Corvette Magnetic Calibration Update - Socal Dealers
07-12-2018, 07:32 PM
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Corvette Magnetic Calibration Update - Socal Dealers
Hey guys, I'm having the hardest time trying to find a dealership in Socal that would perform this update. They simply have no clue what I'm talking about and think it's a recall of some sort. I did find one (Sierra Chevrolet) which wants to charge me over $400 for the update which makes no sense since the MSRP cost is $350. Has anybody from Socal had success in getting this update applied to their C7 for the standard MSRP price?
07-15-2018, 11:51 PM
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Just did this at Tom Bell Chevrolet in Redlands CA. It was their first time and I needed to fully explain it and go over the paperwork and directions found in the other forum threads on this issue. I also showed them the Ask Tadge info. The general manager Derek Hansen and the shop foreman John Turner were extremely helpful in researching this with GM and are now very knowledgeable about the process. The electronics tech Jeremy did the download in short order. They were very willing to learn about this new item. Good experience.
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07-16-2018, 01:01 PM
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Just did this at Tom Bell Chevrolet in Redlands CA. It was their first time and I needed to fully explain it and go over the paperwork and directions found in the other forum threads on this issue. I also showed them the Ask Tadge info. The general manager Derek Hansen and the shop foreman John Turner were extremely helpful in researching this with GM and are now very knowledgeable about the process. The electronics tech Jeremy did the download in short order. They were very willing to learn about this new item. Good experience.
07-16-2018, 01:01 PM
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Nice! I'm guessing since you own a newer year that's still under warranty they helped you out? I don't mind the drive to La Mesa if they would charge just labor but I doubt they would do it on a 2014 that's out of warranty.
07-16-2018, 01:18 PM
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Paradise Chevrolet in Temecula did mine for $350. My car was the third they had done, so they are experienced. Drove home as soon as they finished and let it sit overnight in my garage.
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07-16-2018, 01:56 PM
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Hey guys, I'm having the hardest time trying to find a dealership in Socal that would perform this update. They simply have no clue what I'm talking about and think it's a recall of some sort. I did find one (Sierra Chevrolet) which wants to charge me over $400 for the update which makes no sense since the MSRP cost is $350. Has anybody from Socal had success in getting this update applied to their C7 for the standard MSRP price?
Dealer Installation Details:
To reprogram the “Corvette Magnetic Ride Suspension Calibration" please call Techline Customer
Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860 for programming requirements and instructions. Please
be ready to provide the 17-digit VIN prior to calling. Please see detailed steps below:
Step 1 – Obtain VIN of vehicle for reprogramming.
Step 2 – Call TCSC at 1-800-828-6860.
Step 3 – Flash Calibration and complete Setup Process using the Service Programming System.
Model Year 2014-2016 vehicles refer to Document ID 3633837, Model Year 2017-2018 vehicles refer
to Document ID 4593366.
Step 4 – Refer to installation instructions 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 charged to 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 suspension calibration 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 Cost for 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 updated calibration, please
allow the vehicle to sit for 8 to 10 hours after the update and prior to spirited driving.
To reprogram the “Corvette Magnetic Ride Suspension Calibration" please call Techline Customer
Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860 for programming requirements and instructions. Please
be ready to provide the 17-digit VIN prior to calling. Please see detailed steps below:
Step 1 – Obtain VIN of vehicle for reprogramming.
Step 2 – Call TCSC at 1-800-828-6860.
Step 3 – Flash Calibration and complete Setup Process using the Service Programming System.
Model Year 2014-2016 vehicles refer to Document ID 3633837, Model Year 2017-2018 vehicles refer
to Document ID 4593366.
Step 4 – Refer to installation instructions 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 charged to 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 suspension calibration 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 Cost for 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 updated calibration, please
allow the vehicle to sit for 8 to 10 hours after the update and prior to spirited driving.
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07-16-2018, 02:40 PM
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I did mine at Sierra and they charged me $350. Just make sure you bring a print out of the bulletin and they'll honor that price. My service advisor was Deniz and he said mine was the 2nd they've done this on.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-from-gm.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-from-gm.html
07-19-2018, 12:38 PM
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You can check using the instructions on this thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-was-done.html
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07-20-2018, 06:07 PM
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Is this upgrade complete for SOME of the 2018 models from the factory? If so, how can we determine if it is done?
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