does anyone know if van bortel chevy in macedon n.y. can do the $350 ride update?
i've called 3 times and left messages but no one ever returns my calls. if not could
anyone recommend dealer in central n.y. that knows how to do this? thx ga

 

Tells ya how interested VB is in making that much money for nearly nothing. Incredible.

 

Believe it’s 0.3 billable hours...so yeah that’s a goldmine!

My dealer said they don’t like doing them because the car ends up in a bay and the tech has spent upwards of a couple hours waiting on techline response.

OP, do yourself a favor and print the PDF and walk in to find the right guys.

OBTW...it’s not an “update” it’s a Chevy Performance Parts Upgrade. Many have asked for an MSRC “update” to be charged for nothing and told you’re GTG.

 

Have you given them all the information?

I tred two dealerships here and they told me there was no such thing, until I brought them all the information. Then they said they could do it

Ask them to look up document # 4873206.
Give them your VIN, and ask them to call Techline.

Dealer Installation Details:
To reprogram the “CorvetteMagnetic Ride Suspension Calibration" please call Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860 for programming requirements andinstructions. Please
be ready to provide the 17-digit VIN prior to calling. Please see detailedsteps below:
Step 1 – Obtain VIN ofvehicle for reprogramming.
Step 2 – Call TCSC at 1-800-828-6860.
Step 3 – Flash Calibration and complete Setup Process using the ServiceProgramming System.
Model Year 2014-2016 vehicles refer to Document ID 3633837, Model Year 2017-2018 vehicles refer to DocumentID 4593366.
Step 4 – Refer to installationinstructions in SI Document ID 4873206,for specific product details.
Step 5 – The labor for download and the re-flash of the module is to be chargedto labor OP code
0602448 at an allowable 0.3hr.
Step 6 – Collect MSRP $350.00 from customer which covers ALL COST, including Labor for the
download and re-flash of the module. NOTE: This upgraded suspensioncalibration is a
customer-pay transaction and should not be submitted as a warranty claim. The only
submission to General Motors is for 0.3hr Labor per Step 5.
Step 7 – Dealer Piece Costfor Calibration will be billed to the BARS/Open Account monthly via
Techline. Dealer Statement will include the 17-digit VIN, Part Number Reference“CORVSUSP" and
Dealer Piece Cost.
Step 8 – To get the maximum performance and consistency out of the updatedcalibration, please
allow the vehicle to sit for 8 to 10 hours after the update and prior tospirited driving.
NOTE:
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https://dealer.autopartners.net/port...US-9-4986.aspx 1/31/2018
The MRC damper system hasa built-in temperature offset correction as part of the calibration.
Chevrolet Performance recommends allowing the vehicle to sit for 8 to 10 hoursafter flash of
Calibration and prior to spirited driving. This step does not need to be done at the dealership and
can be done at the customer's convenience. Allowing the vehicle to sitwill allow the damper
temperatures to normalize, and the temperature offset in the calibration toaccurately reset. The
vehicle is still functional prior to sitting for 8-10 hours. However, thetemperature offset correction
will be less accurate, resulting in a less optimized operation until the dampertemperatures
normalize.

 

It has been reported that some dealers will download the software in advance so the actual time for the car in the shop is minimized. Mine wouldn't.

Don't let your dealer insist they have to keep the car for 12 hours. Drive it home and let it sit at home.

 

how far are you from Middletown ct? This is key chevy dealership...Paul H works there ...the corvette mechanic

 

Is it worth it, does car ride smoother and soak up bumps better? Thanks

 

just sent you PM

 

I apologize for the no call back, do you know who you left the messages with? I know our Corvette service writer has been crazy busy and is good about getting back to people but I will talk with our service manager about it. We have done them in the past but please PM me your information and I will have it taken care of.

 

Nice to see the dealer rep chine in to help you out.

 

after learning of my issue of no call backs, steve has put
me in touch with the service manager at van bortel. she gave me a date
to get the work done and was very accommodating. kudos to van bortel
for stepping up to the plate and going the extra mile for me!

 

How can I find out if my dealer really installed the mag ride update in my 2014 coupe?

 

My local stealership attempted to charge me $ 690.00 for the upgrade, this AFTER I had showed the GM print out to the service writer. Tools.