Which Launch Tool Can Clone VW/AUDI ME17.5.22 Engine Computer?

 Question:

I'm looking for a tool to clone VW/AUDI ME17.5.22 engine computer. Many people say Launch tool. Which one is better to use?

Here is the suggestion:

Many Launch scan tools support this function.

Such as Launch X431 IMMO Elite, X431 IMMO Plus, X-431 ECU & TCU Programmer, X431 X-Prog3 PC Adapter (need X-PROG3), X431 PAD VII, PAD V, PROS Anti-theft matching tool and other diagnostic devices + X-Prog 3 GIII programmer.

They are good devices. Choose the one depending on what vehicle, what function and budget you want.

1.X431 IMMO Elite/IMMO Plus

These two tools have the same hardware, the main difference is that IMMO Plus not only covers the function of IMMO Elite, but also supports ECU Coding and advanced system diagnosis.

The clone procedure is the same.

Both need to work with DBSCar VII Connector and X-Prog3 to clone VW/AUDI engine computer. Due to the ECU may be damaged due to erratic reading and writing data of Bluetooth or WiFi in bench mode, it's recommended to use USB to connect device and connector to improve communication stability.

Preparation:

X-431 IMMO Elite or X-431 IMMO Plus

DBScar VII VCI Connector

Launch X-PROG 3 immobilizer programmer kit

Other cables and adaptors in the device package

Original and new VW/AUDI ME17.5.22 TC1724 engine computer

Main steps:

Step 1: View Wiring Diagram to connect devices

Step 2: Read Chip ID

Step 3: Backup EEPROM Data

Step 4: Backup FLASH Data

Step 5: Restore EEPROM Data

Step 6: Restore FLASH Data

Operation process:

Turn on X431 IMMO Tablet and enter IMMO Prog function

Connect Launch X431 IMMO Plus or IMMO Elite programmer and DBScar VII VCI Connector simultaneously

Select IMMO Prog V10.65>>MED17/EDC17/ME17 Series>> TC1724

If the current engine belongs to any of VW or Porsche models, you need to access the car model software to perform the cloning function.

Input engine type (ME17.5.22)

It shows the main control chip corresponding to the current engine type TC1724.

Confirm and perform the main steps below.

Step 1: View Wiring Diagram

Follow the wiring diagram to connect X-Prog3 and the original engine computer, and also power the device on.

Step 2: Read Chip ID

Read chip ID successfully

Step 3: Backup EEPROM Data

Read and back up the original EEPROM data

Step 4: Backup FLASH Data

Read and back up the original FLASH data

Disconnect Launch X431 IMMO device and the original engine computer, and connect to new one

Step 5: Restore EEPROM Data

Select the original eeprom data to write into the new engine computer.

Step 6: Restore FLASH Data

Select the original FLASH data to write into the new engine computer.

2.Launch X-431 ECU & TCU Programmer/ X-Prog3 PC Adapter

X431 ECU Programmer can work alone while X-PROG3 PC Adapter needs to work with X431 X-PROG3 key programmer. They have unique PC software, but the function and operation steps are similar.

Refer to:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2023/09/27/launch-x431-ecu-programmer-clone-vw-me17-5-22-engine-computer/

3.Launch X431 PAD VII/PAD V/PROS + GIII

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2021/12/09/replace-vw-audi-uds-me17-5-22-engine-with-launch-x431-padiii-padv-pro-g3/

Launch X-431 IMMO Elite (€1,099):

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/launch-x431-immo-elite.html

Launch X-431 IMMO Plus (€1,199):

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/launch-x431-immo-plus.html

Launch X431 ECU & TCU Programmer (€640):

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/launch-x431-ecu-tcu-programmer.html

Launch X431 X-Prog3 PC Adapter (€183):

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/launch-xprog3-pc-adapter.html

Launch X-431 PAD VII (€2,199):

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/launch-x431-padvii-diagnostic-tool.html

Launch X-431PROS (€699):

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/launch-x431-pros-v4.0-diagnostic-tool.html

LAUNCH X431 X-PROG3 GIII Key Programmer (€519):

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/launch-xprog3-key-programmer.html

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