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Volkswagen GOLF 2.0 TDI / 4 Motion ECU (Engine Management) - Part No: 03G906016ET / 0281011843

OEM no: 0281011843 / 0 281 011 843                                                - Volkswagen GOLF - ECU (Engine Management) zoom

Buy a replacement unit

20
Shipping $
Delivery 1 - 2 working days
Programming see details
Exchange item full details

Send your own unit for rebuild

20
Return Shipping $
Turnaround time 2-3 working days
Programming see details
Rebuild Details full details

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Vehicle Details:

MakeVolkswagen ModelGOLF Engine Size:2.0 SpecificationTDI / 4 Motion Years:2003 - 2008

Common Faults:

This is a fairly common problem for the Golf, we see quite a lot of them failing due to an original design defect. When the ECU fails you can expect the engine to not start and the engine management light not to illuminate on the dash. If I purchase this will it cure my fault?

Part Numbers:

VM no: 03G906016ET / 03G 906 016 ET OEM no: 0281011843 / 0 281 011 843

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty*, unlimited mileage
Product Code: EEM011843

REBUILD DETAILS

Rebuild details (“Get Yours Rebuilt”): Professional level diagnostic equipment and/or specialist knowledge may be required when reinstalling, clearing of fault codes and professional diagnostic checks should be carried out following installation. In order to get your unit rebuilt you will need to remove the faulty unit from the vehicle and send it to us, we would then test the unit and if it is faulty we would rebuild it then return it to you with a Lifetime* warranty. When you complete payment the unit will be automatically booked in to our workshop and you will receive full step by step instructions for sending the unit to us, you will also be able to track the progress of the unit at every stage using the “Track Your Part” link located at the top of most pages of our website. If the unit turns out not to be faulty then we would refund your payment and just charge a test fee of $70 + return shipping. Please make sure you check the part numbers on the unit match the rebuild service you are purchasing. Not all parts can be repaired. If the part is not repairable, we will refund your payment and ship it back to you. If you send in an item that does not match the one in the description, we will contact you and try to rebuild it if requested. We recommend the following couriers when sending your unit to be rebuilt: DHL Express.

Turnaround time: 
The quoted turnaround is the estimated number of working days we will likely need your unit complete the work. It does not include shipping time, weekends or national holidays. In some instances it may take longer to complete your unit if we need to order parts or if your unit requires extended testing.

2-3 working days

Programming details:
The following descriptions represent the programming state of the unit once you receive it

All original programming will be retained, no need to program anything once you receive the unit back. However In exceptional circumstances we may need to replace the software within your unit (if it is corrupt or causing problems) if this is the case then we will inform you of this before rebuilding the unit. Professional level diagnostic equipment will be required when installing, clearing of fault codes and professional diagnostic checks should be carried out following installation.

Return Shipping: You will need to arrange your own shipping to get the unit sent to us, we recommend using DHL. Quoted shipping is for the return shipping via DHL Express Delivery shipping costs will be confirmed before payment completes. When you complete payment the unit will be automatically booked in to our workshop and you will receive full step by step instructions for sending the unit to us, you will also be able to track the progress of the unit at every stage using the “Track Your Part” link located at the top of most pages of our website.

EXCHANGE ITEM

Exchange Item details (“Buy Now”): Professional level diagnostic equipment and/or specialist knowledge may be required when installing, clearing of fault codes and professional diagnostic checks should be carried out following installation. Please make sure that the part numbers on the original unit match the item you are purchasing. All “Buy Now” items are sold on an exchange basis, you will need to return the old faulty unit along with your returns form once you have fitted the replacement to the vehicle, you have 14 days (10 working days) to return the old faulty unit. Your Lifetime* warranty will be activated upon receipt of the old unit. If the old faulty unit is not returned to us then your warranty will be void (No exceptions). It is your responsibility to cover the cost of posting the old faulty unit back to us.

Delivery: 1 - 2 working days

Programming details:
The following descriptions represent the programming state of the unit once you receive it

This unit will be programmed to run independently of the vehicles immobiliser system, no need for any programming however professional level diagnostic equipment will be required when installing. Clearing of fault codes and professional diagnostic checks should be carried out following installation.

Shipping: Purchases will be charged a core charge of $90 – this is refunded back to you in receipt of your old faulty unit. It is your responsibility to cover the cost of posting your old faulty unit back to us.

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