>>> Did APR flash your chip or solder a socket in place? I don't know their process, but I'd bet a dollar to a donut it's a soldered EEPROM. They've agreed to have me return it for inspection. >>> Any suggestions on what option/version [of VAG-COM] to buy? http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/what_to_buy.htm I bought the KII-USB. GA