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Old 10-15-2009, 01:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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USB 2.0 question

Hi all,
I did do a search and couldn't find my answer to the question of what is this upgrade to USB 2.0, does my 2008 Passion have it, and how can I tell? Also what does it do?

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Old 10-15-2009, 01:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Hi all,
I did do a search and couldn't find my answer to the question of what is this upgrade to USB 2.0, does my 2008 Passion have it, and how can I tell? Also what does it do?

TIA
Not USB but is a software upgrade for the vehicle SAM to smooth transmission shifts and also adjusts the hill hold feature.

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Old 10-15-2009, 01:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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... how can I tell? ...
Since you have a "passion", you can tell that you have it if you can switch from "D" to "manual" with a click on the paddles...

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A simple test is to try the paddle shifters without moving the gear selector into manual mode. If the paddles work, chances are you have to latest software. Or give the dealer a call with your VIN and they can tell you.

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Old 10-15-2009, 04:31 PM   #5 (permalink)
 
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A simple test is to try the paddle shifters without moving the gear selector into manual mode. If the paddles work, chances are you have to latest software. Or give the dealer a call with your VIN and they can tell you.
TY, it appears that I don't, should upgrade, and will the dealer do it for free?

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TY, it appears that I don't, should upgrade, and will the dealer do it for free?
I got mine done on my 2008 for free, it was well worth it.

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TY, it appears that I don't, should upgrade, and will the dealer do it for free?
We all got it done for free...

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