Every listing in this shop is a send-in postal service. Once ordered, we email you packing instructions and our workshop address — most jobs are completed and returned same-day on arrival, fully tracked.
Prefer we come to you or drop the vehicle in? Request a quote — mobile service is available across the West Midlands with a call-out fee based on your postcode.
Send-In Checklist
- Your original ECU, packed in anti-static or bubble wrap.
- The donor ECU (unless we are sourcing one for you).
- A note with your order number, registration, name and phone number.
- Your return address for insured tracked delivery.
Packing instructions and our workshop send-in address are emailed to you the moment your order is placed — always enclose a note with your order number, registration and phone number.
Read the full technical guideCall-out fees are guidance only — confirm your postcode when requesting mobile attendance. Postal send-in has no call-out fee.
Supported Models
- Bosch ME9.2
- Bosch ME9.2.2
- Bosch MEVD9.2
- N42 / N46 / N46N Valvetronic four-cylinder
Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | BMW E46 316i / 318i / 320i (N42 / N46) | 2001–2006 |
| BMW | BMW E90 / E91 318i / 320i | 2005–2011 |
| BMW | BMW E81 / E87 116i / 118i / 120i | 2004–2011 |
| BMW | BMW E83 X3 2.0i | 2004–2010 |
| BMW | BMW E85 Z4 2.0i | 2005–2008 |
Key Features
- Covers ME9.2, ME9.2.2 and MEVD9.2 hardware.
- Valvetronic eccentric-shaft adaptation values carried across.
- Immobiliser data transferred for EWS3 / EWS4 and CAS pairing.
- Common water-ingress and driver-stage failures recovered from the original.
- Optional remap added on the bench.
Service Overview
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Why Choose MCC
- Specialist bench-side equipment
- Wolverhampton & West Midlands workshop
- Fast turnaround — same-day on arrival where possible
- Fixed transparent pricing — no VAT surprises
- UK-wide postal service — insured return delivery
Requirements
- Your original ECU — even a water-damaged or non-communicating unit, as long as the memory is readable.
- A donor ECU with a matching hardware part number (or verified supersession).
- The donor part number entered at checkout — this is mandatory.
- Vehicle registration so we confirm the engine and ECU family.
- Return address and contact number for insured tracked delivery.
What You Get
- Full bench read and backup of your original — flash, EEPROM and internal memory.
- Donor unit virginised, then your original data written across 1:1.
- Immobiliser data (ISN) carried over so it pairs with your existing CAS / FEM / BDC.
- Bench-tested before it leaves us — plug in and start, no dealer visit needed.
- Insured tracked return of both units with a written job sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does virginising the donor mean?
The donor still carries the previous car's immobiliser and adaptation data. We clear it back to a neutral state first, then write your original data across, so the unit behaves exactly like your own ECU rather than fighting the car.
Does the part number really have to match?
Yes. Cloning writes your data into identical hardware — a different hardware number means different memory layout and processor, and it will not run. If the number you enter does not match, we contact you and refund in full rather than guess.
Will I need any coding or a dealer visit after fitting?
No. The clone carries your original immobiliser data, so it pairs with your existing CAS, FEM or BDC. Fit it, start the car, done.
Can you remap it while you have it on the bench?
Yes — add the remap option for £95 instead of £190, and tell us what you want in the requirements box. It is written to the cloned unit before it ships.
What if my original is completely dead?
Send it anyway. As long as the memory chips are readable on the bench we can usually recover the data, even when the unit will not power up in the car. If it is genuinely unreadable we tell you and refund.
How long does it take?
Same-day on arrival wherever possible, back in the post the same afternoon. Most customers have their unit back within 48 hours of posting.
Not sure your car is compatible?
Send your VIN and we'll confirm compatibility before you order. We cover CAS1, CAS2, CAS3, CAS3+, CAS4/CAS4+, FEM/BDC and BDC2.