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The manual says that the sunroof and windows need recalibration after disconnecting the battery.The only calibration that I know of after disconnecting the battery is the steering one. I had to do this when I disconnected the battery. I received several warnings and flashing lights after starting the car. I then had to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and hold for a second and then all the way to the right and hold for a second and then return it to center/tires were straight. Turn it off and then back on. All warning and flashing lights went away and I have had no issues since. I'm not saying that you have to do this after a flash but I do know you have to after disconnecting the battery.
if this is true, that a reset/recalibration, needs to be done after RRTs/updates are preformed...that should be on the dealer who preformed the service NOT YOU, they should have given you the car ready to go........what dealer did the service?....I ask for one reason only...Been told after a flash update is performed, does the car need to be reset/calibrated? I'm at the point of frustration because whatever updates are performed I still got this morning I had a stop/start fault.
if this is true, that a reset/recalibration, needs to be done after RRTs/updates are preformed...that should be on the dealer who preformed the service NOT YOU, they should have given you the car ready to go........what dealer did the service?....I ask for one reason only...
I have always stated on this forum that the real issue here are the dealerships and their ability to provide quality service for a brand new platform.
Some dealers are 100% up to the task and others are woefully lacking....principally because this new platform is nothing like they have ever worked on.
The issue I had with my Quad initially was solved by another dealer, not where I purchased the car...
I have been to that dealer on 2 other occasions for software & RRTs updates. and my car has been flawless since the initial issue...
Perhaps try a dedicated Alfa/Ferrari/Maserati dealer??....worked for me.
Best of Luck
M
PM replied to.I'll send you a PM, I do not think want to mention the name of the dealership
^^^^This.if this is true, that a reset/recalibration, needs to be done after RRTs/updates are preformed...that should be on the dealer who preformed the service NOT YOU, they should have given you the car ready to go........what dealer did the service?....I ask for one reason only...
I have always stated on this forum that the real issue here are the dealerships and their ability to provide quality service for a brand new platform.
Some dealers are 100% up to the task and others are woefully lacking....principally because this new platform is nothing like they have ever worked on.
The issue I had with my Quad initially was solved by another dealer, not where I purchased the car...
I have been to that dealer on 2 other occasions for software & RRTs updates. and my car has been flawless since the initial issue...
Perhaps try a dedicated Alfa/Ferrari/Maserati dealer??....worked for me.
Best of Luck
M
I would advise you deal with your dealer only. Make them come get the car and bring you a replacement. Why spend anything yourself or lift a finger to make up for their incompetence.I need to get to the bottom of this because pretty soon the keys are going back to the dealer
I would advise you deal with your dealer only. Make them come get the car and bring you a replacement. Why spend anything yourself or lift a finger to make up for their incompetence.
I think in the end you'll find it a dealership problem rather than an Alfa problem. (I know that are in theory they are one and the same)
I find the problem with this forum is it is making everyone paranoid no matter if you have had any problems or not. These are dang fine cars and I think it would be a shame to let yours go if it was just a dealership problem. On the other hand, I would fully understand.
^^^^This.
Within the instructions for using the dealer flashing system (WiTech), it should lead them through whatever steps necessary for any learning procedures that need to be done post ECU programming or replacement. These are procedures they should be performing after updating the ECU.
I may be totally off the topic over here but.. I had the start/stop fault just because I didn't close the hood completely. When that was done.. I didn't get any fault regarding the start/stop
My recommendation is essentially the same as everyone elses. The dealer will need to carry out the necessary learning procedures (if any).So if calibration is essential and what if these update didn't calibrated what is the next step?
My recommendation is essentially the same as everyone elses. The dealer will need to carry out the necessary learning procedures (if any).So if calibration is essential and what if these update didn't calibrated what is the next step?
They typically need to be done post ECU reprogramming or replacement, so they should probably perform the update again and then proceed to perform whatever is necessary.
Now, keep in mind, that's assuming there is some procedure required. There may not be depending on what the update was for.
---What model vehicle is this?
We had our Giulia 2.0L taken in a month or two ago (Alfa Romeo of Edmond) for updates. We have had zero issues with the car since (Jordan experienced the stop/start fault prior to the update also).This is a base giulia built in February