ricric
Member Since: 27 Nov 2005
Location: Somerset
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| First service and upgrade - anything to watch out for? |
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My D3 is booked in for its first (15K) service and the 'big' software upgrade etc. on Monday. While I like the garage they have seemed a trifle muppet like recently (broke several replacement wing mirror glasses and the spare wheel retaining strap).
Is there anything special I should request beforehand or watch out for after the service+? Zambezi Silver SE / Ebony Leather
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 1st Aug 2006 8:24 pm |
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GOLDMAN
Member Since: 10 May 2006
Location: SOMEWERE IN THE NORTH WHERE IT RAINS
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make sure they dont put the spare tyre the wrong way up like they did
mine what the hell,who cares anyway
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| 1st Aug 2006 8:27 pm |
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ricric
Member Since: 27 Nov 2005
Location: Somerset
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thanks - good point. I'll ask and check carefully. Cheers Zambezi Silver SE / Ebony Leather
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| 1st Aug 2006 8:28 pm |
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GOLDMAN
Member Since: 10 May 2006
Location: SOMEWERE IN THE NORTH WHERE IT RAINS
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also check the oil level as sometimes they dont top up after they start
the engine to recheck the level mine was about a litre short the following day what the hell,who cares anyway
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TDV6 SE AUTO SIDESTEPS( MAYA GOLD) REAR TINTS NEW LEXUS GS300 SE-L ADAPTIVE CRUISE
SMART FOUR FOUR
MERCEDES E270 CDI
JAG Xf 2.7 TWIN TURBO DIESAL
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| 1st Aug 2006 8:33 pm |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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What software upgrade do I need to ask for when mine is done? Its a Sept 05 build.
Also do I need to ask or will it be done automatically?
Thanks
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| 1st Aug 2006 10:08 pm |
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Gareth
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It should automatic, but you could make sure they are going to carry out the full enhancement program.
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| 1st Aug 2006 10:19 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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You'll get the 'enhancement' program done by the dealer... but better to request its booked for this.
You'll get all your sw updated as well as the compressor, tailgate struts checked and Park Brake cable routing fixed.
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| 1st Aug 2006 10:19 pm |
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Slimer
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I'd just check they'll be carrying out the steps detailed in the vehicle enhancement program. If they give you a blank look quote TSB A034/A036 V5 at them  The End
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| 1st Aug 2006 10:22 pm |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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All useful - thanks.
Will this address the manual diesel grand prix or die starts?
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| 1st Aug 2006 10:28 pm |
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Slimer
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Should definitely help. There are specific TSBs relating to such issues but AFAIK they're bundled up in the enhancement anyway The End
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| 1st Aug 2006 10:31 pm |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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Excellent. Looking forward to it!
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| 1st Aug 2006 10:47 pm |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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Do I correctly remember someone posting to say that the upgrades reduce the roll of the air suspension?
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| 2nd Aug 2006 11:04 am |
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Gareth
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Some say it does, I did not really notice much difference. Some also say it raises the ride height at the rear, again mine was no different. Mine does raise and lower quicker though.
Mine is a very early car, and probably had the software applied a while ago, along with a lot of the other software updates, so the enhancement was not such a big event for me.
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| 2nd Aug 2006 11:33 am |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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Ta
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| 2nd Aug 2006 12:22 pm |
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