I have 5 year service next week , should i ask them to down load all free software updates ?? , or should i stay clear of software updates


thanx

I'm in the if it ain't broke don't fix it bracket Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

personally if the car has been running ok and you have been happy with everything I would not ask them to download any new software, as the risk of introducing glitches is too high in my opinion.

Iain

This is a tricky one. The LR dealer I use for service doesn't update unless you have a specific problem that I mention, but when talking to an independent that I know about some of my niggles, they usually reply "there's a software update for that!" and they always apply all updates during a service.

Ideally It'd be nice to know what level of update my car was at and what updates there were available. I can pick and choose for my computer or even my phone, why not my car?

Andy.

Wasn't there an update which changed the characteristics of the auto box to reduce stress (and thus failure rates) on the rear diff? If so that might be worth doing. (I'm not sure though - it doesn't apply to me as I don't have an auto. I'm sure someone who does know will be along shortly.)

Hi,

Well our 'other' car is a Jag X type 2.2d so basically the same engine as the LR.

Last year there was a major recall for a potentially 'dangerous' cruise control problem.

Well seeing as we have used the CC very reguarly without a hint of a problem for over 75k miles, I decided to take no action.
It seems the recall was a total remap of the ECU of the engine, and according to the Jag forum I frequent many had all sorts of other problems with the car after this free 'update', indeed at one stage I belive Jag's suspended the recall!

Therefore, I too am firmly in the school of 'If it aint bust, dont fix it!

Hope this helps!

Just as information ; I have a 2010 GS, it was updated on software in Oct 2010 by the main dealer before he sold it as ex demonstrater. I checked both with Liam at LR and when my car went in last week to our local main dealer
Both sources stated that the car is fully up to date and that there were no updates available.

Kola's Kab wrote:

Hi,
Well our 'other' car is a Jag X type 2.2d so basically the same engine as the LR.

Re FL2 engine, take a look in the post on 'family tree' the FL started out with Peugeot / Citroen and ended up as a joint development with Ford; it is I believe made at Ford Dagenham but there are suggestions that the LR spec is slightly different to Ford spec. It is suggested that the Jag engine is the same as the FL, however a friend has a Jag based upon Ford Mondeo floor platform and he says most bits have been uprated / changed, so little is interchangeable. The FL2 diesel is labelled as DW12; you can go to a Peugeot spares counter and ask for parts for a DW12, the partsman recognised DW12 however when looking on screen, the cylinder head etc is 100% different! 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
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And the Turbo different to the Citroen and Peugeot one and the ECU is Mapped differently.

Well I didn't expect to start a debate with my original comment but here goes!

My understanding (& I cliam no expertise), is that after Ford bought Jaguar/Land Rover many compnents betwen the marques became common. As far as my Jag is concerned, yes the base platform was Mondeo and many parts shared, for instance brake discs and pads. As far as engine goes the block, crankshaft and pistons are the same, but all the top running gear, cams, valves, head, and turbo, are unique to the Jag ( drive an x-type after a mondeo, and you'll be left in no doubt ).

Where when and if Peugeot fits into all this I'm not sure, maybe the original block casting of the engine was french and used on ford, then Jags, then Land Rovers???