessment price.
Feedback from garages and vehicle owners
Supported ECU data transfer, with compatibility checked first.
Bosch MG1 and MDG1 engine ECUs in newer VW, Audi, Skoda and SEAT petrol and diesel models (around 2020 onward). These ECUs are locked, so a used replacement will not work without the original data. We unlock, clone your data to a replacement, or repair your own unit.
Common faults
- Car will not start – no communication with the engine ECU
- Used ECU fitted but immobiliser or engine will not start
- Water damage or failed ECU after an electrical fault
A fault code alone does not prove the ECU has failed. Send the codes and a photo of the label on WhatsApp before ordering.
Services
| Service | How it works |
|---|---|
| Bench assessment by post | We check the unit and send a written quote. The fee is deducted if you go ahead. |
| Cloning | Your data transferred to a replacement ECU with the same part number. |
| Repair | Repair of your own ECU where possible, tested before return. |
| Fitting in Mansfield | Bring the car in and we fit and code it, quoted per job. |
VEHICLE FITMENT
Compatibility guideVehicle lists are identification guidance, not a fitment guarantee. Send the complete part number and hardware revision for confirmation before ordering. A similar-looking unit is not proof of compatibility.
How the service works
Warranty included
Choose your service
- 12-month warranty on repairs
- Tracked UK return included
- No VAT added
- Written report with every unit
- Not repairable? Refund less the bench test
Shipping & drop-off
Post the unit to our lab in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, or drop it in by appointment. Pack it in an anti-static bag with the fault codes and your VIN – see packing instructions. Tracked UK return is included in every price; turnaround is confirmed when the unit arrives.
Fitting in Mansfield
Fitting options are done by appointment at our Mansfield workshop: removal, refit, fault code clear, adaptations and road test. Book after ordering on WhatsApp or by email.
Questions
Repair, cloning or replacement – which do I need?
If your unit has a repairable fault, repair keeps your original and needs no programming. If it is damaged but readable, cloning to a matching used unit is usually cheapest. If it cannot be read or repaired, we quote a replacement with your data transferred where possible.
Will the car need coding after the work?
Not after a repair or a successful clone – the immobiliser and coding come from your original data. Some units need adaptations reset after fitting.
Does a fault code prove the unit is faulty?
No. Supply, earths, wiring, sensors and actuators can set the same codes. That is why every unit is tested first and you get a written report.
What if my unit is not faulty?
You pay only the bench test and receive the report to show your garage.
Do you remove immobilisers or emissions equipment?
No.
Not sure of the part number?
Send a photo of the label on WhatsApp or by email before ordering and we confirm the right service.
