Volkswagen Rabbit Bosch ME17.5 ECU Remap & Tuning
Vehicle
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Rabbit
- Model years
- 2007
Powertrain
- Engine
- 2.5 5MT
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Stock power
- 168 HP / 125 kW
- Stock torque
- 240 Nm
ECU Identification
- ECU
- Bosch ME17.5
- KESS3 Protocols
- Dealer access required Register
Live ECU tuning for the Volkswagen Rabbit, with measured power and torque gains, a dyno preview, and the file options grouped into one focused page.
Available tuning options
Performance 2
Pops and Bangs You must disable and remove the Catalytic convertor from the vehicle or it may fail and prevent any audiable pops being heard.
Emissions & anti-pollution 4
EGR off petrol
SAI (secondary air injection)
Decat P0420 will be disabled and P0430 if dual cat.
DTC off You must clear codes before writing tuned file. Not required if DPF/EGR related and DPF/EGR selected.
Driveability & comfort 4
Speed limit raised We take no responsibility for legal actions as a result of a raised speed limiter, this may be illegal in your country.
Exhaust flap off
Cylinder on Demand off
Hot start / Cold start fix
Services, files & hardware 6
Clone ECU Must supply reads of original and new ecu's. Must bench read.
High flow turbo charger You must also select towing or power tune.
Send us your ECU Includes standard bench fee processing for 1 ECU and NZ return freight. Include a send in ECU form fully filled out with your ECU.
Return file to original
Immo off (If possible)
Checksum correction
Installation and process
Choose the tuning package that fits your goals, confirm the vehicle and ECU, and request your files. Alt Tune then guides the read, write, and verification steps for your selected vehicle — whether handled remotely with a supported flash tool or on the bench.
Support, safety, and trust
Vehicle condition, maintenance history, fuel quality, and intended use all affect results. We only publish gains we can support for the listed configuration, and we ask that you confirm suitability for your vehicle and application before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
01
Can the Volkswagen Rabbit Bosch ME17.5 be tuned?
This page describes an active entry in the Alt Tune catalogue. Which options apply depends on the control unit and the configuration actually fitted, and is confirmed after we review your file.
02
What gains can I expect?
Exact gains depend on the option chosen and on the data we hold for this vehicle.
