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Fault Code P0601 - ECU Software Update with remap?
« on: November 24, 2013, 05:52:23 pm »
Through the search function I've gathered that this is a common ECU fault for these cars, I have both the MIL light and the EPC Light showing as per the other threads.

My question is; Does an ECU software update from VW delete/affect a remap?

Regards in advance  :happy2:
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Re: Fault Code P0601 - ECU Software Update with remap?
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2013, 10:32:46 pm »
Quote from: Jacker on November 24, 2013, 05:52:23 pm
My question is; Does an ECU software update from VW delete/affect a remap?

A VW ecu software update will over-write any prior remap/programming of your ecu i.e. you will lose your remap.
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Re: Fault Code P0601 - ECU Software Update with remap?
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2013, 11:09:02 pm »
Bugger! Guess I'll have to lose the Remap to get rid of the Engine Light :(
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Re: Fault Code P0601 - ECU Software Update with remap?
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2013, 11:48:39 pm »
Most tuners will re-apply their map for free or a small fee if VW updated your ecu software wiping the remap.
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Re: Fault Code P0601 - ECU Software Update with remap?
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2013, 12:05:58 am »
I have no proof of purchase of the Remap as it was done a few year back before I owned the Golf. It was owned by a company before me that no longer trades (AMD Technik).

I think they did REVO maps, so would REVO have my car details on a database?
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Re: Fault Code P0601 - ECU Software Update with remap?
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2013, 01:07:11 am »
I'm confused how a software bug can cause an EML light after a vehicle has been mapped. Normally most mappers would use the latest "stock base"?
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Re: Fault Code P0601 - ECU Software Update with remap?
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2013, 08:31:34 am »
The car was bought from new by AMD and woulda been remapped a long time ago.

Could someone with VAG Commander solve the problem?
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