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Central Gateway Module Clone in California

Ship your module from Los Angeles or anywhere in California — we typically complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back at the return speed you choose at checkout — standard to overnight.

$250 flat Fast Turnaround ~2-3 day USPS from CA
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Why California customers mail in central gateway module clone

California has roughly 31 million registered vehicles, and European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) make up much of what Los Angeles-area shops and owners mail us. Central Gateway Module Clone is a bench job most Los Angeles shops don't keep equipment for, so owners and trade shops across California ship it to a specialist. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.

Metros we serve in California

Los AngelesSan Francisco Bay AreaSan DiegoSacramento

California at a glance

  • ~31M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi)
  • California requires a biennial Smog Check emissions inspection in most counties through the BAR program.

What you get

  • Your original gateway's coding, configuration, and VIN cloned onto the donor, where the original still responds
  • Donor hardware / part-number compatibility verified by VIN and module label before you ship
  • A straight answer up front on whether your gateway can be bench-cloned or needs OEM/online tools
  • Bench read + verify of both units before anything is written
  • Bench power-up and communication test on a regulated supply before return
  • Clear install notes — including where an online/OEM step may still apply at the car
  • Modules returned with tracking — return-shipping speed your choice at checkout

Shipping timeline — California ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes west through the Southwest network; usually 2-3 days given the distance. Typical round-trip from Los Angeles or anywhere in California:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from CA, ~$12

  2. Day 2-3

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 3

    Work done

    Typical 24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 7

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

California FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from California.

How long does shipping take from California to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Los Angeles, CA reaches our Arlington workshop in about 2-3 business days. USPS Priority routes west through the Southwest network; usually 2-3 days given the distance. We start work the same day your module arrives and typically ship back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout.
How much does it cost to ship a module from California?
USPS Priority flat-rate from California to Arlington TX runs about $12. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to California is selected at checkout — $29.95 standard (3-5 business days), $54.95 UPS 2-Day, or $94.95 UPS Next Day Air, flat nationwide. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.
Do you accept central gateway module clone modules from California?
Yes — we receive modules from Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento and the rest of California regularly. With about 31 million registered vehicles statewide, European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) are the bulk of what we see from California.
Is there a central gateway module clone shop in Los Angeles I should use instead?
Most Los Angeles shops don't keep the bench equipment for central gateway module clone — they'd forward the module to a specialist anyway, which adds a markup and a middleman. Going direct to us is usually faster and cheaper. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.
Does California vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
California requires a biennial Smog Check emissions inspection in most counties through the BAR program. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all California and federal requirements.
Is this a security bypass or an immobilizer unlock?
No. This is a straight data clone of your own gateway's coding and VIN onto a matched donor — it preserves any immobilizer relationship rather than removing it, and it is not a way around a locked security gateway. That is also why proof of ownership is required before any work begins.
Will there be any step left to do at the car?
On most bench-cloneable gateways the donor drops in and the network comes back up. On certain platforms a short online or OEM step at the car may still be needed to finalize a specific relationship, and we flag that up front from your VIN so you know before you ship rather than after.

Full details

See the complete Central Gateway Module Clone service page

Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.

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Ship from California today

Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Los Angeles: about a week.

(817) 678-3252