EVC software update cost?

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palle

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I had a Volvo tech update software in the Helm Station Control Unit (HCU), the Power Train Control Unit (PCU) and the Engine Control Unit (ECU). I understand there are to reasons software should be updated. One is to fix a known problem (called a campaign by Volvo), and the other is when an improved version of software is released. Not sure if my updates were to fix a problem or install a new version. Regardless, I was charged $195 a piece for the software to two of the components (not sure which). I thought the software itself was free and the only charge would be the labor involved in the physical update (downloading the software from Volvo, installing it on the boat, etc). What am I missing?
 
2016 D3 220 there was an update in 2016, it was for a fob replacement and also a cold start issue ( it exhaust dirty at cold start) that was a Volvo update at no cost. I had a turbo issue this year and had the Volvo tech. Scan ECU, check to see if there were any new updates, cleared a couple inactive codes that were from 400 hrs past. No
Charge. There were no updates since 2016. Your dealer may have a service charge for scanning and clearing codes. Seems pricey I would expect an 1 hr labor charge.
 
Thanks Brian, I’ll call the shop to see what they charged me for.
 
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