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b55er · 11-02-2012, 10:57 AM

I called ECU Doctors this morning..

They said there could be a communication issue between the DME and M531. Wiring is not suspect as the car operates with no faults.

Dealer is going to remove the DME, M531 and I'll send 3 keys to ECU Doctors. They said there are two options..

1) Fix the problem with intermodule communication or buy a rebuilt unit
2) They have a workaround for the immobilizer.. essentially to disable it so any fitting key will work. See Immobilizer Removal for Porsche Boxster ECU DME 0261204605, 0 261 204 605 - Specialized ECU Repair

They said if I send the DME, M531, and keys, that they will make it work. Estimated price is $675-850. Turnaround time is 3-7 days. I spoke to a local independent Porsche mechanic and he said that he uses ECU Doctors for all his DME work.

-B55er

11-02-2012, 10:57 AM	#13
b55er Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 42	I called ECU Doctors this morning.. They said there could be a communication issue between the DME and M531. Wiring is not suspect as the car operates with no faults. Dealer is going to remove the DME, M531 and I'll send 3 keys to ECU Doctors. They said there are two options.. 1) Fix the problem with intermodule communication or buy a rebuilt unit 2) They have a workaround for the immobilizer.. essentially to disable it so any fitting key will work. See Immobilizer Removal for Porsche Boxster ECU DME 0261204605, 0 261 204 605 - Specialized ECU Repair They said if I send the DME, M531, and keys, that they will make it work. Estimated price is $675-850. Turnaround time is 3-7 days. I spoke to a local independent Porsche mechanic and he said that he uses ECU Doctors for all his DME work. -B55er