Hello friends,
I am really feeling a bit desperate right now. A year ago, I treated myself to a Cupra Leon ST eTSi in Austria (one previous owner: rental company - lease return from Germany). Now I was at my first inspection and I had a few complaints regarding software issues. However, when they tried to install an update to resolve the problems, they noticed an engine tuning that had been done and informed me that an update of the control units in the case of engine tuning could cause the engine control unit to fail and would need to be replaced by me (not a warranty case - of course). For now, I told them to leave it and I only had the inspection done.
However, it seems strange to me that the car was registered for just half a year and was a rental vehicle. That doesn't fit the picture of engine tuning, does it? Do you think I should have the engine software checked by another dealer?
Aside from that - does the statement make sense to you that the engine control unit can break from the update? They also said that they cannot reset the tuning to factory settings. Only the tuning workshop that performed the Chiü tuning can do that.
Ideally, I would prefer if they could simply reset the tuning because I don't want it and it affects my warranty.
I appreciate any tips, experiences, and recommendations!
Best regards,
Lucas
I am really feeling a bit desperate right now. A year ago, I treated myself to a Cupra Leon ST eTSi in Austria (one previous owner: rental company - lease return from Germany). Now I was at my first inspection and I had a few complaints regarding software issues. However, when they tried to install an update to resolve the problems, they noticed an engine tuning that had been done and informed me that an update of the control units in the case of engine tuning could cause the engine control unit to fail and would need to be replaced by me (not a warranty case - of course). For now, I told them to leave it and I only had the inspection done.
However, it seems strange to me that the car was registered for just half a year and was a rental vehicle. That doesn't fit the picture of engine tuning, does it? Do you think I should have the engine software checked by another dealer?
Aside from that - does the statement make sense to you that the engine control unit can break from the update? They also said that they cannot reset the tuning to factory settings. Only the tuning workshop that performed the Chiü tuning can do that.
Ideally, I would prefer if they could simply reset the tuning because I don't want it and it affects my warranty.
I appreciate any tips, experiences, and recommendations!
Best regards,
Lucas