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| wslr Member Since: 18 Jul 2010 Location: Wellington, Somerset Posts: 581  
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Modern ECU's require constant software updates on them, and the Puma's powertrain ECU is one of them.
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18th Sep 2011 8:24am |
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| wslr Member Since: 18 Jul 2010 Location: Wellington, Somerset Posts: 581
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The filters are just one part of the Alive package 1. It really depends on your budget and what you want out of the vehicle. These filters need cleaning depending on the use. One the road in the UK this is likely to be every 50k miles+.
You need to let Gary know any modifications beforehand, so that when he writes the map, he makes full use of the hardware fitted. Best modification tends to be the cat removal by using a T304 premium grade decat pipe. That moves some of the restriction in the exhaust system. Then, if you wanted more out of the map, then you need to replace the hoses and intercooler. This allows more boost without risking blowing a hole in the standard intercooler. Then factor in a full stainless low restriction exhaust system and modified turbos, and you are suddenly in a completely different league to the standard (over restricted EU) setup. The beauty of the ATRIC is that you can revert back to the standard map when needed, and dealership service time is the time to do that. TBH though very few dealerships will spend the time to plug in SDD/IDS except where a fault is obvious on road test or the engine light is illuminated. Normally, that would be the time where the latest calibration file is uploaded onto the powertrain ECU as this tends to be the first procedure on the technicians list - this will be written over any software already on the ECU. So in short: Do most people revert to the factory setting for a service, or stick with the Alive remap? Not most people - Everyone should revert to the standard LR map before sending the vehicle for service What do people tend to opt for on the other 2 maps - fuel efficiency/towing/performance? I don't tow but would like a blend of the performance and economy. Depends how you use it. As I understand it, if you get the ATRIC box you don't get the air filters (which are part of the Level 1 package I think) and can't rely on a professional fitter to help you. Is the ATRIC fairly easy to work for the unitiated? Do most people get the filter as well and if so how long does it last for? It depends if you can use a PC or not - or if not, can you get help from a friend/family? |
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18th Sep 2011 10:46am |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
There are often upgrades to the ECU to get around issues customers are having with their defenders. There is also numerous versions of the ECU software as well. The BBS MSV2 allows you to flash the ECU with any version of the PCM/EMS software to date. So if you inadvertently put the defender into dealers with the remap on and it gets a software update, you can erase the Atric box and do a fresh engine file with the new upgraded software file from the ECU and send this to Gary, or with a MSV2 you can reflash the original software meaning you can use the original remap files.  Click image to enlarge Brian. |
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18th Sep 2011 12:02pm |
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| Alive Tuning Member Since: 01 Mar 2010 Location: Louth Posts: 609 
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And those software numbers you listed are old, as there has since been another update across every one of them.
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18th Sep 2011 12:09pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
I know
 Picture was to illustrate there is more than one software version for the defender.  |
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18th Sep 2011 12:12pm |
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| Cordite72 Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Salisbury Posts: 26 
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Thanks Chaps - looks like a minefield!
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18th Sep 2011 12:24pm |
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| 90def Member Since: 11 Apr 2011 Location: bedfordshire Posts: 98 
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i asked gary about a air filtter when the remap was done . im a gamekeeper so most of my time is spent of road . gary told me to stick with the landrover one and change it more
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18th Sep 2011 3:06pm |
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| bell-auto-services Member Since: 08 Jul 2007 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2232 
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The BBS MSV2 also allows you to program tuned files that you can purchase seperatly in the BBS shop, so if you already have an MSV2 no other hardware device is needed.
Pete |
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18th Sep 2011 3:48pm |
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