Certified Locksmith · 15+ Years Experience

VW & Audi MED17/ME17 Immobilizer Delete + VIN Program

Permanently remove immobilizer coding from MED17/ME17 ECUs. Optional VIN correction.

$250 flat24-Hour TurnaroundReturn shipping included
Message Before You Buy

Compatible with MED17, ME17 and all sub-variants (VW & Audi)

NYBL Master Automotive Locksmith· ALOA-MAL Certified · Owner-Operator since 2012

How It Works

Three simple steps. We've completed hundreds of mail-in jobs for shops, technicians, and DIY owners across the country.

VW MED17 ECU bench programming
1

Buy & Receive Instructions

Click "Order Now", pay securely via Stripe. We email you the shipping address and step-by-step instructions within minutes.

VAG-COM diagnostic software session
2

Ship Your Module

Pack your module per the instructions and ship to our Arlington, TX shop. USPS or UPS — your choice. You pay shipping to us.

Macro view of ECU circuit board
3

Get It Back in 1-2 Days

We complete the work within 24 hours of receipt and ship back the next business day. Return shipping is on us. Tracking emailed.

What You Get

  • Immobilizer permanently disabled (IMMO OFF)
  • Optional VIN correction written to ECU on request
  • 24-hour turnaround after part is received
  • Return shipping included (we cover it back to you)
  • Work performed by a certified locksmith with 15+ years of ECU + key programming experience
  • Same-day photo proof of completed work

Compatibility

Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.

ME17 family

ME17ME17.5.2ME17.5.24ME17.5.6

MED17 family

MED17MED17.1MED17.5MED17.5.2MED17.5.5MED17.5.20MED17.5.25

Vehicles

VW JettaVW PassatVW Golf/GTIVW TiguanAudi A3Audi A4Audi Q5SkodaSEAT

Will This Fix My Problem?

Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't. Save yourself time and shipping cost before ordering.

This service fixes:

  • ✓Car cranks and starts briefly, then shuts down
  • ✓P1570 — Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer
  • ✓P0513 — Incorrect Immobilizer Key
  • ✓Installed a used ECU and cannot pair it to the original cluster
  • ✓Damaged instrument cluster (24C64 EEPROM) on 2011-2016 VW Jetta and similar — bypass entirely
  • ✓Another locksmith damaged your instrument cluster and the car will not start
  • ✓No working key, need to run the ECU on the bench without dealer pairing

This service won't fix:

  • ✗Completely dead vehicle (no power at all)
  • ✗No-crank conditions (starter not engaging)
  • ✗Mechanical engine faults unrelated to immobilizer
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Damaged cluster from a failed key attempt? We can bypass it.

A very common scenario: another locksmith tried to make a key on a 2011-2016 VW Jetta (and many other VW/Audi models with a 24C64 EEPROM in the cluster) and damaged the IC or 24C64 chip in the process. The car will no longer start because the immobilizer chain is broken between cluster ↔ ECU. We can disable the immobilizer directly inside the ECU — your car will start with no working cluster and no matched keys required. This recovery path is what we get the most calls about, and most shops will turn it away.

Shipping Instructions

These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.

You pay shipping to us. We cover return shipping back to you (USPS Priority or UPS Ground, your choice).

What to include in your box

  • The ECU/ECM module — clean, padded, fully boxed
  • A printed copy of your order confirmation email
  • A note with the VIN if you want a VIN write performed
  • Your name, return address, and phone number

Ship to

Not Your Basic Locksmith

1168 W Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013

Phone: (682) 344-1957 · Hours: 24/7

Frequently Asked

Still have a question? Text us — we usually reply within minutes.

Will this fix a car that won't crank at all?
No. This service is for vehicles where the engine starts briefly then shuts down due to immobilizer coding (P1570, P0513). It will not fix a completely dead or no-crank vehicle.
Do I need to send the keys?
No. After the IMMO delete is performed, the ECU will run without any key matching. You will not need any keys for the engine to start (you still need a physical key to turn the ignition or push start the vehicle).
What if my ECU needs to be opened?
Some MED17/ME17 ECUs require opening the unit to access the chip directly. This may void the part's warranty. We will let you know before opening if your specific variant requires it.
How fast do you turn it around?
24 hours from receipt. If your module arrives on a Monday morning, it ships back Tuesday. We send tracking the moment it leaves.
Can I get my VIN written too?
Yes — included on request, no extra charge. Note your VIN on the included slip or in your order email.
My VW Jetta cluster (24C64 EEPROM) got damaged when another locksmith tried to make a key — can you still get the car running?
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons people send us their ECU. We disable the immobilizer at the ECU level which bypasses the damaged cluster entirely. The car will crank and run normally with no working cluster and no matched keys required. Common on 2011-2016 VW Jetta and many other VW/Audi models that use a 24C64 EEPROM in the instrument cluster.

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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.

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