Volkswagen ECU Clone Service
Volkswagen engine control units across the ME, MED, EDC, and Simos families can be cloned at the chip level on the bench. We read the original ECU Flash and EEPROM and write every byte onto a compatible donor of the same hardware family — including VIN, component protection data, immobilizer pairing, and any aftermarket tuning overlay where readable. Cloning is the most common alternative to dealer replacement when the original ECU has failed but is still readable.
Available Services
This listing is for the CLONE SERVICE OF YOUR MED9.1 or MED9.1.1 MODULE ONLY! Read description carefully! You must ship another donor ECU with exact same part number and HW number see pic above for reference and then ship to KARMAN AUTO. If you have a AUDI or VW MED9.1 or MED9.1.1 and your ECU is bad. ( [...]
VW or AUDI ECU CLONE from 2006 and newer. This service is for VW or AUDI (VAG) ENGINE CONTROL MODULE ECU Clone ( copy ) from year 2006 and up. OPTIONS: ECU Cloning is procedure where the original ECU information is copied to the replacement ECU, and allows it to be reused. The VAG scan [...]
This service is for VW or AUDI (VAG) ENGINE CONTROL MODULE ECU Clone ( copy ) up to year 2005. OPTIONS: ECU Cloning is procedure where the original ECU information is copied to the replacement ECU, and allows it to be reused. The Mercedes scan tool is not required to complete the re-installation. ECU PIN [...]
SIMOS 18.1 ECU Clone or Immo Off ECU cloning and Immo off services are critical for maintaining and upgrading vehicles equipped with SIMOS 18.1 ECUs. This blog post delves into the offerings by Karman Auto, making it easy for VW and Audi owners to understand their options. Why 1:1 ECU Cloning Isn’t Possible A common [...]
SIMOS 6.22 SIMOS 6.24 ECU CLONE OR IMMO OFF VW OR AUDI
VW or AUDI MED9.1 OR MED9.1.1 Immobilizer Delete immo off 2007 to 2016. This service is for VW or AUDI ( VAG ) MED9.1 AND OR MED9.1.1 Immobilizer delete. Does you car start and die in 2 seconds? Does your IMMO light flash on dash? (yellow car with key simble or safe blinking) Did the [...]
Not Sure Which Service to Choose?
If you are unsure which option matches your Volkswagen module, the safest path is to email or text us photos before ordering: full label of the original module (the one you want serviced), full label of the donor module if you already have one, the part number, hardware revision, and software/calibration sticker, and a photo of the connector pinout if visible. We will confirm whether the service is supported for your specific part number and hardware revision before you order and ship.
Compatibility Warning
Cloning requires a donor ECU of the same hardware family — same part number prefix, same processor, same hardware revision. MED9.1 to MED9.1, Simos 18.1 to Simos 18.1, EDC17 variant to matching EDC17 variant. Mismatched donors will not clone successfully.
What to Ship
- Your original Volkswagen module (the failed/locked unit), clearly marked “ORIGINAL”
- If applicable: a donor module, clearly marked “DONOR” — same part number family and hardware revision as the original
- Your order receipt printed, or order number written on a slip in the box
- Your return shipping address
- Ship to the address shown on your order receipt at checkout (we operate from 2 locations and route based on tool availability and turnaround)
Related Volkswagen Services
- VW ECU / EDC Services
- VW ECU VIN Programming
- VW ECU IMMO Off
- VW BCM / CCM (J519) Services
- VW TCM / Mechatronic / DSG Services
- VW Airbag / SRS Module Services
- All Volkswagen services
FAQ
What does the clone preserve? Flash and EEPROM copied 1:1 — including VIN, component protection where readable, immobilizer pairing, software calibration, and any aftermarket tuning overlay.
Will I need VCDS / ODIS coding after the install? In most cases no — the donor presents the diagnostic tool with the same data as the original.
What if I want to remove the immobilizer at the same time as the clone? Several VW ECUs support a combined clone-or-immo-off service. Send us your ECU label and we will confirm.