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Offline remlapeel

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software update
« on: 28 August 2014, 21:32 »
Just collected my car back from VW after having my car fixed for a lumpy idle when cold. Service manager said they have a done a software update and told me I should use high octane fuel going forward as that is now recommended from VW.

No idea what its done but the idle is better and the car drives really well.

Anyway been told similar?
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Offline GTI-7-Performance

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Re: software update
« Reply #1 on: 28 August 2014, 21:37 »
High octane fuel!?! I think you need a new dealer. Read the handbook on fuel, your dealer obviously hasn't...
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Offline remlapeel

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Re: software update
« Reply #2 on: 28 August 2014, 21:47 »
Yeah I mentioned the handbook and he was adament that because of the new software I needed to use high octane fuel. Cant find any info on any software updates for The car though....
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Re: software update
« Reply #3 on: 28 August 2014, 22:04 »
Most manuals are out of date the day they are printed when it comes to lubricants, some suggest ACEA ratings 10 years ago that no longer exist.  However i'm not implying that your dealer is correct, try to contact VW UK and explain what the dealer said, that may help...
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Offline mk7gti

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Re: software update
« Reply #4 on: 28 August 2014, 22:14 »
Mines in September 13th for its annual service. I'll see if they mention the update...
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Offline mcmaddy

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Re: software update
« Reply #5 on: 29 August 2014, 07:43 »
The software update has been around for months. It's an engine management update but appears to be for many things. I had my gtd in a few months ago and got an abs brake update, others have had auto hold updates etc.
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Offline monkeyhanger

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Re: software update
« Reply #6 on: 29 August 2014, 09:35 »
Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 August 2014, 07:43
The software update has been around for months. It's an engine management update but appears to be for many things. I had my gtd in a few months ago and got an abs brake update, others have had auto hold updates etc.

They applied a variety of software updates to mine when it was in for its service at the start of Aug, but claim not to have done anything to affect the engine. Funny then that after i've had my service, the car is 10% thirstier and running a fair bit cooler. It's hardly been above 93C (oil temp) since I had it back. It's obvious they've done something to it.
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Offline GTDMB185

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Re: software update
« Reply #7 on: 30 August 2014, 10:00 »
I've had similar experience's with my Polo TDI (2011) where the fuel consumption suffered after a software update during my then 10000 mile service. I've now ordered my Golf GTD due end of September 2014 and I am not looking forward to the dealer doing impromptu changes albeit mandated by VW. I think we should have the right to be informed by VW first about what they intend to do and why without going through the middle-man. better still, VW should not meddle with settings that bring better fuel consumption.  :cool:
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Re: software update
« Reply #8 on: 30 August 2014, 12:42 »
Makes you think - When you have software updates on PC issues (i.e. games or phones).  It lists the bug fixes, upgrades etc.
I can't see why a free app, or a £40 PC game can give me more detail than a car manufacturer on a 20K+ product I bought.  :rolleyes:


I wonder if there is a list of fixes on these updates at VWUK?

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Offline Mr Savage

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Re: software update
« Reply #9 on: 31 August 2014, 20:32 »
How do I kindly tell my dealer not to flash the ECU with software updates as they will overwrite my Revo Stage 1 Software?  :evil:

I'm thinking of putting stickers on the OBD Port and ECU saying DO NOT FLASH. Haha  :grin:
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