I’ve received letters, texts, emails and telephone calls from my local deal (East Barnet SEAT). They seem to be pushing the fix, stating they’ve had no adverse issues on cars that have had the map and I am only 1 of 2 customers that hasn’t had it done.
I enquired on what settings the re-map is changing and what the long term effects it will have the car (as this is my main concern) and was directed to some central SEAT helpline. I spoke to them and they aren’t able/would not release details on what the map actually does. Seems too much like smoke and mirrors to me at this stage.
I’ve read a post on facebook via CC Tuning’s page (
https://www.facebook.com/CCTuningLtd/) who have offered some analysis on the changes:
“What you need to know about the 2.0crdi emission update.
I have been looking into the changes between the old maps and the new maps and found that on mid throttle with the new emission software update VAG have increased the rail pressure mid range around 2000rpm by as much as 4500m/bar. What they are trying to do is create a better burn in the combustion chamber. However this can cause pinking low down and we have heard reports of engine faults after the software installed.
Also those of you who have had the dpf removed can notice unburnt fuel from the exhaust due to inefficient burn.
Personally I think that this should be revised and I would think twice before going back for the update.
Overall there should be no power loss at peak compared with the previous version of software.
I can also see the section for the cheat code has been erased as well as other axis adjusted."