I need to get the ecu reflashed in order to get the key for my car to work with the immobilizer.

Where can i get this done in the north bay? (if possible, Sonoma county, the closer the better), if not, whats the closest place i could go to?

would i have to bring the car in order to get it done or do they just need the ecu? (i dont really know how the reflashing thing works)

 

Umm you could try LIC motorsports or FLI (Fine Line Imports) they are both in the area you are looking =) good luck =/

 

Have you tried to see if the dealers will work with you? Maybe Prestige in Santa Rosa or Marin Subaru? I know the dilema you're having since you don't have your name on the title of the wrecked car so thats going to be one of the bigger obsticals. Most places won't do it since you can't proove you're 100% the owner or your name on the title.

I don't know about FLi, but LIC doesn't do what he's asking.

 

my car is actually at prestige right now, but it turns out they can't do anything, for some reason the key won't program. i got the right codes, but it isnt working

 

What car is it?

If the OBD2 port is working it's likely I can program it for you.

Mike

 

Odd...they can't get a new key to program the code to or? Sorry I don't know much about these new key systems...damn new fangle technology

Sounds like you're 1 step closer though. GLIA!

 

they cant the key to accept the programming, at least, this is what they tell me. the obd 2 port is working, its just that key.

this is the last step, but this last step has taken about 2 weeks so far >: (

pm'd you mike

 

So I take it they CAN'T get you a "blank" key?

 

well no i got the blank key and i got it cut to fit the ignition, and it turns the electricity on and all.

they can't get their machine to program the key to the ecu or whatever they do for some reason, they just told me that and that they don't know what to do or where to send me for more help.

 

Oh ok I understand now lol
Man that sucks....I guess Greg is helping you out or?

 

Greg or no Greg, Prestige is the supreme Stealership. They're incompetent and arrogant. I'm not at all surprised they couldn't fix it.
I would go as far as reasonably possible to find a responsible dealership, like Carlsen in Redwood City or even Santa Cruz Subaru.

 

Well, he needs to come see me in order for me to help out. I've given him some advice on what to do next. If he'd asked me before the car left the building, we might have resolved this issue already.

 

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yea that was stupid on my part. i didnt really think of this, the guy there pretty much wanted my car out of there right away, i didnt even think the problem could be a defective key


yea, who wouldnt want to drive the car when its done?