Console software/firmware upgrade?
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Just drove a 2012 XF while my 2009 XF P/L was being serviced. Ride was good, interior nice with some modest visual improvements. What struck me was the console controls (climate, nav, audio, etc.) - the software is a dramatic improvement over the original and I think 2011. Does anyone know if a 2009 can be 'upgraded' to this new software/firmware?
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On my '09 XF-SC, the dealer reprogrammed my console so that the standards/metric reading is correct as my car came up to Canada from the USA. It was a bit brighter but I didn't come the firmware to the 2012. I would image it is going to be different since the new XF (think '10) and newer uses HD base Nav.
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The 2012 is now a hard drive based system like the XJ which is completely different than the previous years. I'd imagine you have to replace the entire system so short answer: no it can't be done. I tried the 2012 system out at the dealer and I was still pissed that there was delay after pushing a button like there is in the previous years. It might even be worse.
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How fast do you want it to be. It's pretty fast. The earlier production 2011 XJ's would really **** you off. Those are slow to respond. The XF is pretty quick.
The 2012 is now a hard drive based system like the XJ which is completely different than the previous years. I'd imagine you have to replace the entire system so short answer: no it can't be done. I tried the 2012 system out at the dealer and I was still pissed that there was delay after pushing a button like there is in the previous years. It might even be worse.
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After driving a 2012 around for a bit the 2012 system is perfectly fine. It is not laggy/slow like my 2009. So I was mistaken or the other car I tried had some issues.
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