OK, a bit of an update;
I went to the garage yesterday, on the pretence of collecting something from my car. This is what I was told:
"The software update is done over the internet, and if the connection is lost, then the BSI is wiped." I asked if it happened quite often and was told "Yes, fairly frequently." So why isn't a stock of BSIs held? "They are made for individual vehicles, and a BSI can't just be taken off the shelf, it has to be ordered for my specific vehicle." I must have the only 1.6SE Auto out there; lucky me.
Yes, they had both keys and the card, although they did say they could manage without the card.
I've got a 307 (basic model) as a coutesy car.
MRGRUMPY.
Exactly the same problem.
>
> The apparent shortage of replacement BSI's maybe reflects a run on them due
> to failed upgrades.....
>
> In the case of a misapplied recall procedure involving damage to a
> customer's vehicle, who is legally responsible? The dealership are acting on
> behalf of Peugeot, not the customer, and any normal servicing terms and
> exclusions would not apply.
>
> May I ask what compensation has been offered for inconvenience and loss of
> use of your vehicle?
>
> > On 31 Mar 2004 03:49:57 -0800, snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com (Grumpy) wrote: > >
> > >I took my 307 in for its odometer upgrade, and ws told the job would
> > >take about an hour. They phoned me back later and said the car was
> > >undrivable due to needing a new BSI - could take weeks to arrive. > > >
> > >Anyone else had the same problem? Anyone know why the BSI would fail
> > >because of a software upgrade?
> > >
> > >MRGRUMPY.
> > The only problems that happen is if the mechanic doesn't follow the
> > correct procedure for upgrading the BSI. It is a specific procedure
> > and if it is not followed exactly it wipes the BSI. There is only the
> > one chance. Did you supply ALL the keys and the security card? Without
> > them it is impossible to carry out the recall.