VW / Audi EDC17 TDI Diesel ECU Immobilizer-Off & Clone (2008-2016)
The EDC17 diesel ECU on 2008-2016 VW & Audi TDI — bench immobilizer-off for a legitimate swap or orphaned build, or a 1:1 clone onto a donor so a used ECU runs.
Sending several modules? Add them all — one box, one return-shipping charge.
Bosch EDC17 diesel ECU — 2008-2016 VW & Audi TDI (Golf/Jetta TDI, Passat TDI, Audi A3/A4/A6 TDI, Q5 TDI, Touareg) and Škoda / SEAT TDI cousins
How It Works
Three simple steps. Hundreds of mail-in jobs completed for shops, locksmiths, and DIY pros.
Pay & Get Address
Click "Order Now", pay securely via Stripe. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.
Ship Your Module
Pack per the instructions and ship to Arlington. USPS goes to our PO Box; UPS and FedEx must use the street address. Customer pays shipping to us.
Receive in 1-2 Days
Work completed within 24 hours of receipt. Ships back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.
What You Get
- Immobilizer-off on your EDC17 for a legitimate swap or orphaned build
- OR a 1:1 clone onto a donor — VIN, immo, and coding transferred
- A cloned donor that drops in plug-and-play
- Part-number verification before you buy a donor
- Bench-verified before it ships back
- 24-hour bench turnaround after the module arrives
Compatibility
Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.
ECU family
Common vehicles
Two services
Will This Fix My Problem?
Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.
Fixes:
- ✓TDI engine swap or standalone needs the EDC17 immobilizer removed
- ✓Used EDC17 ECU cranks but will not start (immobilizer mismatch)
- ✓Orphaned platform where the key/immobilizer path is gone
- ✓Replacing a failed EDC17 without a dealer programming session
Won't fix:
- ✗DPF, EGR, AdBlue/SCR, or any emissions edit — we do not offer these
- ✗EDC16 TDI (2004-2009) — see the dedicated EDC16 immo-delete service
- ✗Petrol MED17 / PCR2.1 — see those services
- ✗A physically destroyed ECU with unreadable memory
The EDC17 generation our EDC16 service does not cover
Our long-standing TDI immo service covers the EDC16 (2004-2009). The EDC17 that followed it — across nearly a decade of VW and Audi diesels — is a different family, and this service covers it: bench immo-off for a legitimate build, or a clone that keeps the immobilizer intact and makes a used ECU plug-and-play. Proof of ownership is required, and this service never touches emissions equipment — DPF, EGR, and AdBlue are explicitly out of scope.
Shipping Instructions
These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.
Ship your EDC17 ECU (and a matched donor if you want a clone — text the VIN and part number first so we can confirm). Tell us whether you need immo-off or a clone. Return shipping is selected and paid at checkout — Standard $24.95, UPS 2-Day $54.95, or UPS overnight $94.95. Ship to PO Box 120241, Arlington TX 76012 (USPS) or 1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241, Arlington TX 76012 (UPS/FedEx). Proof of ownership is required for all immobilizer work.
What to include in your box
- Your EDC17 diesel ECU
- A matched donor ECU if you want a clone (we verify the part number first)
- A note: immo-off or clone
- VIN + year, and proof of ownership
- Your name, return address, and phone number
Ship to
Auto Module Lab
If shipping USPS
PO Box 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
If shipping UPS or FedEx
1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
Both shipping labels — to the lab and back to you — are purchased the moment you order. Your prepaid inbound label (already addressed) arrives by email; the return ships on the speed you chose at checkout.
Frequently Asked
Still have a question? Text us — replies in minutes.
Do you delete the DPF or EGR while you're in there?
Immo-off or clone — which do I need?
Is this the same as your EDC16 TDI service?
Do you require proof of ownership?
Related Services
Other bench services for the same brand or use case.
VW/Audi MED17/ME17 IMMO Delete + VIN
Engine swap or standalone build blocked by the immobilizer? We permanently remove the immobilizer coding from your MED17/ME17 ECU so it runs on its own. Optional VIN correction.
VW/Audi EDC16 TDi IMMO Delete
TDI swap or an immobilizer-blocked EDC16 no-start? IMMO delete for older VW + Audi EDC16 TDi ECUs (2004-2009) — separate from our MED17/ME17 gas service.
VW / Audi ME7 IMMO Off
Swap or race build stuck because the cluster and keys are long gone? We turn the immobilizer off inside your Bosch ME7.x ECU so it runs standalone.
Where we serve VW/Audi EDC17 TDI IMMO-Off + Clone
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Ready to ship?
Pay now, get the shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Your module is back on your bench within a week.