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Removal of the protection of active components on Audi-Volkswagen vehicles

Model: Audi A3 MK 4, 8Y - Years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Control unit

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In this video, a particularity of V.A.G group cars is explained to us, which have one or more protected control units for cyber security reasons. The company Texa has developed a functionality integrated into the IDC5 software and available with the TEXPACK subscription, which allows complete access to the protected control units of the entire group, allowing them to be unlocked for a complete diagnosis, and identifying and resolving any faults or malfunctions.

The unlocking procedure is automated and takes only a few minutes, and the company constantly updates the software to ensure compatibility with new car models.


Posted on 7 January 2025 by ScegliAuto


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