PDK software update...definite change
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Am I wrong in thinking that Porsche should be announcing to all owners that a software update is available and that those interested in getting the update should be contacting their dealers? D**n, what is all this PDK update mystery about anyway??
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Is the shift request for manual mode or just manual (non pdk)?
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I think that only safety related recalls get special announcements. Updates and preventative ones are usually part of the service routine.
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Yes, I am now in the habit of calling the dealership every six months or so and asking them if there is an "update" available. Otherwise I will ONLY hear about it if I go in for annual oil change or a safety related recall. For example, this was the case with a PCM update just two weeks ago.
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Yes, I am now in the habit of calling the dealership every six months or so and asking them if there is an "update" available. Otherwise I will ONLY hear about it if I go in for annual oil change or a safety related recall. For example, this was the case with a PCM update just two weeks ago.
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However, that said, I'm tired of calling into the service department and getting the "no updates" runaround (at which point I just don't want to deal with it and wait).
Perhaps we should have a sticky in the forum for service bulletins?
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My car is pdk, and the shift request only showing guidance when on manual mode (pdk lever on Manual). I don't know the case with MT7 transmission.
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I just emailed my service guy. I had WD09 installed in July, but last week a new PCM update was released. I will get it installed this week. He says there are not any newer PDK updates since WD09.
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I had my PDK software updated on Friday, 9/6 while getting another issue resolved. It has made a world of difference. So far, I really like it. There are now three "noticeable" shift patterns for each driving mode. Regular, sport, and sport+.
I haven't spend a lot of time around town in it yet, but I immediately noticed during the drive home on the freeway in "sport" auto that it now doesn't shift into 7th until above 72 +/- mph. It used to shift into 7th at a much lower speed which seemed to cause the engine to "lug" a little. I was constantly manually shifting it back to 6th for a more responsive throttle and better pickup. It also now seamlessly shifts back down to 6th when you get between 65 and 72 mph especially climbing a hill in traffic. It seems to better monitor the throttle and shifts back to 6th depending on load, throttle position and the elevation you're working with.
I really like the change, a lot. I need to spend more time examining and relearning all the different personalities in both auto and manual modes.
I haven't spend a lot of time around town in it yet, but I immediately noticed during the drive home on the freeway in "sport" auto that it now doesn't shift into 7th until above 72 +/- mph. It used to shift into 7th at a much lower speed which seemed to cause the engine to "lug" a little. I was constantly manually shifting it back to 6th for a more responsive throttle and better pickup. It also now seamlessly shifts back down to 6th when you get between 65 and 72 mph especially climbing a hill in traffic. It seems to better monitor the throttle and shifts back to 6th depending on load, throttle position and the elevation you're working with.
I really like the change, a lot. I need to spend more time examining and relearning all the different personalities in both auto and manual modes.
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I had my PDK software updated on Friday, 9/6 while getting another issue resolved. It has made a world of difference. So far, I really like it. There are now three "noticeable" shift patterns for each driving mode. Regular, sport, and sport+.
I haven't spend a lot of time around town in it yet, but I immediately noticed during the drive home on the freeway in "sport" auto that it now doesn't shift into 7th until above 72 +/- mph. It used to shift into 7th at a much lower speed which seemed to cause the engine to "lug" a little. I was constantly manually shifting it back to 6th for a more responsive throttle and better pickup. It also now seamlessly shifts back down to 6th when you get between 65 and 72 mph especially climbing a hill in traffic. It seems to better monitor the throttle and shifts back to 6th depending on load, throttle position and the elevation you're working with.
I really like the change, a lot. I need to spend more time examining and relearning all the different personalities in both auto and manual modes.
I haven't spend a lot of time around town in it yet, but I immediately noticed during the drive home on the freeway in "sport" auto that it now doesn't shift into 7th until above 72 +/- mph. It used to shift into 7th at a much lower speed which seemed to cause the engine to "lug" a little. I was constantly manually shifting it back to 6th for a more responsive throttle and better pickup. It also now seamlessly shifts back down to 6th when you get between 65 and 72 mph especially climbing a hill in traffic. It seems to better monitor the throttle and shifts back to 6th depending on load, throttle position and the elevation you're working with.
I really like the change, a lot. I need to spend more time examining and relearning all the different personalities in both auto and manual modes.