
1. I do see occasional references to the updated solenoids. From what I can gather the newer ones are B.W and a software update for the trans ECU is *compulsory* for these. My question is simply this as if I had one I'm not sure I'd trust the dealer to fit them, but the question being what um 'state' is the transmission in with the newer solenoids but the old software ? Are you limited to 'limp' mode ? ie: 3rd and Reverse only ? Or do you have some functionality just nasty changes ?
2. Regarding the update, has anyone done the solenoid change themselves then presented themselves (well, their car!) to the dealer for the update and what was their response ? By this I mean were they 'happy' to do the update ? The reason for this is I've had one (not PSA) dealer refuse to do an update, they denied it existed even though I had (not with me sadly) some paperwork to prove it. Another dealer (different franchise same make) I spoke to on the phone knew about it and would do it for a price.
3. This might be a design question but um, filter ? From what I can gather it would need completely dismantling to gain any access to said filter. To be completely fair another makers car I owned about 5 years ago was similar there was no external (under pan etc) type filter. I realise its side mounted on the AL4. Another different maker had more a 'metal meshy' type filter actually.
Thanks.
