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Software updates
- Thread starter jeffkyle
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It was posted in this thread that you can't use the GS911 to make software updates:
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?86293-R1200RT-Software-updates
Also sounds like if there are updates, you would be notified.
Another thread on software updates:
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?82402-FYI-2015-R1200R-LC-Software-Update
This thread lists a software update for K1600 for the throttle valve control:
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?72127-Listing-of-Recall-Notices
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?86293-R1200RT-Software-updates
Also sounds like if there are updates, you would be notified.
Another thread on software updates:
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?82402-FYI-2015-R1200R-LC-Software-Update
This thread lists a software update for K1600 for the throttle valve control:
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?72127-Listing-of-Recall-Notices
Dann
New member
The GS-911 will tell you what the factory I-level was and what the actual I-level is.
Mine shows this:
Factory I-Level: K024-07-02-500
Actual I-Level: K024-15-07-500
Unfortunately only the dealer can update/program it.
Thanks. I understand only the dealer can apply the updates... i was just trying to figure out if i needed to make an appointment to go to the dealer for an update. i was hoping there was a list of all the updates, and what they actually did.... and i was hoping i would be able to use the gs911 to see where my bike's firmware actually is. thanks.
uh...not every update fixes or improves stuff. For example, if VW ever releases another diesel software update as part of the dieselgate fixes, it will almost certainly degrade mileage and performance. Be careful about what dealer you let play with the ECU programming if you really think you need to address something.
Under the ECU section the GS-911 will show you what you want to know but I know of no easily accessible list of software versions.
Under the ECU section the GS-911 will show you what you want to know but I know of no easily accessible list of software versions.
lkchris
Active member
Dealer should be able to answer question whether there is anything you need to come in for. They shouldn't have to have your bike to do that.
ponch1
Ponch
From what I understand, the dealer won't hook up the computer unless you're paying for it. I wonder if it automatically updates?
Dann
New member
Mine was done because they had to hookup my bike to their computer when I changed my rear strut.
I thought that because the GS-911 scan would not report that my bike was equipped with ESA, that they accidentally deleted the function when they diagnosed that my rear strut was defective.
I went back to the dealer and they reprogrammed the ECU thus giving me the latest update. I realized later that it was a bug in the GS-911 software that was causing the ESA not showing up and it was not their fault.(Oops!) So I ended up with a free update.
If I didn't have a GS-911, I would not know that my software has been updated. I don't see any difference.
Software updates should not be done without a specific reason. Apparently the Hexheads (I don't know if it's the case for the Camheads and the Wetheads) have a limit on how many times the ECU can be updated but nobody seems to know exactly how many times.
ponch1
Ponch
Mine's never been done.
