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Old May 3, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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If I install a used ECU in my 06 tC will I have any issues with my programmed keys, I have three. Two keys are master and one valet key. Also is there anything else I need to know about?

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If I install a used ECU in my 06 tC will I have any issues with my programmed keys, I have three. Two keys are master and one valet key. Also is there anything else I need to know about?

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You will have to reprogram the immobilizer.
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That is what I was afraid of, its been reprogrammed once. Is this something only the dealer can do?

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That is what I was afraid of, its been reprogrammed once. Is this something only the dealer can do?

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Supposedly you can do it yourself Nick. There is an old thread on here someone posted with how to do so.
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Thanks Paul!

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search "paperclip" on here. very easy, i did mine.or link>>http://www.garage1217.com/TSD/topsecret.pdf
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Did you loose the key program on any of your keys? Does this just program theft module code to ECU?

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Did you loose the key program on any of your keys? Does this just program theft module code to ECU?

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nope, if your keys are the original ones, you do not need to do anything. the ecu and immobilizer are separate. paperclip your new ecu, and your good to go.
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