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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #15 on: 01 April 2007, 10:09:20 »
I did the MV6 around October last year, no problems at all. It was a GS8.20 ECU, took from V5 to V9.  It seems like its the V8 to V9 that makes the difference.

When I picked up the Elite the other day, one of the first jobs was doing the g/box firmware - couldn't tolerate it on its old software....
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #16 on: 01 April 2007, 11:30:44 »
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I did the MV6 around October last year, no problems at all. It was a GS8.20 ECU, took from V5 to V9.  It seems like its the V8 to V9 that makes the difference.

When I picked up the Elite the other day, one of the first jobs was doing the g/box firmware - couldn't tolerate it on its old software....
Can you do the firmware Jaime?

What version do you reckon would be in mine?
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #17 on: 01 April 2007, 18:10:46 »
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I did the MV6 around October last year, no problems at all. It was a GS8.20 ECU, took from V5 to V9.  It seems like its the V8 to V9 that makes the difference.

When I picked up the Elite the other day, one of the first jobs was doing the g/box firmware - couldn't tolerate it on its old software....
Can you do the firmware Jaime?

What version do you reckon would be in mine?
Yes, I can do firmware, alas I'm nowhere near you :(

What year is yours?  Most up to 2000 seem to be V5
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #18 on: 01 April 2007, 19:46:22 »
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Yes, I can do firmware, alas I'm nowhere near you :(

What year is yours?  Most up to 2000 seem to be V5
It's a 2001.

I know your not near but if wasn't a big job i could just stop in one of the times i'm going to London.

Much rather have someone i trust doing it anyway.  ;)
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #19 on: 01 April 2007, 20:39:09 »
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Yes, I can do firmware, alas I'm nowhere near you :(

What year is yours?  Most up to 2000 seem to be V5
It's a 2001.

I know your not near but if wasn't a big job i could just stop in one of the times i'm going to London.

Much rather have someone i trust doing it anyway.  ;)
I'm 17m from M1 Jnc15A on A43 dual carriageway or 6m from M40 Jnc10 on A43 dual carriageway, if thats any good.

Takes about 30mins by time all laptop and Tech2 set up...
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #20 on: 04 April 2007, 17:02:29 »
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had mine upgraded about a month ago - difference is phenominal - smooth now.
Tech who did it said that the latest upgrade also gets rid of the box 'hunting' when towing - Let you know if this is so after Easter as will be towing the van (watch out clarkson) quite a bit next week.

Took van on 200+ round trip in  Wales - mix of motorway and A roads  keeping to the speed limit  ::)rather keen here in N wales) ::) cruise control on 60mph and 50 mph  well 58 and 48 - always careful around here. Box behaved beautifully - the hunting for gears was much less than before.
MPG for whole trip was 19.8 mpg - not bad towing 1400kg
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #21 on: 04 April 2007, 19:53:48 »
has eny one found a way to do a pre miny face lift ? 1997? :-/
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #22 on: 04 April 2007, 19:56:33 »
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has eny one found a way to do a pre miny face lift ? 1997? :-/
The pre 98 ECUs are not flashable. Also, different ECU, so cannot just copy the later flash to a ROM...
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #23 on: 05 April 2007, 12:54:14 »
Hi,

I am interested in having my 98 mini facelift autobox software upgraded.  TheBoy are you ever around the Cambridge area or able to meet up between where you and I live???  Failing that is travelling 70 odd miles to have the software upgraded really worth the journey??

Stu
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #24 on: 05 April 2007, 18:09:19 »
I rarely cross the M1, though occasionally get out to Newmarket/Ely area, but normally in a rush when I do...

I think its a very worthwhile update, but 140m round trip is a lot of fuel....
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #25 on: 06 April 2007, 22:58:27 »
Thanks for the reply, I shall have to think about it, to be honest I dont find my gearbox any worse than the two previous cars I had before this one (2000 S Type Jag, 2001 Merc C Class) in fact I think it is smoother than the Merc!

Stu
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #26 on: 06 April 2007, 23:11:34 »
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Hi,

I am interested in having my 98 mini facelift autobox software upgraded.  TheBoy are you ever around the Cambridge area or able to meet up between where you and I live???  Failing that is travelling 70 odd miles to have the software upgraded really worth the journey??

Stu

Hmmm... I only did a 60 miles round trip (from St Albans to Bletchley) and yes, it was worth it...

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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #27 on: 06 April 2007, 23:24:32 »
It would be 140 mile round trip for me, which means about £25 in juice plus the fee to have it done £45 so looking at £70, yes I agree not a huge sum of money but I am in the process of buying my first flat so every penny counts!
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #28 on: 07 April 2007, 10:39:21 »
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It would be 140 mile round trip for me, which means about £25 in juice plus the fee to have it done £45 so looking at £70, yes I agree not a huge sum of money but I am in the process of buying my first flat so every penny counts!
Where abouts are you?
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Re: Autobox software upgrade
« Reply #29 on: 07 April 2007, 11:32:10 »
I actually live in Royston, which is about 12 miles from Cambridge.
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