ecu locked out

[Sandbagsniper]

I put my car into Star Performance for brakes and suspension upgrades. I had them fit a new pcv, then they were to drop a stage 1 onto my otherwise standard gti. I was told that my ecu is locked. They suggested that perhaps a previous owner had a free trial. How do I get my ecu unlocked? I have no idea who locked the ecu. The car is currently running standard boost.

[bacillus]

My understanding is you need to get the ecu reflashed with the standard vw software then go from there.

[Hedge]

The manufacturer are not "locked out", however to get VW to flash will probably cost.

Try your nearest Revo dealer just say you think it's had a trial at some stage and you want it flashed back to stock.

I'm surprised Star can't tell you who has mapped your car.

[Dan_FR]

If the ECU is locked then they can't read the map so couldn't say who's software it is. Likely candidates are Revo, APR or GIAC. I had the same issue with my Leon, turns out I had Revo Stage 1 software on there, but set back to the 'standard performance'. Revo should be able to tell you if you give them your VIN, not sure what kind of records/details anyone else would need

[twalters]

I can re flash standard software onto these ecus.
pm if its still needed.

[Markyed30]

Have you got cruise control you may have a stage 1 apr map already there but someone has set it to stock map how class would that be!!!!