Category: Completed tasks

A client from the Greater Vancouver area came to us with a BMW X1 2014 experiencing multiple electrical issues: power windows stopped working, central locking failed, and several lighting functions were no longer operational. At first glance, these may seem like separate problems — but with proper diagnostics, we quickly identified the root cause: a […]

Case study — VW Golf 2015 (Mk7, 1.8 TSI). Replacement Discover Media head unit installed by the owner. After ignition ON: no audio, limited features, and a persistent “Component Protection Active” warning on the infotainment display. We restored full functionality on the bench and in-vehicle the same day. A client came to us with a […]

A client contacted us regarding a Volkswagen Golf GTI after purchasing a used DSG DQ250 mechatronic unit — also known as the DSG TCU, DSG control module, transmission control unit (TCU/TCM), or Mechatronik in factory VW/Audi documentation. The vehicle is built on the MQB platform, and the donor part number is 02E927770AQ. The DQ250 is […]

Service area: Surrey · Vancouver · Langley · Burnaby · Richmond · Coquitlam · Lower Mainland, BC A client from Surrey / Vancouver, British Columbia contacted us regarding a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 experiencing multiple fault codes related to the EGR system (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). What is going on with EGR-related faults on Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC? […]

A customer from Surrey and Vancouver, British Columbia contacted us regarding a Nissan Murano 2018 with all keys lost. This model is equipped with a Smart Key (push-to-start system), requiring advanced diagnostic tools and expertise in carkeylocksmith services and Nissan immobilizer systems. Why “all keys lost” is the hardest job in automotive locksmithing When you […]

A client contacted us regarding a 2017 Audi Q5 (8R generation) in Surrey — all keys lost, vehicle locked, no spare anywhere, no possibility of starting the engine. After reviewing the VIN and pulling the BCM2 part number (a variant in the 8R0907064 family), it became clear this was not a routine all-keys-lost job. The […]

A client came to us with a Toyota Hilux 2021 needing a spare key made. The vehicle was fully operational and the owner already had one working key, so the goal was to add a second key properly without affecting the factory immobilizer and security systems. As part of the job, we prepared a new […]

A client came to us with an Audi A4 2.0 TSI experiencing a common issue related to the intake manifold swirl flap system. On these vehicles, failures involving the swirl flaps, their actuator, or the position feedback system are not unusual. Once the mechanism starts to wear out or operate incorrectly, the engine control unit […]

A client contacted us after purchasing a 2014 Honda Civic from an auction. The vehicle arrived without any keys, which is a common situation for auction vehicles. This particular Honda Civic is equipped with a Smart Key system, meaning the car uses push-to-start ignition instead of a traditional metal key. In cases like this, simply […]

Audi Q7 ECU MED9.1 Failure Diagnosis A customer contacted our workshop in Surrey BC, serving the Vancouver area, after their Audi Q7 suddenly stopped starting. According to the owner, the vehicle had been operating normally, but one day the engine simply refused to start. The starter motor was cranking, but the engine would not fire […]