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Audi Component Protection Transfer — Worldwide Remote Service

VAGHAUS provides professional EEPROM-based Component Protection data transfer for supported Audi and Volkswagen Group electronic modules, helping independent workshops with replacement module adaptation.

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What is an Audi Component Protection transfer?

An Audi Component Protection transfer is an EEPROM-based file service that adapts a replacement module to the vehicle by processing the Component Protection data of the original and replacement modules. VAGHAUS delivers it remotely to independent workshops in any country.

Component Protection (CP) is an anti-theft function that links selected electronic modules to the vehicle they were installed in. When a protected module is replaced with a used or donor unit, Component Protection becomes active and the module's functions are restricted until it is adapted. The transfer lets workshops complete authorized repairs with replacement modules.

Which Audi models are supported?

RangeModels
CompactA1, A2, A3 / S3 / RS3
Mid-sizeA4 / S4, A5 / S5
ExecutiveA6 / S6, A7 / S7
SUVQ5, Q7, Q8
ElectricSelected e-tron models

Which modules are supported?

CategorySupported applications
InfotainmentMMI, MIB1, MIB2 and selected MIB3 systems
AudioBOSE and Bang & Olufsen audio modules
ComfortClimate control and comfort electronics
AssistanceParking and trailer control modules
NetworkSelected gateway and central electrical modules
SteeringSelected steering authorization systems
LegacyLegacy electronic modules

Compatibility depends on the specific module hardware and software versions, so every job starts with a compatibility check.

Is compatibility still expanding?

VAGHAUS continuously expands its supported module database, adding new vehicle platforms and electronic systems as compatibility profiles are developed and verified.

Don't see your module listed? Contact us to check compatibility.

How does the remote transfer work?

  1. Submit module detailsSend the details of the original module and the replacement (donor) module.
  2. Compatibility verifiedVAGHAUS checks the module hardware and software versions.
  3. Submit EEPROM filesYou send the required EEPROM files.
  4. Files returnedVAGHAUS processes and returns the files for writing back.

What do you need to send?

  • Vehicle model and year
  • Original module part number, hardware and software version
  • Replacement (donor) module part number, hardware and software version
  • The required EEPROM files, after compatibility is confirmed
Authorized repairs only. This service is intended for authorized vehicle repairs, such as replacing a faulty module with a replacement unit. VAGHAUS may ask for vehicle details to confirm the job and may decline any request.

This is an offline file service — the VAGHAUS LB Connect Agent is not required.

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Worldwide coverage

Remote Component Protection transfer in any country

Only the EEPROM files travel. Workshops keep the modules on their bench and exchange files over the internet.

Europe & UKGermany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland and more
Middle East & GCCUAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan
North AmericaUSA, Canada, Mexico
AfricaSouth Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and more
Asia-PacificAustralia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia
Latin AmericaBrazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia

FAQ

Component Protection questions

What is Audi Component Protection?

Component Protection (CP) is an anti-theft function in Audi and other Volkswagen Group vehicles that links selected electronic modules to the vehicle they were installed in. When a protected module is replaced with a used or donor unit, Component Protection becomes active and restricts the module's functions until it is adapted to the vehicle.

What is an EEPROM-based Component Protection transfer?

It is a file service in which the Component Protection data in the EEPROM files of the original and replacement modules is processed so the replacement module can be adapted to the vehicle. You submit the required EEPROM files and VAGHAUS returns the processed files.

Which modules are supported?

MMI, MIB1, MIB2 and selected MIB3 infotainment systems; BOSE and Bang & Olufsen audio modules; climate control and comfort electronics; parking and trailer control modules; selected gateway and central electrical modules; selected steering authorization systems; and legacy electronic modules. Compatibility depends on the specific module hardware and software versions.

Which Audi models are supported?

Audi A1, A2, A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4, A5/S5, A6/S6, A7/S7, Q5, Q7, Q8 and selected e-tron models, depending on the module installed.

Can Component Protection be transferred remotely from another country?

Yes. The transfer is a file service, so workshops in any country can use it. You read and send the EEPROM files locally, and VAGHAUS processes and returns them over the internet. No module shipping is required.

What information do I need to send?

Send the vehicle model and the details of both the original and the replacement module, including part numbers and hardware and software versions. After the compatibility check, VAGHAUS tells you which EEPROM files are required.

My module is not listed. Can it still be supported?

Possibly. VAGHAUS continuously expands its supported module database, adding new vehicle platforms and electronic systems as compatibility profiles are developed and verified. Contact VAGHAUS with the module details to check compatibility.

How much does a Component Protection transfer cost?

Component Protection transfer starts from $35. The final price depends on the module and is confirmed after the compatibility check.

How do workshops outside Lebanon pay?

International payment is accepted via Visa or Western Union. Payment is made after compatibility is confirmed.

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Replacing a protected module? Check compatibility first

Send the vehicle, original and donor module details and your country. We confirm compatibility before any file is sent.

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