01-24-2020, 09:10 PM | #1 |
Major software update...
Left me stranded for a good 15-20 minutes in a retail parking lot. Little unsettling to say the least, I've never had that happen before. Went in and shopped, when I came back, whole car was dead besides the software updating progress bar. No response from anything in the car except for the door locks, around 20 or so minutes later it finished, I got the big green check mark on the display. Everything good after that. Hard to believe that a software update could shut your whole car down, good thing I was not in a hurry. :-) Welcome to the 21st century.
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01-24-2020, 09:29 PM | #2 |
Drives: 19’ Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016
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I had a update yesterday. Took about 10 minutes.
I tried to find notes online for what the update addressed, but didn’t have any luck.
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01-24-2020, 09:29 PM | #3 |
I saw it. Hit ok and went inside. It didnt start the update till the car shut off. Figured that was plenty of time, figured wrong. Lol. Odd feeling sitting in dead car, in a dark parking lot, watching a progress bar tick by.
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01-24-2020, 10:10 PM | #4 |
Drives: SS 1LE, 89 TTA, 91 GTA, 91 Formula Join Date: Jul 2019
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Just another reason things in cars shouldn't have to have updates in the first place. they are only force feeding it to us because it is cheaper for them.
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01-24-2020, 11:26 PM | #5 |
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WITAF are you talking about?
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01-25-2020, 11:38 AM | #6 |
Drives: 2017 V6 RS Covertible Join Date: Mar 2018
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You hit OK. So why are you upset about it? Maybe should have hit OK when you're home and not going out for the night.
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01-25-2020, 11:46 AM | #7 |
Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013
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Why would a car need "updates"? What is being updated exactly? Are they suddenly going to give you an extra 50lbft? How 'bout another 100hp?
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01-25-2020, 11:57 AM | #8 |
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what was the update?
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01-25-2020, 12:01 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
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Well, that's how it works with Tesla, part of their allure. Overprovisioned hardware from the factory and dripping software updates to "unlock" the extra performance. Any other manufacturer could also do it with their tunes and infortainment features, but they either didn't think of it, consider it too risky or are simply lazy.
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01-25-2020, 12:44 PM | #10 |
I’m assuming this update was only for the 2019 and 2020 models? Earlier models need to get any updates from the dealership right?
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01-25-2020, 12:50 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
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Yep. I'll check with my dealer after winter hibernation, but I doubt there will ever be anything new released for our cars, short of a recall or mandatory security update.
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735 rwhp | 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley | Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers | JRE smooth idle terminator cam | LT4 FS & injectors | TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX | DSX flex fuel kit | Roto-Fab CAI | Soler 95mm LT5 TB | 1LE wheels | 1LE brakes | BMR rear cradle lockout | JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 | 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 | 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 | 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 | 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 | 6000 - 3/19/18 |
01-25-2020, 01:02 PM | #13 |
Out of curiosity, do you know the version number of the most up to date software the 2018’s. I bought mine in March of 2019, so I’m guessing the software is the newest available, but I’m not sure.
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01-25-2020, 01:12 PM | #14 | |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
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Okay, it says the following: EngineControlModule: 12688025 - New software to improve generic scan tool operation Radio: 84304227 - New software to support over-the-air programming AudioAmplifier: 84088425 - New calibration for improved performance I don't want to unwrap and wake the car just check what the infotainment SW status screen says, but it's likely 84304227.
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735 rwhp | 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley | Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers | JRE smooth idle terminator cam | LT4 FS & injectors | TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX | DSX flex fuel kit | Roto-Fab CAI | Soler 95mm LT5 TB | 1LE wheels | 1LE brakes | BMR rear cradle lockout | JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 | 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 | 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 | 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 | 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 | 6000 - 3/19/18 |
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