XC40 Navigation Failure

Volvo Community, I'm having trouble with my 2023 Volvo XC40 electric. At only 21287 km, it's showing signs of a software issue. The diagnostics registered an error, along with a general electrical malfunction. The navigation system is completely dead. The workshop thinks it's a control unit programming issue and quoted 240€ for the repair. Has anyone else had similar problems with their XC40's software?

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Hey there! I have an XC40 myself, and your description rings a bell. The nav system going haywire and those electrical glitches… sounds like when my car needed a software refresh. Was there any specific error code they mentioned, or did they just say 'implausible programming'?

Thanks! I didn't get the exact error code from the advisor, but he mentioned a potential conflict within the ECU, like a garbled message between modules. Does that sound like your experience, especially regarding the need for a comprehensive software refresh?

Yep, that 'garbled message' analogy is spot on! Sounds exactly like the ECU problems I had. A full software refresh from the workshop sorted it completely. Honestly, it felt like the car got a whole new brain. I'd say bite the bullet and get them to do it; hopefully that'll fix your issues too.

Thanks for the insights! Your description of a 'garbled message' and the subsequent software refresh was helpful. I'll proceed with the recommended action, having the workshop administer the comprehensive software rejuvenation. Hopefully, this will resolve the digital issues. Thanks again!

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