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2 documented projects

The $700 Daily Driver Challenge002

AUTOMOTIVEIN PROGRESS

The $700 Daily Driver Challenge

One neglected auction car, more than 100 miles a day and as little money as possible. Can a $700 Ford Freestyle become a dependable daily driver?

Platform
2005 Ford Freestyle • ~170,000 miles • 100+ miles/day
Project
002
Status
In progress
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2006 VW Jetta TDI Immobilizer Recovery001

AUTOMOTIVE • ELECTRONICS • SOFTWARECOMPLETE

2006 VW Jetta TDI Immobilizer Recovery

A repair-focused record of bringing a stranded Jetta back after its immobilizer system and an earlier key-programming attempt failed.

Platform
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI • EDC16 ECU
Project
001
Status
Complete
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