Melbourne Car Keys runs a national mail-in service for automotive electronics. Post your ECU or instrument cluster to us from anywhere in Australia, and we clone, repair or correct it on the bench and send it straight back, ready to fit. Dealer-level results without the dealer price — and you only pay once the job is done.
ECU Cloning — All Makes (Petrol & Diesel)
ECU cloning copies all the data from your original engine control unit — software, calibration, immobiliser pairing, VIN and key data — onto a replacement unit, so the new ECU runs exactly like the original with no dealer programming. We clone petrol and diesel ECUs across European, Asian and Australian makes, recover data from bricked units after a failed write, and return everything plug-and-play so your existing keys keep working.
Instrument Cluster Mileage Correction
When an instrument cluster fails and is repaired or replaced, the replacement must display the vehicle’s true, genuine mileage. We read the original recorded odometer value and program the repaired or replacement cluster to match it exactly, so your dash shows the correct reading after the fix. This is repair and replacement work — the displayed mileage always reflects the vehicle’s real distance travelled.
How the mail-in service works
- Request a repair and tell us your make, model and the part you’re sending.
- Post your unit to us with your order number (add a donor unit if cloning to a replacement).
- We clone, repair or correct it on the bench and bench-test it.
- We return it by express post Australia-wide — fit it and drive.
Why mail-in
No dealer programming fees, no need to bring the car anywhere, and you only pay once the work is done. Turnaround is within 7 days of us receiving your unit, with express return post Australia-wide. If we can’t complete the job, you don’t pay — no fix, no charge.
Frequently asked questions
What is ECU cloning?
ECU cloning copies all the data from your original engine control unit — software, calibration, immobiliser pairing, VIN and key data — onto a replacement unit, so the new ECU behaves exactly like the original without dealer programming.
Will my keys still work after ECU cloning?
Yes. We copy the immobiliser and key data across, so your existing keys keep working with the cloned ECU.
Do I need to program anything after fitting the cloned ECU?
No. The cloned unit is plug-and-play — fit it and drive. No additional key or module programming is required.
Which makes do you clone ECUs for?
All makes, petrol and diesel — European, Asian and Australian vehicles, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Holden, Volkswagen and Audi.
How do I send my ECU or cluster in?
Request a repair, then post your unit to us with your order number from anywhere in Australia. We clone or repair it on the bench and return it by express post.
What if the job can’t be completed?
You don’t pay. We work on a no fix, no charge basis and will always advise you before proceeding if a unit is rare or complex.