APR OY Update Info!!!
04-06-2007, 07:20 AM
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APR OY Update Info!!!
A Technical Service Bulletin was issued by
Audi of America on 2/26/07 requiring all dealerships to update and log in a database all FSI cars that enter the dealership service department for any reason while they are still under warranty. This TSB is commonly referred to as the OY Update Campaign.
What this means to APR FSI ECU Upgrade Clients is that once you have visited your dealership on or after 2/26/07 your APR programming will have been erased. The dealership is still unable to determine that the ecu had ever been modified but the reflash does remove all APR performance data.
This does not mean that you will be without your ECU Upgrade for an extended period of time or never have it again or suffer any additional expenses from APR for it to be reloaded.
Typically, in the case of such an update you would merely need to return the place of original installation have them flash the APR ECU Upgrade onto your ecu again at no charge from APR.
However, this new update is not consistent with most updates and involves many more code changes than usual. This results in APR having to recompile our performance data for every affected ECU. We are working very diligently to release the updated code as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope that everyone recognizes that we are doing everything we can to provide the update in the very near future.
At this time the following ecu part number(s) are avialable (please check this thread periodically if your ecu is not listed as this is where all update information will be dissemenated):
****UPDATED****
Previous ecu part # 8E0910115B s0110 or lower is now available with the updated information and will be reloaded onto your ecu with the new ecu part # 8E0910115B s0120. This code affects some but not all of the
2005.5-06 B7 A4 2.0T FSI clients. Please verify your ecu part number through your distributor before making an appointment.
Previous ecu part # 8E0910115M s0050 or lower is now available with the updated information and will be reloaded onto your ecu with the new ecu part # 8E0910115M s0060.
Previous ecu part # 8E0910115P s0010 or lower is now available with the updated information and will be reloaded onto your ecu with the new ecu part # 8E0910115P s0020.
***IMPORTANT***
If by chance you do not live anywhere near an authorized APR Distributor, there are several ways of checking your ECU to find out the ECU Box Code along with the software coding. The first and easiest way to check is if you have or have access to a VAG COM. Here is a screen shot of where you need to look at for the information if and only IF your using a VAG COM.
<IMG SRC="http://ross-tech.com/vag-com/tour/704-screens/open-controller.png">
If you do not have access to a VAG COM, please go to a local autoparts store or any other local shop and just hook up a general scan tool to read what the ECU box and software is. If you have any questions about any of these steps, please feel free to contact us or PM me.
If you have a 2005.5-06 B7 A4 with ECU part number 8E0910115B s0110 or lower and you have not visited your dealership since 2/26/07, please do so before visiting your APR distributor. We will not flash update any clients ecu that has not previous visited their dealership for the update as all dealership updated cars are logged in a database held by the dealerships and return to the dealership with the update installed but not logged may result in loss of warranty.
Thanks again for everyone's patience during this difficult situation and we are almost back on track with fun, safe power for everyone!
Andy@APR
Audi of America on 2/26/07 requiring all dealerships to update and log in a database all FSI cars that enter the dealership service department for any reason while they are still under warranty. This TSB is commonly referred to as the OY Update Campaign.
What this means to APR FSI ECU Upgrade Clients is that once you have visited your dealership on or after 2/26/07 your APR programming will have been erased. The dealership is still unable to determine that the ecu had ever been modified but the reflash does remove all APR performance data.
This does not mean that you will be without your ECU Upgrade for an extended period of time or never have it again or suffer any additional expenses from APR for it to be reloaded.
Typically, in the case of such an update you would merely need to return the place of original installation have them flash the APR ECU Upgrade onto your ecu again at no charge from APR.
However, this new update is not consistent with most updates and involves many more code changes than usual. This results in APR having to recompile our performance data for every affected ECU. We are working very diligently to release the updated code as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope that everyone recognizes that we are doing everything we can to provide the update in the very near future.
At this time the following ecu part number(s) are avialable (please check this thread periodically if your ecu is not listed as this is where all update information will be dissemenated):
****UPDATED****
Previous ecu part # 8E0910115B s0110 or lower is now available with the updated information and will be reloaded onto your ecu with the new ecu part # 8E0910115B s0120. This code affects some but not all of the
2005.5-06 B7 A4 2.0T FSI clients. Please verify your ecu part number through your distributor before making an appointment.
Previous ecu part # 8E0910115M s0050 or lower is now available with the updated information and will be reloaded onto your ecu with the new ecu part # 8E0910115M s0060.
Previous ecu part # 8E0910115P s0010 or lower is now available with the updated information and will be reloaded onto your ecu with the new ecu part # 8E0910115P s0020.
***IMPORTANT***
If by chance you do not live anywhere near an authorized APR Distributor, there are several ways of checking your ECU to find out the ECU Box Code along with the software coding. The first and easiest way to check is if you have or have access to a VAG COM. Here is a screen shot of where you need to look at for the information if and only IF your using a VAG COM.
<IMG SRC="http://ross-tech.com/vag-com/tour/704-screens/open-controller.png">
If you do not have access to a VAG COM, please go to a local autoparts store or any other local shop and just hook up a general scan tool to read what the ECU box and software is. If you have any questions about any of these steps, please feel free to contact us or PM me.
If you have a 2005.5-06 B7 A4 with ECU part number 8E0910115B s0110 or lower and you have not visited your dealership since 2/26/07, please do so before visiting your APR distributor. We will not flash update any clients ecu that has not previous visited their dealership for the update as all dealership updated cars are logged in a database held by the dealerships and return to the dealership with the update installed but not logged may result in loss of warranty.
Thanks again for everyone's patience during this difficult situation and we are almost back on track with fun, safe power for everyone!
Andy@APR
04-06-2007, 09:55 AM
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OY Update = I3 Recall?
My dealer wiped out my APR chip (boo!). Can I assume that "I3" and "OY" are basically the same? My dealer invoice reads as follows:
D I3 RECALL OPEN
CAUSE: I3 RRK
I31B UPDATE ECM A4 2.0L TFSI
142 WAR3 (N/C)
FC: I31B PART#: COUNT:
CLAIM TYPE: RC
AUTH CODE:
I3 RECALL COMPLETE. UPDATED SOFTWARE LEVEL. DONE
D I3 RECALL OPEN
CAUSE: I3 RRK
I31B UPDATE ECM A4 2.0L TFSI
142 WAR3 (N/C)
FC: I31B PART#: COUNT:
CLAIM TYPE: RC
AUTH CODE:
I3 RECALL COMPLETE. UPDATED SOFTWARE LEVEL. DONE
04-06-2007, 10:31 AM
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Is the OY update a means of trying to curtail aftermarket ECU modifications?
It was my impression that there was a sort of "wink, wink, nudge nudge" relationship between Audi and tuners and tuning companies.
But now it says that Audi requires "all dealerships to update and log in a database all FSI cars that enter the dealership service department for any reason while they are still under warranty."
I wonder if this is an ongoing requirement, or a one shot deal?
Also troubling is "all dealership updated cars are logged in a database held by the dealerships and return to the dealership with the update installed but not logged may result in loss of warranty."
Seems a little "Big Brother-ish" to me.
But now it says that Audi requires "all dealerships to update and log in a database all FSI cars that enter the dealership service department for any reason while they are still under warranty."
I wonder if this is an ongoing requirement, or a one shot deal?
Also troubling is "all dealership updated cars are logged in a database held by the dealerships and return to the dealership with the update installed but not logged may result in loss of warranty."
Seems a little "Big Brother-ish" to me.
04-06-2007, 10:56 AM
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Not at all.
Just simply to address some software issues that need to be fixed. It's a common practice and has been done for many years with all Audi/VW vehicles.
It just hasn't been quite as widespread as this case in years past.
It just hasn't been quite as widespread as this case in years past.
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04-06-2007, 12:21 PM
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Do you think any other company is any better?? NO...
In the case of this recall- just make sure you have the latest version of Audi's software before you load the latest version of APR's software. It's not really a big deal.
Many Audi dealers sell cars that are modded by Stasis Engineering with GIAC software!! Audi also sponsors tons of driving schools and enthusiast events.
In contrast, Subaru and Mitsu have voided warranties for customers who have modded or raced their cars based on the customer's discussions on web-boards. (like this one) Then there's the over-hyped BMW 335i, allegedly BMW uses a software inventory tool that scans the car's programming bit-by-bit, if a chip is detected; whamo- no warranty. Several people on BMW boards have reported having their warranty voided by BMW.
Many Audi dealers sell cars that are modded by Stasis Engineering with GIAC software!! Audi also sponsors tons of driving schools and enthusiast events.
In contrast, Subaru and Mitsu have voided warranties for customers who have modded or raced their cars based on the customer's discussions on web-boards. (like this one) Then there's the over-hyped BMW 335i, allegedly BMW uses a software inventory tool that scans the car's programming bit-by-bit, if a chip is detected; whamo- no warranty. Several people on BMW boards have reported having their warranty voided by BMW.