[Scolty]

The Zap Map website is reporting a software upgrade for the Leaf 40kwh model to address the Rapidgate issue:

Longer range Nissan LEAF E-Plus confirmed for 2019 - Zap-Map

Can anyone confirm this with a statement from Nissan?

Is there a way to find out the current software version in my Leaf 40?

Apologies if I’ve missed this discussion in another thread.

Thanks

 

[MikeProcter]

Not heard anything official, but my Leaf 40 goes in on Tuesday to be checked by my local dealer, organised by the ‘managing directors office’ of Nissan due to my complaints regarding the charging issues.

I wonder what they will find. I’m not expecting there to g s problem with the car, but if there is an upgrade I wonder if they will know about it? They didn’t know about the grabby brake update until I told them about it a couple of years ago on my Leaf24.

 

[First Electric Hearse]

I suspect - but don't know - that this is a combination of sloppy language and sloppy thinking.

I think that somewhere the BMS upgrade for the 30kW Leaf (which is definitely being done) has been confused with sorting out rapigate on the 40kW Leaf. It seems unlikely that rapidgate can be fixed just with software.
It would be very easy for Nissan to clarify the situation - even if it's not all good news................?

 

[Woodulike]

They didn’t know about the grabby brake update until I told them about it a couple of years ago on my Leaf24.

Sorry to hijack the thread but is this the brakes being slow to respond when first pushing the pedal and then having a point where they are suddenly applied harder?
I asked if there was anything that could be done with mine and told they couldn't.

 

[MikeProcter]

Sorry to hijack the thread but is this the brakes being slow to respond when first pushing the pedal and then having a point where they are suddenly applied harder?
I asked if there was anything that could be done with mine and told they couldn't.

No, it’s where you are driving very slowly in stop start traffic and the brakes feel like you can’t slow down smoothly. They ‘grab’ then let go, then ‘grab’ then let go and even though you are putting the same gentle pressure on the brake pedal. Feels like you are head banging the steering wheel. Not great for passengers either.

 

[Jean G.]

I suspect - but don't know - that this is a combination of sloppy language and sloppy thinking.

I think that somewhere the BMS upgrade for the 30kW Leaf (which is definitely being done) has been confused with sorting out rapigate on the 40kW Leaf. It seems unlikely that rapidgate can be fixed just with software.
It would be very easy for Nissan to clarify the situation - even if it's not all good news................?

sadly, it is what i think too

 

[Chrisb]

Car needs hardware not software.

 

[MikeProcter]

My Leaf went into the dealer today to have the throttled charging looked at (I had complained on twitter) They also checked my radar as I thought there was a problem.

They did a software update, but they said this should have been done at PDI and hopefully sorted the radar out. I will find out tomorrow. As for the software update, I have no idea what it was. Yet. Maybe my contact at the managing directors office will be able to enlighten me.

 

[Kieren]

@MikeProcter - what was the throttle charging problem you reported? Also, am interested about the software update to as well. Need to book my car in as there is an annoying rattle in the drivers door...

 

[MikeProcter]

@MikeProcter - what was the throttle charging problem you reported? Also, am interested about the software update to as well. Need to book my car in as there is an annoying rattle in the drivers door...

#rapidgate.......

 

[George Tyler]

@MikeProcter what was up with your car's radar?

 

[MikeProcter]

@MikeProcter what was up with your car's radar?

On setting 3 it was less than 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front, so, too close. I’ll find out tomorrow if it is any better, as I will be using the wonderful M23 again. I seem to live on it!!!

 

[Soarer]

I suspect - but don't know - that this is a combination of sloppy language and sloppy thinking.

I think that somewhere the BMS upgrade for the 30kW Leaf (which is definitely being done) has been confused with sorting out rapigate on the 40kW Leaf. It seems unlikely that rapidgate can be fixed just with software.
It would be very easy for Nissan to clarify the situation - even if it's not all good news................?

No, it’s where you are driving very slowly in stop start traffic and the brakes feel like you can’t slow down smoothly. They ‘grab’ then let go, then ‘grab’ then let go and even though you are putting the same gentle pressure on the brake pedal. Feels like you are head banging the steering wheel. Not great for passengers either.

My L24 suffers from this occasionally.

You saying there's a software update to fix?

 

[MikeProcter]

My L24 suffers from this occasionally.

You saying there's a software update to fix?

Yes, unless it has already been done!

Thee is a long thread in the 24/30 Leaf section about it.

 

[Feverdog]

Hmmmm not certain if believe the software update line from them. A common IT line to get rid of the person sometimes ("We've ran an update....see how it goes now" typre thing) Shame there's no way (that I can tell) to check what firmware the car is running.

Likewise, some cars, like my own, are done at a 3rd party PDI centre, which is why they end up without TCU activated etc as they haven't got the capability

Edit :

I wonder, has anyone tried this yet to see if works on the Leaf 40?

I wonder if the submenu "Version Information" will give any info

(I'm also wondering if it will enable the 360 camera when driving

 

[Scolty]

I se that Zap Map have now edited the article to remove reference to a software upgrade. I thought it was too good to be true.

 

[John Kendrick]

I se that Zap Map have now edited the article to remove reference to a software upgrade. I thought it was too good to be true.

Bet they didn't apologise for the error?

 

[TVEV]

...Edit :

I wonder, has anyone tried this yet to see if works on the Leaf 40?

.....(I'm also wondering if it will enable the 360 camera when driving

From the Maintenance Menu, it doesn't show the view from the camera unless you put the car in Reverse, on my LEAF30 March 2017.

 

[MikeProcter]

I tried pressing the camera button while driving at 30mph..... doesn’t work.

 

[Feverdog]

I tried the code combo on my 40kwh...doesn't seem to work - guess they've changed the combo (that and the buttons are laid out differently)

TVEV......that's a shame if that's the case. If any 24/30 users decide to try, read whilst searching - that music has to be turned OFF before pressing the combo for it to access that menu.

Would like to see what information is given on the Version Information page if only could figure out how to access it