PDR update (apparently I didn't need it)
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PDR update (apparently I didn't need it)
My purchasing dealer confirmed yesterday that the update applied to my vehicle. I take it to my local dealer today and the system would not let the update be applied. After some calls with GM they were told that my vehicle received the update during build in March. After I left I confirmed that the audio in valet mode was not being recorded. The video isn't bad but the white balance still leaves a lot to be desired. Fortunately a couple of clicks in iMovie fixes it.
It would be nice if GM would make this easier to determine if you are running the latest PDR cal or not (without a trip to the dealer).
Tim
It would be nice if GM would make this easier to determine if you are running the latest PDR cal or not (without a trip to the dealer).
Tim
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My purchasing dealer confirmed yesterday that the update applied to my vehicle. I take it to my local dealer today and the system would not let the update be applied. After some calls with GM they were told that my vehicle received the update during build in March. After I left I confirmed that the audio in valet mode was not being recorded. The video isn't bad but the white balance still leaves a lot to be desired. Fortunately a couple of clicks in iMovie fixes it.
It would be nice if GM would make this easier to determine if you are running the latest PDR cal or not (without a trip to the dealer).
Tim
It would be nice if GM would make this easier to determine if you are running the latest PDR cal or not (without a trip to the dealer).
Tim
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GM started applying the update to production builds somewhere in the March/April timeframe. According to Bowling Green today my car was in the later group. This was confirmed "after" an attempt by the tech to update the system.I'm not sure if the techs have a way to 100% know if the update applies or not. If your car was built before March then I would expect the update to apply. You can also try recording in valet mode and seeing if audio is present or not. If not then you should be all set.
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I wish I could GM started applying the update to production builds somewhere in the March/April timeframe. According to Bowling Green today my car was in the later group. This was confirmed "after" an attempt by the tech to update the system.
I'm not sure if the techs have a way to 100% know if the update applies or not. If your car was built before March then I would expect the update to apply. You can also try recording in valet mode and seeing if audio is present or not. If not then you should be all set.
GM started applying the update to production builds somewhere in the March/April timeframe. According to Bowling Green today my car was in the later group. This was confirmed "after" an attempt by the tech to update the system.I'm not sure if the techs have a way to 100% know if the update applies or not. If your car was built before March then I would expect the update to apply. You can also try recording in valet mode and seeing if audio is present or not. If not then you should be all set.
Audio IS present when recording in Valet mode. Does this mean I can use an update? How do I get the update? From the dealer? Why do you think they set it to stop recording audio in Valet mode? Thank you.
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If you are getting audio when using valet mode then the update does apply to you. You will need to go to the dealer for the update. In some jurisdictions it is illegal to record people without their knowledge like this. It looks like GM lawyers have forced the feature to just be removed completely.
