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Offline valentino

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latest software?
« on: 30 May 2021, 14:37 »
Just checked and the software on my MK8 ends in a number 6. Is that the latest and if not is there any advantage to getting it updated?
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Offline Kenis

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Re: latest software?
« Reply #1 on: 30 May 2021, 18:23 »
This thread is really useful and Fred has put a table on (p20) with hardware/software/build week variations. Latest seems best, but it’s hardware specific based on the back and forth on here.

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=287277.0
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Re: latest software?
« Reply #2 on: 30 May 2021, 19:32 »
Thanks for that, interesting read

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Re: latest software?
« Reply #3 on: 30 May 2021, 19:32 »
Yeah check that thread out and the magic table.

The highest version numbers are for the newest hardware, but there is a parallel development line for older hardware.

Yes, I am talking about current year manufactured cars and "older hardware"... if you can believe that.

The only way you are getting a software upgrade is via a dealer and the only way they are doing it is if you have a fault that they think is fixed by it.

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Offline valentino

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Re: latest software?
« Reply #4 on: 31 May 2021, 11:02 »
Thanks Fred

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Re: latest software?
« Reply #5 on: 24 June 2021, 18:04 »
Just got updated today to 1668. Fingers crossed that it works smoothly

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Re: latest software?
« Reply #6 on: 24 June 2021, 20:15 »
Was it done voluntarily or to fix a fault?
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Re: latest software?
« Reply #7 on: 25 June 2021, 10:56 »
When i ordered the car, i was assured that it would have the latest software, and it came with 1666, so i complained, and it was updated to comply with what was initially said. I did have a couple of faults with the 1666, one was rear lights not working, and one were parking sensors stopped working. also had a warning of air pressure loss in a tyre. Dropped the car off at the garage at 10am, and job completed after a couple of hours. Wait to see now if any faults occur

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Re: latest software?
« Reply #8 on: 25 June 2021, 12:31 »
I pick up my new Mk 8 GTI tomorrow  :smiley:.  When I bought the car I was pleased to see that the hardware was the D version and the software was on 1788 but being a bit of a techie and having seen on here that there was an 1803 I asked if they would be so kind as to update to 1803.

Initially said that they would only update the software if there was a problem that required the update. My argument of course was that an update to the latest version may mitigate any potential issues from arising!  Anyway after a bit of persuasive persistence I've just received and email from them with the following photo attached so naturally happy with the outcome. Hopefully most of the issues have been ironed out with the D hardware and 1803 software!



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Re: latest software?
« Reply #9 on: 25 June 2021, 22:13 »
Had much luck with that valentino?

Mine is still buggy even on 1668.... And the keyless upgrade still doesn't work either.
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