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[kingplym]

is there such a thing as a 'software' update for an auto :-? :-? :-?

[Andy B]

is there such a thing as a 'software' update for an auto :-? :-? :-?

Yes, but not for a 94 car.  
Mini facelift onward.

[kingplym]

ok, thanx

[ify2.2sport]

hi, what are the updates and are they done with a tech 2 device, what changes can be expected to be seen after the upgrade. i have a 2.2 auto sprot on a 52 plate.

[TheBoy]

Even smoother changes, and a subtle better drive out of corners/roundabouts.

I need to add I have a vested interest, seeing as I do the updates (http://theboy.omegaowners.com).

I'm sure others who have had the update will comment

[tunnie]

father tunnies had the upgrade, massive improvement.

For me its the downshifts which are the biggest improvement, you just don't notice them, only way you can tell the gear changes is watching the rev counter.

None of that 'surge' or rough changing around 50-60 anymore either.

Well worth it  

[Radar]

The gear changes are smoother and if you need a bit more power to go up a hill it will keep it in the lower gear for longer making your driving experience more comfortable.
I would recommend getting it done

[iainb]

My older mig (96/97) I belive cant be updated but I found that disconnecting the battery and locking the pos & neg terminals together seemed to reset the gearbox.
Its now very smooth but has a habbit of changing up early at heavy throttle on roundabouts.
That said its understeering like an old mini due to very worn front tyres.
I just use manual overide on the Coventry ring road

[TheBoy]

My older mig (96/97) I belive cant be updated but I found that disconnecting the battery and locking the pos & neg terminals together seemed to reset the gearbox.
Its now very smooth but has a habbit of changing up early at heavy throttle on roundabouts.
That said its understeering like an old mini due to very worn front tyres.
I just use manual overide on the Coventry ring road

Just turning off the ign will partially reset the ecu, enough for it to start off assuming there are no mechanical problems.

In your case, I'd consider changing the atf

[djm1964]

Had mine done when I went up to see Loo Knee & Elite Pete ( Mark did mine ) couldn't believe the difference driving home , well worth the money in my opinion

Take care

Dave

[mark.adams]

Is the software GM or written by someone else?

[TheBoy]

Is the software GM or written by someone else?

GM

[John Ball]

A Tech 2 service works wonders

[SJKOO01]

Hi.

Just trawling through the OOF pages, and came across this question.

My gearbox could do with an update I think, with how its behaving. My question is; Is there any way you an tell if you have an old map, or if you have the lastest one ?.

Anyone ??  :-?  :-?

M

[Jimbob]

Guesses can be made, but the only certain way is to read the current config with tech2, then plug this into tis which will confirm latest version.

If your gearbox has changed performance, then a fluid change is your 1st port of call irrespective of software.