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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MarkG on 07 July 2008, 21:58:37
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Seen one or two references to it but I don't understand to which models it applies and what it does
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Basically applies to any post '98 Automatic's (rule of thumb)
A Tech2 is plugged into your diag port, reads your gearbox ECU, then talks to TIS.
If there is a later version of 'software' it downloads it to your gearbox.
The result is much smoother gear changes, less hunting for gears, and a feeling of more power. Highly recommended by everyone who has had it done :y
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It applies to autoboxes only, and I think mini-facelift and facelifts only.
I know mine, facelift, was running on software version 3 ! when TB upgraded it to V9 (I think) and the difference is markedly noticeable, especially when towing.
It appears to change both the rate of change and the RPM (speed) at which the changes occur, as well as when the "lockup" occurs.
All-in-all I think it was money well invested :y :y :y
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Agreed software update is well worth it the G.M gearbox is smooth as it is but after the update it become seamless. What I can't understand though is why they don't have the best software installed when they roll off the production line? :-/ Can anyone enlighten me?
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Agreed software update is well worth it the G.M gearbox is smooth as it is but after the update it become seamless. What I can't understand though is why they don't have the best software installed when they roll off the production line? :-/ Can anyone enlighten me?
No! But again the Senator had 4 different versions of gearbox ECU before they got it right.
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i have had it done it makes it very smooth :y
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Agreed software update is well worth it the G.M gearbox is smooth as it is but after the update it become seamless. What I can't understand though is why they don't have the best software installed when they roll off the production line? :-/ Can anyone enlighten me?
It had the best software available at the time :y
The gearbox is used in other cars, and the update was introduced for one of those, and applied across the range.
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Mark did mine at Telford.
What a difference, when you can, have yours up dated.
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OK. Sounds terrific. Who can do it for me anywhere near Northwich, Cheshire?
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got mine done in widnes matey, mine was on version 8, now on 9
the reason they dont often get done is because its not one of those things that is in major need of doing if it hasnt been done and isnt on a service plan, so people only tend to get them done by personally asking!
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OK. Sounds terrific. Who can do it for me anywhere near Northwich, Cheshire?
Either Nottingham or Brackley, or at one of the meets.
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I had my gearbox updated yesterday morning at Andy Stockton Autocare in Widnes. I just dropped in on my way back from the airport and he did it there and then. Mine was on version 7. He upgraded it to 9. I'm certain it has made a difference. It was not bad before despite 176k miles but now it is silky smooth. Cost me £30. Well worth it.
I also asked him about AC updates but there is none available for mine.
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I have had it done very recently, and all I can say is what a differance it makes much smoother, a deffo in my book.
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I had my gearbox updated yesterday morning at Andy Stockton Autocare in Widnes. I just dropped in on my way back from the airport and he did it there and then. Mine was on version 7. He upgraded it to 9. I'm certain it has made a difference. It was not bad before despite 176k miles but now it is silky smooth. Cost me £30. Well worth it.
I also asked him about AC updates but there is none available for mine.
If yours is a facelift then there is......unless its been done before!
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I had my gearbox updated yesterday morning at Andy Stockton Autocare in Widnes. I just dropped in on my way back from the airport and he did it there and then. Mine was on version 7. He upgraded it to 9. I'm certain it has made a difference. It was not bad before despite 176k miles but now it is silky smooth. Cost me £30. Well worth it.
I also asked him about AC updates but there is none available for mine.
there is if its the original s/w
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arnt there any updates for <98 gearboxes? :( *feels left out*
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arnt there any updates for <98 gearboxes? :( *feels left out*
Only the ecus fitted to post 98 cars (GS820 and GS821.x) are flashable
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arnt there any updates for <98 gearboxes? :( *feels left out*
Only the ecus fitted to post 98 cars (GS820 and GS821.x) are flashable
oh well... mines 95 so want updates and stuff if there are any
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arnt there any updates for <98 gearboxes? :( *feels left out*
Only the ecus fitted to post 98 cars (GS820 and GS821.x) are flashable
oh well... mines 95 so want updates and stuff if there are any
On a 95 CD model, no worthwhile updates :'(
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arnt there any updates for <98 gearboxes? :( *feels left out*
Only the ecus fitted to post 98 cars (GS820 and GS821.x) are flashable
oh well... mines 95 so want updates and stuff if there are any
On a 95 CD model, no worthwhile updates :'(
Can't he change the box?
GHive him something to do ;)
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arnt there any updates for <98 gearboxes? :( *feels left out*
Only the ecus fitted to post 98 cars (GS820 and GS821.x) are flashable
oh well... mines 95 so want updates and stuff if there are any
On a 95 CD model, no worthwhile updates :'(
Can't he change the box?
GHive him something to do ;)
The box is identical, the gearbox ecu is different. And wired completely differently.
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arnt there any updates for <98 gearboxes? :( *feels left out*
Only the ecus fitted to post 98 cars (GS820 and GS821.x) are flashable
oh well... mines 95 so want updates and stuff if there are any
On a 95 CD model, no worthwhile updates :'(
Can't he change the box?
GHive him something to do ;)
lol i dont have that much free time on my hands :P
i'v actually been debating changing the gearbox to the ar35 and the 2.0 for the 3.0 :P it's one of those "waits till insurance comes down"
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ive got a borderline 97/98 elite, minifacelift, would the gearbox update be available on my car? i thought it would be but now having doubts.. :(
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interesting reading my car is a 2002 does this mean my car could have one of the last versions
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ive got a borderline 97/98 elite, minifacelift, would the gearbox update be available on my car? i thought it would be but now having doubts.. :(
If its minifacelift (solid headrests, clear headlights, steering wheel audio controls, but the true test, last letter of VIN being a W or X), then it has flashable ECU
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interesting reading my car is a 2002 does this mean my car could have one of the last versions
Nope. The real worthwhile change came after Omega ceased production.
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Hi just had mine updated today to the latest version apparently.£38 Quest motors Maldon.
Makes a big difference as I,ve never been happy with it,especially when towing but I,m happy now,although the big test will be this weekend when we drive to Dorset with five adults with luggage and a caravan.
Also can anyone tell me how to tell what version I have now without connecting the Tech2. As the chap behind the desk didn't know just said its the latest version.
Cheers Glyn
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Hi just had mine updated today to the latest version apparently.£38 Quest motors Maldon.
Makes a big difference as I,ve never been happy with it,especially when towing but I,m happy now,although the big test will be this weekend when we drive to Dorset with five adults with luggage and a caravan.
Also can anyone tell me how to tell what version I have now without connecting the Tech2. As the chap behind the desk didn't know just said its the latest version.
Cheers Glyn
He didn;t know!
1) It tells you when go to TIS to get the sofwtare downloaded
2) H hsould ahev checked the gearbox summary screen to confirm it had gone in ok!
Chances at it will be V10 given you have a 2.2....but its not certain as there are a few varients of auto box
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No he didn't know.
He was just the chap in reception,not the mechanic.
You don,t get to speak to him or see him.You hand your keys over
and sit and watch tv till its done.Which is a shame but I think a lot of dealers are the same nowadays so you can't chat and get info and tips etc.
Glyn
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Im interested in getting these updates aswell ..... is there anyone that knows anywhere in Scotland that has the machine to do this... or how much would VX charge for the updates to Engine / Gearbox and A/C... ;)
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Im interested in getting these updates aswell ..... is there anyone that knows anywhere in Scotland that has the machine to do this... or how much would VX charge for the updates to Engine / Gearbox and A/C... ;)
Hi proz
The £38 I paid for the gearbox update was from VX Dealer
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Im interested in getting these updates aswell ..... is there anyone that knows anywhere in Scotland that has the machine to do this... or how much would VX charge for the updates to Engine / Gearbox and A/C... ;)
Hi proz
The £38 I paid for the gearbox update was from VX Dealer
Hi there ... thats not to bad then .... i thought they would charge a lot more than that :y
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Right sounds like I should have mine done as well
now who can do it around the Preston (lancs)area
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ive got a borderline 97/98 elite, minifacelift, would the gearbox update be available on my car? i thought it would be but now having doubts.. :(
If its minifacelift (solid headrests, clear headlights, steering wheel audio controls, but the true test, last letter of VIN being a W or X), then it has flashable ECU
ace, looks like i'll be alright then :y
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Hi just had mine updated today to the latest version apparently.£38 Quest motors Maldon.
Makes a big difference as I,ve never been happy with it,especially when towing but I,m happy now,although the big test will be this weekend when we drive to Dorset with five adults with luggage and a caravan.
Also can anyone tell me how to tell what version I have now without connecting the Tech2. As the chap behind the desk didn't know just said its the latest version.
Cheers Glyn
He didn;t know!
1) It tells you when go to TIS to get the sofwtare downloaded
2) H hsould ahev checked the gearbox summary screen to confirm it had gone in ok!
Chances at it will be V10 given you have a 2.2....but its not certain as there are a few varients of auto box
V0a, as they decided on hex for some reason