MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: vwdubster77 on November 21, 2011, 07:59:59 am

Title: Software updates
Post by: vwdubster77 on November 21, 2011, 07:59:59 am

As per title,

Should you have to pay for a software update by the dealer for any ECU, if the vehicle is out of its warranty?

Should an extend VW warranty cover this?

All comments welcome.

Title: Re: Software updates
Post by: Top Cat on November 21, 2011, 11:33:45 am

They would update it for free, when it is in for a service, but if you go in asking for an update then they are going to charge you for their time.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Software updates
Post by: Black9 on November 23, 2011, 03:30:42 pm

An ECU update was a recall, if this is what u mean. This should be sone for free whether u have warranty or not. When I got my 5 I called up my local VW & asked if there was any existing recalls that were outstanding and they done the coils packs and ECU update for free.

Title: Re: Software updates
Post by: njdudsbury on November 23, 2011, 08:56:23 pm

I had mine in for coil packs and the latest software update back last year.
This was after the EPC light came on.
I had a right battle with the dealers but eventually got it done free of charge as a recall.
Keep on top of them as you will get nowt!!

Title: Re: Software updates
Post by: coolhandluke on November 24, 2011, 12:14:30 pm

Anyone hear that a new software update releases another 10bhp?