Sensus Map Update - Advice Needed

[Stone Free]

Hi
Apologies if this item has been covered before, however could not find any posts relating to this particular issue.

I have a an XC60 first registered in September 2013, which as far as I'm aware has never had a Sensus Map Update. Therefore based upon the information on the Volvo website ie: "Maps can only be installed after you have visited your Volvo dealer for a Sensus software upgrade" I booked the car into the Volvo dealership to have this carried out.

Following a wait for a couple of hours, I was informed that the vehicle would not accept the software / map upgrade as it would be necessary for the ECU (located behind the dashboard apparently) to be upgraded to enable the system to accept the new software & thereby the latest maps (at a cost of £700 + labour)

The currently installed software version is: OC72 & the map version is: 30.13.02

Has anyone experienced this particular problem at all & if so is there a solution to it without replacing the ECU ?

Thanks

[Scointer]

Sounds wrong to me.

Try reading through this thread

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ght=Sensus+map

I had my 2011 v60 updated from 0993 software version at the local Volvo dealer for £60 took an hour (plus about 3hr drive for me to load the new map) but not sure if any difference for an XC

[Zebster]

I investigated the issue of user map updates when looking for a V60... turns out there is a firmware update for the models that need it, which was around £150 from some dealers. It certainly didn't require a new ECU.

I bought a later model in the end, so didn't need it, but have a look on the forum for the same threads I found.

Edit - I took so long to post that someone's beaten me to it!

[bob potter]

I had the same issue with a volvo independant. I took the xc to a main dealer, which replaced something and upgraded it for £90ish. Then 3 hours to update the map, the system remembers where it was if you turn it off, so no need to keep the car turned on.

[Bigchewie]

Sorry to dig up an old thread but this seems to be the only post with the same software version that i have, Can you advise how you got on with maps update did you require the dealer update?

[Stone Free]

I never proceeded to update the ECU & maps just resorted to using good ol' Google Maps.
The exhorbitant cost was a deal breaker & big disappointment too. Only downside to an otherwise great motor.

[Bigchewie]

Thanks for the reply, going to have a dig into it myself, If i get a better answer than £700 I will update you

[Stone Free]

Thanks Bigchewie