Mag ride update
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Drifting
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From: Lyons Il
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Mag ride update
Hello forum. I have read here about an upgrade to the mag ride cars via a local dealer. Can anyone recommend a dealer near Chicago Midway area who has performed this on their car? I have a 2014 Z51. Thanks.
Instructor
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Doesn't need to be a dealer. Anyone who can install GM software. My local tech has a guy, corvette specialty shops as well.
In my one experience the dealer didn't know what they were doing and now I have a mess I'm trying to clean up with the software.
My dealer is in Northern Colorado, so no risk to you picking that one
In my one experience the dealer didn't know what they were doing and now I have a mess I'm trying to clean up with the software.
My dealer is in Northern Colorado, so no risk to you picking that one
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
GM charges $350 for the calibration update. I am not sure how a non-GM dealer/mechanic has the ability to contact the TCSC and arrange for payment. The MRC Update Bulletin has the following info:
Note to Dealers:
When reprogramming the MR suspension control module, please call Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) at (1-800-828-6860). The TCSC will provide programming requirements and instructions as well as a Vehicle Configuration Index (VCI). The VCI is valid for one specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). When calling TCSC to obtain a VCI number, please ensure the specific vehicle VIN is on hand. TCSC will bill the dealership directly for the calibration MSRP, which the customer is responsible to pay. The labor for download and re-flash of the module is to be charged to labor OP 0602448 at an allowable 0.3 hours.
Not sure how this works with a non-dealer. Remember this isn't a normal software update to correct problems, it is an upgrade to provide enhanced functionality. That is where most dealers drop the ball as their people don't know how to handle an upgrade Vs the normal updates they do all the time. It takes quite a bit of talking to get their mind unwrapped from update to upgrade and to even make the damned phone call.
Bill
Note to Dealers:
When reprogramming the MR suspension control module, please call Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) at (1-800-828-6860). The TCSC will provide programming requirements and instructions as well as a Vehicle Configuration Index (VCI). The VCI is valid for one specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). When calling TCSC to obtain a VCI number, please ensure the specific vehicle VIN is on hand. TCSC will bill the dealership directly for the calibration MSRP, which the customer is responsible to pay. The labor for download and re-flash of the module is to be charged to labor OP 0602448 at an allowable 0.3 hours.
Not sure how this works with a non-dealer. Remember this isn't a normal software update to correct problems, it is an upgrade to provide enhanced functionality. That is where most dealers drop the ball as their people don't know how to handle an upgrade Vs the normal updates they do all the time. It takes quite a bit of talking to get their mind unwrapped from update to upgrade and to even make the damned phone call.
Bill
Drifting
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From: Maryland, USA
if you have a wire going to the shock you have it.
yeah sounds about right every z06 having it.
this is a useful thread with a link to search your vin.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...de-update.html
yeah sounds about right every z06 having it.
this is a useful thread with a link to search your vin.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...de-update.html
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