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1.0.3.0 : 0-10 miles / no Volspeed 3.0 / no errors
1.0.3.0 : 11-360 miles / Volspeed 3.0 / no errors
1.0.4.0 : 361-810 miles / Volspeed 3.0 / no errors
1.1.0.0 : 811-1060 miles / Volspeed 3.0 / no errors
That's pretty encouraging. Decent mileage with no errorsUPDATE :
1.0.3.0 : 0-10 miles / no Volspeed 3.0 / no errors
1.0.3.0 : 11-360 miles / Volspeed 3.0 / no errors / speed limit 19 Mph (32 km/h)
1.0.4.0 : 361-810 miles / Volspeed 3.0 / no errors / speed limit 19 Mph (32 km/h)
1.1.0.0 : 811-1060 miles / Volspeed 3.0 / no errors / speed limit 19 Mph (32 km/h)
1.1.0.0 : 1060-1615 miles / Volspeed 3.0 / no errors / speed limit 21 Mph (35 km/h)
90% of my rides in eMtb mode
I don't think so.Have done 500Km with Gen 1.1.0 set at 38Km/h in eMTB and Turbo mode no errors. However, the battery has died and will not charge so needs to go back to manufacturer for testing. I've removed the Volspeed v3. Will they be able to see the motor was being used above 25kmh from the logs?
Yea they defo won't be able to see with definite data as the tuning boxes constantly tweak the speed data been fed to the drive unit to show you're below the 25kph limit. As I understand the Bosch drive unit records lots of parameters from your riding and undoubtedly a human could look at the data and see things don't quite look right, such as constant high energy output but never going above 25kph for example. However there is extreme examples of where this could happen like riding up a mountain or into major headwinds for ages. Probably why some people who have never derestricted their bikes erroneously getting 504sHave done 500Km with Gen 1.1.0 set at 38Km/h in eMTB and Turbo mode no errors. However, the battery has died and will not charge so needs to go back to manufacturer for testing. I've removed the Volspeed v3. Will they be able to see the motor was being used above 25kmh from the logs?
Glad to hear that, but what about the error 501? I haven't found it in the manual.Ive just covered my first 1000 km on a cx 2020 gen 4 with 85nm update,
I had a 501 code about a month ago which I reset on the spot but no other issues at all.
the volspeed was installed at about 250 km from new and I set the limit around 40 kmh most of the time.
Its been through mud rain and rivers and ridden almost entirely off road.
very happy with mine so far.
Yes had the latest software installed from new in late July, 501 is a sensor fault just turned it off and it cleared, not seen it since and I don’t think its anything to do with the volspeed as I was going very slowly when it happened.Glad to hear that, but what about the error 501? I haven't found it in the manual.
Do you have installed 1.1.2.0?
Thanx
Im a big fan of flite test as I fly rc freestyle drones and planes too, yep waterproofing circuitry and connections is totally achievable if you use the right products in the right places. Im sure a lot of people who are getting sensor faults etc could just be down to moisture or contamination in the contacts which could be avoided with sensible application dielectric grease or similar products.
DC 4 is used commonly on aircraft and is approved by Boeing/ Airbus/Embraer plus others Ive used it for years and swear by it.
Yes thats correct you can put it inside the plugs , mine has been trouble free for over 1000 km now and has been through a lot of mud and water in that time including river crossings.I bought Some DC4. should i apply it inside the female 3 & 4 pin connectors then just plug them back in? Same for the female battery connections? It wont conduct between the pins and cause problems?
I think this is the first report of someone using 1.2.0.0 firmware. I'd only seen reports from people on 1.1.2.0.Equipment: Bosch CX Performance Gen 4 Purion + VOLspeed v3.
I've been using a high speed setting, which has been perfect for over 1000 miles on FW 1.1.0.0. I turn off the bike manually with the power button every time.
I recently had the software upgraded at ~1100 miles from FW 1.1.0.0 to FW 1.2.0.0 and within 30 miles... and I now have the dreaded 504 error.
I have a few questions:
- Should I remove the VOLspeed v3 while I have the 504 error or can I keep it in?
- Does everyone ride for a certain amount of miles after reseting their 504 before reenabling the tune, or does this not matter?
- After enabling the tune after a 504 error, what kind of milage are people seeing before seeing the 504 error again?
Don't think there is a 1.2.0.0 , latest bosch cx firmware on bosch website is 1.1.2.0I think this is the first report of someone using 1.2.0.0 firmware. I'd only seen reports from people on 1.1.2.0.
I wonder if your bike shop can roll it back to the earlier firmware that seems to have been stable?
Don't think there is a 1.2.0.0 , latest bosch cx firmware on bosch website is 1.1.2.0
I think this is the first report of someone using 1.2.0.0 firmware. I'd only seen reports from people on 1.1.2.0.
I wonder if your bike shop can roll it back to the earlier firmware that seems to have been stable?
Phew!My mistake a typo! I meant 1.1.2.0, the latest firmware. I've corrected the version in my original post.
Hi, what's your take on message #262 in this thread? A bit of a worry...Glad to see so many positive reports and reviews of the VOLspeed. Happy riding!
Does letting the display time out, rather than turning it off, appear to have any difference in your feedback?Hi, what's your take on message #262 in this thread? A bit of a worry...
Equipment: Bosch CX Performance Gen 4 Purion + VOLspeed v3.
I've been using a high speed setting with mostly Turbo mode which has been perfect for over 1000 miles on FW 1.1.0.0. I turn off the bike manually with the power button every time.
I recently had the software upgraded at ~1100 miles from FW 1.1.0.0 to FW 1.1.2.0. Within 30 miles after the upgrade I've finally received the dreaded 504 error.
I will remove the VOLspeed for now.
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