Ecu is locked need lexia owner in Bedfordshire?

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Ecu is locked need lexia owner in Bedfordshire?

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After buying two different bits of kit to flash my C5 2.2 hdi with a remap file it would appear that the ecu is locked out any communication with such devices maybe because of how many time it's been plugged in during its life.
Am I right in thinking it could be unlocked with a Lexia or am I barking up the wrong tree?

If it can be done is there anyone willing to meet up and reset my ecu for me?
I live in Toddington Bedfordshire and would be very Grateful for any help on this.

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Silly question, but have you disconnected the battery for at least half an hour to reset the ECU ?

Will the engine still start and run ok ?
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Hi cheers for reply, I did disconnect the battery for about 45 mins yesterday and today after some new software for my flasher was emailed to me I did manage to read and write my ecu. It still won't talk to my obd code reader though.
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Has it ever talked to your OBD code reader though ? Depending on what year and engine it is a standard OBD reader may not be compatible.
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Post by Monkeyfeet »

Hi badpanel, I'm near you, could connect the Lexia up if you want. I've not come across this before though so any advice from out there will be gratefully recieved!
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