This professional ECU cloning service provides a complete plug-and-play solution for BMW vehicles equipped with the Bosch ME17.2.44 or ME17.2.42 engine control units. These ECUs are used across multiple 4-cylinder BMW engines including select N13 turbocharged models and late-production naturally aspirated variants, depending on market and chassis.

Failures in the ME17.2.44 and ME17.2.42 units commonly occur due to water intrusion, corrupted EEPROM, failed programming attempts, or internal hardware faults. Using professional BDM-style bench programming tools, we extract and transfer all critical operating data from your original ECU to your replacement unit, including:

• EEPROM data

• Flash memory

• ISN (immobilizer synchronization)

• VIN

• Software configuration and vehicle coding

• Adaptations when supported

Your replacement ECU will operate exactly like your original and install as a true plug-and-play module with no dealer programming required.

SUPPORTED BMW MODELS (ME17.2.44 / ME17.2.42)

These ECUs appear on certain 4-cylinder BMW platforms depending on year and emissions certification.

⭐ Common applications include:

BMW 1-Series (F20/F21)

• 114i

• 116i

• 118i

• 120i

BMW 2-Series (F22/F23/F45)

• 218i

• 220i (select markets)

• Active Tourer 218i

BMW 3-Series (F30/F31)

• 316i

• 318i

• 320i (market dependent)

BMW 4-Series (F32/F33/F36)

• 418i

• 420i (select production ranges)

BMW X1 / X2 (F48/F49)

• 18i

• 20i (production-dependent)

Notes

• These ECUs are common in European-market and non-US BMW variants.
• The ECU label will clearly list ME17.2.44 or ME17.2.42 to confirm compatibility.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SEND

• Original ME17.2.44 or ME17.2.42 ECU

• Replacement ECU (new or used)

• A note with:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Return address

  • Vehicle year/make/model

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Full EEPROM + Flash cloning

• ISN immobilizer match

• VIN + coding transfer

• Corruption scan

• Bench communication check when applicable

• Final plug-and-play preparation

TURNAROUND TIME

• 1–2 business days

• Same-day rush available