A vehicle fitted with Component Protection (usually later vehicles fitted with CANBUS will have a number of components that have a pin stored in each ECU, this pin is checked on the BUS to see if all components have the same code, if so then all systems are go. If not then that component will not work, whether the loss of a pin from one unit will cause a non start or just affect that particular component he doesn't say, it may just be security related components that will give a non start if incorrect code is stored.

Dave suggests that Vehicles fitted with component protection systems do not need to go to the dealers to have parts of the system fitted from new as they come in a virgin state and learn the PIN from the other components on the system. Not unlike some Renault or Fiat Engine ECUs. This I find hard to believe as Vectra C and Astra H are the only vehicles I have any experience on and these systems need Tech 2 with CANDi and the security access code off the car pass to fit or remove and reset components containing a PIN.

Notwithstanding any configuring and adapting.

Any thoughts and opinions are invited.

Mike.

PS did anyone spot the deliberate mistake on the article in question?

I think the article missed the point, you can't get to diagnose a faulty module without the right kit, & if you are trying to attempt to fit a new module, & guess if it may or may not work, then it's not worth starting the job.

Regards
Steve

The changes in block exemption enabled many garages to increase business by allowing them to work on a wider range of cars, previously only accessible to the main dealers. This has now led to a new threat from the VM's--they are trying to use a loophole in the BER regulations (Safety & Security) to make it as difficult as possible for independents to repair their cars.

As the amount of vehicles using integrated electronic systems increases, the more chance there is for the VM's to legitimately withold information on the grounds of safety and security--thereby preventing the independent garage from working on the vehicle.

Successful exploitation of this loophole will have a serious effect on everyone from OE suppliers right through to the motorist, in other words-- everyone involved in the independent aftermarket!!

So what is the solution? Quite simply the aftermarket needs to take action. Garages should continue to push the benefits or BER to their customers--we still have supplies of posters and leaflets to assist with this.

At a higher level, there is a new , pan-european campaign called 'Right To Repair', which is being jointly supported in the UK by the ADF,GAU and the UK Parts Alliance. A substantial amount of money has been committed by these groups to support this campaign whilst as a business, we are also doing our part by keeping you informed and our MD David Russell is on the national committee for this campaign.
It's not just the right to repair, it's the right to survive!

Nicely put, we're all in it together. Roy.