Hi all, Im a real noob and have trolled for weeks but can't find a definitive answer so I hope you can help.
I've gathered from reading many posts that the ECU in my Mk5 Golf R32 is easier to brick than many others so I decided to look for a spare that I can play with. The problem is that the models like mine ,022906032KG (according to VCDS) are much more expensive than the 022906032KR, also used in the same car. Can someone please let me know if there's any difference between these two that could be problem?

Thank you, that helps a lot. I've read that the st10 doesnt like OBD much, but If I wanted to do small mods and flash through OBD for quick testing on the road, is it actually possible with the c167 or is it risky even with a genuine kess v2?

Thanks. So it looks like each time I want to make a change I will need to take out the ecu and bootmode it on the bench. Just a final question, why does my VCDS tell me that I have a 022906032KG control module part number but a few lines down in the scan output 022906032GP is mentioned?  Its got me wondering if any  022906032XX ecus that have  022906032GP Benzin ME 7.1.1 stamped in small writing  on the cover label might work in my car?