1. Immobilizer

ME7.1 ECU's do not have an immobilizer active.

ME7.1.1 ECU's have an immobilizer active which will prevent the engine from running. Please contact us if you have an active immobilizer ME7.1.1 ECU we can provide the service to disable it. This requires sending your ECU to us.

2. Base File

The ECU must be updated with a base tuning file to start the tuning process. Links to our base files are listed below. 

ME7.1 Base 

ME7.1.1 Base

3. Flashing the Base File

To upload the base file we recommend using: NefMoto ME7 Flasher Logger

Use:

1. Connect your vehicle's battery to a constant, stable power source. This is vital, if the ECU loses power or voltage dips during any flashing operation a soft brick of the ECU may occur.

2. Connect your flashing cable to your vehicle's OBD port.

3. Turn on your ignition (but do not start the car).

4. Select the memory layout: ME7 29F800BB

5. At the top of the program choose Fast or Slow Init and Connect

6. Choose one of the program options (Read/Write/etc)

7. You will notice the activity in the console window

8. When your operation is complete, choose Disconnect at the top of the program.

Supported Cables:

USB VAG KKL using the FTDI D2XX standard driver

Ross-Tech ("boot in intelligent mode" must be unchecked in the VCDS options screen)

Logging

4. Wideband