R32 Flatspot in Power

**tomtom_r32** · 08-07-2009, 01:44 PM

Common for the R32.

Reflashing to a GIAC s/w fixed the issue up for me.

Something to consider?

**sir_camel** · 08-07-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by tomtom_r32

Common for the R32.

Reflashing to a GIAC s/w fixed the issue up for me.

Something to consider?

Wher'd you get that done Tom? Any other benefits or just fixed up the flatspot? What's the $$ damage roughly on it as well? Was keen to not spend any $$$ on this car beyond stock but could consider it. Just wary of catching the modification bug again which i have had BADLY before.

**h100vw** · 08-07-2009, 08:24 PM

http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php?t=31534

Possibly of interest to those considering a re-flash.

Gavin

**thekraut** · 09-07-2009, 01:00 AM

Yep DO EEEEET!!!!!

**qsilverza** · 09-07-2009, 01:35 AM

You don't exactly need the chip. From what I have heard you can fix the flat spot with a software update 3026 or something along those lines, have a look on vortex or Uk-mkiv's or maybe do a search on here.

**Treza360** · 09-07-2009, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by qsilverza

You don't exactly need the chip. From what I have heard you can fix the flat spot with a software update 3026 or something along those lines, have a look on vortex or Uk-mkiv's or maybe do a search on here.

Pretty sure I've heard of people going to VWA service departments asking about this and getting blank stares and a shrug of the shoulders.

**qsilverza** · 09-07-2009, 08:36 AM

Ok, maybe you need to find someone who works at a dealer that can actually verify this for the R32 so that you have some paperwork to show... not every person in any field is going to know everything

**sir_camel** · 17-07-2009, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by tomtom_r32

Common for the R32.

Reflashing to a GIAC s/w fixed the issue up for me.

Something to consider?

So after chatting to you Tom i spoke to the guy i bought my car off and apparently it has been GIAC chipped as you suggested.

So is the flatspot in my driving style then?

I know nothing about the chipping process. Is there a chance it can be reset and not be 'working' now?