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What's a Gearbox Update?
« on: 07 July 2008, 21:58:37 »
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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #1 on: 07 July 2008, 22:01:30 »
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
« Last Edit: 07 July 2008, 22:02:00 by jimbob »
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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #2 on: 07 July 2008, 22:02:30 »
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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #3 on: 07 July 2008, 23:30:47 »
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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #4 on: 08 July 2008, 00:01:02 »
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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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #5 on: 08 July 2008, 03:41:11 »
i have had it done it makes it very smooth  :y
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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #6 on: 08 July 2008, 07:21:18 »
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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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #7 on: 08 July 2008, 10:21:17 »
Mark did mine at Telford.

What a difference, when you can, have yours up dated.
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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #8 on: 08 July 2008, 10:24:05 »
OK. Sounds terrific. Who can do it for me anywhere near Northwich, Cheshire?
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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #9 on: 08 July 2008, 15:28:42 »
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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #10 on: 08 July 2008, 16:20:00 »
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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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #11 on: 19 July 2008, 07:43:36 »
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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #12 on: 19 July 2008, 08:16:11 »
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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #13 on: 19 July 2008, 08:30:20 »
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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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Re: What's a Gearbox Update?
« Reply #14 on: 19 July 2008, 15:10:03 »
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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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