£399+ VAT at REVO
Can't they (VW) simply tell the last time the ECU was written to? So for instance a 2017 van that has had a remap installed in 2018 would set alarm bells ringing.
They can. But it’s not accurate. We always recommend a flash back a few days before a dealer visit then the vehicle re-learns all the stock parameters.
But the date of the flash would show the ecu has been subsequently flashed after leaving the factory, which I know is feasible as dealers do flash for updates etc, but the flash dates wouldn't match up.
Vehicles can have software updates done at dealers, VW assistance and independents. They are not always logged. Their computers check for the stock flash, which if its running they generally dont have to look any further.
When we signed up with Revo, this was something I mentioned - They say they have never had a warranty claim refused, in the last five years, with a vehicle that has had the stock flash re-applied.
HTH
When we signed up with Revo, this was something I mentioned - They say they have never had a warranty claim refused, in the last five years, with a vehicle that has had the stock flash re-applied.
HTH
Yes, a good read and very true - basically an arse covering exercise! We tell every customer this
This is for diesel remap
The guy who called me said he had someone in the area so could do at that price, however I think that chance would have been remote, more like sending someone round local to me with the relevant software. I was away at the time so declined but said that price would stand at any date thereafter
Mine is out of warranty in a couple of months, so wil look to get mine done. Will probably look to go with Pendle.I'm torn over remap or getting the VW 30mm lowering kit done with some different wheels, also this re flashing etc prior to a service or warranty work is spooking me a little, my luck I'd get caught out
Will probably wait for mine to reach warranty end albeit light years away, couldn't afford for anything to go wrong. I guess I've got the power already, maybe a case of just getting a little greedy too soon
If you are at all worried about warranty, then my advise is to wait
Thanks, probably right
need to concentrate on lowering then wheels, assuming if get VW lowering no warranty issue there either.Slightly off topic, if I choose to change engine oil regular 10k is there any potential issues there?
No issues at all in more regular oil changes. MY18 vans seem to get an early oil change anyway.
I also meant to add that I would do the oil changes, also guessing you would need to use same brand/grade oil as VW commercial use
Changed mine yesterday.
Used a genuine filter and VW approved Castrol Edge 5W-30. (8lts to max on dipstick)
Strangely, this is my 3rd service, first 2 by main dealers, and it didn't look like the undertray or sump bung had ever been touched by anyone since new.
It's an easy job with the right tools and takes about 30 mins.
You see, now that's where I disagree with how things are done, if this is true.
Back in my mechanic days this method was frowned upon. It was seen as a last resort if there was no other way, or a bodgy method for those that were just plain lazy. I don't know if things have moved on, but personally I prefer to remove a bung (something that's designed to be at the engines lowest point) and therefor let every drop of old oil be removed.
Now, if this is actually true and this is why the engine tray hadn't been removed either, that means that 2 oil services and not once had the filter been changed, because you cannot remove the filter housing without removing the tray, because it's bolted from underneath.
Personally, I don't believe this would be the case because it makes no sense. The tray takes 2 minutes to remove, and I was on the floor, not on a ramp.
It may be naive, but I don't think a main dealer would do this, risking any future issues from a lack of servicing. However, I still don't think the tray had ever been removed, and neither had the bung, plus my oil was as thin as water and very dirty. (yes I know that's how old oil comes out, but i've changed oil on many vehicles in my life, and this looked like oil that had been in a vehicle for a long time, not the 3 months since it was last changed)
In conclusion, it would seem i'm doing the right thing by actually doing the job myself, properly, because the piece of mind is far more satisfying than the free service I would of had from the main dealers.
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