November/December gear box software update - Page 5

JC888 · Feb 18th, 2019, 20:10

First day of full commute after software update and have to say the gear shift is definitely smoother.

The hesitation pulling away from the usual junction also seemed to have been cured too.

Finally noticed small increase in mpg (2-3 mpg more) although that could be down to recent service and term break traffic.

renesis · Feb 18th, 2019, 22:31

I’ve just come across this thread and as my XC90 is due to go in for its 1st service next month I’m so excited that the gearbox lag could be improved. For me this is the only thing stopping my car being perfect!
Coming from JLR it’s been a breath of fresh air to of had 12 months trouble free motoring.
Admittedly, driving a 3.0 V6 supercharged is never going to help make the xc90 feel responsive, but it would be nice not to end up stranded on the round about waiting for the gearbox to choose a gear to propel me to the exit.

jotka · Feb 20th, 2019, 06:22

Contacted the dealer, did some complains about the gearbox IQ. They requested my VIN number and stated: "We were just about to call you for the service action about upgrading the gearbox software".
Right. I have an appointment on Saturday. Will report here

jotka · Feb 23rd, 2019, 18:14

ok, got it. Not a night and day difference, but the car knows which gear should pick now and "goes with more pep" according to my kids

It's especially visible when you go off-throttle to make a turn for example, and then continue to accelerate.

the easiest way to know if you have November update is that if you have a key assigned to the driver profile, it says "assigned to a key" in the drivers profiles list.

renesis · Feb 23rd, 2019, 19:48

Sounds like positive news, mines booked in for the 8th March so I’ll post how I get in after then.

renesis · Mar 11th, 2019, 20:05

Service now completed and a clean bit of health, had to reset all my settings afterwards mind as the software change a lot.

So far I’m not 100% convinced on any improvement with the gearbox logic. I’ll wait a little longer to comment as sometimes I think oh yes that’s better then suddenly I think hmm no.

Roosterb · Mar 11th, 2019, 22:22

Agree. Had mine serviced last week. Don't feel any difference, but I have P* so maybe less noticeable.

VOLVOL0VER · Mar 12th, 2019, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by renesis

Service now completed and a clean bit of health, had to reset all my settings afterwards mind as the software change a lot.

So far I’m not 100% convinced on any improvement with the gearbox logic. I’ll wait a little longer to comment as sometimes I think oh yes that’s better then suddenly I think hmm no.

renesis · Mar 12th, 2019, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roosterb

Agree. Had mine serviced last week. Don't feel any difference, but I have P* so maybe less noticeable.

I thought the polestar optimisation was supposed to improve the transmission?

To be fair today the car has felt much better on roundabouts. Maybe it needed time to “lean” how I drive after being updated

VOLVOL0VER · Mar 12th, 2019, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by renesis

I thought the polestar optimisation was supposed to improve the transmission?

To be fair today the car has felt much better on roundabouts. Maybe it needed time to “lean” how I drive after being updated

you say it right... supposedly yes. But not 100%.

Feb 18th, 2019, 20:10	#41
JC888 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2022 21:28 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northants	First day of full commute after software update and have to say the gear shift is definitely smoother. The hesitation pulling away from the usual junction also seemed to have been cured too. Finally noticed small increase in mpg (2-3 mpg more) although that could be down to recent service and term break traffic. __________________ 2017 Volvo S90 D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription - Xenium Pack, Panoramic Sunroof, Massage Front Seats, Family Pack. Electric Silver Nappa Soft Leather Perforated/Ventilated Charcoal

Feb 18th, 2019, 22:31	#42
renesis Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: leicestershire	I’ve just come across this thread and as my XC90 is due to go in for its 1st service next month I’m so excited that the gearbox lag could be improved. For me this is the only thing stopping my car being perfect! Coming from JLR it’s been a breath of fresh air to of had 12 months trouble free motoring. Admittedly, driving a 3.0 V6 supercharged is never going to help make the xc90 feel responsive, but it would be nice not to end up stranded on the round about waiting for the gearbox to choose a gear to propel me to the exit. __________________ MY2018 Bursting Blue XC90 D5 R-Design Pro

Feb 20th, 2019, 06:22	#43
jotka Junior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2022 12:37 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Warsaw	Contacted the dealer, did some complains about the gearbox IQ. They requested my VIN number and stated: "We were just about to call you for the service action about upgrading the gearbox software". Right. I have an appointment on Saturday. Will report here __________________ S90 Inscription D5, Osmium Grey, MY 2019 Last edited by jotka; Feb 20th, 2019 at 06:29.

Feb 23rd, 2019, 18:14	#44
jotka Junior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2022 12:37 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Warsaw	ok, got it. Not a night and day difference, but the car knows which gear should pick now and "goes with more pep" according to my kids It's especially visible when you go off-throttle to make a turn for example, and then continue to accelerate. the easiest way to know if you have November update is that if you have a key assigned to the driver profile, it says "assigned to a key" in the drivers profiles list. __________________ S90 Inscription D5, Osmium Grey, MY 2019 Last edited by jotka; Feb 23rd, 2019 at 18:19.

Feb 23rd, 2019, 19:48	#45
renesis Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: leicestershire	Sounds like positive news, mines booked in for the 8th March so I’ll post how I get in after then. __________________ MY2018 Bursting Blue XC90 D5 R-Design Pro

Mar 11th, 2019, 20:05	#46
renesis Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: leicestershire	Service now completed and a clean bit of health, had to reset all my settings afterwards mind as the software change a lot. So far I’m not 100% convinced on any improvement with the gearbox logic. I’ll wait a little longer to comment as sometimes I think oh yes that’s better then suddenly I think hmm no. __________________ MY2018 Bursting Blue XC90 D5 R-Design Pro

Mar 11th, 2019, 22:22	#47
Roosterb Senior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2023 16:37 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wigan	Agree. Had mine serviced last week. Don't feel any difference, but I have P* so maybe less noticeable. __________________ MY20 XC60 B5P Inscription Pro Denim blue. With B&W.

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