My 2013 made a knock on accel/devel. Turns out there's a TSB for axle bolt replacement. All good in :15!
Sent from my iPod- so it's probably a short msg. - Bob On Jul 4, 2013, at 5:26 PM, Mike Scott <[email protected]> wrote: > "? Has anyone done the upgrade? Any mention of that in the Leaf forums? > Was it worth it?" > > http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13273 > > Up to 22 pages already > > > On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, Bruce EVangel Parmenter < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Thank you Marion for posting about this. >> Seeing how the newswire you gave (below) is ~ a month old and you are >> just now getting your notice from Nissan, means the manufacturer's >> wheels are turning slowly on this upgrade roll-out. >> >> ? Has anyone done the upgrade? Any mention of that in the Leaf forums? >> Was it worth it? >> >> The idea of an upgrade that includes older vehicles is good. But way in >> the past, sometimes upgrades, down-graded performance. I think it would >> be wise to know how this upgrade goes before I would jump in. >> >> ? Also, assuming all goes well with the upgrade, how much of an >> adjustment do drivers have to make after the upgrades (i.e.: you know >> that 5 bars was this much, and after the upgrade, perhaps 5 bars now >> means some other amount/level? >> >> ? And is there a list of EVSE that the Leaf is (more) compatible with? I >> would like to know which ones the Leaf is not that compatible with. >> >> >> {brucedp.150m.com} >> >> >> >> - >> On Thu, Jul 4, 2013, at 03:08 PM, Marion Hakanson wrote: >>> We just got a letter from Nissan. One item it contained is a sticker you >>> can >>> add to your warranty booklet which describes their expanded coverage >>> against >>> loss of battery capacity (this was announced in December). >>> >>> The second item is that they have available a free software upgrade for >>> 2011 >>> and 2012 vehicles, "updating them with the software currently used in >>> production for 2013 model year LEAF vehicles." It specifically mentions >>> improvements in accuracy of the guess-o-meter, and compatibility with a >>> wider >>> range of EV charging stations. Probably old news to some of you: >> http://insideevs.com/nissan-makes-good-on-battery-warranty-plesge-for-2011-2012-leaf-owners-software-update/ >> - >> >> >> >> >> [posted for archival purposes >> >> http://insideevs.com/nissan-makes-good-on-battery-warranty-plesge-for-2011-2012-leaf-owners-software-update/ >> Nissan Makes Good On Battery Warranty Pledge For 2011-2012 LEAF Owners + >> Software Update >> [Jun 7 2013] by Jay Cole 23 >> [image] Nissan LEAF's 24 kWh Battery Pack Now Comes With A >> Much-Anticipated Warranty (2011-2012 pack shown) >> >> If you are a 2011 or 2012 Nissan LEAF owner concerned about your >> battery’s longevity, or just wanted to know you had coverage, Nissan >> today made good on a pledge to “expand warranty protection against >> capacity loss in the LEAF’s lithium-ion battery.” >> >> [image] While the 2011/2012 Nissan LEAF Will Get A Software Update To >> Make Gauges More Accurate, It Will Not Receive The Percentage State Of >> Charge Dash Read-Out >> >> Previously in December, executive VP of Nissan, Andy Palmer said this >> coming spring Nissan would put a new expanded, and more importantly – >> well defined warranty in place for 2011 and 2012 LEAF owners. >> >> Well, spring is almost over, Brian Brockman, who is Senior Manager in >> Corporate Communications at Nissan, lets us know that day is here. >> >> Very shortly all 2011/2012 LEAF owners will get a letter in the mail >> outlining this new program (shown below). Also, Nissan is requesting >> owners to go in and see their local Nissan dealer, to update older LEAF >> software to improve accuracy of the battery capacity meter and to >> provide “greater compatibility with an expanded range of EV charging >> equipment.” >> >> This new warranty provides a written directive from Nissan outlining >> some minimum standards the LEAF must achieve over time…a guarantee that >> was missing previously. >> >> “In addition to the existing lithium-ion battery coverage provided >> under the Nissan Electric Vehicle Limited Warranty for defects in >> materials or workmanship, the lithium-ion battery for your 2011 or >> 2012 Nissan LEAF is now also warranted against capacity loss below >> nine (9) bars (or approximately below 70 percent) as shown on the >> vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge for a period of 60 months or >> 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. ” >> >> Nissan today also acknowledged a previous commitment (from that same >> December announcement from Mr. Palmer on the battery warranty) to >> outline the exact battery pack replacement costs on or before June 20th. >> Naturally, we will bring you that news whenever it is announced. >> >> Forthcoming Letter To LEAF Owners From Nissan: >> >> Dear Nissan LEAF Owner: >> >> Nissan values the feedback that we receive from our owners, and we >> try to use your comments to improve our products. With the goal to >> provide the highest level of customer satisfaction, Nissan is now >> offering two ongoing improvements for your Nissan LEAF. >> >> First, Nissan is providing a new software enhancement for model year >> 2011-2012 LEAF vehicles, updating them with the software currently >> used in production for 2013 model year LEAF vehicles. The software >> enhancement is aimed at improving the accuracy of the battery >> capacity level gauge and providing greater compatibility with an >> expanded range of EV charging equipment. >> >> Second, Nissan is now implementing expanded coverage under its New >> Electric Vehicle Limited Warranty, to protect against capacity loss >> in your LEAF’s lithium-ion battery, as previously announced by >> Nissan in December 2012. >> >> SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENT >> >> The 2013 LEAF features many improvements, including updated software >> that improves the performance of the battery capacity level gauge >> (outlined below) to more accurately reflect actual battery capacity. >> This update does not change the amount of capacity represented by >> the each of the bars in the meter. >> >> In addition, the vehicle’s on-board charger software has been >> enhanced to improve compatibility with a broader range of EV >> charging equipment. By updating the software for 2011 and 2012 >> vehicles, Nissan is providing customers with the benefits of these >> ongoing improvements enjoyed by owners of the 2013 LEAF. >> >> WHAT NISSAN WILL DO >> >> To ensure your continued satisfaction and confidence in your car, >> your EV Certified Nissan dealer will update the software as >> described above at no cost to you for parts and labor. >> >> WHAT YOU SHOULD DO >> >> Contact your EV Certified Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience >> in order to arrange your appointment. This service is free of charge >> and the work should take less than 2 hours to complete. To ensure >> the greatest convenience to you, it is important that you have an >> appointment before bringing your vehicle to the dealer for this >> service. Please bring this notice with you to your service >> appointment. Detailed instructions have been sent to your EV >> Certified Nissan dealer. >> >> EXPANDED WARRANTY COVERAGE >> >> In addition to the existing lithium-ion battery coverage provided >> under the Nissan Electric Vehicle Limited Warranty for defects in >> materials or workmanship, the lithium-ion battery for your 2011 or >> 2012 Nissan LEAF is now also warranted against capacity loss below >> nine (9) bars (or approximately below 70 percent) as shown on the >> vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge for a period of 60 months or >> 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. >> >> This warranty covers any repairs needed to return battery capacity >> to a level of nine remaining bars on the vehicle’s battery capacity >> level gauge. If possible, the lithium-ion battery components will be >> repaired or replaced, and the original battery pack will be returned >> to the vehicle. If necessary, the lithium-ion battery will be >> replaced with either a new or remanufactured battery. Any repair or >> replacement made under this Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity Coverage >> may not return the battery to an “as new” condition with all 12 >> battery capacity bars, but it will provide the vehicle with a >> capacity level of nine bars or more on the battery capacity level >> gauge. >> >> Please apply the label at the bottom of this letter to your Warranty >> Information Booklet. If your vehicle’s battery capacity level is >> currently at or above nine (9) bars, no further action is required. >> >> If your vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge is already displaying >> eight (8) or fewer bars of capacity prior to the above referenced >> software update (and within the first 5 years or 60,000 miles, >> whichever comes first), your Nissan dealer will verify this >> condition and arrange for the repair or replacement of the >> lithium-ion battery in accordance with the terms of the warranty. >> >> Please note that replacement lithium-ion batteries may require >> special ordering which may delay the actual repair by several weeks. >> Your patience in these circumstances is appreciated. >> >> If you have any questions about this announcement, you may contact >> the Nissan LEAF Call Center at 877-N0-GAS-EV (877-664-2738), or by >> writing us at Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, >> TN 37068-5003. >> >> Thank you for providing us an opportunity to ensure your >> satisfaction. We hope you continue to enjoy smooth, zero emissions >> driving in your Nissan LEAF! >> >> Big hat tip to reader John H, and to mynissanleaf.com >> ] >> >> -- >> http://www.fastmail.fm - Email service worth paying for. 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