A faulty transmission control module (TCM) most often causes limp mode with the gearbox stuck in one gear, harsh jolts when you select D or R, erratic gear changes, flashing PRND letters and a gearbox or engine warning light. However, the same symptoms are often caused by a low gearbox oil level, a weak battery, a poor earth or a faulty sensor. To test a transmission control module, start by checking the battery and reading the fault codes with a diagnostic tool that can talk to the gearbox control unit, then check the power supply, the connector, the oil and the live data. Below we explain the symptoms, the diagnostic steps and what the most common fault codes mean.
Engine Control Unit Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Bosch EDC16U31 03G906016GT 0281012698
Vendors's code: 0281012698
Product code: 0281012698
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Important: Depending on the ECU type and vehicle model, not all of the options listed below may be available.
To select the correct option for your vehicle and ECU, please contact us before purchasing:
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1. Locked
This option is intended for professional workshops with the required specialist equipment and technical knowledge.
The ECU has been removed from a vehicle intended for recycling and still contains the immobilizer data and other information from the previous vehicle. Before it can be used in another car, it must be unlocked and then programmed using specialist automotive diagnostic equipment.
2. Unlocked
Several preparation methods may be available. The possible options depend on the ECU type, vehicle model and immobilizer system. Please contact us before purchasing, as some preparation methods are not available for every ECU.
Our electronics specialists can prepare the ECU in one of the following ways:
a) ECU with PIN code (Car Pass)
The PIN code is supplied, but programming with a suitable diagnostic tool is still required. After installing the ECU, it must be reset using the supplied PIN code and then programmed to the vehicle’s immobilizer system.
b) VIRGIN ECU
The data from the previous vehicle is removed and the ECU is restored to a clean, factory-like state. After installation, it must be programmed to the vehicle using a compatible specialist diagnostic tool. Unless another preparation method is specified in the product description, this is the standard unlocking option for most of our ECUs.
c) Plug & Play – IMMO OFF
The immobilizer function is disabled in the ECU. After installation, the engine can start without additional immobilizer programming. Please note that the vehicle will no longer have an active immobilizer function, and an immobilizer warning light or fault code may remain, depending on the vehicle model.
d) Plug & Play – Automatic Programming
After installation, the ECU automatically learns and saves the required vehicle data. No additional programming is normally required.
e) Plug & Play – 1:1 Clone
The data from your original ECU is copied to another fully functional ECU. The cloned unit is then ready for installation without additional programming.
You must send us your original ECU so that we can transfer its data to the replacement unit.
The original ECU must have working communication with the vehicle, a diagnostic tool or our programming equipment. If the required data cannot be read, a complete 1:1 clone may not be possible.
3. Complete Plug & Play Set
A complete matched set containing the ECU, immobilizer components and all other parts required to start the vehicle without additional programming. All components supplied in the set must be installed in the vehicle.
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Dispatch time depends on the selected option. If an unlocked or specially prepared version is ordered, the preparation service usually requires an additional 1–2 business days.
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Looking for a 03G906016GT ECU for a Superb 2.0 TDI?
This Bosch unit from the EDC16U31 family has the VW number 03G906016GT and the Bosch number 0281012698. It comes from a Skoda Superb with the 2.0 TDI engine – it is used and fully working.
Engine Control Unit Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Bosch EDC16U31 03G906016GT 0281012698
When a Superb 2.0 TDI stops starting and the diagnostic tool cannot see the engine control unit, replacing the unit is sometimes the answer. This is a Bosch EDC16U31 numbered 03G906016GT. It controls injection, turbo boost and starting, and the Bosch number 0 281 012 698 confirms that it is a diesel engine control unit.
How to identify this ECU
- 03G906016GT – VW/Skoda part number,
- 0281012698 – Bosch number, shown on the label as 0 281 012 698,
- EDC16U31 – ECU family.
The numbers 03G906016GT and 03G906016GS differ only in the last letter, but they denote different versions. So compare the number in full.
Fault symptoms
- the engine will not fire or cuts out,
- no communication with the ECU,
- limp mode and faults that keep coming back,
- water damage.
Start by checking the power supply, earths and fuses – it is quick and cheap. Then inspect the ECU connector for moisture and corrosion.
Unlocked or locked?
If you order the unlocked version, you receive a unit prepared by us before dispatch – usually within 1–2 working days. The locked version keeps the donor car's data and immobiliser; this is the option for workshops that will handle the unlocking, programming and matching themselves.
Which method is possible – PIN / CAR PASS, Virgin, IMMO OFF, auto programming or cloning – depends on the part number, software and immobiliser. For 03G906016GT we will establish this before you buy. Description: ECU preparation options.
Questions and answers
| Can an EDC16U31 be swapped for an EDC16U34? |
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| They should not be swapped without checking – they are different ECU families. The VW number decides. |
| Will the ECU start the engine straight away? |
| Locked – no, it needs programming. Unlocked – it depends on the agreed method. |
| Can I fit it in place of a 03G906016GS? |
| Not without checking. Send us the numbers from your unit and we will check the differences. |
| What condition is it in? |
| Used, fully working and in good condition. You will find the warranty period in the product specification table. |
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