Solution

Virgin IMMO

NuoVolta provides a ready Virgin IMMO solution for 3 ECUs, including Bosch EDC16CP34, Bosch EDC16U34 and Bosch EDC16U1. Select your ECU below to see the details.

VIRGIN IMMO

Virgin immo (ECU virginization) is the process of returning the immobilizer-related data in the engine control unit (ECU) to its "virgin", unpaired state. A virgin ECU is no longer linked to the immobilizer and keys of the vehicle it came from, so it can be adapted (paired) to the immobilizer system of another vehicle with a suitable diagnostic or key programming tool, just like a new unit.

Unlike immo removal, the immobilizer function is not disabled: after the adaptation, the anti-theft protection of the vehicle remains active.

FUNCTION OF VIRGIN IMMO

1. Main Function:

The ECU stores immobilizer data that pairs it with the immobilizer unit and keys of the vehicle. Virgin immo resets this data so that the pairing can be performed again.

2. Typical Use Cases:

Replacing a faulty ECU with a used unit taken from another vehicle.
ECU swaps during repairs where the immobilizer adaptation cannot be completed.
Preparing an ECU for a new immobilizer adaptation with a diagnostic tool.

PROBLEMS AFTER ECU REPLACEMENT

The engine does not start after installing a used ECU.
The immobilizer warning light remains on.
The immobilizer adaptation cannot be performed because the ECU is still paired to another vehicle.
Immobilizer-related DTCs are stored.

NUOVOLTA SOLUTION OF VIRGIN IMMO

NuoVolta provides a ready solution for this module, applied by the NuoVolta client to the original ECU file.

Apply the solution of the module related to NUOVOLTA.
Write the mod file to the ECU.
Perform the immobilizer adaptation (ECU and key learning) with a suitable diagnostic tool.
DTC codes should be read and removed with a diagnostic tool.
Check the dashboard and DTC logs. Take it for a test drive.
If all the checks are OK, it means the problem is solved.

Note: Immobilizer-related services should only be performed on vehicles whose legitimate ownership has been verified and in compliance with local regulations.

ECUs supported for Virgin IMMO

Grouped by ECU manufacturer, most requested first.

Bosch

Diagnose and repair real faults first. Removing or disabling emission systems is only permitted where allowed by law, for example for off-road or motorsport use.

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