Older LR3's / Transmission update

[jjvd21]

I recommend to anyone that has an older LR3 ('05/'06) to have their dealer install the latest transmission update software during their next service. I had this done last week and it's like driving a different vehicle. The software update alters the shift patterns to eliminate the **** or surge felt when accelerating from an almost or dead stop. The difference is very noticable.

 

[Houm_WA]

...any issues thereafter with the transmission not wanting to go into 1st gear (using Command Shift) or going into first and "bouncing" out into 2nd?

This has happened to me; but yeah...the surge is gone.

 

[jjvd21]

Nope, no problems. I'm telling you its like driving a different vehicle all together.

 

[grommet]

Just a FYI: This is a 'mandatory' upgrade, which the dealer would automatically do on a service visit. By now, everyone should have already had it done!

 

[dropper]

Just had mine applied ~4 weeks ago - absolutely a huge difference in the transmission!

 

[di_LR3_co]

anyone know the tsb # for this?

 

[DonA]

How old is this update? I had my 05' done with whole vehicle upgrade whatever campaign.

I still have the problem with the trans and it really bothers me since I have several yield signs to & form work where the problem really becomes apparent.

Dealer states they cannot replicate the problem. It goes in next Wed. for 30k service I guess I'll complain about it again and see.

At least they ordered a steering wheel for me in advance since it like others has started to blister & peel

 

[dropper]

I actually found a post on here which described symptoms required to qualify for a 'special' transmission update. "Clunks from second to first" or something like that... the description fit my symptoms.

Anyway, those seemed to be the magic words.

 

[antonio1]

I recommend to anyone that has an older LR3 ('05/'06) to have their dealer install the latest transmission update software during their next service. I had this done last week and it's like driving a different vehicle. The software update alters the shift patterns to eliminate the **** or surge felt when accelerating from an almost or dead stop. The difference is very noticable.

How much did the dealership charge?

 

[antonio1]

How much did the dealership charge for the transmission software update?