• Published On: December 2, 2024

    With this release there appears to be more differentiation between vehicles.  The official Land Rover page also breaks it down by vehicle.  I’ll try to do same, thanks for all who sent in their notes.

    Pivi Pro 4.2.1_
    OS Release 4.2.1_

    2024 Range Rover Autobiography V8 (4.2.1_)

    -Improvements to in-vehicle communication networks. 24MY Gateway Module (GWM)
    -Audio quality improvements which resolves:
    — Rear Traffic Alert may be inaudible in some instances.
    — Sound may be played through the incorrect audio channel on Meridian Sound System, 24MY Audio Amplifier Module (AAM)
    -Electric Power Inverter Converter Control Module ‘E’ (EPICE) Robustness improvements to the Electric Active Roll Control (EARC) system 24MY
    -Charging Robustness improvements to charge compatibility and charging performance. 24MY Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM)
    -Diagnostic improvements and imprfoved battery cooling, allowing better cabin thermal & battery cooling performance. Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) 24MY

    PHEV only: Please note that for a short period of time, you may experience some disruption in the EV capabilities after the update has completed. Please disconnect the vehicle charger and ensure the battery has a minimum charge level of 25% before starting the update.

    2024 Evoque P300e (4.2.1_)

    -Charging Robustness improvements to charge compatibility and charging performance. 24MY Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM)
    -Improvements to in-vehicle communication networks. 24MY Gateway Module (GWM)
    -4-Cylinder petrol Diagnostic improvement. 24MY Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    -Improvement to invertor Diagnostics. 24MY Electric Power Inverter Converter Control Module B (EPIC B)

    2023 Jaguar F-Pace SVR (4.2.1_)

    -6-Cylinder diesel – Improvement to powertrain robustness, reducing the risk of cranking (starting engine) failing due to power mode changes during extended crank events.
    -Improved protection of 12V battery hardware during long cranking events. 23MY Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    -Audio quality improvements which resolves:
    — Rear Traffic Alert may be inaudible in some instances.
    — Sound may be played through the incorrect audio channel on Meridian Sound System, 23MY Audio Amplifier Module (AAM)
    -Charging robustness improvements to charge compatibility and charging performance. 23MY Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM)

    2022 Jaguar I-Pace (4.2.1_)

    Diagnostic improvements to Chassis control system. 21 MY Chassis Control Module (CHCM)

    2023 Land Rover Defender 110 D250 (4.2.1)

    -6-Cylinder diesel – Improvement to powertrain robustness, reducing the risk of cranking (starting engine) failing due to power mode changes during extended crank events.
    -Improved protection of 12V battery hardware during long cranking events. 23MY Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    -Audio quality improvements which resolves:
    — Rear Traffic Alert may be inaudible in some instances.
    — Sound may be played through the incorrect audio channel on Meridian Sound System, 23MY Audio Amplifier Module (AAM)
    -Charging robustness improvements to charge compatibility and charging performance. 23MY Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM)

    2021 Evoque P300e (4.2.1)

    -4-Cylinder diesel – Improvements to the Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) delivery system. 21/22MY Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    -Charging Robustness improvements to charge compatibility and charging performance. 21/22MY Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM)
    -Improvement to invertor Diagnostics. 21/22MY Electric Power Inverter Converter Control Module B (EPIC B)
    -Improved electric propulsion reliability at very high State of charge conditions. 21/22MY Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    -Software update to improve Software over the air (SOTA) (software over the air) update reliability. 21/22MY Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

    2023 Discovery Sport D165 Urban Edition (4.2.1_)

    -Charging robustness improvements to charge compatibility and charging performance. 23MY Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM)
    -Improvement to invertor Diagnostics. 23MY Electric Power Inverter Converter Control Module B (EPIC B)
    -Improvement to Fuel Pump Driver Module diagnostics. 23MY Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM)

  • Published On: September 25, 2024

    9/24/2024
    N912 – ABS diagnostic updates – seems to cover almost every JLR vehicle 24MY & 25MY

    This release contains updates and improvements to vehicle on board diagnostics, fault detection, and resolves an issue where the park brake does not release when vehicle is stationary that may result in the display of an ABS warning.

    PHEV only: Please note that for a short period of time, you may experience some disruption in the EV capabilities after the update has completed. Please disconnect the vehicle charger and ensure the battery has a minimum charge level of 25% before starting the update.

     

  • Published On: September 18, 2024

    Pivi Pro 4.2.0b
    OS Release 4.2.0b

    This update includes a number of general interface and performance improvements as well as resolving the following specific issues. Thank you for your feedback.

    – Maps in the Driver Display may be replaced by a blank area.
    – Audio may continue to play after exiting the vehicle.
    – CarPlay / Android Auto icon on the home screen opens the incorrect screen.
    – The interface for suspension ride height may freeze.
    – The last used radio station is incorrectly recalled on the next journey.
    – Correction to the ride height dimensions in the 4x4i app ‘dimensions’ tab on applicable vehicles.
    – New Speed limit Notification has moved from the Driver Assistance Menu to the Cruise and Limiter Menu The audio notification can now be permanently set on/off in the new menu and is no longer affected by the Driver Assistance Settings.

    This update also brings improvements to the following features and systems:
    – Touchscreen stability.
    – Bluetooth stability.
    – Apple CarPlay stability.

    **Editor’s note – these are actually the second published release notes I received myself on my own car!

  • Published On: September 12, 2024

    Pivi Pro 4.2.0a
    OS Release 4.2.0a

    This update prepares systems for upcoming feature and performance enhancements.

    This update also brings improvements to the following features and systems:

    – Wireless device Charging: Improved detection and adaption to phones resulting in the initiation of charging being less sensitive to device location. Updates to communication with Apple devices running the latest iOS releases.

    – Charging on applicable PHEV vehicles.

    – Diagnostics for the main HV battery.

    PHEV only: Please note that for a short period of time, you may experience some disruption in your EV capabilities after the update has installed. Software updates require at least 25% battery charge.

    **Editor’s note – these are actually the first published release notes I received myself on my own car!

  • Published On: July 18, 2024

    The investor day presentations always have fun bits of info.

  • Published On: July 5, 2024

    Pivi Pro 4.2.0
    OS Release 4.2.0

    This update enables improvements to SOTA (Software Over The Air) capability.

    Jaguar I-PACE only: Following this update, over the air updates will be possible whilst the vehicle is actively charging using an “AC” charger, such as a home charger.

    Please note: If the vehicle is plugged in but not currently charging, you will need to schedule the update for the same time the vehicle is scheduled to be charging or disconnect the charging cable. Over the air updates can not be carried out whilst using rapid “DC” chargers

    PHEV only: Please note that for a short period of time, you may experience some disruption in the EV
    capabilities after the update has completed. Please disconnect the vehicle charger and ensure the battery has a minimum charge level of 25% before starting the update.