New to the world of GAP Tool

[Bulletman]

G'day All,

Finally got around to getting the Gap tool changed to my vin and started to delve into the world of its functions.
I see a list of things that it says updates are available for on my vehicle .. the tdv6 engine was 1 plus I think suspension as well .
So my question to those far more capable with the tool is are these updates something that will just upload from the tool or are they something I should look at purchasing.

Funnily the auto box seemed to have the latest update which surprised me as I can't think of any time the car would have been in a workshop to receive any.

Thanks and cheers Bulletman

[BradC]

I wouldn't update anything unless you have an issue that needs addressing.

If it ain't broke....

[Bulletman]

I wouldn't update anything unless you have an issue that needs addressing.

If it ain't broke....

Well I did initially think that Brad , but I thought I would ask the good folk on here like yourself just to see if my thinking was too old school.

I will just let sleeping dogs lay me thinks.

Thanks for the reply

Cheers Bulletman

[BradC]

I've lost count of all the times over the years I've looked back after pressing "go" and thought "Gee I wish I hadn't done that".

Checking my last ECU list I have updates available for :

• Airbag
• Instrument Pack

Oddly enough the Audio amp is listed as "Newer than the reflash database".

I did have to flash the Engine when I did the DPF/EGR delete, but checking back when I first got the GAP tool, I was already at the latest version apparently.

[loanrangie]

GAP themselves don't recommend any updates apart from the transmission which is for those that have what is known as the California stop issue, a harsh 2-1 shift when coming to a stop.

[DazzaTD5]

I wouldn't update anything unless you have an issue that needs addressing.

If it ain't broke....

x2 What he said..

Pointless messing for the sake of messing.

I am a GAP Tool fan boy, its a great bit of kit and far better than the Snapon tool and the 2 Nanocom tools that are beyond useless.

[josh.huber]

It's good to ask. I often wonder what I could be missing out on!! I really really want them all up to date, but I'll wait to someone says how great the latest update is. Then I'll pounce

[DiscoJeffster]

It's good to ask. I often wonder what I could be missing out on!! I really really want them all up to date, but I'll wait to someone says how great the latest update is. Then I'll pounce

I did the terrain response update so I could have the latest code for off road. Couldn’t tell a difference but hey, it was successful.

[disco gazza]

Hi Dazza,
You have a PM.

[Bulletman]

I did the terrain response update so I could have the latest code for off road. Couldn’t tell a difference but hey, it was successful.

So did you need to purchase that update or is it part of owning a gap tool that updates are in their system and you download for free.
Cheers Bulletman