Howdy Forum!!
I come to you today with the challenges of buying an unknown auction car!
I recently won a 02’ A4 1.8 5spd @ Auction for a steal (so it seems thus far)
No body damage, excellent interior, listed as “mechanically damaged” – ok I can work with that, rebuilt/replaced a lot of engines, transmissions, differentials etc…

Got it home, charged the battery figured lets see whats going on…
Key on, Engine Off:
Fuel pump runs
Dash lights & relays click
I Click over to start it fires up and dies immediately… immo light and Brake light flashing…
I figure ok, lets hook up the scanner..
A few codes, mainly communication with TCU (WTF no TCU in this car its a 5spd!) leading me to pop the ecm cover to reveal a replacement ecu from a junk yard.

Solved I think,
Just need to match the ecm to the cluster immo and re-code the AUTO ecm to tell it I have a 5 spd…

WAIT … I need the PIN or SKC to do this, DAMM and I need PIN/SKC for BOTH units since they are from 2 different cars…

Anyone have a super secret way to retrieve the PIN/SKC not only from my Bosch Cluster but from the ECM too??

If anyone can help me out I would be super greatful!!! Even buy you a case of your favorite beer!
In San Diego , CA if anyone has some magical cable/tool that wont brick my cluster/ECM
I have some Chinese VAG CAN COMMANDER AND PIN READER but that didn't work.

THANKS GUYS and GALS!!

 

You should check with a local locksmith in your area that specializes in automotive security keys. Some have the tools to retrieve the pins for you and it may be cheaper than the dealer.