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  1. Ron328

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    #1 Ron328, Jun 23, 2014
    I am looking at a 2003 360 F-1 located out-of-state. It needs new clutch which will be done by dealer. Negotiation is under way. All these times, I was under the impression that 2002 and later models have updated ECUs. When I inquired at my local dealer, the service advisor said the earlier 2003 models may not have gotten the upgrades. Is this correct? (This is not what I read in our "360 FAQ/Buyer's Guide). I was quoted $2800 for the update, so, I want to make sure this issue is addressed before I take the plunge.

    Thank you in advance for your help.
     
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    #2 cm2, Jun 24, 2014
    Supposedly cars before vin#124875 had the 1st gen unit (Forza) I think without the ability to manually adjust pis? Someone else here said the software got a big improvement after build #47115.

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    #3 future328driver, Jun 24, 2014
    Here is a good resource for information about the various changes to the 360 TCU and the applicable TCU serial numbers. I have a 2000 360, and the CU upgrade is at the top of my list.

    Ferrari 360 F1 System | Aldous Voice
     
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    Voicey to the rescue... But I had the right numbers!
     
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    #5 Rifledriver, Jun 24, 2014
    Except it is not correct. The later TCUs were programmed for smoother more seamless shifting. The one introduced mid 2001 or so had the quickest most positive shifting.
     
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    Argh, you ruined that high I was riding. Glad the pros are here to bail me out when I blab.
     
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    #7 voicey, Jun 24, 2014
    Updated - thanks for the correction.
     
  8. Ron328

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    #8 Ron328, Jun 24, 2014
    Thank you guys. Thanks future328driver for the link. I am working out of town, so, I will read it when I get the chance.
    The VIN # of the car is ZFFYU51A130133318. So Brian, does it have the updated one?
    Thank you.
     
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    #9 mike01606, Jun 24, 2014
    I'd say the only way to find out conclusively is to look at it or read the version through the diagnostics. It may have been changed already either forwards or backwards!
     
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    #10 Rifledriver, Jun 24, 2014
    There is no way to know without pulling the panel and looking. I personally probably replaced 50 under warranty. I suspect a few other guys did the same.
     
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    #11 future328driver, Jun 24, 2014
    Brian,
    Would a CS TCU work in a 2000 360 without any modification under than reprograming the PIS? Trying to decide it I go with the CS TCU or the last version of the regular 360 TCU.
     

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