Component protection removal
Manufacturers diagnostics
Component Protection Removal & Manufacturer Diagnostics in Bagstone
SuperTune is proud to offer
component protection removal and manufacturer-level diagnostics — a professional service designed for modern vehicles that require main-dealer tooling and secure online access to manufacturer systems. This service is available at our Bagstone location and provides
live access to official dealer platforms including software updates, coding, and diagnostic functions for most major brands:
VAG, Mercedes, JLR, Porsche, Peugeot, Ford, Citroën, Vauxhall, Toyota, and BMW.
Unlike generic scan tools that promise but rarely deliver full functionality, SuperTune uses genuine, main-dealer diagnostic equipment from trusted manufacturers, ensuring accurate results and safe programming. Prices range from £120 to £180, depending on vehicle and requirements.
What is Component Protection?
Many modern vehicles (typically 2016 onwards) include a component protection system — a built-in security feature that prevents stolen or unauthorised parts from being fitted and used. When a protected control unit such as a radio, instrument cluster, or ECU is replaced, it may display a “Component Protection Active” message and function only partially until authorised.
Why Component Protection Removal is Needed
If you install a new or used part, such as an infotainment system, climate control module, or ECU, it will often require component protection removal to operate correctly. Using specialised diagnostic software, this process securely connects to the manufacturer’s server to unlock and authorise the component so it integrates seamlessly with your vehicle.
Typical scenarios include:
- Replacing or upgrading a control module
- Installing a used component from another vehicle
- Retrofitting additional features
- Restoring functionality after repair
Why Choose SuperTune
SuperTune offers a genuine main-dealer–level diagnostic service — not a simulation or offline workaround. With live online access to manufacturer systems, we can perform coding, learning, updates, and software calibrations safely and correctly. Whether you’re fitting a used ECU or upgrading factory equipment, Richard at SuperTune ensures the job is done right.
