My wife used the 4x4 for a week while her car was in the garage and reported a strange problem:
After a long fast run, the engine cutting out when slowing down to a halt from the slip road off the main road. It happened 3 times during the cold / wet conditions we had recently. I've personally not managed to get the car to do this, though have a had a couple of instances where the revs have been very weak at idle.
Anyhow, i booked the car in with the dealer who sold me the car (Westover, Salisbury) who reported that the car needed a software update to the engine management system, which they duly carried out. The fact they diagnosed this and carried it out within a day suggests to me that they knew exactly what to look for...
Anyhow, the result is that the car now runs a good deal smoother and with more apparent power than before (not that I thought it was particularly lacking before...). I don't want to call it 'transformational' for fear of jinxing the car, however thus far it feels very good.
Another notable thing is that the difference between ECO mode on and off is more pronounced. Not sure what that should be.
I have to say I had blamed the original problem on my Mrs filling up with Murco ordinary fuel rather than Shell V-power or BP super-unleaded; however I've not refuelled since so I do believe there was a problem with the original engine map.
My car was delivered end of May 2013, so I guess an early May build.
Just thought i'd post something positive as i haven't been on here for a while!
tim
After a long fast run, the engine cutting out when slowing down to a halt from the slip road off the main road. It happened 3 times during the cold / wet conditions we had recently. I've personally not managed to get the car to do this, though have a had a couple of instances where the revs have been very weak at idle.
Anyhow, i booked the car in with the dealer who sold me the car (Westover, Salisbury) who reported that the car needed a software update to the engine management system, which they duly carried out. The fact they diagnosed this and carried it out within a day suggests to me that they knew exactly what to look for...
Anyhow, the result is that the car now runs a good deal smoother and with more apparent power than before (not that I thought it was particularly lacking before...). I don't want to call it 'transformational' for fear of jinxing the car, however thus far it feels very good.
Another notable thing is that the difference between ECO mode on and off is more pronounced. Not sure what that should be.
I have to say I had blamed the original problem on my Mrs filling up with Murco ordinary fuel rather than Shell V-power or BP super-unleaded; however I've not refuelled since so I do believe there was a problem with the original engine map.
My car was delivered end of May 2013, so I guess an early May build.
Just thought i'd post something positive as i haven't been on here for a while!
tim