Fiat Diagnostics

I was asked to look at a Fiat the other day and I found this web site which contains lots of useful data for connecting to Fiat CMs.

http://www.fiatecuscan.net/ 

Volkswagen Key Disassembly

In order to replace the battery on a Volkswagen Key you first need to disassemble your key. This takes a bit more force than most people are willing to do, for fear of breaking it.
Here is how to replace the battery and how to replace the metal bit that attaches to your keychain.

http://www.riskin.org/vwkey/ 

VW Key Remote Programming

Found this useful site with details of Remote key programming for VW family cars. This will only program the key for remote operation of locks and alarm, it does not align the key with the immobiliser!
There is also info for resetting the service lamp on various models. This will not reset the "long life" service warning.
A useful site anyway http://vwdiesel.com/

Ubuntu

I use Ubuntu on my laptop and have just found a couple of useful utility programs. I was able to tweak settings on a dual boot system I have just set up.

• startupmanager - sets the default screen resolution for the "grub" menu
• grubcustomizer - edits "grub" options, add, delete and swap position