ECU Decode

ECU Decode: decoding and cloning of control units

ECU Decode is a British company dedicated to technical services on electronic control units (ECUs) and vehicle body modules. Its activity focuses on module cloning, unit recovery and decoding, immobiliser bypass and the production of transponder chips for keys. The company states that it offers its services within 24 working hours.

Module cloning

The module cloning service covers a wide and expanding range of control units. The procedure consists of extracting the data from the original engine ECU or body module and loading it into a stock unit or the replacement supplied by the customer, so that it is ready for use without the need for additional programming. The company states that it can work with water-damaged or burnt modules. To request a quote, it asks the customer to provide the module part numbers and relevant information.

Recovery, decoding and modifications

ECU Decode offers recovery and decoding solutions that include resetting some modules to a new or unlocked state when repair is not possible. The recovery service is aimed at cases where a previous intervention has gone wrong, for example during in-vehicle flashing with a poor network or a sudden voltage drop. The company states that it can return the module to the state in which the engine last ran.

Immobiliser bypass

Immobiliser bypass is another of the services offered. The company explains that this type of intervention dates back to the early 1990s for some vehicles and that the reasons can be diverse, including the lack of manufacturer support for parts for older vehicles or the start-up of kit car or off-road vehicle projects. For this service it requests relevant information and part numbers.

Production of transponder chips for keys

ECU Decode produces transponder chips and supplies the access PIN code in cases where diagnostics do not allow keys to be added through the usual channels. The company mentions examples such as older Mercedes remote keys, which came pre-coded, or the Chrysler Crossfire, whose keys no longer have manufacturer support. It also handles cases where a working key is needed to add others via diagnostics, as in older Porsches. The produced chip is ready to start the engine and can be fitted into a blank key shell or used to add keys via diagnostics.

Coverage by brands and module types

ECU Decode's service catalogue is organised by vehicle brands and by module types. Among the brands covered are Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Dacia, Daewoo, DAF, Daihatsu, Ducati, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Iveco, Jaguar, Jeep, KIA, KTM, Land Rover, LDV Maxus, Lexus, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rover MG, Saab, Seat, Sherco, Skoda, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo and Yamaha. The services are broken down according to fuel type (petrol or diesel) and the specific module: immobiliser boxes and keys, BSI, BCM, EWS, CAS, DME, DDE, PCM, transmission, body modules, instrument clusters, steering locks and engine control units, among others.

Background and working method

The company states that its ideas and approach come from the experience of its managers running their own automotive diagnostic businesses and from their work in the sector since the early 1980s. It states that, from the outset, it has developed its own test read and write platforms and that it invests in original serial programming tools and in engine and transmission programming platforms. ECU Decode states that its services are guaranteed for 12 months from completion of the work.

Location and contact

Phone: 01373302412