Kia MEDG17.9.8 ECU Clone Programming Service – ECU/PCM Identity Transfer

Overview

Our Kia MEDG17.9.8 ECU Clone Programming Service provides professional bench cloning for Bosch/Kefico MEDG17.9.8 engine control units (ECU/PCM). We read the full EEPROM and flash from your original ECU, including VIN, immobilizer/key data, and coding, then transfer it to a matching donor ECU. This ensures the donor behaves exactly like your original unit for a true plug-and-play replacement. This service is required when your original ECU is flooded, burnt, shorted, or no longer communicating via OBD/diagnostic tools.

Why Choose ECU Cloning for MEDG17.9.8

• Full data transfer: Reads and writes VIN, immobilizer/keys, injector coding, and vehicle-specific options.
• Exact part match: Donor ECU must share the same hardware and part number family for compatibility.
• Bypasses dealer programming costs: No re-coding or subscription needed after cloning — install and drive.
• Rescues non-communicating ECUs: Bench methods SOMETIMES allow us to extract data even when the original ECU is completely dead to OBD.
• Fast turnaround: Same-day or next-day in most cases after receiving both ECUs.
• Process warranty only: We warranty our EEPROM/flash read and write procedure. We cannot test donor hardware.

Typical Vehicles (Examples)

• Kia Sportage
• Kia Forte / Cerato
• Kia Ceed
• Kia Rio
• Hyundai Tucson
• Hyundai Elantra
• Hyundai i30
• Hyundai Accent

Always confirm compatibility by checking the ECU label and part number before sending.

Common Part Numbers (Examples)

0261S16872, 0261S16878, 39131-2EHB0, 39131-2ESA0, 39106-2B755, 39110-2BAL4, and related MEDG17.9.8 families.

Common Failures & Symptoms

• No communication with scan tool / OBD
• No crank / no start due to immobilizer failure
• P0601 – Internal Control Module Memory Checksum Error
• P0603 – Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error
• P0606 – ECU Processor Fault
• P1600 – Serial Communication Error with ECM
• P1610 – Immobilizer or key recognition failure
• Random stalling or intermittent no-start conditions after water intrusion or overheating

What the Service Includes

• Reading all original ECU EEPROM and flash
• Copying VIN, keys, immobilizer, and coding into donor ECU
• Checksum and CRC correction
• Bench validation of read/write integrity
• Return shipping of cloned donor ECU, ready to install

How It Works

1. Order this service on our website.
2. Label your ECUs clearly: ORIGINAL and DONOR.
3. Package securely with your receipt and ship both units using a tracked method.
4. We perform a full clone of your original ECU onto the donor.
5. The donor ECU is returned to you as a plug-and-play replacement.

What to Send

• Your original (faulty) ECU
• A donor ECU with the same hardware and part number family
• Optional: one working key for verification
• Secure packaging and order details

FAQ

Will cloning make the car start?
Yes. With cloning, the donor ECU contains the same VIN, immobilizer, and coding as your original. As long as your keys match, the car will start immediately after installation.

Can a completely dead ECU still be cloned?
In many cases, yes. Even if the ECU has no OBD communication, we can extract data directly via boot/bench methods. If the processor or memory is physically destroyed, cloning may not be possible.

Related services: Hyundai/Kia VIN programming, IMMO OFF, key programming, and ECU repair for other MED17 families.