That's nearly identical to the text I got in reply last Friday, and identical to what someone received in early October. The frustrating thing is that they've used far more committal language previously ("actively working on a solution"). The US is getting an update shortly and we've been demanding this for longer, so they should be able to give us some kind of firm commitment that it's happening.
Preconditioning for 2022s in Canada in Q1 2023!
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Hey Tyler or anyone else, just a quick question. I also got this same email today and have been following the pre-conditioning story very closely. However, because I have a worrying personality I'm concerned about the wording for "applicable 2022 models". I know in Canada that is probably just referring to the few Essentials but I have the Preferred Standard Range 58KW battery that I know is somewhat rare too. I'm 99.9% sure that having winter mode is the only pre-requisite and my 58KW version has winter mode and the battery heater. I just wondered if you or anyone else has seen any mention anywhere of this update not being offered to 58KW battery owners anywhere in the world? I haven't seen that myself but just wanted to cast a wide net. I also worry that there might be some hassle with the dealer about getting it done with the 58KW battery or that Hyundai Canada won't bother coding that version etc.
I think asking directly is the only way to know for sure. There are some European discussions of the update on here and maybe you can find evidence that someone in Europe with the small battery got it, but it still wouldn't be a guarantee. I would have assumed we could directly use the update already available in Europe, but apparently it took several months of engineer time to make ready for us. Maybe you can ask here? Seems pretty relevant. Preconditioning Update in the UK (and EU?) - Eligibility...
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None from me. I emailed Hyundai a few days ago asking for a ETA based on the US update being available (and to confirm it’s coming to the RWD) but no response yet
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Is it possible to drive in US and have car updated?
I would ASSUME not. With the difference in configurations between the US and ever other country, the software is different.The dealer would enter your VIN and the system would indicate that the TSB would not be applicable.
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I'm also extremely confused about why they haven't told everyone who wrote in. I've now told them they should do this twice.
Yeah, I asked Hyundai Canada and they told me it was VIN-specific.
No, it should be all Preferreds as well--just not Essential as the ~10 shipped to Canada came without a battery heater. Not sure anyone actually bought those.
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I guess the Essential model are considered unicorns, extremely rare and not able to purchase anymore? Hyundai only created that trim to allow qualification of government rebates last early year.
I think it comes down to the RWD with the battery heater that is the major difference between US to Canada, of which I own one. US has the RWD without battery heater, which is basically the Canadian Essential with the big battery. Given that Canada is under Hyundai NA aka US, we're a lesser priority for them to get it sorted out for us and shipped out.
Looking at the change to ECO mode that comes with the preconditioning update, though, I'm not too happy about it. ECO on our car is very nicely balanced, just a softer power delivery curve than Normal, but still has all the power vs what is shown in videos after the update.
Looking at the change to ECO mode that comes with the preconditioning update, though, I'm not too happy about it. ECO on our car is very nicely balanced, just a softer power delivery curve than Normal, but still has all the power vs what is shown in videos after the update.
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The eco mode definitely was dialed down for some reason. I thought it was pretty good before the update. Now i think it's dangerous. Had no power at all when your turning. Its to slow to respond, if there is ever a need to get out of the way and your in eco mode your hands down getting hit.
It certainly made no difference to mine in UK.
Looks like it's a bug. Given that we still haven't gotten the update in Canada, I'm guessing they'll wait until they have the fix before releasing it rather than having us to come in twice.
This means we'll probably get it late Q1 at best, most likely Q2, by which time we will barely need it.
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This means we'll probably get it late Q1 at best, most likely Q2, by which time we will barely need it.
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