[TRobinson6]

has anyone heard of anybody that can reprogram our transmission ECM? there are people like this that can do american cars. these shift points (when i want to be in auto) are just ridiculous.


thanks for any input

 

[jimvw57]

There is a supporting vendor on here called S.O.S. that does programming of the various modules and can reprogram the ECU for a new key when you lose both the keys.

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f12/keys-smart-sos-diagnostics-35370/

I have not used them myself but they seem pretty reputable and have locations in different areas

Keep in mind that you have a 3 cylinder car with a MANUAL TRANSMISSION (and an automated shifting program) it is set up for economy There are a few kits to change the shifting and they will give you a little quicker takeoff, smoother shifts, etc. Both of the cruise controls have a pedal remapping circuitry that can be fun to play with, as does the GoPedal which is a stand alone unit. They won't change the top speed of the car, but will get you there a touch quicker. I use the pedal mapping on the AreA451 Cruise control on my cars (which I don't believe is available any more). The MDI cruise, which is still available also works well.

 

[kheran]

You could see IF your car needs an update from smart ...The later cars have a different software version that changes the shifting slightly..I was going to get it on my car but after driving my son's which is newer ('15) I decided against it. I don't need the car to shift smoother in auto (which the newer ones do) since I drive manual mode all the time..
It comes down to preference.

 

[TRobinson6]

generally is there a charge if there is an update available?

 

[jimvw57]

Depends on the age of the car, and the dealership. some will do it for free if you are having other service being done, some will charge for time to plug into their network and download the program from MB 'mothership' Also if it is to fix a specific problem, they sometimes won't charge

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f353/software-patch-98122/