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VW/Audi EDC15 TDI Immo-Off / 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
Text Before You Buy

Why California customers mail in vw/audi edc15 tdi immo-off / 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. European platforms cluster in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and most local Los Angeles shops sub bench jobs like vw/audi edc15 tdi immo-off / clone to a specialist instead of tooling up for one car. 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 EDC15's immobilizer and identity data cloned onto a matched donor, where the original still responds
  • Or the immobilizer function switched off in your ECU for a legitimate repair, standalone, or swap build
  • Donor Bosch number and hardware compatibility verified by VIN and box label before you ship anything
  • Bench read + full backup of the original data before a single byte is written
  • Bench communication test with a stable, regulated power supply before the module ships back
  • Clear install notes — what to expect at first key-on and whether any at-the-car step remains
  • 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 — $24.95 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 vw/audi edc15 tdi immo-off / 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 vw/audi edc15 tdi immo-off / clone shop in Los Angeles I should use instead?
Most Los Angeles shops don't keep the bench equipment for vw/audi edc15 tdi immo-off / 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.
How much is it, and how does the mail-in work?
It is $250 flat for either path. After a technician verifies your ECU by VIN and box label, you ship it to Auto Module Lab. We back up, read, and write on the bench, test communication, and ship everything back with tracking — return speed your choice at checkout: Standard $24.95, UPS 2-Day $54.95, or UPS overnight $94.95. This is a mail-in bench service; inbound shipping is arranged at the time you order.
Which ECUs and cars does this cover?
Bosch EDC15 diesel ECUs — EDC15V, EDC15P, and EDC15VM+ — on roughly 1998–2004 VW, Audi, Skoda, and SEAT 1.9 TDI cars: Golf Mk4, Jetta/Bora, Passat B5, New Beetle, Sharan, Audi A3 8L, A4 B5/B6, A6 C5, Skoda Octavia, and the SEAT Leon, Toledo, Ibiza, and Alhambra of the same era. Engine codes include ALH, AHF, ASV, AJM, AFN, ATD, AXR, BEW, AWX, and AVF. Send us your VIN and a photo of the Bosch number on the box and we confirm your exact variant before you ship.

Full details

See the complete VW/Audi EDC15 TDI Immo-Off / 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